A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel has done little to ease concerns over the future of regional stability, as former United States President Donald Trump is reportedly reviewing military strategies that could be employed should tensions reignite. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel remains prepared to take...
In a significant policy move aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and improving wage security for millions of workers, the Union government has notified revised wage rates under the newly implemented Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), commonly known as VB-G RAM G. The revised rates, effective from July 1, establish a minimum daily...
A fresh debate over the future of India-United States relations has emerged after Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna asserted that bilateral ties between the two nations have deteriorated to their lowest level in nearly 30 years under the administration of US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a leadership summit focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between India...
India has strongly reaffirmed its support for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog responsible for combating money laundering and terror financing, while delivering a pointed message to countries that challenge the organization’s credibility. Speaking at a United Nations event focused on counter-terrorism, India emphasized that efforts to undermine FATF’s work often stem...
In a major push toward cleaner transportation and reduced urban pollution, the Delhi government has approved a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy that introduces a wide range of financial incentives, tax exemptions, and scrappage benefits aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles across the national capital. The policy, which comes into effect from July...
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the concerned state government on a plea filed by self-styled spiritual leader Asaram challenging his conviction and sentence in a rape case. While agreeing to examine the appeal, the apex court did not grant any immediate relief in the form of bail, indicating that the matter would...
The political controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has intensified, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal expressing support for the Ayodhya legal fraternity’s decision to take a strong stand against those accused in the case. The development has added a new dimension to an issue...
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has formally urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to intervene in an issue that has become a growing concern for livestock traders and transporters operating between the two regions. The matter revolves around allegations that livestock-carrying vehicles traveling through Punjab are being subjected to unauthorized fee collections...
A significant diplomatic engagement among the members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is expected to take place in the Philippines within the coming weeks, according to United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The announcement underscores the growing importance of strategic cooperation among the four Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—as they...
A group of 21 opposition parties has jointly approached the Supreme Court, expressing serious concerns regarding the Election Commission’s ongoing voter roll verification exercise. The parties have urged the country’s highest court to examine the process, arguing that it could potentially affect the voting rights of millions of citizens if not implemented with adequate safeguards...