Pakistan has reportedly approached the United States with a proposal for a $10 billion exchange facility aimed at reinforcing its foreign exchange reserves and enhancing the country’s financial stability. The move comes as Islamabad continues to navigate persistent economic challenges, including pressure on its external accounts, currency volatility, and the need to maintain sufficient foreign...
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated further on Wednesday as US forces carried out another round of airstrikes across Iranian territory, marking the 11th consecutive night of attacks and deepening concerns that the military confrontation could expand into a wider regional crisis. The latest strikes reportedly targeted a range of military infrastructure,...
The cost of the United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has climbed beyond $37.5 billion, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who urged lawmakers to approve a major additional funding package to sustain military operations and strengthen American defence capabilities. Hegseth disclosed the latest estimate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, saying the...
The Centre has indicated that it remains willing to engage in discussions with the Opposition and representatives of protesting students over concerns surrounding irregularities in competitive examinations. However, the government has stopped short of committing to the protesters’ key demands or announcing a timeline for the next round of talks, leaving the political standoff unresolved....
The ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has entered a new phase, with the organisation adding a fourth demand to its list of demands and calling for legal protection for those who participated in the July 20 demonstration at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka announced the latest demand as the...
The Centre has announced a major recruitment benefit for former Agniveers, with 50% of vacancies for constable (General Duty) positions in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles set to be reserved for them. The Ministry of Home Affairs informed Parliament that ex-Agniveers will also receive significant relaxations in...
The Gujarat government has withdrawn an eight-year-old criminal case involving Viramgam MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hardik Patel in connection with a protest held during the Patidar reservation movement in 2018. The Ahmedabad District Court accepted the state government’s request to withdraw the proceedings, resulting in the acquittal of Patel and the other...
Punjab’s push to promote entrepreneurship among young people has recorded a significant first-year outcome, with more than 20,000 student-led business ventures collectively generating nearly ₹90 crore in revenue during the 2025-26 academic session. The state government said the results came under its “Business Class” initiative, a programme designed to introduce students to practical entrepreneurship and...
US President Donald Trump has announced a phased tariff plan targeting imported generic medicines, a move that could have significant consequences for India’s pharmaceutical industry and its exports to the American market. Under the proposed policy, generic medicines entering the United States will continue to face zero tariffs for a two-year transition period beginning August...
The Telangana government is intensifying efforts to manage the growing impact of deficient monsoon rainfall, as large parts of the state face drought-like conditions amid concerns over the possible influence of El Niño on weather patterns. The situation has also triggered a political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)...