Bharatiya Janata Party president J. P. Nadda has defended police action against protesters, arguing that maintaining law and order is a fundamental responsibility of any government and that enforcement measures should not automatically be viewed as an attack on democratic rights. Nadda’s remarks came amid a wider political debate over the handling of recent protests and the use of police...
Shehnaaz Gill Opens Up on Fair Pay, Says She No Longer Accepts Work Without Proper Compensation
Shehnaaz Gill has spoken candidly about her changing approach to work and remuneration, revealing that she is no longer willing to accept professional assignments without being paid fairly. The actor and singer, who rose to nationwide popularity through reality television before establishing herself in the Hindi entertainment industry, said her experiences over the years have changed the way she evaluates...
India Weighs New Law as ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams Fuel Massive Cyber Fraud
India is moving towards a stronger legal and institutional response to the growing threat of digital arrest scams, a form of cyber fraud in which criminals impersonate police officers and officials of central investigative agencies to intimidate victims into transferring large sums of money. The issue has gained renewed national attention after the Supreme Court examined the scale and methods...
Sensex Jumps Nearly 700 Points at Open as IT Stocks Lead Broad Market Rally; Tata Capital Gains 5.5%
Indian equity markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, July 29, as renewed buying interest pushed the benchmark indices significantly upward in early trading. The Sensex surged nearly 700 points during the opening phase, while the Nifty also advanced by more than 200 points, signalling a strong start to the trading session. The rally was supported largely by gains in information...
US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill With Tariffs of Up to 100%; India Among Countries Facing Potential Impact
The United States Senate has advanced legislation aimed at imposing severe economic pressure on Russia by targeting countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and energy products. The bipartisan measure, which could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, has placed countries including India and China under renewed scrutiny. The...
BJP Turns to Gen Z Language and Youth Outreach to Reconnect with Young Voters
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be sharpening its outreach to younger voters by adopting a more contemporary communication style, including the use of Gen Z expressions, youth-oriented messaging and references to popular social media culture. The shift comes amid renewed efforts to understand and engage a generation whose political preferences and modes of communication are increasingly shaped by...
West Bengal Government Launches Anti-Corruption Helplines to Strengthen Public Grievance Reporting
The West Bengal government has introduced dedicated helpline numbers aimed at giving citizens a direct channel to report allegations of corruption and irregularities in public administration. The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is intended to strengthen accountability within the government system and make it easier for members of the public to raise complaints about suspected wrongdoing. The launch...
Apple Briefly Crosses $5 Trillion Market Value, Becomes Only Second Company to Reach Milestone
Apple briefly crossed a market capitalisation of $5 trillion during trading on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the technology giant and making it only the second publicly traded company to reach the valuation level. The company’s shares climbed to an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its market value to approximately $5.036 trillion before the stock later eased and the...
Netanyahu Arrives in US for High-Stakes Trump Talks as Iran Takes Centre Stage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States ahead of a high-level meeting with US President Donald Trump, with Iran, regional security and the future of the Middle East expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders. Netanyahu’s visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment in US-Israel relations, as Washington and Jerusalem continue to navigate the security...
Rethinking NEET: How a Secure, Technology-Driven Exam System Could Stop Question Paper Leaks
The recurring controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has renewed questions about whether India’s largest medical entrance examination requires more than temporary security measures. The latest concerns have highlighted weaknesses that may exist at different stages of the examination process, from the preparation of question papers to their handling, storage, transportation and eventual distribution to candidates. For millions of students...