Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold a high-profile bilateral meeting with United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, marking their first in-person interaction since Trump returned to the White House. The meeting comes at a critical moment for global diplomacy, with escalating tensions in West Asia,...
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PM Modi to Lead NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave as Government Marks 12 Years in Power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair an important meeting of chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-governed states and Union Territories on June 11, as the ruling coalition marks twelve years at the Centre. The gathering is expected to serve as a significant platform for reviewing governance performance, assessing...
Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore Aviation Fuel Shield to Protect Airlines from Global Oil Price Volatility
In a significant move aimed at protecting India’s aviation sector from global energy market turbulence, the Union Cabinet has approved a one-time ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund. The measure is designed to shield domestic airlines from sharp fluctuations in jet fuel prices that have emerged due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and...
Rupee Slides to Historic Low Against US Dollar Amid Oil Price Surge and Global Market Turbulence
The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low against the US dollar, breaching the psychologically significant 96 mark amid surging crude oil prices, mounting geopolitical tensions, and persistent pressure on emerging market currencies. The sharp depreciation has intensified concerns over inflation, import costs, and broader economic stability in India as global financial markets react nervously...
India Hikes Gold and Silver Import Duty to 15% Amid West Asia Tensions and Forex Pressure
In a significant policy move aimed at safeguarding foreign exchange reserves and stabilizing the domestic currency, the Government of India has increased the import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15%. The decision comes against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and mounting pressure on India’s forex reserves. Officials indicated...
PM Modi Urges Indians to Embrace Fuel Saving, Work From Home and Limit Gold Purchases Amid Global Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again appealed to citizens across the country to adopt responsible economic practices amid rising global instability triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. Emphasising the need for national preparedness during uncertain times, the Prime Minister called on people to reduce fuel consumption, embrace work-from-home culture...





