In a strategic move to counter escalating trade tensions, India has hired a second lobbying firm in Washington just days before US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian exports is set to take effect. The decision comes amid growing diplomatic strain over New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil, which the White House…
India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions have entered a new phase with the full-scale rollout of the IndiaAI Mission—a ₹10,371.92 crore initiative designed to position the country as a global leader in ethical, inclusive, and scalable AI innovation. Approved by the Union Cabinet and backed by a ₹2,000 crore allocation in the Union Budget 2025, the…
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has voiced serious concerns over the club’s tactical handling of new striker Benjamin Sesko, following United’s 1–1 draw against Fulham in the Premier League. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand questioned the team’s approach to integrating the £74 million summer signing, suggesting that United are failing to play to Sesko’s…
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has stirred up a thought-provoking conversation by drawing a parallel between today’s trillion-dollar tech giants and the East India Company, the infamous colonial-era trading firm that once ruled vast parts of South Asia. In a reflective post on X (formerly Twitter), Kamath questioned the unchecked influence of global corporations,…
In a major shake-up just weeks before the Asia Cup 2025, fantasy sports platform Dream11 has officially withdrawn as Team India’s principal jersey sponsor, citing regulatory constraints following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) now finds itself in a sponsorship…
Bangladesh has firmly rejected Pakistan’s assertion that the issues surrounding the 1971 genocide and war reparations were “resolved twice,” reigniting a decades-old diplomatic fault line between the two South Asian nations. The rebuttal came during Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s two-day visit to Dhaka, marking the highest-level engagement between the countries…
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan’s closed-door meeting with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in Nagpur has triggered intense speculation about his possible elevation as the next Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president. The meeting, held on August 24, 2025, comes amid growing chatter within the party about leadership restructuring ahead…
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has ignited a political and financial firestorm by accusing investor Rekha Jhunjhunwala of “insider trading, pure and simple” following her timely exit from Nazara Technologies just weeks before the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The legislation, which bans real-money gaming across India, triggered a sharp decline in Nazara’s…
Senior advocate and civil rights activist Prashant Bhushan has launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of engaging in “every kind of lawless and illegal activity.” Speaking at a seminar in Guwahati on August 24, 2025, Bhushan alleged that the Sarma-led government is orchestrating illegal evictions, land grabs, and…
A fresh political storm has erupted in Assam following controversial remarks by Syeda Saiyidain Hameed, former member of the Planning Commission, who defended the presence of Bangladeshi migrants in India during a recent visit to the state. Speaking to the media after touring eviction sites in Goalpara and adjoining districts, Hameed said, “Bangladeshi aaye to…
A political storm has erupted in Bihar after two Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLAs were seen seated in the last row of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stage during his rally in Aurangabad on August 23, 2025. The unexpected presence of the legislators—Chetan Anand and Prahlad Yadav—has sparked intense speculation about possible defections to the Bharatiya…
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched a scathing attack on the Centre’s move to introduce three controversial bills that propose the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and ministers held in custody for over 30 days on serious criminal charges. The party has termed the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to examine the bills a…
Bangladesh has officially unveiled its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Nigar Sultana Joty will continue as captain, leading the team into their second appearance at the prestigious…
In a major development disclosed in Parliament, the Centre has confirmed that the State Bank of India (SBI) officially classified Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM) and its promoter-director Anil D. Ambani as “fraud” in connection with a ₹2,000 crore bank loan case. The classification was made on June 13, 2025, under the Reserve Bank of India’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged a sweeping new wave of reforms aimed at energizing India’s economy, simplifying governance, and boosting employment, following the successful passage of the Income Tax Bill 2025 and the upcoming rollout of next-generation GST reforms. Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi on August 23, 2025,…
Assam Cabinet Minister Pijush Hazarika has hailed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2015 as a “turning point” in the state’s political and developmental trajectory. Speaking at a public event in Jagiroad on August 23, 2025, Hazarika described Sarma’s move as a bold and visionary step that…
West Bengal’s political battlefield is heating up as Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari intensifies his campaign against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her home constituency of Bhabanipur, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) shifts its focus to Adhikari’s bastion, Nandigram. With assembly elections due next year, both camps are preparing for a prestige battle that could…
In a politically charged declaration ahead of the 17th Statehood Demand Day, the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT)—a ruling ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—has reaffirmed its long-standing demand for a separate Tipraland state. The party accused the Left Front of systematically weakening the tribal statehood movement and vowed to intensify its campaign…
Pakistan’s first-ever economic census has unveiled a startling imbalance in the country’s structural landscape: the number of mosques and religious seminaries far exceeds the number of factories and industrial units. According to the report released by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on August 22, 2025, Pakistan has over 6,04,000 mosques and 36,331 madrassas, compared to just…
Hong Kong has officially announced its 20-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The squad, led by captain Yasim Murtaza, features a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent, with veteran batter Babar Hayat appointed vice-captain. This marks Hong Kong’s…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. The announcement has stirred conversation across the cricketing world, with former captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz missing out, while wicketkeeper-batter…
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has sharply responded to Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s recent remarks comparing India’s economy to a “shining Mercedes” and Pakistan’s to a “dumper truck full of gravel.” Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi, Singh described Munir’s statement not as a jibe, but as a…
India has taken a decisive step toward agricultural resilience and fertilizer self-sufficiency by securing long-term supply agreements with Saudi Arabia and Morocco, two of the world’s leading producers of phosphate-based fertilizers. The move comes at a time when global supply chains remain volatile due to the Red Sea crisis, the Russia-Ukraine war, and rising geopolitical…
With a tight deadline looming for the rollout of next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms by October 2025, the GST Council will convene its 56th meeting over two days—September 3 and 4—in New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will bring together finance ministers and senior officials from all states…
India’s semiconductor ambitions are set to gain fresh momentum as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) considers announcing two to three small-scale semiconductor projects under the existing Semicon 1.0 framework. The move comes as leftover funds from the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) are being evaluated for strategic deployment, according to MeitY…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong displeasure over Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline, a critical Russian energy artery supplying crude to Hungary and Slovakia. The attack, which occurred on August 13 and was followed by a second strike two days later, has disrupted oil flows to Central Europe and triggered…
The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following reports of the partial return of Chinese apps like TikTok and AliExpress in India. The party accused the Prime Minister of “cozying up to China” and striking a deal that undermines national security and the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. The criticism…
In a move that signals a strategic shift in US-India diplomacy, President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor as the next United States Ambassador to India. The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social account on August 22, 2025, comes amid heightened trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi following the imposition of…
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has hailed India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and combat readiness, spotlighting the transformative role of drone technology in modern warfare and anti-terror operations. Speaking at the first-ever joint drone exhibition organized by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles at the Assam Rifles ground in Agartala on August 22,…
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially announced that South Africa will host 44 out of the 54 matches of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, marking the country’s most extensive involvement in a global cricket tournament since the 2003 edition. The remaining 10 matches will be split between Zimbabwe and Namibia, the co-hosts for…
