Category: India

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy its oil and power infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Meanwhile, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigned from the legislative council, fueling leadership change speculation. Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with Nifty50 and BSE Sensex…

The Press Council of India has issued a strong advisory to print media ahead of elections, urging fair and objective reporting and a strict avoidance of paid news. The Council emphasized the need to refrain from publishing exit polls until voting concludes, reinforcing legal bars and promoting balanced coverage to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of a global petrol and diesel shortage due to ongoing conflicts impacting vital energy regions. Speaking on Mann Ki Baat, he highlighted how recent wars, particularly in the Gulf, are disrupting energy supplies. He expressed gratitude to Gulf nations for assisting over a crore Indians…

At the core of the problem is a mismatch. Most of these risk calculators were designed using Western populations, where heart disease tends to occur later. In India, it strikes earlier and behaves differently — the study found the average age of patients was just 54, underscoring how premature heart…

In the case of noise pollution-related violations, the bill proposes a warning for the first offence, while repeat offence will attract a penalty of up to Rs 10,000. Similarly, failure to comply with an order or contravening provisions of the Electricity Act or rules, which can currently land a person…

A fixed date for Parliament’s meeting to discuss what are likely to be two bills, one for delimitation based on 2011 census and another for amending constitutional provisions for the rollout of women’s quota in one-third of Lok Sabha and assembly seats, will convey the govt’s determination in no uncertain…

Under new rules notified by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), food licences and registrations will now remain valid permanently, unless cancelled for violations. This means lakhs of restaurants, small eateries and vendors will no longer need to renew their licences every few years. The move is part…

Quoting two anonymous US officials, the report said it was unclear why Musk was on the call or whether he spoke. “His companies have taken on significant investment from sovereign wealth funds in countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Musk has also long coveted a greater…

Vijaypat Singhania’s family had acquired the company from ED Sassoon & Co in 1944, when it was primarily a manufacturer of woollen blankets. Under his leadership, Raymond evolved into a diversified conglomerate, expanding into synthetic fabrics, denim, steel, industrial files and cement, while also becoming one of India’s most recognised…