Category: India

Former Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane has backed his publisher, Penguin, regarding his unpublished memoir, “Four Stars of Destiny.” The book’s circulation has sparked a political storm, leading to an FIR and Lok Sabha disruptions after an excerpt was attempted to be quoted by Rahul Gandhi. Penguin stated that any…

The Congress on Tuesday moved a no-confidence notice against Birla, accusing him of repeated partisan conduct during the ongoing Budget session. The party alleged that he denied leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi the opportunity to speak and ordered the suspension of opposition MPs. Sources told news agency ANI that…

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee stated his party will sign a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, but only after the opposition first appeals to the Speaker with their grievances, including the suspension of eight Congress MPs. Banerjee emphasized giving the Speaker time to respond before proceeding with…

The Congress has filed a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing partisan conduct during the Budget session. The opposition alleges denial of speaking time to Rahul Gandhi and suspension of MPs. This extraordinary step, supported by 118 MPs, aims to address perceived undemocratic practices in Parliament. …

A new report suggests air taxis could revolutionize Delhi-NCR travel, slashing commute times between Gurugram, Connaught Place, and Jewar Airport. Advanced Air Mobility, using electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, aims to ease congestion by utilizing low-altitude airspace. The proposal includes rooftop vertiports and phased deployment for critical services like…

Union Minister Piyush Goyal humorously linked India’s T20 World Cup victory over the US to trade relations, suggesting the US’s 18% tariff mirrored their 18% loss margin. He praised the US team’s performance, a country new to cricket, while advocating for zero reciprocal tariffs in a light-hearted exchange with the…

Prime Minister Modi emphasized the power of reading newspapers and discussing ideas, a habit from his student days, during Pariksha Pe Charcha. He cautioned against technology’s overreach, urging students to use AI as a guide, not a replacement for learning. PM Modi also advised on exam preparation, rest, and avoiding…

The Enforcement Directorate has formed a special investigation team to probe alleged money laundering of Rs 40,000 crore against Anil Ambani and Reliance Group companies, following a Supreme Court directive. The probe includes investigating a Rs 70 crore Manhattan apartment purchase, with Tina Ambani potentially being summoned again. …

India’s oil sourcing strategy will prioritize national interest, avoiding dependence on any single country, stated Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Petroleum companies make purchasing decisions based on market conditions, availability, pricing, and risk assessment. The government’s primary goal is to ensure adequate, reliable, and fairly priced energy for Indian consumers. …