Business
Four Tata Consultancy Services employees in Nashik have been arrested in a fresh harassment case, adding to the widening investigation already underway into serious allegations at the company’s BPO unit. Police said the new case includes accusations of sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments, with the complaint also alleging that the wife of a male […]
South India State News
Tamil Nadu recorded more than 84% polling in the 2026 Assembly election, with the turnout being described as the highest ever in the state’s electoral history. The strong participation gave the election added political weight, with long queues, steady turnout through the day and a clear sign of intense voter engagement across the state. Tamil […]
National
India has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump after he shared a post on Truth Social containing remarks that described India as a “hellhole” while attacking birthright citizenship in the United States. The episode has triggered diplomatic unease ahead of a planned visit to India by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio next month. Trump […]
East India State News
West Bengal recorded brisk polling in the first phase of the 2026 Assembly election, with voter turnout touching nearly 90% by 5 pm and Dakshin Dinajpur emerging as the district with the highest participation. Long queues were seen at several booths through the day, pointing to strong voter engagement in this opening round of the […]
National
India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.
Markets
Gold prices fell further on Thursday as investors shifted toward the U.S. dollar amid uncertainty over Iran talks and expectations that U.S. interest rates could stay higher for longer. The decline came as rising oil prices added to inflation concerns, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets such as gold. Gold Prices Fall On Stronger Dollar […]