East India State News
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that his government will transfer land to the Border Security Force within 45 days to support fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. The decision was taken during the first Cabinet meeting of the new state government at Nabanna. BSF Land Transfer For Border Fencing Adhikari said the state […]
National
A security alert was triggered in Bengaluru after two gelatin sticks were found near the route scheduled to be used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the Art of Living Foundation campus. Gelatin Sticks Found Near PM Modi Convoy Route The gelatin sticks were reportedly found near Vaderahalli Gate on Kanakapura Road, […]
Business Finance
The Indian rupee came under sharp pressure on Monday as rising crude oil prices, the US-Iran deadlock and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal triggered fresh concerns among traders about India’s external finances. Rupee Weakens Against US Dollar The rupee weakened sharply against the US dollar, crossing the 95 mark in early trade before […]
Environment Green Energy
India now ranks third globally in installed renewable energy capacity, marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. The development comes as non-fossil fuel sources have crossed half of India’s total installed power capacity. India Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches New High India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity has reached 262.7 gigawatts, crossing
International
Bangladesh’s High Court has rejected the bail petition of detained Hindu monk Brahmachari Chinmoy Krishna Das in connection with the 2024 murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif in Chittagong. Bangladesh High Court Rejects Bail Plea The High Court rejected the bail petition on Sunday, noting that the trial is already underway in a lower […]
Business Markets
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 1,000 points and the Nifty slipping below 23,900 as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and pressure on the rupee triggered broad-based selling. Sensex And Nifty Fall Sharply The BSE Sensex dropped more than 1,000 points in intraday trade, while […]
Infrastructure National
India has allowed large institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, to directly bid for greenfield toll-road projects, marking a major policy shift aimed at attracting more private capital into highway development. Pension Funds Can Bid For Road Projects The government has relaxed eligibility norms for build-operate-transfer road projects,
International
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the war involving Iran cannot be considered over until Tehran’s enriched uranium is removed and its remaining nuclear infrastructure is dismantled. His remarks came as the United States and Iran remain divided over a ceasefire proposal. Netanyahu Demands Removal Of Iran Uranium Netanyahu said Iran still has […]
International
US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Taiwan and Iran expected to dominate the high-level talks. Trump China Visit Confirmed By Beijing China’s foreign ministry confirmed that Trump will visit the country for a three-day state […]