East India State News
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections, placing “Didi’s 10 pledges” at the centre of its campaign. The document combines welfare promises, infrastructure commitments and administrative changes as the party seeks another term in office. TMC Manifesto Focuses On Welfare Promises A major part of the manifesto
International
Israel’s campaign against Iran may be entering a new phase after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said air power alone cannot bring about political change, hinting that a ground element could become part of the wider war effort. His remarks came as the conflict continued to intensify and regional tensions remained high. Netanyahu Signals Possible Ground […]
International
Ali Mohammad Naini, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and deputy head of its public relations wing, has been killed in strikes launched by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media. His reported death marks another high-profile loss for Iran’s security establishment as the conflict continues to widen. Ali Mohammad Naini […]
International
Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas complex has cut the country’s LNG export capacity by 17 percent, dealing a major blow to one of the world’s most important gas suppliers and raising concerns over prolonged disruption in global energy markets. Qatar LNG Export Loss After Ras Laffan Strike QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi said the […]
Business Markets
The Indian rupee fell sharply to a new all-time low of 93.49 against the US dollar on Friday, extending pressure on the domestic currency as the West Asia conflict pushed crude oil concerns higher and foreign investor outflows continued. Rupee Hits Fresh Record Low At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.92 […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American by India’s National Investigation Agency over alleged activities linked to Myanmar has triggered a swift diplomatic protest from Kyiv. Ukraine has demanded consular access and questioned the basis of the arrests, arguing that the allegations are not yet established. But the core issue for India is […]