Oil prices climbed sharply as markets reacted to fears of prolonged supply disruption linked to the Iran crisis and rising uncertainty over possible US military action. Oil Prices Hit New Highs US oil prices rose above $109 a barrel after another strong daily gain, extending a rally driven by
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India halted Operation Sindoor voluntarily and on its own terms, while asserting that the country was prepared for a longer military confrontation with Pakistan if required. Rajnath Singh On Operation Sindoor Speaking at the National Security Summit 2.0, Singh said India did not stop Operation Sindoor because its capabilities had […]
Supreme Court Says Hate Speech Laws Are Enough The Supreme Court has refused to issue additional directions to curb hate speech, observing that India already has legal mechanisms to deal with such offences and that the main concern lies in implementation rather than absence of law. Supreme Court On Hate Speech Laws A Bench of […]
CBSE Rule Puts Puducherry French Classes At Risk A new CBSE language framework has raised concern in Puducherry, where French has long been part of the Union Territory’s school and cultural identity. The change is linked to the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023. CBSE Language Rule In Puducherry CBSE has […]
India is expected to receive the fourth unit of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system in early May, a move that will further strengthen the Indian Air Force’s long-range air defence capability. India S-400 Missile System Delivery The fourth S-400 unit has already been shipped from Russia and is expected to arrive in India […]
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has claimed that Congress MP Shashi Tharoor “in a way” accepted that the Congress is anti-women, triggering a fresh political exchange after the opposition’s stand on the Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill. Kiren Rijiju Targets Congress Over Women’s Reservation Rijiju said the Congress and other opposition parties should
India’s aviation sector has sought urgent government intervention over rising aviation turbine fuel prices, warning that high operating costs could affect flight operations. Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, through the Federation of Indian Airlines, have asked the Centre to revise ATF pricing and provide relief to the industry. Airlines Warn Over Rising ATF Prices The […]
The Allahabad High Court has held that transgender persons cannot claim a legal right to extract gifts or money through the traditional practice of “badhai” or “neg”. The court said such customary collection cannot be legitimised as an enforceable legal right. Allahabad High Court On Badhai Collection The Lucknow Bench made the observation while dealing […]
India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion India’s military expenditure rose by 8.9% in 2025, placing it behind the United […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting, where regional security, terrorism and defence cooperation are expected to be discussed. Rajnath Singh Leads Indian Delegation Rajnath Singh is leading a high-level Indian delegation at the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The visit















