India’s latest budget move has delivered an unexpected blow to the country’s most high-profile wildlife conservation project. A new 30% customs duty on the import of animals and birds, effective from Monday, is set to significantly raise costs for Vantara, the sprawling animal rescue and rehabilitation centre run by the Ambani family in Gujarat. Spread […]
In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered documents suggesting possible financial links between businessman Sudhakar Reddy and several political figures during a recent investigation tied to alleged money laundering involving underworld figure Iqbal Mirchi. The findings came after ED officials conducted raids at the residence and office of
Senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar has made it clear that the decision to appoint Sunetra Pawar as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra was taken by the party alone, without consulting the Pawar family. Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, is set to step into a major political role following the sudden death of […]
A massive ₹8,980 crore ($975 million) deal involving global TikTok sensation Khaby Lame is now under intense scrutiny after dramatic volatility in the buyer’s stock raised questions about valuation and long-term sustainability. Lame recently sold his company, Step Distinctive Limited—which manages his global brand and commercial ventures—in an all-stock deal to Rich
India’s campaign at the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships has suffered a major setback, with two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu pulling out of the tournament scheduled to begin next week in Qingdao. Sindhu, who recently returned to competitive action after recovering from a foot injury that sidelined her since October last year, has withdrawn due […]
India signed off the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in emphatic fashion, crushing the visitors by 46 runs in the final game at Thiruvananthapuram to seal a dominant 4–1 series victory. The night belonged to Ishan Kishan, who produced a breathtaking knock of 103 off just 43 balls, setting the tone for one of […]
The political storm over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks on the term “Miya” continues to intensify, with the chief minister showing no sign of retreat. Doubling down on his stand, Sarma has described the controversy as a “life-and-death fight for the people of Assam,” framing it as a battle against illegal infiltration rather […]
The devastating warehouse fire on the outskirts of Kolkata that claimed at least 27 lives has now turned into a major political flashpoint, with the BJP and the Trinamool Congress locked in a war of words over responsibility and accountability. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal […]
The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended the district treasury officer of Guna after an alleged stamp sale scam caused a loss of ₹2.7 crore to the state exchequer, officials confirmed on Saturday. The action follows the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) earlier this week against a cashier accused of issuing revenue, judicial, notarial, […]
As India gets ready to celebrate Republic Day on January 26, 2026, the occasion offers a timely moment to reflect on the Constitution—the document that shapes the country’s democracy, rights, and responsibilities. Drafted between 1946 and 1949 by the Constituent Assembly, adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced from January 26, 1950, the Constitution remains […]
