SBI Manager Language Row: ‘This is India, I’ll speak Hindi, not Kannada’ sparks outrage in Karnataka A recent incident at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Karnataka has ignited a heated debate over language sensitivity in public services. The controversy centers around a female officer at the Surya Nagar branch in Anekal Taluk, … Read more
Family in Indian-Administered Kashmir Fears Being Split After Militant Attack BANDIPORA, India — In her dim living room, Zahida lies on the floor, under a blanket. She’s often tired, she says, a consequence of the breast cancer she’s getting treatment for. “I’m not worried about my disease,” she says. “The thought of going back to … Read more
India Criticizes US for Taking Credit for Ceasefire in Border Tensions New Delhi: The Congress party has raised concerns about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s lack of response to repeated claims by US President Donald Trump regarding his role in mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. This issue has drawn attention as Trump has made … Read more
India’s Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny as Rahul Gandhi Challenges EAM Over Operation Sindoor New Delhi: Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has sparked a political debate by accusing the Narendra Modi government of a collapse in India’s foreign policy. On Friday, he demanded that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar address three … Read more
Pakistan Extends Closure Of Airspace For Indian Flights Till June 24 Lahore: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for Indian flights until June 24, according to a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The extension follows the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rules that restrict such closure for … Read more
India Investigates 20 Export Houses for Alleged Illicit Trade with Pakistan via UAE India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has launched an investigation into approximately 20 export houses suspected of engaging in trade-based money laundering with Pakistan through the UAE corridor. The probe focuses on transactions over the past 14 months, with particular emphasis on cash … Read more
India’s Northeast Emerges as Key Economic Frontier with Government and Corporate Commitments New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the Northeast as a vital economic growth region, declaring it India’s new growth engine during the inaugural Rising Northeast Investors Summit in New Delhi. Government Focus on Infrastructure and Connectivity Modi emphasized the importance … Read more
India’s Unyielding Stance on Nuclear Issues: Jaishankar’s Address in Germany India’s foreign affairs minister, S Jaishankar, has made a firm declaration in Germany, stating that the country will not yield to nuclear blackmail. This statement comes amid heightened tensions with Pakistan following a recent military conflict. The minister’s remarks were made during a joint briefing … Read more
China’s Role in Pakistan’s Two-Front Challenge to India: A Historical Perspective China has long maintained a strategic partnership with Pakistan, providing military and economic support that has shaped the dynamics of India’s security landscape. This article examines China’s historical involvement with Pakistan in the context of India’s ‘two-front’ challenges, highlighting the evolution of their relationship … Read more
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple iPhones Made Outside US, Adds 50% Tariff on EU US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Apple, threatening a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured outside the United States. In a recent statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that Apple should ensure its iPhones sold … Read more