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New Delhi, India — A new survey has revealed that nearly six out of every ten Indian consumers are reconsidering their gold-buying habits after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce unnecessary gold purchases in an effort to ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. According to the survey findings, around 61% of … Read more
New Delhi, India — The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) collected more than ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million) from students seeking re-evaluation and re-verification of Class 10 and Class 12 board examination answer sheets during the 2024-25 academic session, according to information revealed through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The RTI response disclosed … Read more
Toronto/New York — EY Canada has withdrawn a cybersecurity report after independent researchers identified what appeared to be extensive artificial intelligence-generated inaccuracies, including fabricated statistics, fake references, and non-existent citations. The report, titled “Points of Attack,” focused on fraud risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities within customer loyalty and rewards systems. However, concerns emerged after analysts and … Read more
Mumbai/New York — Indian billionaire banker Uday Kotak has raised fresh concerns about the growing pressure created by the United States’ expanding debt burden, warning that rising borrowing costs in the world’s largest economy could have major global consequences. Speaking on current macroeconomic trends, Kotak pointed to the sharp increase in US Treasury yields as … Read more
New Delhi — India is set to receive a significant piece of its ancient cultural heritage as rare 11th-century Chola Copper Plates are being repatriated from the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on social media while sharing photographs of the historic artifacts. Calling the development a proud moment for India’s civilizational legacy, PM Modi … Read more
Ahmedabad/New Delhi — Contrary to widespread speculation circulating in sections of the media, Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has not been invited to attend the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final in Ahmedabad. Sources familiar with the matter clarified that Naqvi will instead participate virtually in the upcoming annual board … Read more
RANCHI, Jharkhand — India’s clean energy transition received a major boost in eastern India as GAIL (India) Limited hosted a high-level City Gas Distribution (CGD) Infrastructure Review Meeting in Ranchi to accelerate the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks across Jharkhand. The meeting was chaired by Anjani Kumar Tiwari, … Read more
New Delhi |The government of India has announced new restrictions on silver imports as part of a broader effort to reduce pressure on the country’s trade deficit and control the sharp rise in precious metal shipments entering the country. Under the revised import policy, the import of silver bars containing 99.9% or more purity by … Read more
Hyderabad / Amaravati |Pawan Kalyan has spoken out against growing comparisons between his political journey and the rapid rise of actor-turned-politician Vijay, saying the situations are completely different and that public expectations placed on him are unfair. During a recent public interaction, Pawan Kalyan remarked that ever since “an actor started a political party and … Read more
Seattle / Washington |Amazon is facing a consumer lawsuit over allegations that the company failed to reimburse customers for extra costs linked to tariffs imposed during the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump — tariffs that were later ruled illegal by the Supreme Court of the United States. The lawsuit claims Amazon passed higher import-related … Read more
Chandigarh / New Delhi | The government of Haryana has granted permission to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged involvement of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers in the massive ₹590-crore fraud linked to IDFC FIRST Bank. The investigation is being carried out under provisions of India’s Prevention of Corruption Act … Read more
Chennai |Vijay has retained several of the most influential departments in the Tamil Nadu government, consolidating control over major administrative, security, and welfare-related portfolios as his administration begins shaping its governance agenda. According to the official portfolio allocation, Chief Minister Vijay will directly oversee critical departments including: The broad allocation places some of the state’s … Read more
New Delhi / Mumbai |The investigation into the alleged leak of the NEET UG 2026 examination paper has widened after reports claimed that one of the main accused, PV Kulkarni, allegedly operated an organized network targeting students across the western Indian state of Maharashtra. According to investigative reports, Kulkarni — who was reportedly associated with … Read more
San Francisco |OpenAI is reportedly undergoing a major internal restructuring as the company intensifies its push to dominate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry. According to reports, OpenAI President Greg Brockman will now take on expanded responsibilities, overseeing not only the company’s AI infrastructure but also its broader product strategy. The move comes as OpenAI … Read more
New Delhi | Surya Kant has issued a clarification regarding controversy surrounding his alleged remarks about unemployed youth, stating that his comments were “misquoted” and taken out of context. The Chief Justice strongly rejected claims that he insulted India’s younger generation and emphasized that the country’s youth continues to inspire him. Addressing the issue publicly, … Read more
Chennai |Keneeshaa Francis has announced that she is stepping away from social media following intense public criticism surrounding her association with Tamil actor Ravi Mohan. In an emotional statement shared online, the singer confirmed that she is ending her personal connection with the actor and choosing to move forward peacefully. Keneeshaa wrote that she was … Read more
Beijing / Washington |Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against making any move toward formal independence from China, signaling a cautious approach toward one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints following his high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking after talks with Xi in China, Trump emphasized that the United States does not support … Read more
Tokyo / New York |SoftBank Group reported a dramatic surge in earnings for the January–March 2026 quarter, with net profit more than tripling year-over-year to 1.83 trillion yen (approximately $11.6 billion). The Japanese technology investment giant said the sharp rise in profit was primarily fueled by the soaring valuation of its investment in OpenAI, the … Read more
New Delhi : India’s state-owned copper producer, Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), has taken a significant step toward expanding its international footprint after signing a Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) with Chile-based CODELCO, the world’s largest copper producer. The development was officially disclosed following a board meeting held on May 15, 2026, marking a major advancement … Read more
NEW DELHI — Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India’s central power transmission utility and one of the country’s largest state-owned infrastructure companies, announced strong audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reporting steady profit growth, robust shareholder returns, and major strategic developments aimed at strengthening its long-term transmission business. The … Read more
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh | In one of the biggest crackdowns on illegal online cricket betting operations in Central India, Raigarh Police in Chhattisgarh has dismantled a large interstate betting syndicate allegedly connected to hawala transactions, offshore betting IDs, and organized digital gambling networks. The operation was carried out under the leadership of Senior Superintendent of Police … Read more
New Delhi, India |The Indian government has revised its windfall tax structure on fuel exports, imposing a new Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) of ₹3 per litre on petrol exports, while simultaneously reducing duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The revised tax rates came into effect on May 16, 2026, according to an … Read more
New Delhi, India |Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly denied media reports claiming that the Indian government was considering imposing a new tax, cess, or surcharge on overseas travel by Indian citizens. The clarification came after reports circulated suggesting that the central government was exploring additional levies on foreign travel as part of potential … Read more
New Delhi, India | In a major breakthrough against international narcotics trafficking, Indian authorities have carried out the country’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, a highly controversial amphetamine-based stimulant commonly referred to as the “Jihadi Drug,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday. The seizure, valued at approximately ₹182 crore (around $22 million), was made … Read more
