West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Tuesday that Bengali migrant workers speaking their native language outside the state were being “labelled as Bangladeshis and sent to Bangladesh”.Accusing the BJP of “playing politics over language”, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief said many such cases come…
Operation Sindoor has spotlighted India’s evolving military capabilities, revealing the emergence of a robust private defence sector central to the nation’s security.A decade ago, public sector undertakings and imported technology dominated India’s defence narrative. Today, the private sector drives innovation, not merely filling gaps. Companies such as Tata Advanced Systems (TAS), Alpha Design Technologies (ADTL),…
India’s stock market has slipped to the fourth position among Asia Pacific’s preferred investment destinations, according to the latest Bank of America (BofA) survey cited by The Economic Times. This marks a notable shift from its earlier leadership status, as the benchmark Nifty index remains stuck in a two-month consolidation phase with no clear breakout…
Saiyaara, the romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, has officially entered the Rs 100 crore club within just four days of its release.Saiyaara Movie ReviewThe film, which marks the big-screen debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has defied expectations to become one of 2025’s biggest sleeper hits. It has also set a new benchmark…
NEW DELHI: Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, reported a 66 per cent year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,284 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, up from Rs 3,174 crore a year ago. The robust performance was driven by strong Indian operations, aided by favourable macroeconomic conditions…
EAM S Jaishankar with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar’s first visit to China in six years, amid the thawing of Sino-India ties, saw him pressing Beijing to further address border issues, including through de-escalation, while also urging China to avoid restrictive trade measures.In a meeting with…
NEW DELHI: A tragic stampede at a state-organised celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL campaign has triggered a political firestorm, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress-led Karnataka government of gross negligence and administrative failure.BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya took to social media platform X on Wednesday to express shock and anger…
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on Thursday, Chinese state media reported, as negotiations over contentious trade tariffs between the two nations remain stuck in a gridlock that has rattled global markets.The discussion on Thursday followed Trump suggesting it was tough to reach a deal with Xi. “I…
Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan India’s Test squad for the five-match series in England has seen a shift in direction, and while the focus is on fresh faces and a new captain in Shubman Gill, a few notable omissions have stirred debate.One of the most talked-about exclusions is Sarfaraz Khan. The middle-order batter made his…
A suicide bombing by the Pakistani Taliban kills 16 soldiers in North Waziristan. Prime Minister Modi makes a veiled reference to Operation Sindoor during a spiritual event, drawing strong audience reactions.Light rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR under an orange alert. PM Modi also interacted with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla . Meanwhile, Parag Jain is appointed…
