INDIA
'Serving our nation is the highest honour': PM Modi marks 25 years as head of government
PM Modi also recalled the testing circumstances under which he assumed office in Gujarat, citing the 2001 earthquake, a super cyclone, successive droughts, and political instability.
BUSINESS
After six-year pause, India set to revive PSB consolidation by fiscal-end: report
The initial phase is likely to see three to four smaller PSBs merged with larger counterparts, followed by a medium-term plan to combine some of the newly created entities to form stronger, more competitive banks.
WORLD
'Netanyahu very positive on deal': Trump denies rebuking Israeli PM over Gaza ceasefire
An earlier report by Axios had claimed that Trump had expressed frustration after Netanyahu dismissed Hamas’ partial acceptance of the US-brokered framework as “nothing to celebrate".
INDIA
China will give US a run for its money, says Jaishankar; calls it ‘instructive for India’
Jaishankar said that the emerging competition between the U.S. and China holds key lessons for India on how to strengthen its own foundations for the future.
WORLD
‘Peacekeeper because of tariffs’: Trump repeats claim he stopped India-Pakistan war
Trump said his strategic use of tariffs and trade diplomacy has helped the U.S. “end seven wars,” including tensions between India and Pakistan.
WORLD
'Stop being so ...': Trump rebukes Netanyahu in heated call over Gaza ceasefire plan
Netanyahu has dismissed the proposal as “nothing to celebrate,” to which Trump responded sharply, “I don’t know why you’re always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it.”
INDIA
This BJP MP co-piloted Shivraj Chouhan’s Patna-Delhi flight; minister says ‘Dil jeet liya’
Chouhan took to microblogging site X on Saturday morning, sharing his experience, praising Rudy’s warmth, storytelling skills, and unique ability to make a routine flight memorable for passengers.
WORLD
Indian-origin man shot dead in US motel; second such killing in a month
As per investigators, just moments before Ehagaban’s death, West had allegedly shot a woman, described as his companion, in the motel’s parking lot.
INDIA
Vote-cutter or X-factor? How Prashant Kishor can upset NDA, Mahagathbandhan arithmetic in Bihar
While the JSP is unlikely to win a significant number of seats, its primary impact could come as a vote-splitter, disrupting traditional voting patterns.
INDIA
Cough syrup deaths: Health ministry to chair emergency meet at 4 pm today
The meeting follows reports of at least 14 fatalities in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district after children consumed Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu.
INDIA
MP officials probed for weeks to trace cause of cough syrup deaths: Report
District officials initially investigated likely environmental causes, including contaminated water, rodent-borne diseases, and mosquito-borne infections, but all tests came back negative.
INDIA
'Building global alliance against ...': BJP takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi’s South America tour
The Congress, responding to Bhandari's allegations, clarified that Gandhi’s South America visit is aimed at strengthening diplomatic, democratic, and trade ties.
INDIA
How India decimated Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif’s falsehoods at UNGA: 10 points
India sent out a powerful warning that it will not be cowed by nuclear threats and will hold Pakistan accountable.
INDIA
Speeding Thar skids off NH-48 in Gurugram; five killed, one critically injured
The SUV, reportedly speeding, skidded off the road and hit the divider. Four passengers died instantly, while two others were rushed to Medanta Hospital, where one succumbed to injuries.
INDIA
PM Modi’s Rs 60,000-cr Odisha push: 97,500 4G towers, railways, hospitals & IIT upgrades lined up
The projects span telecommunications, railways, healthcare, higher education, skill development, and rural housing, marking a significant boost to the state’s infrastructure and social welfare initiatives.
INDIA
'Will never bow to nuclear threats': How India rained down on Pak PM's 'absurd theatrics' at UNGA
India’s message to the world is clear, there must be zero tolerance for terrorism, Gehlot noted, further slamming Sharif.
INDIA
Why Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods: Shashi Tharoor explains
Tharoor noted that Trump sees tariffs as a way to generate revenue, aiming to reduce America’s massive, global-leading deficit by collecting billions monthly.
INDIA
'India hasn’t been fortunate with neighbours, but ...': Rajnath Singh on 1965 war veterans, Operation Sindoor
Calling the 1965 war “a true test of India’s strength,” Singh said Pakistan miscalculated by attempting to intimidate India with infiltration and guerrilla tactics.
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi's big 'vote chori' charges against EC: 'Software deleted votes, 10 Cong booths targeted'
Accusing the CEC of shielding those responsible, Gandhi said, “By not providing information, they are defending murderers of the democracy.”
WORLD
What is Antifa? Origins, tactics, and why Trump labeled it a terror outfit
Antifa, short for “anti-fascist”, is not a traditional organisation with leaders, membership lists, or headquarters; it is, instead, a loose, secretive network of activists organised into autonomous local cells.
INDIA
'Jaish admitted India’s strike on its HQ': PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor at Madhya Pradesh rally
Terrorists from Pakistan carried out the Pahalgam attack, but our jawans destroyed their hubs in Pakistan. This is the new Bharat, unafraid of any nuclear threat, the Prime Minister asserted.
INDIA
Trump’s warm birthday call to PM Modi signals thaw in India-US ties
The phone call, his second outreach to PM Modi in recent days, signals that New Delhi and Washington might be edging back towards normalcy after weeks of friction over trade and energy ties with Russia.
WORLD
'Charlie could have been President': JD Vance mourns Kirk, blames ‘culture of hatred’
JD Vance, in his deeply personal tribute, said that Charlie Kirk “could have been president” but was “gunned down by an assassin’s bullet,” vowing that those behind the “culture of hatred” responsible would be held accountable.
INDIA
Ahead of PM Modi's Manipur visit, revisiting the Kuki-Meitei conflict and their demands
Both communities see the Prime Minister's visit in a different light -- Kuki-Zo groups see it as a step toward recognition of their demands, while Meitei organisations stress that the visit must reaffirm equality and justice for all residents.
