Rahul Kumar 
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a strong response to a Pakistani reporter’s heckling attempt with a terrorism ‘question’ in New York, stating, ‘A terrorist country is asking me that question.’ The incident happened at a UNGA presser. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday responded strongly to a Pakistani reporter who made an attempt … Read more
The Himachal Pradesh government has appointed Dr Amit Kumar Sharma as the new Deputy Commissioner of Kullu, with Sonakshi Singh Tomar becoming the DC of Kinnaur. In a separate development, the BJP retained Shrikant Sharma as its state In-Charge. HP Govt Shuffles IAS Officers The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday ordered the immediate transfer and … Read more
Despite no swimming medals on Day 6 of the Asian Games 2026, India’s Rishabh Das made a mark by setting a new national record in the men’s 200m backstroke final, clocking 1:58.77. Other athletes added medals in shooting and athletics. Rishabh Das Sets National Record in Asian Games Swimming India’s Rishabh Das signed off the … Read more
A Chennai NIA court sentenced four PFI cadres to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of Hindu Munnani spokesperson C Sasikumar in Coimbatore. This is the NIA’s first conviction involving PFI operatives since the outfit was banned by the government. In a judgement, the Special Court for National Investigation Agency (NIA) Cases, Poonamallee, Chennai, on … Read more
The Centre has extended AFSPA in 3 Arunachal Pradesh districts—Tirap, Changlang, and Longding—and nearby areas for six more months. The MHA declared these as ‘disturbed areas’ effective October 1, 2026, due to insurgency concerns. The Central government on Friday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh and certain … Read more
The Government of India plans to borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore through dated securities in the second half of the current financial year. The borrowing will be carried out through 23 weekly auctions and will include the issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds. Government Announces H2 Borrowing Plan The Government of India plans to borrow Rs … Read more
The Centre has approved a one-time interest-free loan of Rs 50,000 per barn for about 44,000 FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. The Rs 220 crore scheme aims to provide liquidity to farmers and support their working capital requirements. The Government of India has approved a one-time interest-free loan of Rs 50,000 per barn for … Read more
The Centre plans to borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore through dated securities in H2 FY27, with total borrowing for the year expected at Rs 15.99 lakh crore, below the budget estimate. The borrowing includes Rs 15,000 crore via Sovereign Green Bonds. Centre’s H2 FY27 Borrowing Plan The Centre plans to borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore … Read more
In an interview with CNBC, the U.S. Trade Representative said China has committed to supplying rare earth materials needed by U.S. manufacturers. Greer said Washington and Beijing have reached agreements covering agricultural products, medical devices, consumer goods and rare earth supplies. According to him, the U.S. trade deficit with China is on track to fall … Read more
The junior students filed police complaints in Karunagappally and Chavara. They said the seniors called them to their rooms and beat them up without any reason. The students added that many others also faced this brutal ragging. Senior Malayali students allegedly assaulted junior Malayali students from a medical college in Tamil Nadu in a suspected … Read more