Stabilising rupee, volatility in Korean and Taiwanese markets bring FIIs back to India

 The overall Indian stock market tone has improved following the sharp correction in crude oil prices and the return of selective foreign institutional investor (FII) buying, and a significant trend in the FII activity in the second half of this month is the tapering of FII selling, according to analysts. During the last nine trading … Read more

Kolkata businessman kidnapped, robbed by fake CID officers in moving SUV

A businessman from North 24 Parganas in West Bengal was allegedly kidnapped and robbed in a moving car by unidentified men posing as Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers in central Kolkata, police said on Sunday. The incident took place recently near Red Road in central Kolkata on Friday. The police have launched an investigation into … Read more

India sends relief assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela under ‘Operation Amistad’

India has dispatched urgent humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela under “Operation Amistad”, as part of its disaster relief response efforts, following a series of powerful earthquakes that have caused widespread devastation in the South American nation. Announcing the development, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted on X, “Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field … Read more

Strength of ‘janbhagidari’ in India: PM Modi on people’s support for fuel saving, no-gold-buy appeals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that during the global energy crisis, the support people showed for his appeal to conserve fuel, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, and decrease gold purchases demonstrates the strength of ‘janbhagidari’ (people’s participation) in India. Speaking during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi … Read more

Two injured in stabbing after pub altercation over alleged harassment in Jamshedpur

A late-night altercation at a pub in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, snowballed into a violent clash after some youths allegedly stabbed two men for opposing the harassment of two women, officials said on Sunday. The two seriously injured victims were admitted to Tata Main Hospital (TMH). In a further escalation, the accused group reached the hospital, where … Read more

SIT has full freedom, says RSS leader on Ram Temple donation probe; warns against politicising matter

RSS National Executive Member Indresh Kumar on Sunday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations and ‘chadhava’ (offerings) at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been given complete freedom to investigate the matter, while urging people not to politicise the issue and expressing confidence that any wrongdoing would be dealt … Read more

Dipika Chikhlia breaks silence on trolling culture in film industry

Veteran actress Dipika Chikhlia has shared her views on the growing culture of social media reactions and trolling that often surrounds new film releases. Speaking about the trend, she shared a balanced perspective on dealing with public opinion, saying that both praise and criticism are a natural part of life. Reflecting on her experiences, the … Read more