Mani Shankar Aiyar has reignited controversy with his recent remarks advocating for dialogue with Pakistan. In a viral interview clip, Aiyar stressed the importance of engaging in communication to prevent potential conflicts between the two nuclear-armed nations. His comments have drawn criticism from BJP leaders, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding India-Pakistan relations.

Anthony Heredia observes a shift in investment trends towards flexi, multi, and thematic funds over small and midcaps. SIP numbers surpass 20,000 crores in April. Industry focuses on easing KYC process for investors.

Netanyahu remains resolute on Gaza offensive despite U.S. arms threat, hinting at Rafah invasion. Concerns over humanitarian catastrophe persist. Hamas seeks hostage deal guarantees, while UNRWA faces aid rationing amid Rafah crossing closure.

The Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, General Syed Asim Munir, has strongly condemned the attacks on military establishments that occurred on May 9, 2023, calling it a 'dark chapter in our history.' He emphasized that there can be no compromise with the planners and architects of these attacks, terming them 'deliberately indoctrinated and insidiously guided miscreants.' General Munir stated that those responsible for orchestrating violence and attacking the symbols of the state will be held accou

Hamas has announced its delegation attending Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo has left for Qatar, asserting Israel has rejected the proposal. Efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the US aim to bridge the gap between both sides. Hamas had accepted a deal involving Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, return of displaced Palestinians, and a prisoner exchange for a permanent ceasefire. Israel, however, considers the proposal inadequate but continues negotiations. Hamas seeks to end the seven-month conflict, while Is

Intercontinental Exchange is currently valued at $77 billion while CME Group is valued at $76 billion. London Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Exchanges and Deutsche Boerse AG are valued between $38 billion and $60 billion.

Group holding company Tata Sons will offer shares of Tata Capital to Tata Motors. This will give India's third-largest carmaker by volume a minority stake in Tata Capital.

The central government's fiscal deficit for FY24 is expected to be slightly better than revised estimates, thanks to higher-than-anticipated revenue receipts. Despite slower nominal growth, deficit-to-GDP ratio is estimated to improve. Direct tax revenue exceeded expectations, and expenditure remains on track. The government is prepared to manage potential capital inflows from JPMorgan's inclusion of Indian government bonds in its index.

Congress opposes Centre's MSP denial to stubble-burning farmers from Punjab and Haryana, citing pollution concerns in Delhi and Congress manifesto's commitment to MSP 1.5 times production cost.

The European Union and India have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation in dealing with counter-terrorism challenges, stated the Ministry of External Affairs in a press release.

China and the US have resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the US illegally, following a meeting in California last year. The US saw a surge in the number of Chinese immigrants entering the country illegally from Mexico, with over 37,000 Chinese nationals arrested on the southern border in 2023, 10 times the previous year. The Chinese foreign ministry said Beijing was willing to maintain dialogue and cooperation in immigration enforcement with the US and would

INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan visited Singapore from May 6-9, aimed at undertaking bilateral engagements and discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation, and reaffirming the commitment to enhance maritime security and stability in the region, according to an official statement shared by the Navy spokesperson.

Priyanka Chaturvedi suggested branding Shrikant Shinde a traitor during a Mumbai rally, inspired by a film reference. Criticism arose from Sheetal Mhatre of CM Shinde's Shiv Sena due to Chaturvedi's political ambitions.

BJP alleges Iqbal Musa at Shiv Sena rally, denied by Musa and Kirtikar. Uddhav Thackeray criticized. Kirtikar emphasizes state's role in rally security. Musa denies involvement in blasts, cites past accusations.

What's new in the 4th-gen Swift? Maruti Suzuki's Head of Product planning answers

Air India Express sacks 25 employees day after mass sick leaves' calls unprofessional behaviour

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate was referring to the charge on Wednesday made by prime minister who, for the first time during Lok Sabha poll campaign, accused the Congress of having a deal with Ambani and Adani, and asked if the party has received empo loads of black money from the two industrialists for its leader Rahul Gandhi to stop abusing them.

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to not grant final permission for mining activities in the Aravalli hills and their ranges until further orders. The order is not to prohibit legal mining activities already carried out in accordance with valid permits and licenses. The court noted issues with illegal mining and permissions granted by the states, and a major issue was with different definitions of Aravalli hills and ranges as adopted by different states.

JDS delegation, led by HD Kumaraswamy, urged Governor Gehlot for a CBI probe into explicit videos circulation. They accused DK Shivakumar of distributing videos in public and criticized the biased SIT probe.

Nifty has been in a larger range movement of around 22,800-21,750 levels in the last couple of months, and is currently nearing a lower range and also a crucial support around 21,750 levels for the short term.

The state has 22 onion-producing districts across 13 parliamentary constituencies where growers have been impacted by the Centre's moves over the kitchen staple. Of these seats, Solapur, Latur, Baramati and Osmanabad went to polls in the third phase on May 7.

Maldives-India defence relations goes beyond military personnel, says M'dives, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer

TMC complaint to EC alleges BJP's Adhikari orchestrated false rape complaints in Sandeshkhali. Video evidence implicates Adhikari and BJP leaders. TMC demands police action and EC intervention to uphold fair play and prevent further defamation.

In Indore, Congress faces a tough challenge in penetrating the BJP stronghold of Dhar Lok Sabha seat, reserved for tribal candidates with 19.5 lakh voters. BJP's Savitri Thakur and Congress's Radheshyam Muvel are key contenders, with issues like tribal welfare, infrastructure development, and local employment prioritized by voters in the region.

Congress's Lok Sabha candidate Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said he is confident of victory in Gurdaspur, citing issues like cross-border drug and weapon smuggling, unemployment, and deteriorating law and order under the Bhagwant Mann government. The seat, currently held by BJP's Sunny Deol, is crucial for Congress to regain its stronghold.

A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister revealed significant demographic shifts in India between 1950 and 2015. While the Hindu population decreased by 7.82%, the Muslim population increased by 43.15%. The paper, titled 'Share of Religious Minorities: A Cross-Country Analysis (1950-2015)', underscores the conducive environment for diversity in the country. The study emphasizes the need for nurturing societal support for better life outcomes for all sections.

These are grads hired in large numbers by consulting firms specialising in communication and public relations, and well entrenched in the political space.

Repolling would be held from 7 am to 6 pm on Friday at the Government Integrated High School, Rajapur, Government Integrated High School, Raiyat, Government Primary School Kunda, Raiyat, and Government Integrated High School, Chikhlimal, the official said.

Haryana Congress candidate Deepender Singh Hooda called for the government to resign after three independent MLAs withdrew support, leading to a minority situation. Hooda demanded either the government's resignation or President's Rule imposition. Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) also offered support to bring down the government. The ruling BJP remains confident despite losing support.

JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy addressed the Prajwal Revanna case, stressing its significance and advocating for a serious approach towards the accused, regardless of their influence. He refrained from reacting to allegations by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar but hinted at responding at an appropriate time. Kumaraswamy convened a meeting in Bengaluru concerning the Prajwal Revanna and HD Revanna issues, expressing skepticism about the SIT investigation and highlighting the absence of

Household savings saw a third consecutive decline in FY24, dropping by Rs 9 lakh crore to Rs 14.16 lakh crore by FY23, per MoSPI data. ICRA's Aditi Nayar attributed this to a 73% rise in liabilities during 2022-23. Yet, there's optimism for FY25 as RBI curbs on personal loans may reverse the trend. Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran highlighted a shift towards real assets.

Following the Supreme Court's directive, the Enforcement Directorate is poised to submit a chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, coinciding with the day when the top court is anticipated to deliver its verdict on the bail case. Earlier, the Supreme Court expedited its decision on Kejriwal's interim bail plea, stating that it might announce the order either on Thursday or the following week, without specifying a precise date. The SC expressed apprehensions regarding the prolon

Ajit Pawar discussed political opportunities, new faces in politics, work in Pune, and decisions regarding BJP and Shiv Sena. Sharad Pawar suggested regional parties align more closely with Congress in the future.

In a defiant address on Red Square, President Vladimir Putin asserted Russia's nuclear readiness and determination to defend against Western threats. He praised Russian forces in Ukraine and accused Western elites of instigating global conflicts. The Victory Day parade, commemorating the Soviet Union's WWII victory, was marked by Putin's warnings and increased nuclear rhetoric. Despite tensions, several world leaders attended, while Armenia's PM, amidst a spat with Russia, notably did not. Putin

Congress general secretary Kumari Selja criticized the BJP governments at both the Centre and in Haryana, accusing them of failing farmers, laborers, and other segments of society over the past decade. While campaigning in Sirsa Lok Sabha constituency, Selja highlighted unfulfilled promises such as doubling farmers' income and creating 2 crore jobs annually. She criticized the Modi government for not delivering on its pledges and accused it of divisive politics and economic mismanagement, emphas

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile attacks on two Panama-flagged container ships in the Gulf of Aden, which caused no damage. They also mentioned targeting another vessel in the Indian Ocean. The attacks, aimed at ships with perceived Israeli ties, come amid reduced rebel activity due to coalition airstrikes. The Houthis link their assaults to Israel's actions in Gaza. International shipping in the region has been impacted, with over 50 attacks reported since November.

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 34,904 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during the war between Israel and Hamas militants. The tally includes at least 60 deaths in the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 78,514 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war broke out when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi dismissed the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM) report as from Whatsapp University, questioning its credibility on Hindu population decline. BJP's Amit Malviya criticized Congress for the decline, while UP's Deputy CM blamed the party's Muslim appeasement. EAC data shows varying shifts in India's religious demographics.