India remains cautiously optimistic about resolving the troop standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through diplomatic-military talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses the importance of troop disengagement and highlights confidence in the Army’s preparedness. The push includes significant infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation. Read More
The government is advancing a Rs 17,000-crore rice fortification scheme, but EAC-PM members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi question its efficacy. They argue that poor dietary diversity, not fortification, is the main cause of anaemia. They call for stronger evidence on fortification before widespread implementation, echoing concerns from international donors and public health experts. Read More
The Enforcement Directorate is moving to extradite Sourabh Chandrakar from Dubai in connection with a Rs 6,000-crore betting scam. Chandrakar, along with accomplice Ravi Uppal, allegedly ran the scam from UAE and is linked to irregularities involving Chhattisgarh’s former political leaders. Read More
Noel Tata has been appointed as chairman of the Tata Trusts, succeeding Ratan Tata, and now indirectly controls the $165-billion Tata Group. The appointment continues the tradition of a Parsi leading the Trusts and follows a meeting where it was unanimously decided. Noel aims to uphold Ratan Tata’s legacy. Read More
The Nainital district administration has seized over half a hectare of land belonging to Bhanvi Singh, the estranged wife of UP MLA Raja Bhaiya, due to the absence of agricultural activity since its purchase in 2006. The property, estimated to be worth between 14 crore and 15 crore, is now under government control. Read More
Allahabad High Court ruled that a spouse demanding sex from the other is not cruelty, dismissing a dowry and torture case against a Noida man as rooted in ‘sexual incompatibility.’ The court found no evidence of specific dowry demands or cruelty under Section 498A IPC, stating the case lacked substantive injury or clear allegations. Read More
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was barred from visiting Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow on JP’s birth anniversary, citing security reasons. This move led to Akhilesh criticizing the BJP government and requesting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to withdraw support from the BJP-led NDA. Read More
