From $1.2 Billion to Near Zero: India‑Pakistan Trade One Year After Operation Sindoor
One year after Operation Sindoor—India’s cross‑border military and economic response to the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians—bilateral trade between India and Pakistan has effectively frozen, slipping from around $1.2 billion in 2024 to near zero in 2026. The combination of closed land routes, airspace shut to Indian carriers,
Mahesh Jethmalani Slams Mamata Banerjee’s “I Won’t Resign” Stance After Bengal Poll Debacle, Calls for Governor to ‘Kick Her Out’
Senior Supreme Court advocate Mahesh Jethmalani has delivered a sharp, public rebuke to outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to step down despite the Trinamool Congress’s crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking to NDTV and quoted in Moneycontrol’s coverage, Jethmalani branded her stance “unconstitutional” and a “challenge to
Tamil Nadu 2026: Vijay Likely To Take Oath As CM On May 7, TVK‑Congress Pact Holds Key to Government Formation
Actor‑turned‑politician Vijay is all set to be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2026, as sources close to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) confirm that a formal alliance with the Congress party has opened the door to majority‑support in the 234‑seat Assembly. TVK emerged as the single‑largest party with 108 seats, but fell 10 short of the
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Settle ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Battle Ahead of Trial
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement in their long-running legal dispute linked to the film It Ends With Us, bringing an end to one of Hollywood’s most high-profile courtroom battles. Settlement reached before crucial trial The agreement comes just weeks before a scheduled trial in New York,
Indian Auto Sector Logs Record April Sales, Crosses 26.11 Lakh Units: FADA
India’s automobile retail sector recorded its strongest-ever April performance, with total vehicle sales surpassing 26.11 lakh units, signalling sustained momentum at the start of the new financial year. Broad-based growth across segments According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the growth was driven by strong
“95 Off 30 Balls in the Nets, That’s the Real Rishabh” — Langer Stands By Pant After LSG’s Mumbai Defeat
Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has come out swinging in defence of captain Rishabh Pant, waving away mounting pressure with a single‑shot detail from the practice arena: a brutal, unrecorded blitz of 95 off 30–40 balls in a recent internal match. The comment, made on the heels of yet another LSG loss to Mumbai
Modi Claims ‘Record’ Victory in Opposition‑Held West Bengal, Calls It a Mandate for Good Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed a “record” electoral victory in opposition‑held West Bengal, where his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dislodged the 15‑year rule of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and is poised to form the state’s first BJP‑led government. In a euphoric social‑media post, Modi hailed the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections
India Condemns Fujairah Drone Strike as ‘Unacceptable’ After Three Indian Nationals Injured in Iranian Attack
India has issued a sharp diplomatic rebuke of the Iranian drone attack that hit the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the United Arab Emirates, labelling the strike as “unacceptable” after three Indian nationals were injured in the blast. The incident, which triggered a major fire at one of the UAE’s key
Indian Railways Sanctions ₹895.30 Crore for Kolkata Metro Power Upgrade and Damodar Bridge Modernisation
Indian Railways has approved ₹895.30 crore in infrastructure projects to augment Kolkata Metro’s North–South Corridor power systems and modernise critical bridges in the Adra Division under South East Central Railway, aiming to boost capacity, safety, and freight‑corridor resilience. ₹671.72 Crore for Kolkata Metro Power Augmentation The bulk of ₹671.72 crore will upgrade the Kolkata Metro’s North–South Corridor,
Odisha FC Held to 1-1 Draw by Bengaluru FC, Relegation Pressure Mounts
Odisha FC were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC in a crucial Indian Super League encounter, a result that does little to ease their growing relegation concerns. Missed opportunity in crucial clash Heading into the fixture, Odisha FC were in desperate need of a win to
