India’s wealthiest are packing their bags—not for vacation, but for good. As Dubai’s golden visa boom fuels wealth migration, billions in tax revenue are slipping. With high rental yields, zero capital gains tax, and long-term residency perks, is India losing its best and brightest to a tax-friendly haven in the region? That's what this report decodes...

India’s rich flock to Dubai for residency

India's Defence Ministry has signed its biggest-ever defence deal worth ₹62,000 crore with HAL to manufacture 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) 'Prachand'. The Indian Army will receive 90 helicopters, while the Indian Air Force will get 66. Designed for high-altitude operations, 'Prachand' enhances India's air combat capabilities. Watch this report for more details!

India seals historic ₹62,000 crore deal for 156 'Prachand' helicopters

#Gravitas Next week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, following his official engagements in Sri Lanka. The visit will include a stop at the Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy temple, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.

Why PM Modi will travel to Rameswaram from Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Rameshwaram in southern India on April 5. During the visit, he will pay respects at theSri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple on Ram Navami. Another highlight of the trip will be the Prime Minister’s inauguration of the new Pamban Bridge at India’s southernmost tip. This new 2.5-kilometer-long bridge replaces an older colonial-era bridge.

Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka from April 4-6; to inaugurate various infra projects

Indian port authorities denied entry to an ageing tanker loaded with Russian crude on Thursday due to inadequate documentation. Watch this report for more details!

India denies entry to ship carrying Russian oil: Report

The Archaeological Survey of India has launched a new phase of underwater exploration of the coast of Dwarka. The primary goal of the ASI's exploration is to discover what is believed to be a 4,000-year-old planned city of Dwarka.

India: ASI launches fresh exploration in Dwarka

Another day, another hypocritical U.S. report lecturing India on human rights while conveniently ignoring America’s own intelligence operations. The latest report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) paints India’s RAW as a rogue agency, accusing it of overreach.

India hits back after 'biased' US report targets R&AW

A significant number of wealthy Indians are migrating due to better living conditions, business opportunities, and educational prospects abroad. Watch this report for more details!

Why are India's wealthy leaving country?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the decision of two Hurriyat-affiliated organizations to break away from separatism in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a “significant victory” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a peaceful and united India.

Separatism in Kashmir declining: Amit Shah as two outfits leave Hurriyat

India's weather department has said that the central and western regions of the country may suffer higher number of heatwave days than usual. The capital New Delhi too has been facing elevated temperatures. Umbrellas, sunglasses and more have been providing locals with some respite from the harsh afternoon sun.

Central and western India brace for extended heatwaves

Indian Armed Forces conducted a tri-service integrated multi-domain exercise, from March 25 to 27, in Arunachal Pradesh. Watch in for more details!

Indian army holds tri-services exercise in Arunachal Pradesh

India is currently navigating a volatile global trade landscape with a strategic focus on two key fronts. On one hand, it's working to ease the tariff tensions with the US, and on the other, India is forming new alliances to strengthen its position in the global economy.

India considers major tariff cuts to avoid US reciprocity

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two nations aim to strengthen their bilateral ties to an all-time high. &nbsp;Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov announced that the preparations are being made for the visit.&nbsp;
"Russian President V.V. Putin accepted the invitation of the head of the Indian government. The visit of the head of the Russian state to the Republic of India is being prepared," Lavrov said while addressing a video to the participants of the International Conference "Russia and India: Together towards a New Bilateral Agenda".&nbsp;
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Lavrov noted that PM Modi made his first bilateral foreign visit to Russia after his re-election last year, saying, "Now it is our turn."
This would mark the first visit by Putin to India since the war in Ukraine broke out in February 2022.&nbsp;
The Russian leader's visit is expected to take forward Putin's "new economic roadmap" for 2030."
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He further said that strengthening the special privileged strategic partnership with India is one of the priorities of Russia's foreign policy.
"Today, Russia and India are developing equal cooperation based on sincere, mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests. It is difficult to overestimate the contribution of our leaders to this process," he said.&nbsp;
Moreover, India and Russia have agreed to double their bilateral trade to over $100 billion annually.&nbsp;
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Earlier Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed that Russian President Putin's visit dates would be finalised in early 2025.&nbsp;
While, Indian PM Modi visited Russia twice in 2024, first in July and then in October for the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: This would mark first visit by Putin to India since Ukraine war broke out in 2022. Putin's visit is expected to take forward his "new economic roadmap" for 2030."

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India soon at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two nations aim to strengthen their bilateral ties to an all-time high. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov announced that the preparations are being made for the visit. "Russian President V.V. Putin accepted the invitation of the head of the Indian government. The visit of the head of the Russian state to the Republic of India is being prepared," Lavrov said while addressing a video to the participants of the International Conference "Russia and India: Together towards a New Bilateral Agenda". Also read: Zelensky declares Putin 'will die soon' as Ukraine continues to endure Russian attacks Lavrov noted that PM Modi made his first bilateral foreign visit to Russia after his re-election last year, saying, "Now it is our turn." This would mark the first visit by Putin to India since the war in Ukraine broke out in February 2022. The Russian leader's visit is expected to take forward Putin's "new economic roadmap" for 2030." Also read: Putin prayed for Trump after assassination attempt, says top US envoy Steve Witkoff He further said that strengthening the special privileged strategic partnership with India is one of the priorities of Russia's foreign policy. "Today, Russia and India are developing equal cooperation based on sincere, mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests. It is difficult to overestimate the contribution of our leaders to this process," he said. Moreover, India and Russia have agreed to double their bilateral trade to over $100 billion annually. Also read: Putin must stop 'unnecessary demands' that prolong war, Zelensky tells EU Earlier Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed that Russian President Putin's visit dates would be finalised in early 2025. While, Indian PM Modi visited Russia twice in 2024, first in July and then in October for the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. Also read: ‘Don’t expect a quick peace deal with Ukraine’: What all Putin said in closed-door meeting with business leaders (With inputs from agencies)

'Now it's our turn': Preparations underway for Russian President Putin's visit to India, confirms Foreign Minister Lavrov

India is on track to become the world's consumption capital, with private consumption currently contributing 56 percent of GDP. A report by angel one and Iconic Asset Projects that India's total consumption will double by 2034, driven by rising incomes, evolving consumer preferences, and demographic shifts. Watch in for more details!

India on track to become the world's consumption capital

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (Mar 26) stayed the Allahabad High Court order in a case about child abuse as the judge had observed that the grabbing of breast and pulling the string of a pyjama don't amount to a rape attempt. Instead, the High Court had categorised the act as "aggravated sexual assault" under the POCSO Act, which carries a lesser penalty.

India: ‘Total insensitivity’, Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC 'Grabbing Breasts Not Rape' Ruling

Amid the ongoing trade war with India, the United States has named India as a "state-actor" in enabling direct and indirect supply of precursor chemicals for illicit fentanyl drug production.&nbsp;
Alongside, the US intelligence community also named China as a sources of precursors and "equipment for drug traffickers."
"These groups [transnational criminal organisations or TCOs] are often enabled, both directly and indirectly, by state actors, such as China and India, as sources of precursors and equipment for drug traffickers," the report published by the office of Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), said.&nbsp;
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It added that China remains the primary source of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals.&nbsp;
"China remains the primary source country for illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals and pill pressing equipment, followed by India," it read.&nbsp;
The use of fentanyl, among other synthetic opioids, is the most lethal drug trafficked into the United States and has claimed the lives of more than 52,000 Americans in 12 months ending in October 2024.&nbsp;
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Notably, on March 21, an India-based chemical manufacturing company and three of its high-level employees were charged in a Washington DC federal court, in a case related to illegally importing precursor chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl.
Moreover, &nbsp;federal agents also arrested two of the top-ranking employees of Hyderabad-based Vasudha Pharma Chem Limited (VPC) in New York City, Indian news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;
US President Donald Trump's administration has initiated a crackdown on the illegal import of fentanyl and also linked it with tariff adjustments in the case of some countries.&nbsp;
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However, it is the first time, the US has placed India and China on the same level in connection with the supply of precursor chemicals used by drug cartels to manufacture opioids like fentanyl.
In last year's report, India was just one of several countries from where the &nbsp;Mexican groups were sourcing chemicals to a "lesser extent". It had identified China as the primary supplier.
Earlier this month, Trump said his administration would not rest until "we have ended the fentanyl epidemic in America once and for all."
Also, Trump has warned to impose reciprocal tariffs on several countries as part of his "Liberation Day" tariffs set to take effect on April 2.&nbsp;
However, India is currently in talks with America to expedite a free trade deal to get some relief from Trump's tariffs.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The use of fentanyl, among other synthetic opioids, is the most lethal drug trafficked into the US and has claimed more than 52,000 Americans' lives in 12 months.

Amid the ongoing trade war with India, the United States has named India as a "state-actor" in enabling direct and indirect supply of precursor chemicals for illicit fentanyl drug production. Alongside, the US intelligence community also named China as a sources of precursors and "equipment for drug traffickers." "These groups [transnational criminal organisations or TCOs] are often enabled, both directly and indirectly, by state actors, such as China and India, as sources of precursors and equipment for drug traffickers," the report published by the office of Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), said. Also read: 'Incognito Market' operator booked under 'kingpin statute' for illegal fentanyl sale It added that China remains the primary source of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals. "China remains the primary source country for illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals and pill pressing equipment, followed by India," it read. The use of fentanyl, among other synthetic opioids, is the most lethal drug trafficked into the United States and has claimed the lives of more than 52,000 Americans in 12 months ending in October 2024. Also read: Cleft palate, fused toes: Fentanyl likely causing certain birth defects in newborns Notably, on March 21, an India-based chemical manufacturing company and three of its high-level employees were charged in a Washington DC federal court, in a case related to illegally importing precursor chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl. Moreover, federal agents also arrested two of the top-ranking employees of Hyderabad-based Vasudha Pharma Chem Limited (VPC) in New York City, Indian news agency PTI reported. US President Donald Trump's administration has initiated a crackdown on the illegal import of fentanyl and also linked it with tariff adjustments in the case of some countries. Also read: Top US Senator Chuck Schumer accuses Chinese firms of ‘fuelling’ fentanyl crisis However, it is the first time, the US has placed India and China on the same level in connection with the supply of precursor chemicals used by drug cartels to manufacture opioids like fentanyl. In last year's report, India was just one of several countries from where the Mexican groups were sourcing chemicals to a "lesser extent". It had identified China as the primary supplier. Earlier this month, Trump said his administration would not rest until "we have ended the fentanyl epidemic in America once and for all." Also, Trump has warned to impose reciprocal tariffs on several countries as part of his "Liberation Day" tariffs set to take effect on April 2. However, India is currently in talks with America to expedite a free trade deal to get some relief from Trump's tariffs. Also read: India eyes tariff cut on more than half of US imports to shield its exports, sources say - Report (With inputs from agencies)

US intel names India, China as 'state-actors' in fentanyl trafficking amid Trump's trade war

Reuters report reveals that India is considering cutting tariffs on over half of its US imports. The report further claims that the cuts amount to $23 billion and this move is aimed at protecting India's exports from the impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. The proposed tariff cuts are seen as an effort to prevent escalating trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington DC, especially with US president's planned tariffs which will take effect on April 2nd. India's internal analysis estimates that US tariffs could impact in effect 87% of its total exports to the US which are valued at $66 billion.

US-India trade: India to slash tariffs on $23 billion US imports

India and China have reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control or the LAC. The two countries have agreed on the early resumption of cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including on trans-border rivers and the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Watch in for more details!

India, China review situation along LAC, agree on early resumption of cross-border cooperation

Meteorological forecasts indicate a favorable outlook for India’s monsoon season, with a low likelihood of an El Niño event in the coming months. This suggests that the indian monsoon could be close to normal, which is vital for the country’s rural economy, a key driver of overall consumption in recent quarters.

India’s monsoon forecasted to remain neutral, low El Nino risk

Less than 1% of India’s ₹858 crore pollution fund has been spent in 2024-25, sparking outrage. A parliamentary panel is shocked by the underutilization, as toxic air continues to choke cities like Delhi. Experts urge immediate action, including heat action plans, to combat rising pollution levels.

India’s ₹858 crore pollution fund remains unused as air worsens

Move over, Thailand—Vietnam is fast becoming the new hotspot for Indian travelers in Southeast Asia! While Thailand has long been a favorite, the “land of the ascending dragon” is now emerging as the region’s fastest-growing tourism destination, and it’s leaving many destinations like Goa in its dust.

Indians choose Vietnam over Thailand, Goa

India’s monsoon forecast optimistic for 2025

Despite AI chatbots becoming regulars in customer service, they’re still “waiting” to fully live up to their promise of reducing wait times. According to the servicenow customer experience report, Indian consumers collectively spent a whopping 15 billion hours on hold last year. The report surveyed 5,000 Indian consumers and 204 customer service agents, revealing a big “disconnect” between expectations and reality.

15 billion hours lost in Indian service waits

India and China on Tuesday held a fresh edition of diplomatic talks in Beijing, focusing on ensuring effective border management and early resumption of cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra. Watch to know more!

India, China discuss cross-border cooperation, Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra in Beijing

China has accused the US of interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs, and this accusation by China comes after US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela.

US President Trump announces 25% tariffs on importers of Venezuelan oil

India has been hit by a heat wave early this year. India's Met Department says the coming summer could be extreme, while states like Gujarat and Maharashtra faced heatwave in the month of February, making it the hottest month in 225 years. The Kashmir Valley witnessed the driest winter during the peak time of January and February this year. Most of the water bodies had dried up and had raised a huge concern for the authorities with regards to horticulture and agriculture in the region.

India records hottest February in 125 years

India is experiencing an early heatwave, with February 2024 recorded as the hottest in 125 years. States like Goa and Maharashtra are already facing extreme temperatures, while Jammu & Kashmir may experience drought conditions due to a severe precipitation deficit. Experts warn of an intense summer ahead. Watch to know more!

Heatwaves hit India sooner than expected in 2025, is the country ready for it?

India is experiencing an early heatwave, with February 2024 recorded as the hottest in 125 years. States like Goa and Maharashtra are already facing extreme temperatures, while Jammu & Kashmir may experience drought conditions due to a severe precipitation deficit. Experts warn of an intense summer ahead.

India faces early heatwave as temperatures break 125-year record

A heated political battle has erupted in Karnataka over the reservation debate. The BJP accuses Congress of attempting to alter the Constitution, while Congress counters, calling it a diversion from real issues. DK Shivakumar’s statement has also sparked controversy.

India: BJP vs Congress clash over reservation, constitution change claim

Indian markets extended their winning streak, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 rallying for the sixth straight session on March 24. Strong buying in heavyweights propelled benchmarks to one-month highs. Nifty 50 surged past the key 23,500 resistance, while the Sensex jumped over 1,100 points, pushing markets out of correction territory.

Indian stocks surge for 6th straight session

Tax perks drive India’s wealth to Dubai

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