#Gravitas | Recent remarks made by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir regarding Kashmir being Islamabad's "jugular vein" has been slammed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, asserting that Kashmir is an integral Union Territory of India.

India slams Pakistan Army Chief's Kashmir claims

The Rafales M fighter jets replace the Indian Navy's MiG 29K fleet, & enhance naval air power in the Indian Ocean region that has seen increased volatility. India news

French Defense Minister Lecornu to visit India in May to seal Rafale-M deal

The Supreme Court of India is hearing a batch of petitions challenging key provisions of the newly enacted Waqf law. While petitioners argue the law violates fundamental rights, the Centre maintains it's focused on property administration. The top court is now weighing an interim stay on controversial clauses. Watch this report to know more!

Supreme Court Bars Non-Muslim Appointments To Waqf Bodies

Piracy is growing tremendously in the Indian Ocean region, where 46% of world trade passes through. While a multi-nation cooperation to ensure safe transit is in place, countries feel the need to strengthen it. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, the Vice Admiral of the EU's key anti-piracy mission proposed an exercise with the Indian Navy. Watch in for more details!

EU-Indian Navy plan joint anti-piracy drill | Operation Atalanta proposes exercise in Mumbai

In northern India, rain and thunderstorms have lashed parts of Punjab's Amritsar and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted continued unsettled weather across both cities and multiple districts in Himachal Pradesh. Gusty winds were also witnessed in Punjab's Mohali. In Himachal Pradesh, the IMD has issued a warning for regions between Dalhousie and Tikri Khas in the Chamba district, predicting moderate to intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm activity, lightning, gusty winds reaching 45 to 55 km/h, and also possible hailstorms.

India: IMD predicts continued unsettled weather across Punjab, Himachal

In a major crackdown on cybercrime in India, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized over 7,000 bank accounts and detained more than 50 people for their involvement in an alleged mule account scam.
The Cyber Police Kashmir, in collaboration with local police stations, carried out multiple raids across Srinagar and Ganderbal districts on Thursday.

What are mule accounts? Major cyber scam ring unearthed in Kashmir

Rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of North India, with Amritsar, Shimla, and Jammu witnessing fierce storms. The IMD has warned of continued unsettled weather across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu, with chances of hail and strong winds. Uprooted trees and power disruptions reported in multiple regions.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms batter North India, IMD issues fresh alerts

Supreme Court of India proposes interim stay on part of Waqf Act

Business Economy, The regulatory body has barred the duo from the securities market and from holding any management positions until further notice.

BluSmart unavailable? SEBI's action against Gensol Engineering promoters stalls ride-hailing service

For emerging powerhouses like India, the ongoing US-China trade war brings a unique opportunity. As global businesses look to diversify supply chains, India stands to gain as a manufacturing and export hub. But this silver lining comes with a cloud. The real fear is that India could become a dumping ground for Chinese goods…exporters in China look to offload excess stock they can’t sell to the US and early signs of that risk are already surfacing.

India-China trade deficit hits $99.2 bn amid dumping concerns

The Supreme Court of India is hearing a batch of 10 petitions challenging the newly enacted Waqf law. Petitioners claim the legislation violates fundamental rights, while the Centre argues it pertains solely to property management, not religion. A three-judge bench takes up the matter. Watch this report to know more!

India's Apex court begins hearing of petition against Waqf law

Bangladesh has banned yarn imports from India through five land ports, with immediate effect, according to an NBR notification.

Trade war: Bangladesh has restricted import of yarn from India through its land ports

China also flipped towards India. Despite the growing issues between two nations, China turned all friendly towards India on April 9. WORLD, India news, opinion & blogs

Is Trump’s tariff war pushing 'desperate' China closer to its neighbours? Here's how Beijing wants to 'team up' with India

An air hostess was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hospital by the staff in Gurugram, Haryana, while she was on a ventilator in the ICU.

The 46-year-old woman was hospitalised after falling ill following a swim in the pool of the hotel where she was staying, officials reported.

India: Woman patient allegedly assaulted inside ICU by hospital staffer, two nurses watched quietly

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a batch of 10 petitions challenging the newly enacted Waqf law. Petitioners claim the legislation violates fundamental rights, while the Centre argues it pertains solely to property management, not religion. A three-judge bench will take up the matter. Watch this report to know more!

India's Supreme Court hears petitions on Waqf (Amendment) Act

Global students in the US are reporting a sudden termination of the legal status without committing any deportable offenses. According to reports, this has prompted a wave of inquiries from panicked international students to immigration attorneys. While some students claimed to have received notifications from the universities, others reportedly discovered that their status had been terminated through online databases managed by the Department of Homeland Security. Among the most affected were students from India and China. US colleges are grappling by the speed and scope at which the government carrying out terminations. At least 600 students at over 90 colleges and universities have been affected.

US student visa crisis: International students facing termination of status, says report

World | Three Russian Navy warships docked at Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port this Sunday, in what both countries described as a "goodwill visit". What does it mean for India, China

Russian warships docked at Bangladeshi waters for four-days now: What it means for India, China

Reports suggest that there has been significant progress in India–trade talks. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal says India has decided to pursue trade liberalisation with the us, covering both tariff and non-tariff barriers. The two sides aim to conclude the first phase of a trade agreement by the end of this year. Virtual discussions are expected to begin this month, followed by in-person talks in mid-May.

India-US trade: Phase-1 talks advance, in-person in May

Indian stocks rallied sharply as trade resumed this week. The Nifty 50 surged as much as 2.4% during the session, briefly crossing its april 2 closing level before ending just below it. This makes India the first major equity market to fully erase the losses triggered by US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs earlier this month.

India: Only major market to reverse Trump tariff drop

 India is a diverse nation with a population of people from different walks of life. Therefore, people and their happiness also differ across the country.  Here’s a list of the top 10 happiness states in India.


India’s 10 Happiest States in 2025 - Is Yours on the List?

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a wetter-than-usual monsoon this year, forecasting rainfall at 105% of the long-period average. This optimistic outlook is expected to boost agricultural output, strengthen rural demand, and support overall economic growth.

IMD predicts India set for above normal monsoon with 105% rainfall

Supreme Court of India to hear 10 petitions challenging new Waqf law

Political parties in Bihar have kicked off preparations for the highstakes electoral battle that will take place later this year. In the latest the leaders of the opposition coalition assembled in New Delhi to discuss their poll strategy. The RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav along with the senior party leaders Manoj K Jha and Sanjay Yadav met with the Congress Preside. Watch in for more details!

India: Congress-RJD leaders assemble in Delhi, Bihar polls in focus

India News: India’s Ministry of External Affairs slammed Pakistan over the comments on the Waqf Amendment Act enacted by the Parliament of India and termed them baseless and motivated.

India: Pak has no locus standi to comment on Waqf Act, should look at own abysmal record

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