Fuel prices across India have surged sharply, with petrol touching its highest level since 2022 after oil marketing companies announced the fourth price hike in just 10 days. The latest increase has pushed petrol up by nearly ₹7.5 per litre, adding fresh pressure on households and transport costs. The repeated hikes are raising concerns that inflationary stress could spread beyond fuel, impacting food prices, logistics, and everyday essentials across the country.


India Fuel Price Shock: How Much Does Fuel Cost In Your City?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Jaipur’s iconic Amer Fort on Monday along with his wife and members of the US delegation during his official visit to India.

Earlier in the day, Rubio and his wife spent nearly one-and-a-half hours at the Taj Mahal in Agra, one of India’s most renowned historical monuments. Visuals from the visit showed the US delegation exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites amid tight security arrangements.

US Secretary of State Rubio Tours Iconic Monuments in Agra & Jaipur

India will host the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 26, bringing together senior diplomats from Australia, Japan and the United States to discuss regional and global developments and deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

The meeting will be convened at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to participate in the ministerial dialogue in the national Capital.

New Delhi To Host QUAD Foreign Ministers on May 26

A fresh controversy has erupted in the United States after the State Department deleted a post on a question linked to anti-Indian rhetoric, sparking political backlash and diplomatic attention. Marco Rubio responded to the row by saying “every country has stupid people,” while stressing that such remarks do not represent America as a whole. 


US-India Ties: Marco Rubio Calls Anti-Indian Remarks Work of 'Stupid People'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said India is always “concerned” about Pakistan but has not raised any concerns over Islamabad’s role as a mediator.


US Secretary of State on Pakistan's Mediator Role in Iran-US War

India Fuel Price Shock: Petrol Hits 2022 Highs as Oil Firms Raise Rates for 4th Time in 10 Days

Marco Rubio has drawn a clear distinction between India and Pakistan in recent remarks, calling India a “strategic” partner while describing Pakistan’s role as more “tactical” in US foreign policy. He also said that discussions around Pakistan acting as a mediator in Iran-US tensions never came up in talks with India, while stressing that US-India relations have not lost momentum and continue to grow steadily.


Rubio On Ties: India 'Strategic' Partners, Pakistan 'Tactical' 

Marco Rubio has clarified his earlier remarks on racism against Indians after a question from WION triggered a major online debate. Rubio said he believed the question referred mainly to internet trolls and insisted he did not fully understand the broader context at that moment. His comments came during his India visit, where discussions focused heavily on strengthening India-US ties amid growing scrutiny over anti-Indian rhetoric on social media platforms.


US-India Ties: Rubio Clarifies Stance On WION Racism Question

BREAKING: Rubio Clarifies Viral Racism Remarks After WION Question Sparks Debate |

India's digital payments revolution has transformed how money moves across the economy. But as banks, fintech firms and payment platforms handle massive volumes of sensitive financial data, cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated. As threats like stolen identities, compromised credentials and the future threat of quantum computing get real, cyber security experts warn that protecting digital payments is becoming one of the biggest technological challenges of the AI era. This story explores how the payment security industry investigates fraud, protects sensitive data like card numbers, PINs and account details, and prepares for the next generation of cyber threats.


India’s Digital Payment Boom Faces Dangerous New Cyber Threats

US-India Ties: X Post Featuring WION Question To Rubio On Racism Against Indians Deleted 

US-India Ties: Marco Rubio Calls Anti-Indian Remarks Work Of 'Stupid People' 

A sprinter from Punjab has shattered the national record with a stunning performance, marking a major milestone in Indian athletics. The athlete’s breakthrough run has drawn widespread attention and praise, highlighting rising talent in the country’s track and field circuit.


Punjab Sprinter Shatters National Record 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth in New Delhi during his official visit. The high-level interaction is expected to focus on strengthening India-US relations, expanding strategic cooperation, and discussing key regional and global issues.


Rubio's India Visit Comes Amid Months of Friction Between India & US

An encounter is currently underway between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Forces have launched a cordon-and-search operation after inputs about militant presence in the area. The situation remains tense as exchanges of fire continue. Further details are awaited as the operation progresses.

Breaking | India: Encounter Between Indian Forces & Terrorists Underway in J&K 

The Reserve Bank of India has approved a record dividend payout of about 30 billion dollars to the government for the financial year 2025–26, which is also its largest ever transfer.



What RBI Dividends to the Government Means for You

The Indian stock market witnessed a highly volatile week but managed a resilient finish. After facing downward pressure in the initial sessions, benchmark indices rebounded by the weekend.


What Moved Indian Markets This Week?

In a major development in the Twisha Sharma death case, the prime accused, Samarth Singh, has been arrested by Jabalpur Police after remaining on the run for 10 days. The case has drawn widespread attention, with investigators probing the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma’s death. Authorities say the arrest could provide crucial leads as the investigation moves forward.


Twisha Sharma Death Mystery: Accused Samarth Singh Arrested by Jabalpur Police After 10 Days

Paraguay has introduced a new “investor pass” programme that allows foreign nationals, including Indians, to apply for permanent residency through investments in sectors such as tourism, real estate, business and the stock market.

The move is aimed at attracting foreign capital and boosting economic growth, while also opening a new pathway for residency in South America. On #Gravitas, we explain how the scheme works, the investment requirements involved, and why Paraguay is emerging as an attractive destination for global investors and migrants.

How Indians Can Become Permanent Residents in Paraguay

Chilling details of the Pahalgam terror attack have come to light in the chargesheet filed by the NIA. It details the sequence of events on the day of the attack. In a fresh revelation, it has emerged that the terrorists opened celebratory fire after killing 26 innocent people.


Pahalgam Terror: Lunch, Attack & Celebratory Fire: Chilling New Details of Pahalgam Horror Emerge

India is set to host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia, underscoring the growing importance of Indo-Pacific cooperation amid global geopolitical uncertainty. The high-level talks between India, the United States, Japan, and Australia are expected to focus on regional security, supply chain resilience, maritime stability, and strategic coordination.


India to Host Quad Foreign Minister's Meeting Amid West Asia Tension

The Western Railway (WR) on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) launched a five-day anti-encroachment drive near Bandra East railway station, following the Bombay High Court’s order allowing the railway authorities to remove the illegal structures.

Mumbai: Western Railways Begin Anti-Encroachment Drive in Bandra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five nation diplomatic tour has delivered a major economic boost for India. Reports suggest the visits secured an investment pipeline estimated at nearly $40 billion across sectors including, semiconductors, clean energy, logistics, defence and digital infrastructure. 


India Gains Big From PM Modi’s 5-nation Tour

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government’s restrictions on cattle slaughter ahead of Eid al-Adha. The court refused to stay the order regulating the slaughter of bulls, cows, calves, and buffaloes without proper certification.


Calcutta High Court Upholds Cattle Slaughter Restrictions Ahead Of Eid 

On May 15, 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, presiding over a Supreme Court bench, described unemployed young Indians as ‘like cockroaches’ who, failing to find jobs, turn to social media, journalism, and RTI activism to ‘attack the system.’ He called such individuals ‘parasites of society.’ These were not words spoken by a politician at an election rally or by a television anchor in prime-time fury. They were spoken, on the record, by the occupant of the highest judicial office in the Republic of India, the officer constitutionally charged with being the final guardian of every citizen’s dignity.



CJI Referred to Youngsters as Cockroaches During a Hearing

A severe heatwave has pushed temperatures past 45°C in several parts of India, triggering health warnings and increased demand for electricity and water. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions as extreme heat conditions continue to affect daily life, agriculture, and public health. Meteorologists warn that such intense heatwaves may persist in the coming days across northern and central regions.


No Respite From Heat: Delhi Sizzles at 46°C, Snowfall Blankets Tulail, Drass, Zojila in J&K

India has postponed the upcoming India-Africa Summit following concerns linked to the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The move comes as health authorities and governments closely monitor the spread of the virus and assess international travel risks. The summit was expected to strengthen diplomatic, economic and strategic ties between India and African nations.


BREAKING: India Postpones Africa Summit After Ebola Outbreak

India: Heatwave Pushes Temperatures Past 45 Degrees In Several Cities

Delhi is preparing for a record-breaking surge in electricity demand this summer as soaring temperatures push energy consumption to new highs. Power authorities are ramping up supply and grid management efforts to avoid shortages during peak usage hours.


Delhi Braces for Record-Breaking Summer Electricity Demand

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has a bold claim. He says India’s toffee tale would surely be a melody to the ears. And the numbers back him up.

India’s confectionery exports have surged nearly 166 percent since 2013–14. That is not a small jump. That is a transformation.

Indian sweets and candies are reaching kitchens and shelves around the world. From West Asia to Europe, demand is rising.

India Turns Sweet Maker to World Supplier 

India runs a trade deficit of $333 billion. It imports 88 percent of its crude oil. Every month, the country spends $19 billion just buying oil.

The result: the rupee is hitting repeated record lows, testing 97 per dollar for the first time ever.

RBI Burns $30 BN, Rupee Still Under Pressure

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