Indian stocks have been on a sustained uptrend despite weak global cues. This surge has fueled more economic growth in the world's fastest-growing major economy. But will that translate to votes for the incumbent government? That's what this report decodes.

India general elections 2024: Indian stock markets at record highs

With the Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the ruling party at the centre and the opposition are locked in a relentless war of words. In one such instance, a video is doing the rounds on social media where RJD's Tejashwi Yadav could be seen eating fish.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s fish-eating video sparks political row, slugfest

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised India's developmental trajectory stating that if anyone wants to see, feel or work on the future, they must come to India.

'Come to India': US ambassador Eric Garcetti's message goes viral

The Supreme Court has struck a balance between poll candidates' Right to Privacy and the voter's Right to Information. It has clarified that candidates are not mandated to reveal every asset owned by them or their dependence on but only those that significantly influence their Public Image or lifestyle and have a bearing on an elector's choice.

Indian Supreme Court: Candidates don't need to declare all assets

In Madhya Pradesh, former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's son Nakul Nath has emerged as the richest candidate contesting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms or ADR Nakul Nath has assets over $90 million is the highest among all candidates in this phase.

Nakul Nath emerges as the 'richest' Lok Sabha candidate

A third of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 303 members of parliament are not contesting in the 224 Lok Sabha elections. These include 11 ministers or 15.27% of the 72-member Union Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile the party has also released another campaign song ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections the party shared a video on its social media platforms.

BJP drops 11 ministers, releases new campaign song

Indian SC: Candidates don't need to declare all assets

An official investigation that's been conducted by Canada has found that India did not meddle with its elections. The Canadian officials have now denied any Indian involvement in the North American nation's electoral process. Watch in for more details!

India did not interfere in polls won by Trudeau: Officials Probe

India general elections 2024: India's Sensex crosses 75,000 for the first time

Canada has finally admitted that India didn't interfere in the previous elections won by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. An official probe released its report on a matter related to foreign meddling in elections and refuted the unsubstantiated claims.

No Indian interference found in 2021 Canadian elections that Trudeau won, probe report reveals

Bilquis Mir, known as the aqua woman of Kashmir Valley, has added one more feather in her cap. Bilquis, a water sports champion of Kayaking & Canoeing from the Kashmir Valley has become the first woman from India to be a jury member at the forthcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.

India's Bilquis Mir selected to be a jury member at the Paris Olympics 2024

The total solar eclipse was not visible in India but the Aditya-L1 spacecraft has a device known as Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC), which is capable of artificially blocking the light of the Photosphere and studying the light from the Corona. This is the same as the view during a Solar eclipse. Watch in for more details!

How does Aditya-L1 spacecraft create an artificial solar eclipse?

Terrorists targeted a non-local driver in the southern region of Kashmir on Monday (Apr 8) evening. The assailants fired upon the driver hailing from Delhi in Shopian district, a senior police official confirmed to media outlets.

Kashmir: Tourist cab driver hailing from Delhi shot at in Shopian, hospitalised

Indian headline indices surged to new heights on Tuesday, defying a subdued performance in the U.S. markets the previous day. The S&P BSE Sensex breached the significant 75,000 mark for the first time, reaching a record peak of 75,124 points, while the broader Nifty50 also hit a fresh high of 22,765 points.

Indian markets scale new highs | Sensex breaches 75,000

Another Indian student has been found dead in the US Mohammed Abdul Arfath who had been missing since March, has been confirmed dead in Ohio. Why are Indian students dying in the US?

Gravitas: Fear grips Indian students in the US as another one found dead

Indian CEOs are seeing a significant rise in compensation. According to a Deloitte survey, average CEO pay has jumped 40% since before the pandemic, reaching $1.6 million annually. Interestingly, promoter CEOs, those with ownership stake in the company, earn even more, averaging $2 million compared to professional CEOs. Watch to know more!

India’s CEO compensation surges 40% above pre-pandemic levels

India is one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, and its stock market is not far behind in valuation growth. The country's stock markets scaled a new record recently, taking it close to the 5 trillion dollar mark. Is there more money to be made in the Indian markets? Watch in for more details!

Indian markets scale new highs, Investors bet on India despite weak global cues

Is Pakistan trying to revive talks with India? Following a meeting between Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a joint statement emphasized on the need for talks between India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute. While India has maintained it seeks normal ties with its neighbours, New Delhi says that talks can only happen in an environment free of terrorism, hostility and violence.

Gravitas: Bankrupt Pak refuses to end Kashmir obsession | Saudi urges India-Pakistan 'dialogue'

Indian market now near $5-trillion market cap

With India gearing up for a monumental two-month-long election, the nation's economy is feeling the surge. From textile factories in temple town Mathura to bustling markets in Delhi, the demand for election merchandise is skyrocketing.

Rising demand for election goods spurs job creation in India

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacted strongly to China's actions of ‘renaming’ various locations in Arunachal Pradesh. Singh questioned whether similar attempts by India would mean that those areas in China are now considered as "parts of our territory.

Rajnath Singh slams Beijing on renaming row, says ‘What if we change names of Chinese provinces’

The Indian stock market is on the verge of hitting the coveted $5 trillion market capitalisation mark following an unprecedented amount of wealth creation. India joined the $4 trillion club on 29 November 2023 and is now the fourth largest stock market in the world. Watch in for more details!

Karnataka High Court on Monday (Apr 8) became the first high court in India to hear arguments of a speech and hearing-impaired advocate through sign language. Bar and Bench reported that Justice M Nagaprasanna praised Advocate Sarah Sunny for his determination and efforts.

In historic moment, Karnataka HC hears submissions from lawyer using sign language

A 25-year-old Indian engineering student, who had been missing since last month, was found dead in Ohio. The incident is the latest in a string of troubling cases about the safety and security of Indian students in the US.

Another Indian student found dead in US, 11th incident of student death in US since 2024

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