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BMC Polls: Varsha Gaikwad Makes Bold Mayor Claim as Mumbai Battle Heats Up

Mumbai: As the contest for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation intensifies, Mumbai Regional Congress Committee president and MP Varsha Gaikwad made a strong claim over the post of Mumbai Mayor, signalling Congress’s aggressive push ahead of the civic elections. Speaking on the current political landscape, Gaikwad on Tuesday asserted that the Congress party will hold the

Ahead of BMC Polls, Ajit Pawar Says NCP Focused on Development, Backs Harshest Punishment for Terrorists

Mumbai: With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said his party’s sole focus is development, highlighted manifesto priorities, addressed alliance questions, and asserted that those involved in terrorism should face the strictest punishment. A total of nearly 1,700 candidates are contesting the

Tariffs, Tehran and the Tightrope for India

New Delhi: Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against countries trading with Iran place India in a difficult position, exposing the risks of an increasingly unilateral US trade policy and underscoring the need for New Delhi to carefully balance strategic autonomy, energy security, and its partnership with Washington. New Delhi is among Tehran’s top five trade

Indian Stock Markets Trade Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows

Mumbai: After a sharp rebound from intraday lows, Indian benchmark indices traded flat with a negative bias on Tuesday as rising geopolitical tensions and continued foreign institutional investor outflows weighed on market sentiment. As of 9.29 am, Sensex slipped 85 points, or 0.10 per cent to 83,792, and Nifty eased 22 points, or 0.08 per

US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Backing Greenland Annexation, Statehood Under Trump

Washington: Republican Congressman Randy Fine has introduced the “Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act,” seeking to grant the Trump administration legal authority to pursue the annexation of Greenland and pave the way for its eventual admission as a US state, a move that could reshape Washington’s Arctic strategy. “Huge News! Today, I am proud to introduce

India, Not Pakistan, Is America’s Long-Term Strategic Partner in Indo-Pacific: Senior US Lawmakers

Washington: Senior US lawmakers have underlined a clear strategic distinction between India and Pakistan, asserting that India—not Pakistan—is Washington’s long-term partner in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, reflecting deepening defence, economic and geopolitical ties between New Delhi and the United States. Speaking at a discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Representative

PM Modi Raises Baby Ariha Shah Foster Care Case with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up the case of baby Ariha Shah, an Indian child being raised in German foster care, with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday that the issue was discussed at the highest level during the Chancellor’s India visit. Addressing a special briefing on

Why Gold Paste Smuggling Is Emerging as the Smugglers’ Preferred Tactic in India

New Delhi: As gold prices soar, India is seeing a sharp rise in smuggling cases, prompting strict action by Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Authorities warn that smugglers are adopting newer tactics, making enforcement challenging amid booming demand for precious metals. There has been a significant increase in the number of gold

India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record Rs 62,408 Crore in 2024-25 Despite US Tariffs

New Delhi: India’s seafood exports reached an all-time high of Rs 62,408 crore in 2024-25, up 3.11% from Rs 60,523.89 crore in 2023-24, the government said on Monday. Exports continue to grow in the current fiscal year (FY26) despite facing steep US tariffs, reflecting strong global demand for Indian seafood. Meanwhile, fish production increased to

PM Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Attend International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday participated in the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The leaders witnessed the colour, energy and cultural vibrancy of the annual festival, which draws participants and visitors from across India and the world. The International Kite Festival is held

Tag: politics

BMC Polls: Varsha Gaikwad Makes Bold Mayor Claim as Mumbai Battle Heats Up

Ahead of BMC Polls, Ajit Pawar Says NCP Focused on Development, Backs Harshest Punishment for Terrorists

Tariffs, Tehran and the Tightrope for India

Indian Stock Markets Trade Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows

US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Backing Greenland Annexation, Statehood Under Trump

India, Not Pakistan, Is America’s Long-Term Strategic Partner in Indo-Pacific: Senior US Lawmakers

PM Modi Raises Baby Ariha Shah Foster Care Case with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Why Gold Paste Smuggling Is Emerging as the Smugglers’ Preferred Tactic in India

India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record Rs 62,408 Crore in 2024-25 Despite US Tariffs

PM Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Attend International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad

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