In a high-profile development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of raids on Tuesday, including one at the Jaipur residence of senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. The action is part of the central agency's ongoing investigation into the multi-crore Pearl Agro Corporation Limited (PACL) scam, which is one of India’s largest known ponzi schemes, reportedly involving a staggering Rs 48,000 crore. According to ED officials, t

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today delivered a forward-looking and comprehensive address at the convocation ceremony of the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington. Stressing the importance of modernization, jointness, and preparedness, he urged the armed forces to be technologically empowered and resilient in facing evolving multi-domain threats in the current global security landscape. With 479 officers attending the 80th Staff Course, in

In a dominant performance that reaffirmed their strength in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a thumping 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday. Assistant coach Parthiv Patel praised the team’s bowling unit for its clinical execution, highlighting the players’ ability to defend a challenging 217-run target on a batting-friendly pitch. After a match-winning 82-run knock from Sai Sudharsan, GT's bowlers rose to the occasion, with P

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to travel to Moscow next month to represent India at Russia's grand Victory Day celebrations, according to reports by Russian state media. The event, scheduled for May 9, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War and is set to take place on the historic Red Square. The report, released by Russia’s state-run news agency Tass, cited Indian government sources confirming that Singh’s p

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are setting the tone for the IPL 2025 season in remarkable fashion, and their latest triumph against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede has etched a new chapter in the tournament's history. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB have become the first team ever to defeat three powerhouses—Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Mumbai Indians (MI)—on their home grounds in a single season under the same captain. Only on

Yashvardan Ahuja, son of Bollywood icon Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, is all set to make his acting debut in an upcoming film by National Award-winning director Sai Rajesh, marking the arrival of another star kid in the Hindi film industry. The film is also expected to feature Babil Khan, son of the late actor Irrfan Khan. Prior to stepping in front of the camera, Yashvardan gained behind-the-scenes experience by working as an Assistant Director on high-profile Bollywood projects such as Dish

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day diplomatic visit to Southeast Asia, beginning with Thailand where he is attending the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit. Following his engagements in Thailand, PM Modi will travel to Sri Lanka to further deepen bilateral relations with the island nation. Upon his arrival in Thailand, PM Modi was warmly received by members of the Indian community, highlighting the strong c

Man of Masses NTR, currently in Japan for the promotion of his upcoming film Devara, experienced a touching moment when a Japanese fan revealed she learned Telugu after watching the global blockbuster RRR. The fan expressed her admiration directly to NTR in fluent Telugu, surprising and moving the actor, who is a well-known lover of both cinema and languages.

Like all iconic stories that blur the lines between myth and reality, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has a fascinating origin that began with an ambitious prediction on the front page of a Rajasthan newspaper. On December 4, 2003, Rajasthan residents woke up to a bold forecast in two major Hindi dailies: 'BJP 120-plus; bye-bye Ashok Gehlot.' By the evening of the same day, that prediction had come true. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 120 seats in the Rajasthan assembly elec

After the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) launched a campaign questioning the legitimacy of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) polling system. Several key YCP leaders, including Roja and Ambati Rambabu, repeatedly voiced concerns, suggesting that election results were manipulated. This narrative was an attempt to discredit the public mandate that had overwhelmingly favored the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). However, TDP remained largely indiffere

A Forbes report on billionaire immigrants who started their journey in the U.S. on an H-1B visa highlights a few notable Indian entrepreneurs. Among them, Raj Sardana, the founder and CEO of Innova Solutions, stands out for building a $2 billion fortune from scratch.   Early Life and Struggles in India Born in Delhi in 1960 to Punjabi parents, Raj Sardana grew up in a modest household. His family, displaced during the 1947 partition, lived in

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has long established itself as a political powerhouse in Andhra Pradesh, with its cadre system playing a crucial role in the party’s endurance and relevance. Even after four decades, TDP continues to remain a dominant force in the state’s political landscape, primarily due to the unwavering support of its cadre.This unique support system within the party has once again come to the forefront following the resignation of G.V. Reddy, the former Fibernet C

Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

At the Invest Karnataka-2025 summit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a humorous comment about Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s recent knee injury, advising him to be mindful of "stumbling blocks everywhere" in politics. The remark came as Singh addressed the inaugural session of the summit, where Siddaramaiah made his first public appearance since the injury.Singh, recalling his visit to Bengaluru on Saturday, expressed relief that Siddaramaiah was recovering fast a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rajya Sabha, launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, accusing them of following the "family first" principle instead of prioritizing national interest. He claimed that while his government operates on a "nation first" philosophy, the Opposition remains entrenched in corruption, nepotism, and appeasement politics. Modi’s remarks were ai

In the past week, a political verbal clash between Ambati, Rambabu, and Pemmasani Chandrashekar caught the attention of many. It all began when Ambati accused TDP of buying YCP leaders, to which Pemmasani responded by pointing out the defection of TDP MLA Mandali Giri to YCP in 2019. This exchange was marked by sharp rhetoric from both sides, with Ambati defending his stance and Pemmasani countering his arguments.   However, in an unexpected turn, Ambati paused the heate

At the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Narmada Nithin Raju delivered an outstanding performance in the women’s 10m air rifle event, securing the gold medal while setting a new national record. Representing Tamil Nadu, Narmada finished with a score of 254.4, surpassing the previous national mark of 252.9, set by Olympian Apurvi Chandela in 2019. Her performance was nothing short of remarkable, as

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, has accused Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar of engaging in politics over the controversy surrounding Kejriwal’s claim that Haryana, ruled by the BJP, poisoned the Yamuna water to disrupt Delhi’s water supply. Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal challenged Rajiv Kumar and other Election Commissioners to drink water from bottles containing Yamuna water, which he claims is contaminated with ammonia and chlorine. Kej

Rajesh Magow, the Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, has shared his expectations for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing the long-standing demand of the hospitality sector for "industry" status. Speaking ahead of the budget presentation on February 1, Magow stressed the importance of addressing this demand to unlock the full potential of the hospitality and tourism sectors. In an interview with PTI, Magow highlighted the government's commendable efforts

At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama made a special birthday gesture for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, presenting her with a scarf and serenading her with a birthday song. The scarf, designed by an Italian who moved to Albania, reflects the cultural ties between their countries. Despite political differences, the two leaders maintain a strong working relationship, evident from their collaboration on migration policies and a signif