Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families of the victims, while state authorities assured that those responsible for any negligence would be held accountable.
The country at the center of this story, India, started shifting its crude import strategy sharply after March 2026. Before this, it mostly relied on oil from West Asia, especially from nations like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait. But when the Strait of Hormuz disruptions began, those traditional flows became risky and expensive.
Born in West Bengal, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel represents Bengal in domestic cricket and has been part of the Delhi Capitals setup in the IPL since 2023.
SEBI’s 2025-26 annual report shows domestic investors’ share in Indian equities at a record 17%, while foreign investor holding fell to a 15-year low of 15.8%. The report highlights a major change in market structure, strong mutual fund support, and heavy foreign outflows during FY26.
India’s push toward energy self-reliance has found a powerful new engine in the GOBARdhan Scheme, a national circular bioenergy initiative that promises to turn everyday waste into a strategic asset.
From 96 hours in 2014 to under two days in 2026, smarter infrastructure and digital systems help ships load and leave quicker, pushing cargo volumes to record levels
The August 15 launch of the Seafarer Tracking Dashboard could be an important step towards achieving that goal and strengthening India's position in the global maritime economy.
The protesters, largely JPSC and JSSC aspirants, had gathered for a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ to press for action against irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
Since its independence in 1971, secured by Indian victory over Pakistan, Bangladesh has experienced remarkable economic growth, improvements in social development, and increasing regional importance.
Punjab's recent history is often told as though it began with Operation Blue Star. By June 1984, Punjab had already endured years of escalating radicalisation, political violence and targeted killings.
In this regard, it appears that there is a growing disquiet around the world over recent allegations concerning the revolting events in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The number of income-tax returns reporting gross total income of ₹100 crore or more has surged from 142 in AY 2021-22 to 576 in AY 2025-26, according to data shared in Parliament. While the rise points to stronger economic activity and improved tax compliance, experts caution that annual income figures do not necessarily reflect long-term wealth and can be influenced by one-time events such as asset sales, business exits, or capital gains.
The August 15 launch of the Seafarer Tracking Dashboard could be an important step towards achieving that goal and strengthening India's position in the global maritime economy.
The protesters, largely JPSC and JSSC aspirants, had gathered for a ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ to press for action against irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Ranchi on Monday, August 10, as Jharkhand student protesters danced and raised slogans while police fired water cannons at them during their march towards the state Assembly.