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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says customs duty on most items will fall to single digits by FY28 Budget, while stressing borrowing only for asset creation.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and collective security amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
India has firmly clarified that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) are a matter of its sovereign legislative process and do not warrant external commentary.
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.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and collective security amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
India has firmly clarified that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) are a matter of its sovereign legislative process and do not warrant external commentary.
The Reserve Bank of India has raised its FY27 growth forecast to 6.7 percent and lowered inflation projection to 5 percent, citing resilient demand and steady farm output.
A devastating school shooting in Thailand has shocked the nation after a 14-year-old student killed his grandparents at their home before heading to his school, where he shot five teachers dead and left several others injured.