Court Upholds Right to Be Heard: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Issued Notice in National Herald Case

Court Notice to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul in National Herald Case In a significant development in the National Herald money laundering case, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has issued notices to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other accused to appear and be heard on the question of cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet. The move comes as the court acknowledged that the accused have a statutory right to respond under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) before formal proceedings can begin. The court also announced that it will…

Markets Roar Past 900 Points: Tech Surge, Trade Optimism Fuel Sensex Rally

900+ and Soaring: A Robust Start to May for Indian Equities Indian stock markets began the month of May with resounding optimism, as the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 surged in early trade, reflecting strong investor sentiment buoyed by global cues and corporate earnings. By mid-morning on Friday, the Sensex had jumped 904.81 points (1.13%) to touch 81,147.05, while the Nifty50 rose 234 points (0.96%) to 24,568.20, marking one of the strongest openings in recent weeks. Driving this rally were two key catalysts: robust quarterly earnings from global tech majors like Microsoft and Cognizant, and renewed hope of an India-US trade deal, as hinted…

Vizhinjam Inaugurated: PM Modi Ushers in a New Maritime Era with India’s First Deep-Sea Transshipment Hub

A Strategic Leap: PM Modi Commissions Vizhinjam International Seaport On May 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, declaring it a landmark in India’s pursuit of modern maritime infrastructure. Nestled on the coast of Thiruvananthapuram, the Vizhinjam port is India’s first full-fledged container transshipment hub—an ambitious project developed through a public-private partnership between the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and the Government of Kerala. Calling it a “symbol of new-age development,” PM Modi highlighted the port’s dual significance: as an enabler…

India’s Strategic Retaliation: A Multi-Domain Response to the Pahalgam Attack

Coordinated Pressure: A New Indian Doctrine Emerges India’s reaction to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack signals a paradigmatic shift in its strategic posture towards Pakistan. Rather than opting for a hasty kinetic response, New Delhi has mounted a meticulously calibrated multi-sectoral offensive—combining diplomacy, economic disruption, strategic signaling, and military preparedness. The approach underscores India’s transition from reactive retaliation to proactive deterrence. This layered response, steeped in long-term planning, breaks with the precedent of isolated military actions and presents a composite pressure model that targets Pakistan’s vulnerabilities across domains. The unpredictability of…

“Chun Chun Ke Marenge”: Amit Shah Vows Ruthless Response After Pahalgam Attack, Calls for United Action Against Terrorism

Amit Shah’s First Words: A Nation Will Strike Back In his first public response following the horrific April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah sent a thunderous message: “Chun chun ke badla lenge” — we will take revenge, one by one. Speaking with solemn determination, Shah vowed that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership will give a “precise and fitting response” to terrorism, making it clear that no act of terror would go unanswered. “This is not the India of the past. This is Narendra…

India’s GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in April — Highest Since Launch of Tax Regime

A Historic Milestone for GST India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue surged to an unprecedented ₹2.37 lakh crore in April 2025, according to a government report released Thursday. This marks the highest-ever monthly collection since the GST regime was launched on July 1, 2017, reflecting strong economic activity and improved compliance. The April figure represents a 12.6% year-on-year growth and shows the fastest pace of GST collection in 17 months. The Journey of GST and Previous Records The GST was introduced as a landmark reform to unify India’s indirect…

Ahead of NEET-UG, NTA Battles Misinformation Storm: 1,500 Leak Claims Under Investigation

NTA Cracks Down on Digital Misinformation In a significant pre-emptive action ahead of the NEET-UG 2025 medical entrance examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has flagged more than 1,500 suspicious claims linked to alleged paper leaks. According to a report by PTI, the NTA identified 106 Telegram and 16 Instagram channels circulating misleading information—claims now under investigation by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The agency has assured that strict legal and technical steps are being taken to safeguard the sanctity of the…

Is Tesla Searching for a New CEO to Replace DOGE-Master Elon Musk?!

The Bombshell Report That Sparked Speculation The Wall Street Journal sent shockwaves through the tech and financial world this week with a report claiming Tesla’s board has begun a quiet but formal search for a new CEO to succeed Elon Musk. Citing unnamed sources close to the matter, the report suggested that Tesla’s board has contacted executive search firms to identify potential successors. The reasoning? Mounting concerns over Musk’s political entanglements, waning focus on Tesla, and a sharp drop in the company’s performance. The bombshell came at a particularly sensitive…

Yamuna’s Revival: Centre Unveils 30-Point Plan Amid Political Heat and Public Pressure

How the Centre Plans to Clean Up the Yamuna In a major push to rejuvenate the dying Yamuna River, the Centre has rolled out a comprehensive 30-point action plan that engages six government agencies across Delhi and the central government. The initiative, emerging from a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 16, seeks to address not just the river’s pollution crisis but also the broader issue of Delhi’s drinking water security. The roadmap includes enhancing environmental flow (E-flow), plugging untreated drains, constructing new sewage treatment plants (STPs), solid waste…

Trump’s Mineral Pact: U.S.-Ukraine Strike Rare Earth Deal Amid Fragile Peace Efforts

How Trump Sealed the Deal: Minerals for Support In a move heavily promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark agreement on Wednesday that grants Washington preferential access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral reserves. The deal, finalized after months of fraught negotiations, also establishes a joint investment fund aimed at rebuilding Ukraine’s war-torn infrastructure. Signed in Washington by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the accord serves two key purposes: it affirms U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s economic recovery…