In a significant move to boost bilateral trade, India has proposed a zero-for-zero tariff arrangement with the United States. Under this proposal, India would eliminate tariffs on select U.S. products, including pharmaceuticals, auto parts, and steel, in exchange for the U.S. reducing or removing its tariffs on certain Indian goods. This proposal is seen as…
In a significant move reflecting heightened security concerns, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive to all states and union territories to conduct a nationwide civil mock drill on May 7. The decision comes amid escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, prompting the Centre to review civilian preparedness in the event of…
A wave of political slogans swept through the Uppal Stadium on Sunday evening as fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were seen chanting “Jai KCR” during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. The unexpected display of support for former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) created a moment of surprise and sparked conversations both inside…
In a revolutionary step for the fintech and gold industries, Hyderabad-based company Goldsikka has unveiled the world’s first AI-powered gold melting ATM. This innovative machine is set to transform how people buy, sell, and interact with gold, providing a seamless and secure platform to melt and sell gold digitally. The Gold Melting ATM combines advanced…
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has formally appealed to the Telangana government to approve a hike in supply prices of alcoholic beverages. This move comes in response to a sharp rise in production costs and an absence of a structured annual price revision mechanism. According to CIABC Director General Anant S. Iyer,…
Telangana has officially launched its first-ever Tourism Policy with the aim of transforming the state into a leading tourist destination in India. Announced on May 4, 2025, the new policy seeks to attract investments worth ₹15,000 crore over the next five years. The state plans to create around 3 lakh jobs in the tourism sector…
In a significant policy shift, the Delhi Police will no longer accept Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, or ration cards as valid proof of Indian citizenship when verifying individuals suspected to be illegal foreign nationals. The move comes in the wake of a verification drive that revealed several undocumented migrants, particularly from Bangladesh and the Rohingya…
Babil Khan, son of the late legendary actor Irrfan Khan, has deactivated his Instagram account following a widely shared emotional video in which he alleged facing bullying and toxicity in the Bollywood film industry. The now-viral video, initially posted to his Instagram stories and later circulated on social media platforms like Reddit and X (formerly…
In a significant geopolitical move, the Government of India has reportedly cut off water supply to Pakistan from the Baglihar Dam in Jammu, as per reports attributed to the Press Trust of India (PTI). The decision comes in the wake of escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians…
In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh administration has denied permission to hold the annual Jeth Mela at the shrine of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi in Bahraich, citing law and order concerns. This marks the first time in nearly 500 years that the event, held annually between May 15 and June 15, will not take…
