India Archives - Page 93 of 299

26 Feb

PM Modi becomes world’s most followed political leader on Instagram, crosses 100 million followers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPM Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Narendra Modi has become the world’s most followed political leader on Instagram, surpassing the historic milestone of 100 million (10 crore) followers on the platform. The Prime Minister, who joined Instagram in 2014, has now established a commanding lead over other global leaders in terms of social media presence. According to available figures, Modi’s follower count is more than double that of US President Donald Trump, who currently has 43.2 million followers and ranks second globally among political leaders on Instagram. Other prominent world leaders trail significantly behind. Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has 15 million…

26 Feb

NCERT withdraws textbook over ‘corruption in judiciary’ chapter backlash, issue apology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNCERT, Supreme Court

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an apology and withdrawn the distribution of its newly released class 8 Social Science textbook after inappropriate textual material and error of judgment were found in a chapter on the judiciary. In a press statement, NCERT said that the Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Vol II" for Class 8, was released on February 24, 2026. However, upon receiving the textbook, it was observed that certain inappropriate textual material and error of judgement had inadvertently crept into Chapter No 4, entitled "The…

26 Feb

Amit Shah to address Moga rally on March 14 as Punjab outreach takes centre stage ahead of polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Amit Shah to address Moga rally on March 14 as Punjab outreach takes center stage ahead of polls The BJP is all set for its Punjab outreach ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for 2027 with a mega rally by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 14. Notably the location of the rally has been meticulously chosen from where Shah will officially sound the poll bugle. He will address the poll rally from Killi Chahlan village in Moga, the same spot where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) kicked off its 2027 campaign on February…

25 Feb

Trump Claims Credit for Averting India-Pakistan Conflict in State of the Union, India Rejects Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India Pakistan conflict, Pahalgam terror attack, Shehbaz Sharif, State of the Union

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he had helped end eight conflicts during his first 10 months in office, including tensions between India and Pakistan following last year’s Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking during his State of the Union Address, Trump asserted that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours.“In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars... Cambodia and Thailand... Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war. As many as 35 million people, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, would have died if it were not for my…

25 Feb

ED Attaches Anil Ambani’s ₹3,716 Crore Mumbai Residence ‘Abode’ in RCOM Loan Fraud Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnil Ambani, Enforcement Directorate, PMLA attachment, RCOM loan fraud, Reliance Communications

Mumbai, February 25, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has provisionally attached the Mumbai residence of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, ‘Abode’, valued at ₹3,716.83 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The action comes a day before the 66-year-old industrialist is scheduled to appear before the federal agency in Mumbai for a second round of questioning in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case linked to Reliance Communications (RCOM).According to the agency, the 17-storey luxury residence, approximately 66 metres high, is located in Mumbai’s upscale Pali Hill area. The provisional attachment order has been issued…

25 Feb

US Slaps 126% Preliminary Duty on Indian Solar Imports, Shares of Domestic Firms Slide

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India solar exports, Jairam Ramesh, US solar duty, Waaree Energies

New Delhi/Washington, February 25, 2026: The United States has imposed a steep 126 per cent preliminary duty on solar module imports from India, alleging that the products benefit from unfair government subsidies that distort competition in the American market.The move follows a petition filed last year by a group of US solar manufacturers seeking protection from what they described as “unfairly traded imports.” The US Commerce Department, in a factsheet, said similar duties have also been imposed on Indonesia at 104.38 per cent and Laos at 80.67 per cent.The Trump administration argued that subsidies extended by foreign governments allowed companies…

25 Feb

Bride Critically Injured After Being Shot on Wedding Stage in Buxar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAarti Kumari shooting Buxar, Bihar wedding shooting 2026, Buxar bride shot, Chausa police station crime

Buxar (Gurpreet Singh): A celebratory wedding ceremony turned into a scene of horror in Bihar’s Buxar district on Tuesday night when an 18-year-old bride was shot by her alleged lover. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Chausa police station while the bride, identified as Aarti Kumari, was standing on the stage alongside her groom for the wedding rituals. According to Chausa Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Chandan Kumar, the shooting appears to be the result of a failed or one-sided love affair. Aarti was shot in the stomach at close range while the wedding party was in full…

25 Feb

Security Forces Thwart Major Terror Plot in Poonch with Massive Explosives Seizure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Army Ghatak platoon Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir IED recovery, Mendhar search operation, Poonch terror plot foiled 2026

Poonch (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Army and specialized security units achieved a significant operational success on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, by neutralizing a potential terror threat in the border district of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Following precise intelligence inputs regarding the movement of suspicious materials, a joint cordon-and-search operation was executed in the Kasbalari area under the jurisdiction of the Mendhar police station. The high-stakes operation was conducted by a collaborative team consisting of the Army’s elite Ghatak platoon and the 39 Rashtriya Rifles. During a detailed sweep of the Salani neighborhood, security personnel discovered a concealed cache of lethal…

25 Feb

Shots fired at car of Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer by unknown assailants in Delhi, one injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAttack, Lawrence Bishnoi

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- A vehicle carrying a lawyer connected to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s legal team was shot at near the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area late on Tuesday. Police said unidentified attackers fired multiple rounds at the car. Apart from the lawyer, four other individuals were inside the vehicle during the incident. According to the reports, one person sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia confirmed that the injured individual has been hospitalised and is in stable condition. An investigation is underway to track down those…

24 Feb

Average Salary Increments in India Likely to Rise to 9.1% in 2026: Survey

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAon report, attrition rate India, India salary increment survey, Salary hike 2026, sector-wise pay rise

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Employees across industries in India are projected to receive an average salary increase of 9.1 per cent in 2026, slightly higher than the 8.9 per cent rise recorded in 2025, according to a recent survey. Global professional services firm Aon, in its ‘Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26 India’, said the marginal uptick signals continued stability in compensation trends despite global economic uncertainties. The survey, now in its 32nd edition, analysed inputs from over 1,400 organisations spanning 45 industries across the country. It highlighted that increment levels will differ by sector, reflecting varying demand and…