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New Delhi: A second explosion near a Border Security Force camp in Amritsar has heightened security concerns in Punjab, coming just hours after a similar incident outside the BSF Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar. The back to back blasts have triggered alarm in the sensitive border state, with a Khalistan linked group claiming responsibility. The first explosion occurred on Tuesday evening near the BSF facility in Jalandhar, followed by another blast reported in Amritsar. Authorities are investigating both incidents to determine their nature and possible links. The proximity of the blasts to key security installations has raised serious questions about…

New Delhi: The Centre has announced a major financial relief package to support businesses affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict, introducing the latest version of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme. The initiative, known as ECLGS 5.0, comes with an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore and is designed to assist micro, small and medium enterprises as well as the aviation sector. The scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet, is expected to enable additional credit flow of up to Rs 2.55 lakh crore, including a dedicated provision of Rs 5,000 crore for airlines. Addressing the announcement, Ashwini Vaishnaw said the…

New Delhi: India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a long awaited trade agreement, with only a few outstanding issues left to resolve. According to Christopher Landau, both countries are “very close” to sealing the deal after months of detailed negotiations. Speaking during the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland, Landau emphasised the importance of concluding the agreement soon. He noted that while progress has been steady, both sides must overcome the final hurdles to reach closure and shift focus to other strategic priorities. The proposed agreement builds on a framework announced earlier this year between India…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing to form its first government in West Bengal, with Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the leading contender for the chief minister’s post. A crucial meeting of the party’s legislative wing is scheduled in Kolkata on May 8, where he is expected to be formally chosen as leader. The meeting will bring together the party’s newly elected legislators following its decisive victory in the recent Assembly elections. With a large number of winning candidates, arrangements are being made to accommodate the gathering. During the session, senior leaders are likely to propose and endorse Adhikari’s…

New Delhi: Protests have intensified in Arunachal Pradesh with civil society groups demanding that Chief Minister Pema Khandu step aside while a corruption probe against him is underway. The demonstrations, led by the Arunachal Civil Society, follow a directive by the Supreme Court of India ordering a preliminary inquiry into the matter. The court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to examine allegations related to public works contracts reportedly linked to the chief minister’s family over the past decade. The order triggered protests across parts of the state, with demonstrators calling for greater transparency during the investigation. Protesters have…

New Delhi: A political and constitutional standoff has unfolded in West Bengal after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to step down despite her party losing the 2026 Assembly elections. Her decision has raised serious questions about the next course of action, with attention now turning to the Governor and potential judicial intervention. Banerjee, whose All India Trinamool Congress secured only 80 seats, rejected the outcome that gave the Bharatiya Janata Party a decisive 207 seats in the 294 member Assembly. She alleged irregularities in the electoral process and claimed the mandate was influenced by unfair practices. Maintaining that she has…

New Delhi: Actor turned politician Vijay has intensified efforts to secure support from regional allies after emerging as the single largest party leader in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is now working to gather the numbers required to form the next government in the state. Vijay has written to Thol Thirumavalavan, seeking the backing of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. Leaders from the party have indicated that a final decision on extending support is still under consideration. In addition to this, Vijay has also approached other allies previously aligned with the DMK, including the Indian…