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New Delhi: The 2026 Assembly election results are pointing towards a major political reshaping across India, with the Bharatiya Janata Party gaining decisive ground in West Bengal, actor C. Joseph Vijay’s party making a dramatic debut in Tamil Nadu, and the Indian National Congress leading the race in Kerala. In West Bengal, early counting trends show the BJP crossing the majority mark in the 294 seat Assembly, signalling a potential end to the long rule of the All India Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The result, if confirmed, would mark a historic breakthrough for the party in…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has described the relationship between India and Jamaica as one defined by both continuity and change, underlining its deep historical roots and evolving future potential. His remarks came during his first official visit to the Caribbean nation, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He emphasised that the partnership is built on a shared past, strengthened by ongoing cooperation, and focused on expanding opportunities ahead. A key pillar of this relationship is the Indian diaspora in Jamaica, which traces its origins back around 180 years and continues to play a vital role in connecting the…

New Delhi: Iran has warned that any attempt by the United States to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a violation of the existing ceasefire, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors. A senior Iranian lawmaker stated that any American involvement in what was described as a new maritime arrangement in the strait would be seen as a direct breach of the ceasefire understanding. The warning signals a firm stance from Tehran as concerns grow over potential military and strategic developments in the region. The Strait of Hormuz holds immense global significance,…

“For years, successive governments have tried to avoid acknowledging Goa as a serious tiger habitat. Officially, the argument has often been that tigers merely “pass through” the State from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra and that Goa does not have a resident tiger population. Yet the repeated deaths of tigers inside Goa’s forests tell a different story. Animals do not keep dying in landscapes where they supposedly do not belong. The latest case once again exposes the contradictions in the State’s approach to conservation. On one hand, Goa proudly markets its forests and biodiversity.” Another tiger has been found dead in…

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by SpiceJet and its Managing Director Ajay Singh in a long-running ₹144 crore arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and Kal Airways Pvt Ltd. The court also imposed a cost of ₹50,000 while reaffirming its earlier directive for the airline to deposit the full amount. The bench declined SpiceJet’s request to replace the monetary deposit with a Gurugram property owned by Ajay Singh. The airline had argued that it was facing financial constraints and that depositing such a large sum would be challenging. As an alternative, it proposed offering…

New Delhi: India’s financial regulators are showing little interest in allowing banks and insurance companies to invest in commodity derivatives, according to the head of the country’s market regulator. The statement highlights a cautious approach toward expanding participation in commodity markets, despite earlier discussions aimed at broadening access. The regulator had previously explored the possibility of enabling banks and pension funds to participate in commodity trading as part of efforts to deepen and strengthen these markets. However, recent remarks suggest that key financial authorities are not aligned with this proposal at present. It was indicated that commodity derivatives may not…

New Delhi: India’s Under 17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes has announced a 23 member squad for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, marking a key step in the team’s preparations for the continental tournament. The squad is currently training in Doha, Qatar, where they recently played two friendly matches against the hosts, finishing with a 1-1 draw and a goalless result. The team is set to travel to Jeddah ahead of their opening fixtures. India have been placed in Group D alongside Australia and Uzbekistan. With DPR Korea withdrawing from the competition, the group will…