Manmohan Singh

Indian mangoes are a springtime obsession for many Americans, fetching prices of $50-$60 per box. Despite the high cost, driven by airfreight and retail markups, demand is soaring. This surge follows a decades-long import ban, lifted after a presidential agreement in 2006, making these prized fruits a luxury for many.

The political arena heats up as Congress voices its discontent over AAP's Rajya Sabha nominees, branding them as elitists with an impressive average net worth of Rs 818 crore. Ajay Maken argues that AAP functions as a puppet for the BJP, orchestrated to disrupt Congress's support in upcoming state elections.

Five years after Suvendu Adhikari handed TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee the most rankling defeat of her career, he is trying to prove it was not a one-off. And Mamata wants to show it was

Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant internal crisis as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha leads a mass exodus of seven MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move, following Chadha's removal as deputy leader, marks a severe blow to AAP's presence in Parliament and raises questions about its core principles.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's women's reservation and delimitation bills in Lok Sabha, calling them an "open attack" on democracy. She questioned the delay in implementation and alleged the government is diverting from the core issue of women's reservation, while reaffirming Congress's support.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday attacked Mamata Banerjee and Congress at a rally in West Bengal, accusing them of feeding “biryani” to Pakistani terrorists instead of acting against them. He said the BJP would crack down on corruption, illegal immigration and violence if voted to power, and claimed people in the state had decided to remove the TMC government.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 admissions schedule for undergraduate courses. Phase 1 registration begins April 15, 2026. Admissions are open for various degree programs across affiliated universities. Key dates for all three phases, including seat allotment and self-reporting, are now available. Classes are set to commence on July 1, 2026.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi's foreign policy, questioning the timing of his Israel visit before military action against Iran and the perceived failure of Operation Sindoor's global outreach. Ramesh argued that Pakistan's role in a ceasefire undermined Modi's personalized diplomacy and his strategy to isolate Islamabad, contrasting it with Manmohan Singh's success after the 26/11 attacks.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi's foreign policy after the US chose Pakistan to mediate talks with Iran. Ramesh questions how Pakistan secured this role despite its terror links and India's diplomatic efforts, highlighting perceived failures in leveraging ties with the US and BRICS+.

A fatal SUV crash in Bareilly has revealed three occupants as kidnappers who abducted two young boys and their father. The driver and the boys, aged six and three, survived the collision with critical injuries. The father was rescued from a village, and police are investigating the motive, which may involve a family dispute. The accused had prior criminal records.

Officials, however, stress that the end of Naxalism will be a gradual process rather than an absolute one, even if key operational targets have been achieved

In a statement that resonated with many, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed the BJP's dedication to protecting the interests of Assam by clarifying that their fight is specifically against illegal immigrants of Bangladeshi origin and not against the native Assamese Muslim population.

This is the first time a govt functionary has clarified on record that the group’s interest lay in Myanmar and India was merely a transit point. “No threat was posed to India’s security. It is our policy that any foreigner who visits India for any wrong act will not be spared,” he said.