Indian equity benchmarks opened on a mixed note on Monday amid thin year-end volumes, with markets expected to remain flat to negative due to the absence of major triggers and widespread holiday-led inactivity.
Renowned documentary filmmaker and Padma Shri awardee S Krishnaswamy passed away in Chennai. Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram paid tribute, recalling his landmark work and documentary 'Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi', which earned global acclaim.
Sawant alleged bias, pointing out that the BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the case, received a life sentence. In contrast, others, such as Sanjeev Bhatt and Sonam Wangchuk, remain in jail, questioning the fairness of the courts, "Where is your court headed?"
States are expected to remain net gainers in fund sharing under the proposed (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) VB-G RAM G Act, and the framework can be further scaled up by states through their own contribution, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI
Congress MP Manickam Tagore's comparison of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with Al-Qaeda has triggered sharp reactions, with RSS leader Indresh Kumar saying that it reflects the intellectual and mental bankruptcy of the Congress leadership.
BJP leader Nitesh Rane on Sunday reacted sharply to remarks made by AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan on the upcoming mayoral and Municipal Corporation elections in Mumbai, saying that he might have forgotten that "he lives in a Hindu nation."
Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a seat-sharing alliance ahead of Bangladesh's 2026 elections, triggering divisions within the National Citizen Party. The political shake-up comes as the Awami League remains banned and key opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns from exile.
Meanwhile, the BJP welcomed Singh's remarks, asserting that the RSS has consistently fostered a sense of social equality. The party added that while critics may continue to oppose the organisation for now, they too would eventually come to appreciate its work.
Taking to X, Haasan wrote, "Today, on the remembrance day of my dear friend, Captain Vijayakanth, who secured an everlasting place in the hearts of Tamil people through the rare virtue known as generosity. The moments of friendship with him are lingering in my memory."
Entrepreneur Moirangthem Seth, whose efforts to bring solar power to remote communities in Manipur were recognised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 129th edition of Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday, said that he felt "very happy and proud" that his work has been acknowledged at the national
Entrepreneur K Chokhone Krechina from Manipur's Senapati district on Sunday expressed gratitude after being recognised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 129th edition of Mann Ki Baat, calling it a proud moment and a major opportunity to showcase grassroots entrepreneurship on a natio
American influencer Andrew Branca sparked outrage after mocking the death of Indian-origin man Prashant Sreekumar in Canada, posting racist remarks and anti-India content on X. His comments targeted Indian migrants, healthcare systems, and culture, drawing widespread criticism online.