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The price of vegetables is down, the cost of appliances is lower, and your wallet is breathing a sigh of relief. Today, we break down why your money is stretching further this festive season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amid repeated adjournments and heated scenes in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition has decided to move a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from office. What pushed them to take this decision?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has initiated discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to address the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for Colombo. What is the latest development regarding this important match, and will it proceed as planned? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India’s trade talks with the United States have sparked a big question. Are Indian farmers being protected, or are their interests being traded away?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a girl who became pregnant while she was a minor, saying no woman, much less a minor, can be forced to continue an unwanted pregnancy. So why did the Court permit termination at such an advanced stage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India's trade deal with the United States has been broadly welcomed by financial markets, but it leaves a key question unresolved- Russia. While the agreement reportedly nudges India to scale up oil imports from the US and Venezuela and cut back on Russian crude, Moscow has stressed that energy sourcing remains India's strategic choice. So what does this deal mean for India’s energy security and its long-standing partnership with Russia?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three sisters died after jumping from the balcony of a ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad early on Wednesday. Police say the girls were influenced by an online Korean task-based interactive game. So what exactly led to this tragedy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rajasthan Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued “leave India” notices to two British nationals for allegedly pasting political stickers in public places in Pushkar. So what led to the action against the foreign tourists?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A row broke out in the Lok Sabha on Monday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from what he called a memoir of former Army chief M M Naravane while speaking on the 2020 India-China border conflict—why did this trigger repeated adjournments and bring the House to a standstill?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on February 1, setting two records in the process. She became the first finance minister to present the Budget nine times in a row, and the first to do so on a Sunday. But despite the reform pitch ahead of the speech, the Budget was widely seen as lacklustre, with markets reacting negatively. So what did the government actually announce, and why has the response been muted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Wednesday, Maharashtra was hit with the tragic news of NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, passing away in a plane crash. Just three days later, in a move that has left many stunned, his wife, Sunetra Pawar, took the oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Why was this transition so swift, and what does it really mean for the future of the NCP or Nationalist Congress Party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a landmark judgment on Friday, the Supreme Court of India declared that menstrual health was part of the fundamental right to life under the Indian Constitution. The apex court ruled that every girl student in India should have access to free sanitary pads and functional, gender-segregated toilets at schools. So why is it considered a landmark judgment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Supreme Court has stayed a new regulation issued by the University Grants Commission on caste-based discrimination. The rule was meant to promote equity in higher education institutions, but has sparked protests and legal challenges. So, what reasons did the apex court cite to stay the rules?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land at Baramati on Wednesday morning. The aircraft burst into flames moments after receiving landing clearance, killing all five people on board, including Pawar — but what exactly went wrong in the final minutes of the flight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India and the European Union have just concluded one of their most ambitious trade agreements ever — a free trade agreement that could reshape India’s export landscape, boost employment in key sectors, and deepen economic ties with one of the world’s largest markets. So what exactly does this 'mother of deals' promise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The celebrations showcased the country’s cultural diversity, economic progress and military strength. Missiles, warplanes and newly raised units were on display.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday paid tribute to the “Language Martyrs” of Tamil Nadu, who lost their lives during the anti-Hindi agitation of the 1960s. He said there was no place for Hindi in the state, then, now, or ever. Why does Tamil Nadu continue to oppose Hindi so strongly?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 51-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in the US state of Georgia for allegedly shooting dead his wife and three relatives following a family dispute. So, what exactly happened?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state. The ban was in place since April. So what changed, and what does this mean for riders and drivers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Supreme Court has stepped in on prayers at the disputed Bhojshala–Kamal Maula complex in Madhya Pradesh. With Basant Panchami falling on a Friday this year, both Hindu and Muslim groups had sought permission to perform rituals at the site. So, what did the top court finally decide?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.























