A violent uprising has erupted across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir's regime. Spurred by inflation and a lack of political rights, deadly clashes broke out after Islamabad banned the grassroots Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terror laws. The ensuing military crackdown has claimed 27 lives and injured over 200 across Rawalakot and Muzaffarabad amidst a total communications blackout. The unrest has triggered massive global protests by diaspora in London, drawing concern from 50 British MPs, while India’s MEA has urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for severe human rights abuses.
Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) will observe a ‘Public Transport Day’ every Friday starting June 12, as part of a new initiative to reduce traffic congestion and encourage the use of public transport. The move has been introduced by MMRDA in collaboration with transport authorities and major offices in the business district. Employees working in BKC are being encouraged to avoid using private cars and two-wheelers and instead travel by metro, local trains, buses, or shared transport. Authorities say nearly two lakh people commute to BKC daily, and the initiative aims to ease traffic pressure, improve mobility, and reduce vehicle emissions in the area.
Mamata Banerjee is facing one of the most politically sensitive The political landscape shifts dramatically as a cornered Mamata Banerjee seeks refuge in Delhi, sharing warm optics with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi just months after bitter campaign clashes. This sudden bonhomie unfolds as a massive rebellion rocks the Trinamool Congress, with rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh claiming the chief whip post and boasting support from 20 TMC MPs aiming for the NDA. Citing development failures and the RG Kar outrage, the rift deepens as CID investigators land at Kalighat targeting Abhishek Banerjee. Meanwhile, behind the smiles, intense friction plagues the INDIA bloc as Akhilesh Yadav and other allies target Congress over failed coordination.moments for the Trinamool Congress as internal rebellion spreads from Bengal to Parliament. After weeks of sharp political signals, Mamata’s meeting with Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath has triggered fresh speculation about opposition realignments and Congress-TMC equations. At the same time, rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh has claimed authority as the party’s real chief whip in the Lok Sabha, while Mamata loyalists insist Kalyan Banerjee remains officially authorized. The rebels claim support from 20 MPs and accuse the Bengal government of failures on development, while the Mamata camp calls them traitors and dares them to resign and seek a fresh mandate. Adding to the pressure, a CID team reportedly visited Mamata’s Kalighat residence to serve notice to Abhishek Banerjee in an alleged signature forgery case. This report breaks down the politics, optics, and stakes.
Just days after taking charge as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar is facing his first political challenge. Discontent over cabinet portfolio allocation has surfaced, with senior ministers reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over their assigned departments. Sources indicate that more ministers could raise concerns if adjustments are not made. Shivakumar's upcoming visit to Delhi is expected to be crucial, with cabinet expansion, portfolio reshuffles, and efforts to placate unhappy leaders likely to dominate discussions with the Congress high command. The BJP has already launched attacks on the new government, claiming the unrest reflects deeper divisions within the Congress. The developments have added a fresh twist to Karnataka's ever-evolving political landscape.
India achieves a monumental engineering milestone with the historic breakthrough of the strategic Zojila Tunnel. Sitting at an altitude of over 11,500 feet and stretching over 13 kilometers, it will become the world's longest bi-directional single-tube road tunnel. Overcoming sub-zero temperatures, avalanches, and unstable geology, engineers have successfully breached the final rock wall. This game-changing infrastructure ensures year-round, all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, drastically cutting travel time. It significantly strengthens India’s military logistics and troop movement along the northern frontiers while boosting local tourism, trade, and economic opportunities for a transformed region.
Russia sees significant opportunities for cooperation with India in the creative economy, including design, fashion, crafts, cultural industries and support for artists. Roscongress is actively promoting Russian designers and creative businesses globally and believes cultural collaboration can strengthen India-Russia ties, says Ekaterina Ivanova, Head of the Creative Projects Directorate at the Roscongress Foundation.
Can the Indian rupee crossing the ₹100-per-dollar mark become a serious economic problem, or is it merely a psychological barrier? In this insightful conversation on the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank, explains why the real concern is not a specific exchange-rate level but the volatility and panic that can accompany sharp currency movements. Mishra argues that while a round number such as ₹100 per US dollar carries emotional significance, what truly matters is the impact of excessive volatility on investor confidence and India's long-term cost of capital. According to him, large swings in the currency can discourage investment, delay capital inflows and increase the risk premium attached to India as a destination for global investors. He also highlights how fears of further depreciation can trigger a self-reinforcing cycle, with importers, businesses and investors rushing to hedge their exposure, creating even greater demand for dollars. Describing the phenomenon as a "stampede" rather than organised speculation, Mishra explains how panic among market participants can amplify pressure on the currency. Watch the full discussion to understand the psychology of currency markets, the role of the Reserve Bank of India, and why managing volatility may be more important than defending any particular rupee-dollar level.
June 10th marks a historic shift as Narendra Modi completes 4,399 days in office, surpassing Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to become India’s longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister. Over twelve unbroken years spanning Modi 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0, his tenure has redefined Indian governance through major welfare schemes, digital growth like UPI, and infrastructure leaps. Despite shifting to a coalition format in 2024, the BJP’s momentum remains unstoppable securing historic subsequent victories in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, Bihar, and a monumental win in Bengal by 2026. This milestone cements Modi's enduring legacy as India's ultimate vote mobiliser.
In a major relief for skilled immigrants, a U.S. federal court in Boston has struck down the Trump administration's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it unlawful. The court ruled that the fee amounted to a tax that lacked congressional approval and could not be enforced by federal agencies. The decision is particularly significant for Indian professionals, who account for the overwhelming majority of H-1B visa holders in the United States. The fee hike, introduced in 2025, was aimed at discouraging companies from hiring foreign workers. While the ruling is being welcomed by the tech industry and immigrant communities, the administration could still challenge the verdict in a higher court.
With Rajya Sabha elections approaching, the Congress is facing a crucial test of unity in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. In MP, the BJP has intensified the contest by fielding a third candidate, raising concerns about possible cross-voting. To prevent defections, Congress has moved its MLAs to a resort in Karnataka ahead of voting. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani's bid, backed by the opposition, has sparked speculation over alliance cohesion. As numbers become critical and political maneuvering intensifies, the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls are shaping up to be a major battle of discipline, loyalty and coalition management.
The traditional FMCG distribution network in India is facing an unprecedented operational crisis. In this exclusive interview with Business Today, Dhairyashil Patil, National President of the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), breaks down how surging fuel prices and escalating input costs are eroding 50% to 55% of distributor margins. The crisis now impacts over 4.5 lakh distributors across 25 states, triggering a cascading effect across the entire consumer goods supply chain.
Russia is looking to deepen cooperation with India’s pharmaceutical industry, strengthen partnerships in biotechnology, and explore opportunities in medical tourism and advanced healthcare technologies, Anastasia Stolkova, Head of the Healthy Life Project at the Roscongress Foundation told Business Today at SPIEF 2026.
India's Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives are reshaping the country's economic future. From healthcare startups in Chennai and food innovators in Raipur to neurotechnology pioneers in Anand and AI-driven firms in Chandigarh, entrepreneurs across the country are building globally competitive businesses. India's defence exports have surged from ₹686 crore in 2014 to ₹23,622 crore in FY25, while startup growth continues at a record pace. This special report highlights how innovation, government support and entrepreneurial ambition are helping transform India into a manufacturing and technology powerhouse.
What really happened during India's 1991 economic crisis? In an exclusive conversation, actor Manoj Bajpayee and director Chinmay Mandlekar discuss Governor, a gripping economic thriller based on the events that pushed India to the brink of bankruptcy. The film explores the role of a silent RBI governor A Ramanan, who was appointed during India's 1990s economic crisis and helped steer the nation away from collapse. From liberalisation and IMF-era challenges to the untold stories behind closed doors, the discussion sheds light on one of the most defining moments in modern Indian history. Watch as Manoj Bajpayee explains his preparation for the role and why the story remains relevant for today's generation.
The global aviation industry is facing fresh turbulence as rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict force airlines to cut capacity and rethink routes. At the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, airline executives warned that higher jet fuel costs, aircraft shortages, and airspace disruptions are squeezing profits. IATA has nearly halved its 2026 global airline profit forecast from $41 billion to $23 billion despite strong travel demand. Airlines including LATAM and Azul are reducing flight frequencies, while longer routes caused by Middle East airspace restrictions are adding to operational costs and putting pressure on carriers worldwide.
In an explosive interview with India Today TV’s Marya Shakil, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran strongly hit back at economist Surjit Bhalla’s claims of an Indian "FDI collapse." Dismantling the criticism with hard data, Nageswaran revealed that India's gross FDI reached an all-time high of $95 billion in FY26, shattering assumptions of a structural breakdown. He explained that the dip in net FDI is a global phenomenon driven by high US interest rates and Wall Street’s massive AI boom sucking capital out of emerging markets. While open to reviewing bilateral investment treaties, the CEA maintained India remains the world's fastest-growing large economy.
High fashion has officially crossed into deep space. Luxury Italian design house Prada, in collaboration with aerospace company Axiom Space, has unveiled a cutting-edge Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG). Serving as the high-tech internal lining for the next-generation AxEMU spacesuit, this form-fitting jumpsuit uses advanced materials and an intricate network of tubing to regulate an astronaut's core temperature and metabolic heat. Built for extreme moonwalks lasting up to eight hours during NASA’s upcoming Artemis IV lunar missions, Prada's material expertise ensures that the inner layer offers unparalleled comfort, long-term durability, and vital backup safety infrastructure.
A major escalation has pushed West Asia into deep crisis after Israel and Iran exchanged direct military strikes, hitting critical industrial sectors. Israel targeted a petrochemical facility in Mahshahr, while Iran’s IRGC retaliated against energy plants in Haifa. The dangerous spiral prompted a sharp intervention from US President Donald Trump via Truth Social, ordering both nations to cease fire. Following his ultimatum, both sides suspended strikes, though Tehran warned it would resume if Israel’s operations in Lebanon continue. Meanwhile, global economic anxieties mount as Iran threatens to block the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait alongside its ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Hyderabad is facing an unprecedented water crisis as soaring temperatures and delayed monsoons dry up local borewells. The Hyderabad Water Board reports a staggering surge in daily tanker bookings, skyrocketing from the usual 2,000 to over 15,000. Beyond the severe shortage, residents in areas like Rasoolpura complain of receiving contaminated water. The crisis has rapidly escalated into a political battleground, with opposition parties BJP and BRS heavily slamming the ruling Congress government for mismanagement. While officials promise long-term relief through upcoming Godavari drinking water projects, desperate citizens remain entirely dependent on water tankers for survival.
India's ambitious Zojila Tunnel project has achieved a historic breakthrough with the successful breaching of the final rock wall. Stretching over 13 kilometers at an altitude of more than 11,500 feet, the tunnel will become the world's longest bi-directional single-tube high-altitude road tunnel. Once operational, it will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, ending months of winter isolation caused by heavy snowfall and avalanches. The project is expected to reduce travel time across the Zojila Pass from nearly 3.5 hours to just 20 minutes while boosting tourism, trade, economic activity, and strategic military mobility.
The crisis within the Trinamool Congress has escalated dramatically with senior Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigning from both Parliament and the party. In a scathing attack, Ray cited corruption, deteriorating law and order, and atrocities against women under TMC rule. His exit comes amid reports of growing dissent among TMC MPs, with sources claiming several lawmakers are considering functioning as a separate group. The rebels are reportedly backing Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar over Abhishek Banerjee, signaling a direct challenge to the party's leadership structure. As meetings between rebels and key political figures fuel speculation, Mamata Banerjee faces one of the toughest internal challenges of her political career.
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