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Rahul Gandhi questions surge in Adani's fortunes under Modi govt

The Adani Group is in the eye of a storm following the allegations of fraud and stock manipulation by a U.S.-based short-selling firm

Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official residence following disqualification as Member of Parliament

A letter was sent to the Congress leader by the Lok Sabha Housing Committee asking him to vacate his 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow by April 22

Bloodbath in PoK Rawalakot: Has Pakistan Lost Control? | Asim Munir | The Right Stand | News18

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is witnessing severe unrest as violent clashes erupt across several areas, reportedly leaving over 50 people dead and hundreds injured.The situation has intensified following a heavy security crackdown, which has drawn criticism and raised serious concerns over alleged human rights violations. Calls for international attention and intervention are growing as tensions continue to escalate. n18oc_politicsn18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indian18oc_the-right-standNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

NSE to route 10% of CSR spending through Social Stock Exchange after regulatory green light

NSE will earmark 10% of its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) corpus for projects listed on the NSE Social Stock Exchange (SSE), becoming one of the first major institutions to commit a portion of its CSR spending through the platform.The exchange announced the move on Tuesday following recent regulatory changes that allow companies to undertake CSR expenditure through subscription to Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments listed on Social Stock Exchanges.NSE said its CSR Committee had agreed in principle in March 2026 to deploy 10% of the annual CSR corpus through the SSE framework, subject to regulatory approval. The decision has now been operationalised after the Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued notifications on May 27 enabling such investments.The move is aimed at strengthening India's social impact financing ecosystem and encouraging greater use of regulated capital market platforms for funding social sector projects.NSE Chairman Injeti Srinivas welcomed the government's decision to allow CSR funds to be routed through Social Stock Exchanges.He said the framework would improve transparency, visibility and accountability of CSR spending while helping channel funds towards credible social initiatives.The exchange expressed hope that other large corporate CSR contributors would adopt a similar approach, helping scale up impact financing in the country.The Social Stock Exchange framework was introduced by Sebi to create a regulated fundraising platform for non-profit organisations and social enterprises. The NSE Social Stock Exchange was launched in February 2023.Since inception, NSE-SSE has facilitated all Social Stock Exchange fundraising issuances in India. According to the exchange, 16 projects, including two joint listings, have collectively mobilised more than Rs 44.5 crore across sectors such as healthcare, education, women empowerment, climate action, poverty alleviation, skilling and sustainable livelihoods.The latest announcement comes shortly after the government expanded the scope of permissible CSR activities through the SSE route, a move seen as a significant step towards deepening social impact investing in India.The regulatory change could unlock a new source of funding for non-profit organisations by connecting them with corporate CSR budgets through a transparent and market-linked mechanism. The decision is also expected to provide greater visibility to social projects while enabling companies to track the deployment and outcomes of their CSR spending more effectively.With NSE itself committing part of its CSR corpus through the platform, the exchange is positioning itself as an early adopter of the Social Stock Exchange model while seeking to encourage broader participation from corporate India.

Farmers stage protest in Kalaburagi seeking adequate supply of DAP

They say shortage has been artificially created to facilitate black market sales ahead of kharif sowing season

Penguins Surface in Trade Buzz Around Red Wings' $8.7M Forward

New NHL trade speculation links the Pittsburgh Penguins to Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. There’s no reported deal, but analysts think Pittsburgh has the assets and salary cap flexibility to explore a move. The speculation comes as the Penguins seek offensive reinforcements and the Red Wings have questions about their long-term direction.

After cutting 8,000 jobs, Mark Zuckerberg may have found a new way to fund Meta’s AI dreams

Meta's is looking to offload billions in stock, fresh off those layoffs, to bankroll Mark Zuckerberg's huge AI Superintelligence Labs. This follows Google's big money grab, showing Big Tech is really digging deep for AI infrastructure. Meta's massive spending on data centers and chips means they need more than just cutting staff to get the cash.

Heavy rain brings relief to North Karnataka farmers

Most farmers begin ploughing and sowing operations just as the intensity of rainfall reduces

Oilers-Sebastian Cossa trade rumors grow despite no red wings deal

Social media has been buzzing with rumours linking Sebastian Cossa to the Edmonton Oilers, but there's no proof of a done deal with the Detroit Red Wings. Edmonton goaltending has been a topic of speculation, but Sebastian Cossa remains in the Red Wings fold, and nothing official has come down on a trade.

TN CM Vijay launches Special Force, says drones will be used to prevent crimes against women

The chief minister linked crimes against women with the growing menace of drug trafficking. He said the govt would take strong measures to eradicate the drug network and improve law and order.

Seven years after floods, dozens of tribal families still live under tarpaulin roofs

Families continue to live in makeshift shelters despite receiving land titles months ago. While a new bridge over the Chaliyar River is nearing completion, allowing pedestrian access, the lack of permanent housing continues to leave residents exposed.

Chola and Hoysala idols at risk during Egmore Museum renovation

Ancient sculptures and temple pillars seized and repatriated by the Tamil Nadu Idol Wing lie lye amid construction equipment during ongoing renovation work at Chennai’s Egmore Government Museum, prompting concerns

CID searches Mamata’s home on Kolkata in ‘forgery’ case as she meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi for her future

Mamata Banerjee is fighting to control the TMC after a series of defections and rebellions rocked the party in the weeks following its electoral defeat.

How India is trying to attract foreign capital

As the rupee came under pressure from rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows, the government and the Reserve Bank of India rolled out a set of measures over Friday and Monday aimed at attracting foreign capital and strengthening India's external position.The RBI, while keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its June monetary policy review, unveiled a package to boost dollar inflows. Simultaneously, the government followed up with a tax ordinance exempting foreign investors from taxes on investments in government securities. Together, the measures are designed to improve India's balance of payments, ease pressure on the rupee and make Indian debt markets more attractive to overseas investors.Also Read: India scrapping tax for foreign investors in govt bonds aimed at inclusion in Bloomberg index, govt official saysSo, why were policymakers worried?The West Asia conflict and its impact globally is no secret. The ripple effects are real. The rupee had come under pressure in recent weeks trading in the range of ₹95.20 to ₹95.80 against the US Dollar as crude oil prices surged following the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, raising concerns over India's import bill and current account deficit. However, a surprise sprang on Monday when India reported a current account surplus of $7.1 billion in the fourth quarter of FY26. The RBI's package1. Concessional forex swap facility for overseas borrowingsThe RBI introduced a special dollar-rupee swap facility at a concessional rate for public sector entities and banks raising funds overseas. The facility will remain available until September 30.Companies often borrow abroad but must hedge currency risk. Hedging can be expensive. By lowering that cost, the RBI is encouraging more overseas borrowing and, consequently, more dollar inflows into India.2. RBI to bear hedging costs on FCNR(B) depositsOn Monday, the RBI issued detailed guidelines for the FCNR(B) deposit scheme announced during the monetary policy.Also Read: Deposits under RBI's latest foreign currency non-resident bank scheme will carry one-year lock-inUnder the framework, banks can mobilise fresh FCNR(B) deposits with maturities of three to five years between June 8 and September 30 and swap the dollar inflows with the RBI. The swap window will remain available until October 16. The central bank will bear the entire hedging cost, effectively allowing banks to hedge these deposits at par. Banks can also offer leverage against such deposits.The RBI also exempted these deposits from Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements, improving the economics of mobilising foreign currency deposits.To ensure stability of inflows, deposits raised under the scheme will carry a mandatory one-year lock-in period. Banks will not be allowed to cancel swaps undertaken with the RBI before maturity. The RBI further exempted swap positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits from net unhedged foreign exchange exposure calculations.This is the closest India has come since the 2013 FCNR(B) mobilisation scheme launched during the rupee crisis. By eliminating hedging costs, providing CRR and SLR relief, relaxing regulatory treatment and offering a dedicated swap window, the RBI is giving banks a strong incentive to attract dollar deposits from overseas Indians. Why analysts think this scheme could be bigger than 2013Brokerage Jefferies believes the latest package could attract $50-70 billion of foreign currency inflows, substantially higher than the inflows generated under the 2013 FCNR(B) scheme.The brokerage argues that the current framework is more attractive than the one introduced during the rupee crisis more than a decade ago. While banks had to bear hedging costs of around 3.5% under the 2013 scheme, the RBI is now absorbing the entire cost. The deposits are also exempt from CRR and SLR requirements, similar to the earlier programme.A key difference this time is the ability to use leverage. Jefferies noted that the RBI has permitted banks to provide standby letters of credit (SBLCs), potentially allowing depositors to amplify returns through leverage. According to the brokerage, this could significantly improve the attractiveness of FCNR(B) deposits for overseas investors.3. Expansion of the Fully Accessible Route (FAR)The RBI expanded the FAR framework to include all new 15-year, 30-year and 40-year government securities and removed concentration limits for foreign investors.Large global investors, including pension and sovereign funds, prefer long-dated bonds. The move widens the universe of Indian government securities available for unrestricted foreign investment.4. Easier access for non-resident investorsThe RBI broadened investment access for individuals residing outside India and eased certain norms governing non-resident participation in Indian markets.The measure aims to tap a larger pool of overseas capital, particularly from the Indian diaspora.The Government's follow-up Tax reliefAfter the RBI's measures, the government issued the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.5. Capital gains tax exemption on government bondsThe ordinance exempted foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements from capital gains tax on investments in specified government securities. Earlier, long-term gains attracted a 12.5% tax.1316102436. Interest income tax exemptionThe government also removed taxes on interest income earned by eligible foreign investors from these government securities. Previously, interest income faced a 20% withholding tax.131610254

How many times is 'very close'? Trump's 37 predictions of an Iran deal

President Trump repeatedly declared a deal with Iran imminent for months, even after a ceasefire was announced. Despite his optimistic pronouncements, tensions persist as Iran launched retaliatory attacks following Israeli strikes, straining a fragile ceasefire and raising questions about US influence.

Arjun Rampal recalls darkest phase amid separation and mother’s cancer battle

Arjun Rampal candidly shared the profound emotional turmoil following his divorce and the loss of his mother to cancer, describing it as a dark, lonely period. He found solace and strength in his relationship with Gabriella Demetriades, with whom he weathered the storm and built a new life, now parents to two sons.

Karnataka horror: Woman drugged, 'gang-raped' and filmed; 10 arrested

Police arrested ten individuals in Davangere, Karnataka, following a disturbing incident. A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in a village. The crime came to light after a video surfaced online. The survivor filed a complaint, leading to the swift arrests. Investigations are ongoing to gather further evidence and trace the video's circulation.

Six security forces killed as terrorists storm post in Peshawar amid growing unrest in Pakistan

H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic & Nvidia

OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia increased their H-1B visa filings in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, even as several other major technology companies reduced their use of the programme, according to federal labour data, as cited by Business Insider.The rise comes amid an intensifying competition for artificial intelligence talent and follows a US federal court decision to block the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa applicants living overseas.AI companies are continuing to expand their search for highly specialised researchers, engineers and infrastructure experts despite growing uncertainty around US immigration policies and higher costs associated with hiring foreign workers, according to Business Insider report.ALSO READ: Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesAI firms buck wider industry trendAccording to the report, foreign-born workers with specialised skills have become increasingly important to the talent strategies of AI companies as the pool of qualified candidates remains limited.Anthropic recorded the sharpest year-on-year increase among the companies reviewed. The AI startup filed 59 certified H-1B applications in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 10 during the same period a year earlier.OpenAI's certified applications rose from 20 to 63 over the same period, while Nvidia's filings increased to 765 from 641.In contrast, several technology giants reported declines. Meta's certified applications fell 3 per cent year-on-year to 1,715. Microsoft's filings dropped 20 per cent to 1,993, while Amazon's declined 30 per cent to 4,241. Google recorded the steepest fall among the group, with applications dropping 64 per cent to 1,844.The differing hiring patterns highlight a shift within the technology sector, where companies are reducing overall headcount while investing heavily in smaller teams focused on artificial intelligence and advanced research.H-1B policy changes reshape hiring landscape The H-1B programme has undergone significant changes in recent months. New regulations now give higher-paid applicants a greater chance of selection in the annual visa lottery, shifting the system in favour of experienced and highly compensated professionals. ALSO READ: Trump calls court freeze on $100,000 H-1B fee ‘crazy’ and 'hurting our country'At the same time, the Trump administration introduced a temporary $100,000 fee for certain H-1B applicants living outside the United States, arguing that it would discourage misuse of the programme and prioritise American workers.However, a federal judge blocked the fee on Monday, ruling that the administration lacked the legal authority to impose it.

Opinion: Opinion | Ignored By Rahul, Haunted By Pilot: Inside Ashok Gehlot's Grand Meltdown

Going by Gehlot's outburst, it remains unclear who he is accusing of 'conspiring'. But the 75-year-old seems to be getting uneasy about his growing irrelevance in the party.