Category: Policy
Taliban Symbols Appear At Embassy Presser In Delhi; Messaging Grows Assertive
In a visible assertion of legitimacy, Taliban representatives displayed their flag as a backdrop at an embassy press briefing in New Delhi — signalling a [more…]
India Sends Special Envoy To Egypt For Gaza Peace Summit
Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh represents Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sharm el-Sheikh deliberations, reaffirming India’s balanced approach to peace, humanitarian aid, and [more…]
CPI Print Due Today; Markets Eye Sub-2% Inflation As Food Prices Cool
India’s September inflation reading is expected to slip to around 1.7%, potentially below the RBI’s target band, raising questions on monetary policy calibration and economic [more…]
Top-3 Economy by 2028’: Shaktikanta Das Projects India’s Climb
New Delhi, October 12, 2025 — In a powerfully optimistic address at the Gujarat Institute of Public Economics (GIPE), former Reserve Bank of India Governor [more…]
International Watch: Afghan Foreign Minister Makes First India Visit Amid Quiet Diplomatic Reset
Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrives in New Delhi for his first reported visit, signaling a cautious thaw in India–Taliban engagement amid regional [more…]
Supreme Court Declines Plea for Pan-India Rules on Social Media Account Bans
The apex court refused to frame nationwide guidelines on suspension or blocking of user accounts by social media platforms, saying such policy matters fall within [more…]
ED Unveils QR-Coded Summons to Curb Fake Notices
The Enforcement Directorate adopts QR-based verification and unique passcodes for summons, aiming to counter fraud, impersonation, and extortion linked to forged documents. By SarhindTimes BureauNew [more…]
UK–India Fintech Pitch: “Partner of Choice,” Says PM Starmer
In Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer projects London as India’s long-term collaborator in fintech and digital public infrastructure as both nations eye deeper capital [more…]
Diplomacy: U.S. Senate Confirms Sergio Gor as Next Ambassador to India
WASHINGTON / NEW DELHI – In a closely divided vote of 51-47, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Sergio Gor as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and [more…]
Market Takes Breather: Sensex, Nifty Slip as Investors Await TCS Results
Mumbai / New Delhi, 08 October 2025 — After four straight sessions of gains, Dalal Street finally cooled down. The BSE Sensex edged lower by [more…]