Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has clarified that his recent praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, especially in the context of Operation Sindoor, is not a political overture but a reaffirmation of national unity. The remarks, made in an article and reiterated during an event in Moscow, emphasized Tharoor’s belief that India's foreign policy transcends party lines. While the comments stirred debate within Congress ranks, Tharoor insisted that the message was one of bipartisan cooperation in the national interest.

India’s retail credit market exhibited a noticeable slowdown in the final quarter of FY 2024–25, with new loan originations rising by only 5% in March 2025—less than half the growth rate recorded a year earlier. This tepid expansion occurred despite the Reserve Bank of India reducing its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% in February. TransUnion CIBIL’s Credit Market Indicator (CMI) fell to a two-year low of 97, signaling weaker market health.

In a serious turn of events during the press tour for the upcoming series Mistry, actor Ram Kapoor has been removed from promotional activities after allegedly making a string of inappropriate and sexually offensive remarks. The comments, directed at both male and female members of the production and marketing teams, created discomfort among crew members and led to internal escalation. Kapoor’s co-star Mona Singh has since continued solo promotional duties.

A colossal data breach involving 16 billion digital credentials has prompted India’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, to issue an urgent nationwide advisory. The leaked trove—reportedly sourced from major platforms including Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, and GitHub—contains usernames, passwords, authentication tokens, and metadata. While some of the data may be outdated, the scale and decentralization of the breach pose grave risks of phishing, ransomware, and account takeovers.

Season 4 of Panchayat returns to the dusty lanes of Phulera with escalating political tension, lingering grief, gentle humor, and deepening interpersonal drama. As the stakes rise ahead of the gram panchayat elections, the series explores murky local politics, shifting alliances, and simmering emotions beneath its rustic charm. While the humor that once defined the show now surfaces only sporadically, the narrative pivots toward realism, emotional heft, and the inevitable passage of change.

Aamir Khan’s long-awaited return to cinema with Sitaare Zameen Par has resonated strongly at the box office, crossing Rs. 74 crore within just five days of release. The RS Prasanna-directed film, which avoids streaming platforms entirely, opened to a strong weekend, peaking on Sunday with over Rs. 27 crore in earnings. Despite a slight weekday dip, the film has already surpassed the lifetime domestic earnings of Khan’s previous film Laal Singh Chaddha.

In the wake of heightened Indo-Pakistani tensions following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, cultural exchanges between the two nations have become increasingly fraught. Amid this climate, celebrated Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh finds himself at the center of controversy for co-starring with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3. The decision to release the film internationally, bypassing India entirely, has further fueled criticism.

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has made a strategic investment in Prozo, a rapidly expanding supply chain and fulfillment solutions company. While the amount invested remains undisclosed, the move signals growing interest from influential public figures in India’s logistics and technology sectors. Founded in 2016, Prozo has raised USD 20 million across multiple rounds backed by investors such as Sixth Sense Ventures and Jafco Asia. Operating 42 technology-enabled warehouses across India and delivering to over 24,000 pin codes, Prozo is currently achieving a revenue run rate of Rs.

The arrest of Tamil actor Srikanth in a high-profile cocaine case has unveiled a sprawling criminal enterprise allegedly orchestrated by a man identified as Prasad. What began as a drug investigation has expanded into a wider probe involving fraudulent job rackets, blackmail operations, and illegal land seizures in Tamil Nadu. Authorities allege that Prasad, along with his associates—including members of the police force and land mafia kingpins—exploited hundreds of victims through a well-oiled web of deception.

Bengaluru-based digital engineering and cybersecurity firm Xevyte has unveiled an ambitious expansion strategy, targeting a fivefold revenue increase to USD 100 million (approximately Rs. 837 crore) by 2030 and scaling its workforce from 630 to 5,000 employees. The company expects its primary growth engines to be Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and the domestic Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.