The tragic murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya last month continues to puzzle both his family and authorities. The victim's family has expressed frustration over the lack of clarity regarding the motive behind his death, with allegations that police are not uncovering key details. The accused, Raja's wife Sonam Raghuvanshi and her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, are under investigation for orchestrating the murder with the help of accomplices.

As geopolitical tensions soar in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, India has begun urgent evacuation operations to ensure the safety of its citizens in the region. With approximately 18,000 Indian nationals residing in Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has initiated repatriation efforts through land and air routes. Simultaneously, under Operation Sindhu, over 800 Indian nationals—including hundreds of students—have already been flown home from Iran and Turkmenistan.

The Air India Group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, has adjusted its operational strategy in response to rising geopolitical instability in the Middle East. As tensions escalate, the carrier has opted to reroute flights to avoid Iranian, Iraqi, and Israeli airspace—actions that are expected to lengthen travel times. Additionally, Air India Express has begun cancelling select Middle East-bound services, citing low passenger load factors and operational constraints.

Zen Diamond, a global diamond jewellery powerhouse with over 450 stores in 20 countries, is setting its sights on India as a major growth frontier. The company aims to open 100 retail outlets across the country by 2030, beginning with metropolitan areas and gradually expanding into tier-II cities. Backed by an initial Rs. 100 crore investment through internal accruals, Zen Diamond is also launching an e-commerce platform, aligning with omnichannel retail strategies.

DLF Ltd, India’s largest real estate developer by market capitalization, is poised to make its highly anticipated foray into the Mumbai residential market with a luxury housing project worth approximately Rs. 2,500 crore. In partnership with Trident Realty, DLF will develop 416 high-end apartments in Andheri, with each unit priced between Rs. 5 crore and Rs. 7 crore. The launch marks a significant strategic move as the company expands its premium residential footprint beyond the National Capital Region (NCR).

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational reliability, Air India has announced a temporary reduction in its narrow-body flight operations, impacting 118 weekly services across 19 routes and suspending operations on three routes entirely. The decision, which follows an earlier reduction of international wide-body services by 15%, will remain in effect until at least July 15, 2025.

In a significant development for Punjab’s industrial and healthcare manufacturing sectors, Tynor Orthotics has launched a state-of-the-art textile production facility, Ortech Textiles, in Mohali. Inaugurated by Punjab Industries Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, the Rs. 300-crore unit spans six acres and will cater exclusively to Tynor’s internal raw material needs. The initiative is poised to drastically reduce dependence on imports—particularly from China—and generate employment for up to 1,000 people.

Coal Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, is preparing to enter the capital markets with an initial public offering (IPO). The company recently submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and is currently awaiting initial observations. CMPDIL’s public issue will be entirely an offer for sale, with no fresh shares being issued. Coal India plans to offload up to 7.14 crore shares.

Zen Technologies Ltd., a leading Indian provider of defence training systems and counter-drone solutions, has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in TISA Aerospace Pvt Ltd. TISA is a specialized defence tech firm focused on developing indigenous loitering munitions and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The acquisition was approved unanimously by Zen’s board and will be executed via a mix of share purchase and the acquisition of compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs).

Global crude oil markets witnessed a sharp upswing last week as geopolitical friction between Iran and Israel escalated, sparking fears of a potential disruption in supply routes. Brent crude prices surged nearly 9%, briefly touching a five-month high of $78.50 per barrel, before easing slightly amid diplomatic overtures involving Gulf nations. Central to the volatility is Iran’s repeated threat to block the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil flows.