Author: Esha Ghosh
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recorded statements from former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member and Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty as part of its investigation into an alleged illegal betting app, 1xBet. This probe falls under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025. This marks a major update to the existing framework for revenue procurements for the armed forces. The new manual, last revised in 2009, aims to speed up the procurement process, make procedures simpler for domestic companies, and encourage innovation in defence manufacturing.
Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel has announced that the country will hold elections on March 5, after the 275-seat parliament was dissolved. This decision follows a time of intense public protest and the appointment of Sushila Karki as the interim prime minister. Karki is the first woman to serve as head of government in Nepal.
Protests in Nepal have left at least nine pilgrims from Ayodhya stranded. They were on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
The political scene in Bihar’s Seemanchal region, which includes the districts of Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Katihar, is becoming tense following a major deletion of voters from the draft electoral roll.
Amid a renewed effort to strengthen ties, the European Union (EU) and India are increasing high-level talks to finalize a strategic agenda and a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The 13th round of FTA negotiations is currently taking place in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on the phone on Saturday, September 6, 2025. They positively reviewed the India-France strategic partnership. The leaders talked about ongoing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Mr. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
The Opposition’s campaign against the SIR in Bihar and the NDA’s response to the abuse aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother came up in a meeting of state BJP leaders with the party’s senior members, including Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday. They discussed plans for the Assembly polls.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has set a 30-day limit for states and Union Territories (UT) to verify the identities of individuals suspected of being illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar who claim to be Indian citizens. Indian Express reported that if their documentation is not confirmed by the end of this month, they will face deportation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that addressing NATO’s eastward expansion is vital for achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. His comments came after discussions with China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin.