Author: News Analysis India

In a rare show of unity, US lawmakers from both parties are celebrating the fresh US-India trade deal, viewing it as a game-changer that resets relations and unlocks vast economic potential. The agreement is set to ramp up commerce, secure energy supplies, and align the democracies against global challenges. ‘After unnecessary tariff wars that damaged our economies and soured ties, this is the reset we needed,’ said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, of Indian descent. In an interview, he stressed that deepening trade with India will benefit laborers, enterprises, and tech sectors in both countries, solidifying their strategic alliance. Senator Steve Daines…

Mark your calendars for February 4, a Wednesday infused with the sacred vibes of Phalgun Krishna Paksha Tritiya. Governed by Ganesha’s benevolence, this day is primed for launching educational courses, trade deals, and fresh projects—minus the pitfalls of Rahu-influenced hours. Drik Panchang details reveal Tritiya lingering from 12:09 AM February 4 to early February 5. With Mercury’s rulership amplifying Wednesday’s potency, Ganesha puja boosts wisdom and vanquishes hurdles. Celestial highlights: Sunrise at 7:08 AM, sunset 6:03 PM. Purva Phalguni Nakshatra until 10:12 PM, then Uttara Phalguni. Atiganda Yoga till 1:05 AM next day. Vanija Karana exits at 12:19 PM, ushering…

A chilling prelude to violence: Mumbai police disclosures in the Rohit Shetty firing case expose how Lawrence Bishnoi gang operatives surveilled the director’s Juhu bungalow for days using the very scooter deployed in the assault. The attack saw a gunman fire five shots outside Shetty’s residence, fleeing on the scooter to Vile Parle station. There, he abandoned it and escaped by train, evading initial capture. Digging deeper, officers found the scooter bought in Pune for Rs 30,000 from Anand Marote by Aditya Gaikwad, 12 days prior. The transaction was bankrolled by suspected ringleader Shubham Lonkar. Accomplices Siddharth Yenpure and Swapnil…

India’s aviation sector faces fresh turbulence today as fog and poor visibility wreak havoc on flight operations in multiple regions. IndiGo, the nation’s busiest airline, has issued an urgent travel advisory warning passengers of potential delays linking Dehradun, Hyderabad, and Agartala. The meteorological mayhem has directly hampered runway visibility, leading to postponed takeoffs and landings at these hubs. In a bid to keep travelers in the loop, IndiGo recommends frequent checks on its digital platforms for real-time updates. ‘Our flight schedules are affected due to low visibility in Dehradun, Hyderabad, and Agartala,’ read the airline’s X post. ‘Delays are likely…

In a high-stakes parliamentary huddle, the NDA’s top brass assembles today in New Delhi at 9:30 AM to strategize on the freshly tabled Union Budget 2026. The agenda spotlights the fiscal blueprint’s role in realizing Viksit Bharat 2047, with PM Narendra Modi set to spearhead discussions. Joining the Prime Minister are heavyweights like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and the full contingent of NDA ministers and parliamentarians. Nirmala Sitharaman will unpack the budget through an incisive presentation, detailing provisions that boost competitiveness, meet aspirations, and democratize growth opportunities nationwide. A key focus will be public dissemination: crafting guidelines and…

In a boost to Indo-US economic ties, key Indian-American influencers have applauded the breakthrough trade pact, even as experts flag unresolved queries on its scope and impact. Asha Jadeja Motwani, a prominent venture investor tied to Republican circles, disclosed insider buzz from the Trump team predating the announcement. ‘We knew February would bring clarity, but not this swiftly,’ she told reporters. Optimistic about PM Modi’s energy shift from Russia to US-aligned supplies, Motwani lauded the 25-to-18% tariff slash as ‘the best possible result.’ She spotlighted India’s rising stature in Washington’s eyes for energy, defense, and tech collaborations, calling for swift…

In a case that highlights friction between federal and state machinery, the Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up the Enforcement Directorate’s explosive petition accusing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of meddling in a money laundering probe. The raid targeted political consultancy firm I-PAC’s premises and co-founder Prateek Jain’s home in Kolkata, but allegedly devolved into chaos due to state intervention. Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul M. Pancholi head the bench revisiting the matter. ED’s filing seeks criminal action against Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, and Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal for impeding the search under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act…

Winter’s grip tightens over north India with Delhi-NCR under a yellow fog alert for February 3, capping off a foggy Monday without sunlight. The IMD predicts persistent dense fog, pushing minimums to 8°C and highs to 20°C, a chill that has already snarled traffic and aviation. This follows 24 hours of low visibility across the region, underscoring the season’s unforgiving pattern. Mountain states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are set for another round of precipitation. Expect windsweeping rain and snow at 30-40 km/h speeds in several spots, especially higher elevations. Recent data shows Kullu’s Kothi under 15 cm snow, Chamba’s…

Ranchi’s serene Kadru New AG Colony turned into a site of profound tragedy when a young professional’s suicide triggered suicide attempts by his mother and teenage sister. The root causes? Crippling economic hardship and deep-seated family tensions that eroded their will to live. Mihir, the 20-something son who had just wrapped up his Chartered Accountancy course in Kolkata, took a job in Ranchi but couldn’t escape the family’s mounting debts. Arriving home only a week ago, he chose to end his life by hanging. His mother, Sneha Akhouri, once a prominent lawyer at Jharkhand High Court, had halted her practice…

Raipur, January 31, 2026/ Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has said that special efforts are being made in collaboration with the state government to make Chhattisgarh advanced and self-reliant in the field of agriculture. A team of senior agricultural scientists from the central government and officials from the state government will formulate a special policy according to Chhattisgarh’s agroclimate within the next week. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma and Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam, Chief Secretary Shri Vikas Sheel, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Subodh Singh, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary…