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Asim Munir gets total power: Pak prez approves appointment as CDF – what it means

President Zardari appointed Army Chief Asim Munir as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces for five years, following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. This new role unifies command across the armed forces, replacing the abolished CJCSC. Munir now holds a dual position as COAS and CDF, a significant shift in military hierarchy. Source link

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Nifty50, Sensex soar but broad market weak; most Nifty500 stocks below trend averages

Despite Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching record highs, broad market optimism is limited as nearly half of NSE’s top 500 stocks lag key technical benchmarks. Only 40% of Nifty 500 stocks are above their 50-day SMA, indicating weak market breadth driven by large-cap gains. Retail investors remain cautious, with many mid and small-cap stocks still […]

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'Akhanda 2' review: Balakrishna shines in action film as box office expectations peak

Nandamuri Balakrishna returns as the lead in ‘Akhanda 2: Thandavam’, set for a December 5, 2025 release. Early reviews hail it as a mass action entertainer, praising Balakrishna’s awe-inspiring entry, intense sequences, and mind-blowing Hanuman entry. The film promises a blend of fiction, action, and large-scale mass scenes, with high box office expectations following the […]

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'Despite geopolitical uncertainty': Rajnath hails ties with Russia; message for Trump?

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed the nation’s steady defence partnership with Russia, despite global geopolitical uncertainty. The remarks were made during the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission meeting, just before President Putin’s arrival for the Annual Summit. Both ministers emphasized the strong, long-standing ties and ongoing cooperation across military and economic domains. Source link

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Bomb threat to nuclear plant: Search ops launched; email mentions Putin visit

Security agencies launched an extensive search operation in Ajmer, Rajasthan, following a bomb threat email claiming RDX-based explosives were planted at the Ajmer Sharif dargah, district collectorate, and Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. The email warned of detonation coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival. Premises were evacuated and thoroughly checked, with no suspicious objects found […]