In a high-level diplomatic exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday following Israel’s recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities under “Operation Rising Lion.” The strikes, which marked a significant escalation in the region, have raised global concerns over the
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With Delhi’s temperature soaring to 43.9°C and power demand hitting an unprecedented peak of 8,423 MW at 3:06 PM — the highest ever recorded in the city by June 12 — Power Minister Ashish Sood convened a critical review meeting with the capital’s three power distribution companies. In the meeting, Mr. Sood issued clear directives: […]
New Delhi –The latest report from the World Bank paints a striking contrast between India and Pakistan, two neighbours who once shared a common colonial past but have taken dramatically different paths in recent decades. Over the last 15 years, their stories around poverty, progress, and priorities have grown worlds apart. For India, the data […]
Bengaluru was shaken by a tragic stampede at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory felicitation ceremony, which left 11 people dead and dozens injured. Amid growing outrage and criticism, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the suspension of the city’s police commissioner B Dayananda and his deputy, citing serious lapses in managing the massive crowd.
In a heartwarming update that blends politics with personal joy, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has confirmed her marriage to former BJD parliamentarian Pinaki Mishra, putting an end to weeks of speculation. The couple reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony in Germany, surrounded by close friends and family. Taking to social media, Mahua […]
In a warm diplomatic gesture reflecting deepening ties, India and the United Kingdom came together in New Delhi for high-level talks aimed at shaping a brighter, stronger future together. Sir Oliver Robbins, the UK’s top diplomat from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), arrived in India on Tuesday for the annual UK-India Foreign Office […]
In a major diplomatic shift, Pakistan has announced plans to appoint an ambassador to Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban seized control in 2021. The move signals a significant upgrade in Islamabad’s engagement with Kabul, just days after a high-level trilateral meeting hosted by China, which brought together top diplomats from China, Pakistan, […]
In a deeply consequential decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday sided with President Donald Trump’s administration, allowing it to revoke the temporary legal status—or “parole”—of over half a million migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. This move could expose hundreds of thousands to swift deportation, as legal battles continue in
Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has stirred a political debate by criticizing the Kerala government’s Rs 10 crore aid to Turkey following the 2023 earthquake. In a pointed remark on X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor said the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government should reconsider its “misplaced generosity” — especially in light of
Facing widespread outrage, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra issued a public apology on Sunday for his controversial remarks about the women who lost their husbands in the Pahalgam terror attack. The MP said his comments had been “distorted” and insisted that he meant no disrespect, expressing regret to anyone hurt by his words. […]
