A heated confrontation unfolded in the Lok Sabha as Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi clashed sharply during a debate on electoral reforms. The tension peaked when Rahul Gandhi challenged Shah to hold a full debate on his recent press conferences alleging
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Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday to address growing concerns over Black Sea security, following a series of attacks on Russia-linked vessels within Turkey’s exclusive economic zone. Ankara — a NATO member that has maintained balanced relations with both Moscow and Kyiv throughout the Ukraine war […]
The government’s directive asking smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new device made or imported in India has sparked a fierce national debate. While the Centre insists the app is meant to fight cybercrime and protect citizens, the Opposition and privacy advocates fear it could open the door to state surveillance. […]
The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that the tragic Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives, was the result of a series of “reckless and poorly coordinated actions” by the organisers and workers of actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). In a detailed affidavit submitted to the top court, the state […]
Two members of the U.S. National Guard were reportedly shot near the White House on Wednesday, prompting a large emergency response in the heart of Washington, D.C. According to two law-enforcement officials who spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, the soldiers’ conditions remain unclear. Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene, and […]
Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, arrived in New Delhi on November 19 for a five-day visit—one of the most significant engagements between India and the Taliban administration since 2021. The high-level trip underscores Kabul’s growing urgency to diversify trade routes as tensions with Pakistan escalate and frequent border closures
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for alleged crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student-led uprising that toppled her Awami League government. The verdict concludes a months-long trial in which the tribunal found her guilty on three separate charges, including ordering a violent crackdown on
New Delhi/Patna:A day after securing victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has initiated strict action against dissident leaders in the state. Former Union Minister and senior Bihar leader RK Singh was among three members suspended for alleged anti-party activities. Shortly after receiving the notice, Singh resigned from the BJP’s primary
In a striking display of opposition solidarity, Maharashtra’s leading political figures — Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Balasaheb Thorat, and Raj Thackeray — came together on Friday in Mumbai for the “Satyacha Morcha” (March for Truth), protesting what they alleged to be widespread irregularities in Maharashtra’s voter lists. The rally marked a historic first: the
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly countered Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent demand to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing the organisation as a “patriotic force” that has shaped millions of Indians and produced two of the nation’s most respected prime ministers — Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi. Speaking at the Bihar Power […]
