US President Donald Trump has intensified the confrontation with Iran by saying that the United States could declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz US territory after what he described as Iran’s defeat. The statement marks a significant escalation in Washington’s rhetoric over one of the world’s most important maritime passages and comes as the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged Indians to set bigger goals for the country as he renewed his call for building a developed India by 2047. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Modi said the country’s ambitions must match its growing capabilities and potential. The Prime Minister presented...
The official Instagram account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was briefly unavailable on Saturday morning before being restored, according to the movement and its founder Abhijeet Dipke. The development prompted Dipke to publicly question the action and accuse those opposed to the organisation of attempting to suppress its voice on Independence Day. Dipke, who...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to formally launch a major welfare initiative under which eligible newborn children delivered at government hospitals across the state will receive a one-gram gold ring. The scheme, known as the Thaaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, has been allocated an annual budget of ₹755.83 crore and is scheduled...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major youth-focused education and skill development initiative during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, unveiling plans to provide free online coaching for competitive examinations and train one crore young Indians in artificial intelligence over the next year. The announcements form part of the government’s broader focus on...
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is alive, Pakistan’s military has said, rejecting speculation that the jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder had died in custody. The clarification came after claims by Pakistani journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan triggered widespread uncertainty over the former premier’s condition. The controversy erupted after the journalist initially suggested that Khan may...
The political confrontation between the government and the Opposition intensified on Tuesday as Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge rejected allegations that the Opposition was repeatedly changing its demands to prevent Parliament from functioning. Kharge said the Opposition’s position had remained unchanged since the beginning of the ongoing dispute...
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended his support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, calling on the state government to address their concerns and ensure transparency in the recruitment process. The protests, which have gained momentum in Ranchi, are primarily being led by aspirants associated with...
A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to pursue accountability for alleged crimes committed during his rule. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, August 11, comes after the fall of Assad’s government and the beginning of judicial proceedings against senior figures associated...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament has entered another contentious phase, with protests by the Opposition and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) increasingly dominating proceedings. On Tuesday, NDA lawmakers staged a counter-protest inside the Parliament complex, turning the ongoing political confrontation into a direct face-off between the two sides. The latest developments came after days...