Social media influencer Uorfi Javed has become the centre of a political controversy after allegations surfaced claiming that she received financial support from a person accused of having links with Pakistan. The claims, made by influencer Abhijeet Dipke, have triggered demands for an investigation and legal action from a civic group. According to the allegations,...
A fresh political controversy has erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a police complaint against senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari over remarks allegedly made during a public interaction concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the revered Hindu figure Sita. The complaint has intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the...
A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh in the widely debated sexual harassment case filed by several women wrestlers. The verdict has reignited political debate across the country, with opposition parties launching strong criticism against the BJP while the ruling party...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to strengthening ties with India, describing the relationship between the two countries as one of strategic importance and mutual trust. Emphasising the growing partnership across multiple sectors, Netanyahu said Israel is making significant investments in its relationship with India and expressed confidence that bilateral...
Opposition parties are set to stage a protest at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament on Monday, demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action taken during a demonstration held in the national capital on July 20. The Opposition has alleged that the handling of the protest by security forces...
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has renewed his criticism of the government’s E20 petrol initiative, stating that ministers have been unable to convince citizens about the safety and effectiveness of ethanol-blended fuel. His comments have reignited the political debate over India’s move towards petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol. Ramesh questioned the government’s repeated defence...
Foreign visits undertaken by Punjab ministers have come under renewed scrutiny, with questions being raised in political and administrative circles over adherence to official procedures and mandatory approvals required for overseas travel. The issue gained attention after Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains became the subject of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the...
The Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi, a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as the country’s next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The appointment marks a significant development in India’s diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a time when regional geopolitics, energy security, trade interests, and strategic partnerships continue to shape relations...
The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a fresh debate over the future of Muslim voter support, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi attempting to expand his party’s presence in the state. His growing outreach has sparked discussions about whether he could challenge the long-standing influence of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh...
Former US President Donald Trump has revealed that the United States had considered launching one of the largest military operations in modern history against Iran but ultimately decided not to proceed with the plan. Trump described the proposed action as potentially the biggest attack carried out by the US since World War II, highlighting the...