The political turmoil within Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) continues to intensify as senior party leader Sanjay Raut acknowledged growing dissatisfaction among party loyalists following a series of high-profile defections. In a candid assessment of the situation, Raut suggested that the party leadership must engage in serious introspection to understand the reasons behind the recent...
Kolkata: Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that a BJP-led government in West Bengal would not differ from administrations run by the party in other parts of the country. He alleged that such governance would be marked by an equally aggressive political approach and...
The United Kingdom has announced a landmark £15 billion defence investment package aimed at transforming its armed forces, enhancing military readiness, and preparing the country for future security challenges. The plan, unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, represents one of the most significant increases in defence spending in recent decades and is designed to modernise...
First Lady Melania Trump has entered the national debate over transgender participation in women’s sports, urging Americans to support both LGBTQ+ rights and protections for female athletes following a significant ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a public statement released shortly after the court’s decision, Melania Trump argued that support for the LGBTQ+ community...
A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel has done little to ease concerns over the future of regional stability, as former United States President Donald Trump is reportedly reviewing military strategies that could be employed should tensions reignite. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel remains prepared to take...
In a significant policy move aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and improving wage security for millions of workers, the Union government has notified revised wage rates under the newly implemented Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), commonly known as VB-G RAM G. The revised rates, effective from July 1, establish a minimum daily...
A fresh debate over the future of India-United States relations has emerged after Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna asserted that bilateral ties between the two nations have deteriorated to their lowest level in nearly 30 years under the administration of US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a leadership summit focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between India...
India has strongly reaffirmed its support for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog responsible for combating money laundering and terror financing, while delivering a pointed message to countries that challenge the organization’s credibility. Speaking at a United Nations event focused on counter-terrorism, India emphasized that efforts to undermine FATF’s work often stem...
In a major push toward cleaner transportation and reduced urban pollution, the Delhi government has approved a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy that introduces a wide range of financial incentives, tax exemptions, and scrappage benefits aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles across the national capital. The policy, which comes into effect from July...
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the concerned state government on a plea filed by self-styled spiritual leader Asaram challenging his conviction and sentence in a rape case. While agreeing to examine the appeal, the apex court did not grant any immediate relief in the form of bail, indicating that the matter would...