Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has described India as an “enemy” while commenting on the latest unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where protests have reportedly intensified amid allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel. The remarks came as demonstrations in the region drew renewed attention to the political and security situation in PoK....
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, alleging that more than 2,000 government schools have been shut down in the state and accusing the administration of failing to protect the education system. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Raut claimed that the closure of...
A political confrontation erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the use of force against students during protests linked to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The claim, made during a parliamentary debate, immediately triggered a strong reaction from the Bharatiya...
Bharatiya Janata Party president J. P. Nadda has defended police action against protesters, arguing that maintaining law and order is a fundamental responsibility of any government and that enforcement measures should not automatically be viewed as an attack on democratic rights. Nadda’s remarks came amid a wider political debate over the handling of recent protests...
The United States Senate has advanced legislation aimed at imposing severe economic pressure on Russia by targeting countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and energy products. The bipartisan measure, which could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, has placed countries including India and...
The West Bengal government has introduced dedicated helpline numbers aimed at giving citizens a direct channel to report allegations of corruption and irregularities in public administration. The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is intended to strengthen accountability within the government system and make it easier for members of the public to raise complaints...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States ahead of a high-level meeting with US President Donald Trump, with Iran, regional security and the future of the Middle East expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders. Netanyahu’s visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment in US-Israel relations, as Washington and Jerusalem...
Japan has taken a major step towards creating a backup centre of government outside Tokyo, as concerns grow over the country’s vulnerability to a catastrophic earthquake or other large-scale emergency that could disrupt the capital’s political, administrative and economic functions. Lawmakers approved legislation in July establishing a legal framework through which one or more regions...
The dispute over criminal cases registered against students and protesters has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) saying that the government has yet to provide a written commitment to withdraw the FIRs or guarantee that students will not face fresh legal action in the future. CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he met representatives...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 29, as the government advances a series of legislative measures during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation is among several important items listed for consideration by the...