Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that members of the LGBTQ+ community are an integral part of Indian society and should not be isolated or treated as outsiders. Speaking at an event in Telangana, Bhagwat emphasised the need for a sympathetic and inclusive approach towards people with diverse sexual orientations and gender...
Representatives of several farmers’ organisations in Tamil Nadu have urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to decline an invitation from the Karnataka government for bilateral discussions on the proposed Mekedatu dam project and other issues concerning the sharing of Cauvery river water. The demand comes amid renewed tensions between the two neighbouring southern states over...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying India will respond firmly to any future threat to its sovereignty and security. Speaking at the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Singh said the experience of the Kargil War and subsequent developments had demonstrated the need for India to remain constantly...
The political controversy over alleged examination irregularities in Punjab has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding the resignation of state Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The demand has gained momentum following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, which has once again brought the issue of examination integrity and accountability into the...
In a move that has sent ripples through India’s political establishment, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, citing a desire to prevent the ongoing unrest over examination irregularities from being hijacked by what he described as “anti-national forces.” The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader confirmed that he had formally submitted his...
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the central government that peaceful protesters would not face punitive or retaliatory legal action in connection with the July 20 demonstration in Delhi. Wangchuk shared details of the government’s assurance in a video message, saying the commitment played a key...
The United States has imposed an additional 10% tariff on imports from India as part of a wider trade action targeting economies that Washington says have failed to adequately prohibit or enforce restrictions on goods produced using forced labour. The decision introduces another challenge for Indian exporters and adds fresh uncertainty to the ongoing negotiations...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a fresh set of measures to tackle examination paper leaks and irregularities, including a proposed legal framework for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those found responsible. The announcement came amid growing protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demands for greater accountability from the authorities....
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s scheduled visit to Puducherry on July 25 has been cancelled, according to reports, putting a temporary pause on a high-profile programme that had been expected to draw significant political and administrative attention in the Union Territory. The cancellation comes shortly after preparations had reportedly begun for the Home Minister’s proposed...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at Union Minister J.P. Nadda over remarks concerning the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) recruitment examination paper leak, correcting the timeline of the controversy and questioning the status of the investigation ordered into the matter. Abdullah said the paper leak controversy cited by...