The Israeli government has announced plans to pursue legal action against a prominent American newspaper and one of its journalists following the publication of a controversial report alleging widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees held by Israeli forces. The development has intensified already strained tensions surrounding media coverage of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and renewed...
The political battle over rising fuel prices intensified on Friday after petrol and diesel rates were increased across the country, triggering a sharp exchange between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress. The hike came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to reduce fuel consumption and adopt austerity measures in response to...
As the war in Ukraine continues to reshape modern battlefield strategies, Russia is increasingly turning to university students to strengthen its rapidly growing drone warfare divisions. Engineering and technical students across several Russian institutions are reportedly being offered lucrative financial packages, tuition incentives, and military benefits in exchange for joining specialized unmanned aerial systems units....
Goa Congress leader Dr Ketan Bhatikar, aged 38, died after a suspected snakebite incident near the Goa–Karnataka border on Thursday night, police officials confirmed on Friday. His sudden demise has triggered shock across the state’s political circles, with party leaders and supporters expressing deep grief over the loss of a prominent and rising political figure....
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a fresh political attack on Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, raising concerns over his alleged undisclosed foreign travel, including a recent visit to Oman. The party has demanded a detailed explanation regarding the purpose, funding, and official clearance for his overseas...
The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory during morning assemblies in all state-run and state-aided schools across the state. The order, which has come into immediate effect, has sparked fresh political and cultural discussions surrounding nationalism, education, and identity in the state. According to the official communication...
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a strong warning over the Taiwan issue as he opened crucial summit discussions with former U.S. President Donald Trump, cautioning that any escalation surrounding Taiwan could lead to direct conflict between China and the United States. The remarks came at the start of a highly anticipated summit aimed at stabilizing...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India is working towards ensuring “zero casualty” during heat waves by strengthening preparedness, coordination, and public safety mechanisms across states and districts. The statement comes amid growing concerns over rising temperatures, prolonged heat conditions, and the increasing impact of extreme weather events across the country. Addressing a...
Heavy police deployment was witnessed at the AIADMK headquarters in Chennai on Thursday as the party’s growing internal conflict intensified following an open rebellion by a section of its legislators. The tense atmosphere around the party office reflected the seriousness of the political turmoil currently unfolding within one of Tamil Nadu’s major political parties. Authorities...
A fresh political debate has emerged after senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Dattatreya Hosabale advocated maintaining channels of dialogue with Pakistan despite continued tensions between the two countries. The remarks gained further attention after former Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane publicly supported the idea of people-to-people engagement and informal diplomacy, prompting sharp criticism from...