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Notice to UP govt in Vrindavan Corridor dispute
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a public interest litigation challenging the proposed demolition of narrow lanes and adjacent temples surrounding the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, intended for a corridor development project. Justice Siddharth Verma issued the order following a petition...
Court Declines to Halt Batla House Evictions Amid Legal Dispute
The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the demolition proceedings targeting properties in Delhi’s Batla House and Jamia Nagar, directing petitioners to seek recourse through appropriate administrative channels. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma refused to grant interim relief to 40 property owners who...
Tharoor Dismisses Trump’s Trade Claim in India-Pakistan Conflict
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to the United States as part of India’s diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, has publicly refuted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that trade pressure from Washington prevented a nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan. Speaking in Washington, Tharoor stated,...
Rahul Gandhi Urges MP Congress Leadership Overhaul
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, initiated the Congress Party’s ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ in Bhopal on Tuesday, advocating for a comprehensive restructuring of the party’s leadership in Madhya Pradesh. He emphasised the necessity for underperforming leaders to step aside, allowing more dynamic individuals to assume...
Malaysia Resists Pak Pressure to Cancel Indian Outreach
Malaysia has declined Pakistan’s request to cancel a series of outreach programmes led by an Indian parliamentary delegation, despite Islamabad’s appeals based on shared religious ties and the ongoing Kashmir issue at the United Nations. The programmes, part of India’s Operation Sindoor initiative, were aimed at garnering international support...
Government Dismisses Call for Special Parliament Session
The government has firmly rejected demands for a special parliamentary session to debate Operation Sindoor, citing the imminent commencement of the regular Monsoon Session in July. Officials maintain that convening a separate meeting would be redundant as the scheduled session will provide adequate opportunity for lawmakers to address the...
India Faces Rising COVID-19 Active Cases with Regional Hotspots
India recorded four fatalities linked to COVID-19 on Monday, as active cases across the nation climbed to 3,961, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of discharged patients increased to 2,188 by 8 PM, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage the pandemic amid emerging clusters....
Man from Tarn Taran Detained Over Army Secrets Leak
A man from Tarn Taran district in Punjab was detained on charges of transmitting sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence agents concerning Operation Sindoor, according to law enforcement officials. The accused reportedly shared details about army movements, a matter of national security that has prompted a swift response from...
Assam Chief Minister Refutes China-Brahmaputra Water Claims
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly rejected assertions that China could disrupt the flow of the Brahmaputra River to India, countering concerns raised by a senior aide to Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Sarma emphasised that the Brahmaputra’s source and growth occur within Indian territory, making the narrative of a...
Khurshid Faces Backlash Over Political Allegiance Remarks
Salman Khurshid, veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister, has drawn significant attention following his comments during an all-party delegation meeting, igniting a debate on his political stance. His statements have sparked controversy largely because of perceived parallels with remarks made by fellow Congress politician Shashi Tharoor, leading to...
India Targeted More Pakistan Sites Than Officially Acknowledged
Pakistan’s official dossier on its Operation Bunyan un Marsoos reveals that India conducted airstrikes on a broader range of targets across the country than previously disclosed by Indian military briefings. The document asserts that Indian forces struck at least eight additional locations beyond those mentioned in press statements following...
Army Bars Eid Prayers on Kolkata’s Red Road, Citing Military Use
The Indian Army has denied permission for the annual Eid-ul-Zuha congregational prayers on Kolkata’s Red Road, a site traditionally used for the event, citing military requirements. The decision, conveyed to both the Kolkata Police and the Calcutta Khilafat Committee, has stirred discussions among community leaders and officials. In a...
India’s Tariff Retaliation Escalates as US Rejects WTO Notice
Trade tensions between India and the United States have intensified following Washington’s dismissal of New Delhi’s formal notice at the World Trade Organization , which sought retaliatory measures against steep US import tariffs on steel and aluminium. The US maintains that its tariffs are national security measures under Section...
Air India to Diversify Aircraft Maintenance Amid Diplomatic Strains
Air India has initiated plans to reduce its reliance on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its wide-body aircraft, citing public sentiment and recent geopolitical developments involving Turkiye. The airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, confirmed the strategic shift, emphasising the need to align operations with national considerations. Turkish Technic, based...
Opposition Demands Parliamentary Oversight After Jet Loss
Congress has intensified its call for a special session of Parliament after Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan acknowledged the loss of Indian Air Force jets during Operation Sindoor, the military engagement with Pakistan in May 2025. The opposition party asserts that the government’s lack of transparency on...
Modi’s Absence at G7 Summit Marks Shift in India-Canada Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to miss the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from 15 to 17 June 2025, breaking a six-year streak of India’s participation in the annual gathering of major advanced economies. Canada, the host nation, has yet to extend an official invitation to Modi,...
Shah Visits Poonch, Urges Vigilance for Amarnath Yatra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Poonch on Friday to assess the security situation ahead of the Amarnath Yatra and to meet residents affected by cross-border shelling. His visit follows Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam attack, and underscores the government’s commitment to regional stability and...
Raut’s BJP-Terrorist Remark Sparks Political Firestorm
A political storm erupted on Friday after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack had not been apprehended because they may have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party . His controversial remarks drew sharp condemnation from BJP leaders and even members within his...
