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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on All Steel and Aluminium Imports
President Donald Trump has declared that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, effective this week. This move marks a significant escalation in his trade policy, aiming to bolster domestic industries and address trade imbalances. Speaking aboard Air Force...
Biren Singh Steps Down as Manipur’s Chief Minister
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has resigned from his position, submitting his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal. This development comes nearly two years after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state, leading to significant loss of life and widespread displacement. The...
Anna Hazare Criticises Kejriwal’s ‘Power Obsession’
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare has expressed disapproval of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s political trajectory, suggesting that Kejriwal may have succumbed to the allure of power. Hazare, known for his anti-corruption crusades, voiced concerns over Kejriwal’s governance approach and policy decisions, indicating a departure from their shared ideals....
AAP Faces Major Setback as Key Leaders Trail in Delhi Assembly Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party is experiencing a significant downturn in the Delhi Assembly elections, with preliminary results indicating that several of its prominent leaders are trailing in their respective constituencies. Arvind Kejriwal, contesting from the New Delhi seat, is currently leading, while his main opponent, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s...
Sandeep Dikshit Concedes Defeat Amidst BJP’s Ascendancy in Delhi Polls
Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit has acknowledged his defeat in the New Delhi constituency as vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections progresses. Emerging trends indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the next government in the capital. Speaking to reporters, Dikshit, son of the late former Chief...
BJP Poised for Resounding Victory in Delhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party is on the brink of a significant electoral triumph in Delhi, marking a return to power in the capital after 26 years. This development signals a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape, as the Aam Aadmi Party , led by Arvind Kejriwal, faces a...
Deve Gowda Alleges Naidu Sought NDA Vice-Chairmanship; BJP Denies Claim
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has asserted that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu aspired to become the vice-chairman of the National Democratic Alliance following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to Gowda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined Naidu’s proposal. This claim was made during a session...
Cong says no obligation to secure AAP’s victory
As votes are tallied for the Delhi Assembly election, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate clarified the party’s stance, stating, “The onus of making the AAP win is not on the Congress… we will look for fertile political bastions and try to win these over, and Delhi is a place where...
RBI Cuts Key Rate for First Time in Five Years
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut since May 2020. This unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee aims to invigorate an economy experiencing its slowest growth in four years. The MPC, comprising three...
Kejriwal Alleges BJP Bid to Bribe AAP MLAs with ₹25 Cr Offers
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to destabilise his government by offering substantial bribes to Aam Aadmi Party legislators. He claims that seven AAP MLAs were approached with offers of ₹25 crore each to defect to the BJP. Kejriwal stated that BJP...
Axis predicts BJP victory in Delhi Assembly
Axis My India chairman Pradeep Gupta has projected a significant win for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. According to Gupta’s analysis, the BJP is expected to secure 50 out of the 70 assembly seats, translating to a 48% vote share. In contrast, the Aam...
Mahakumbh 2025 Draws Unprecedented 389.7 Million Devotees
The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has seen an extraordinary influx of pilgrims, with over 389.7 million devotees participating in the sacred ritual of bathing at the Triveni Sangam since the festival’s commencement on January 13. This unparalleled turnout underscores the event’s profound spiritual significance and the meticulous preparations undertaken...
India Considers New Law Amid U.S. Deportations
A U.S. military aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals deported for illegal entry landed in Amritsar, Punjab, marking a significant development in U.S.-India immigration dynamics. This event aligns with President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to enforce immigration laws and precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Washington. The deported...
Congs Raises Concerns Over Deportation Method
Congress leaders have voiced strong concerns over the “deeply distressing and humiliating” manner in which illegal immigrants were recently deported from the United States to India. The party has accused the US of disregarding basic human rights during the deportation process, calling for diplomatic action from the Indian government....
BJP Accuses Congress of Disrespect Towards Dalit Icon’s Family
Jaglal Choudhary’s son has alleged that he was barred from meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and denied a spot on stage during a function held in Patna to mark the birth anniversary of his late father. The claims have sparked a fierce political controversy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party...
Sheikh Hasina Calls for Resistance Against Interim Government
Violence erupted in Bangladesh after protesters set fire to the house of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding leader. This incident has sparked a fresh wave of unrest and intensified calls from Hasina for her supporters to oppose the interim administration....
BJP Optimistic About Victory, AAP Disputes Exit Poll Results
Exit polls following the Delhi assembly elections have sparked a significant divide between political parties, with the Bharatiya Janata Party expressing confidence in their success, while the Aam Aadmi Party vehemently rejects the predictions. As results begin to emerge, both sides are intensifying their claims, shaping the tone of...
Outcry over treatment of illegal immigrants by US
The deportation of 104 Indian nationals from the United States has sparked a significant uproar, with political leaders and citizens voicing their anger over the perceived inhumanity of the operation. The group, who were deported for entering the US illegally, arrived in Amritsar on a US military aircraft on...
