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Strikes in Tehran: Israel’s “Rising Lion” Operation Unleashed
Tehran was rocked by a wave of explosions as the Israeli Air Force executed a series of airstrikes across Iran on 13 June 2025, marking the most intense operation since the 1980s Iran–Iraq War. Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a national “special situation” and ordered schools closed in anticipation...
Hydropower Plans in Kashmir Get Storage Push
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has confirmed that while no revisions are being made to hydroelectric projects already under way in Jammu and Kashmir, future developments will incorporate expanded water storage and electricity generation capabilities. This calibrated approach signals a shift in strategy focused on enhancing energy security without...
Congress Bars Laxman Singh for Six Years Over Public Criticism
The Indian National Congress revoked the primary membership of veteran congressman Laxman Singh for six years, effective immediately, citing repeated public criticism of party leadership as anti-party activity. AICC Disciplinary Action Committee member secretary Tariq Anwar signed the expulsion order after a formal showcause notice was issued on 9...
Kharge Defends Stampede as ‘Accident’, Blames Politicisation
Eleven people died and over 50 were injured on 4 June outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during victory festivities for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, prompting a fierce political row. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has described the tragedy as an “accident”, lamenting that opposition parties are seeking to score political points rather...
Maheshtala Temple Dispute Sparks Deadly Street Clashes
A violent confrontation erupted in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas, following allegations that a Shiva temple and its surrounding land had been encroached upon. The incident began when local Hindus reportedly objected to the installation of fruit stalls on land belonging to a temple’s pond and Tulsi Manch. This confrontation escalated, culminating...
Sibal accuses govt of shielding judge Yadav
A prolonged inaction by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav has come under sharp criticism from its mover, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal. The notice, submitted on 13 December 2024 with 55 signatories, remains unaddressed six months later—no verification of the...
Border Brinksmanship Shelved by Bangladesh Army Chief
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker‑Uz‑Zaman has intervened to block an alleged plot by interim government head Mohammad Yunus to orchestrate a skirmish with India. The plan, according to military and insider sources, aimed to ignite nationalist fervour and shift public attention from mounting domestic unrest within Bangladesh’s transitional administration....
Accountability Demands Mount Over Bengaluru Stampede
Karnataka’s Congress leadership faces mounting political pressure following a tragic stampede on 4 June outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, where 11 people died and dozens were injured. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi have voiced strong criticism of...
Modi Meets Returning Terror Diplomacy Teams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened seven multi-party delegations at his residence on 10 June, commending their missions across more than 30 countries to champion India’s anti-terror stance. He asserted that including opposition leaders sends a powerful message of national unity to the world and urged continued global outreach. Led...
Indus Basin Resorts to Crisis as Flows Plunge Ahead of Kharif
Pakistan’s wariness over an impending agricultural crisis has intensified, with official statistics confirming a 15 per cent dip in water release from key dams compared to this time last year. On 5 June, discharge from major reservoirs in Punjab fell to 124,000 cusecs, down from 144,000 cusecs on the same date in...
India’s Anti‑Terror Mission Secures Stronger International Backing
A multi‑party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor concluded its Washington D.C. visit today, underscoring India’s resolute stance against terrorism linked to Pakistan. Over three days, the delegation, part of a broader outreach under Operation Sindoor, met with top U.S. officials and lawmakers to make their case for global...
State Scolded Over Delay in Stampede Compensation
A vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh government over its failure to distribute compensation to the kin of those who perished in a stampede at the Mahakumbh. The court observed that four months have elapsed since the incident on 29 January, yet not...
Washington’s Geostrategic Gamble Over Islamabad
U.S. support for Pakistan endures as strategic necessity eclipses democratic principle, argued Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on his latest podcast. He said Pakistan, despite its troubling record on terrorism and authoritarianism, offers the United States vital regional leverage that democratic India purportedly does not. “Pakistan is useful,” he asserted, spotlighting a...
Indian Student’s Harrowing Restraint at Newark Airport
A chilling episode at Newark Liberty International Airport has ignited global concern after footage showed an Indian student being handcuffed, shackled and pinned face-down by at least four US officials—two with their knees on his back—before being deported. An Indian‑American observer, entrepreneur Kunal Jain, captured the distressing scene and shared...
Pak Politician Acknowledges Terror Legacy
Sky News journalist Yalda Hakim cornered Pakistan People’s Party Senator Sherry Rehman over the country’s historical ties to terrorist organisations during an intense interview. Pakistan’s departure from the Financial Action Task Force grey list provided the backdrop for probing questions about lingering suspicions of state involvement with extremist groups. Hakim pressed...
Diplomacy Restored Through Eid Exchange Between Yunus, Modi
Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed lasting cooperation between his nation and India, emphasising that their engagement will continue to be guided by “mutual respect and understanding” to serve the welfare of both peoples. His message, framed in a letter dated 6 June, was a response to Prime Minister...
Mallya Asserts He Warned Jaitley Before Departure
Vijay Mallya has stated allegations that he informed the then finance minister Arun Jaitley of his departure were accurate, reigniting intense political controversy over the circumstances that allowed his exit in March 2016. Speaking on a popular podcast hosted by Raj Shamani, Mallya said he walked alongside Jaitley in Parliament and mentioned...
Shah Lauds Tamil, Appeals to BJP Cadre in Madurai
Shah apologised to BJP functionaries for his inability to address them in Tamil, calling the language “one of the greatest languages of India” during a large rally in Madurai on Sunday. His opening words cut through campaign noise and framed the BJP’s growing efforts in Tamil Nadu. His remarks...
