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Court Affirms Impartiality in Governor-Power Reference
A five‑judge bench of the Supreme Court, led by the Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, made it abundantly clear during hearing of the Presidential reference under Article 143 that its ruling on the powers of governors over state legislative bills would not be coloured by political affiliations. “We are...
Modi’s Underground Resolve: The Emergency Diaries Unveiled
Amit Shah has unveiled The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader, offering a vivid portrayal of Narendra Modi’s clandestine activism during the 1975–77 Emergency. Shah described how the young RSS pracharak, aged 24–25, lived underground—adopting disguises ranging from a sadhu and a hippie to a Sardarji or...
Balanced Approach Under SCO Spotlight
Shehbaz Sharif emphasised that Pakistan respects Russia’s longstanding partnership with India and is seeking to broaden its own relations with Moscow. The comment came during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, where both leaders pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation. Sharif described the India–Russia relationship as “perfectly...
Tariff Fallout Deepens: Khanna Ties Trade to Nobel Snub
US Congressman Ro Khanna has launched a pointed critique of the Trump administration’s decision to impose up to 50 per cent tariffs on exports from India, warning the punitive levies threaten to unravel decades of carefully cultivated strategic alignment. He attributes the escalation not merely to trade tensions but to...
Russia Offers Even More Oil Discount for India
India’s refiners are poised to benefit from even steeper discounts on Russia’s Urals crude for cargoes loading in late September through October, a strategic move emerging amid intensified U. S. trade pressure. India remains on course to raise its Russian oil imports in September, despite the imposition of punitive...
Patna march throttled amidst ‘hydrogen bomb’ warning
Patna Police brought the ‘Gandhi se Ambedkar’ procession to a halt at Dak Bungalow Crossing, invoking the area’s restricted status, even as leaders of the INDIA bloc addressed gathered supporters from that spot. This foot march marked the culmination of the fortnight‑long ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, a campaign highlighting alleged...
Kashmiri Temple Revival Sparks Shared Dawn
A symbolic moment unfolded in Ichkoot village, Budgam: the Sharada Bhawani temple has been reopened by Kashmiri Pandit community members, marking their return to ancestral roots after 35 years, while the participation of local Muslim residents underscored a powerful gesture of communal solidarity and shared heritage. Crisp celebrations set...
Rupee Sinks to New Record Versus Dollar
A sharply weakening rupee ended Monday at 88.10 to the US dollar, slipping by one paisa to close at its lowest ever level amid intensifying trade tensions and mounting importer demand. Currency markets opened under pressure at 88.18, dragged lower by fears over additional US tariffs and sustained foreign...
Kharge Predicts Double-Engine Government’s Demise in Bihar
Mallikarjun Kharge, leading the culmination of the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna on 1 September 2025, asserted that the so‑called double‑engine government—referring to the alignment of Bihar’s state administration and the central government—will not remain in power beyond six months. He urged citizens to remain vigilant, warning that Prime Minister Narendra...
Navarro Escalates Criticism of Modi’s SCO Engagement
U. S. trade adviser Peter Navarro has intensified his sharp criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. On Fox News, Navarro described the encounter as “a shame,” questioning why Modi would...
Strong Call Against Terror at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Modi used the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s 25th Heads of State Summit in Tianjin to deliver a powerful and measured message on terrorism, emphasising the urgent need for unity in confronting extremism. Modi began by stating that India has carried the burden of terrorism...
HC Halts Rampal’s Life Sentence After Stormy Decade
Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a suspension of the life term awarded to Rampal, the controversial preacher of Satlok Ashram in Barwala, who has served more than ten years in prison after being convicted in the 2014 murder of a female follower. A division bench, comprising Justice...
Punjab Chief Minister Demands ₹60,000 Crore Amid Flood Crisis
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has formally urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release ₹60,000 crore in withheld state funds and overhaul disaster‑compensation norms, as massive flooding inundates over a thousand villages and devastates agricultural livelihoods. The floods have submerged approximately three lakh acres of farmland, displacement figures have...
Tariff Shock Deepens US-India Rift
A sharp 50 per cent duty on a wide range of Indian exports to the United States has intensified a fraught bilateral relationship, challenging prior strategic cooperation. The move, driven by U. S. concerns over India’s continued acquisitions of discounted Russian oil, has disrupted key Indian export sectors, prompting urgent government...
Navarro’s ‘Brahmins Profiteering’ Remark on Oil Purchases Stirs Row
Trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi have escalated as White House trade adviser Peter Navarro dramatically accused India of laundering Russian oil and enabling “Brahmins profiteering at the expense of the Indian people” during a Fox News interview. His remarks came amid the enforcement of a steep 50 percent...
Singh Deo Decries Mahua Moitra’s Remark on Amit Shah
A political storm has erupted following Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s contentious comment suggesting that the Home Minister’s “head should be cut off,” remarking it was prompted by his failure to prevent infiltration. Congress leader TS Singh Deo registered disapproval, stating that although he had not read the complete statement,...
Far-right “March for Australia” Rallies Shatter Peace Across Capital Cities
Thousands gathered across Australia on Sunday, 31 August 2025, under the banner of “March for Australia,” demanding an end to mass immigration. Demonstrations in cities from Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane to Canberra, drew comparisons to far‑right activism and prompted sharp condemnation from the federal government. Police were deployed in...
US-Japan Deal Falters As Japan Accelerates Missile Build-Up
Japan is advancing its long-range missile deployment programme while trade talks with Washington falter, signalling a shift in its security and economic strategy. The Defence Ministry has brought forward the rollout of the domestically developed Type‑12 anti‑ship missile—capable of striking targets up to 1,000 km—for installation at Camp Kengun in...
