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Halting Hostilities in Hours, Not Days
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of ending military action against Pakistan just five hours after a directive by U. S. President Trump, citing the President’s own words in a powerful appeal during a Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur. He claimed that President Trump had given...
Hindutva Disruption Interrupts Assam Tribunal Discussion
A panel discussion at the Constitution Club of India was interrupted for approximately a quarter of an hour when members of Hindutva-affiliated groups stormed the venue, brandishing placards and chanting slogans against the event’s premise. The gathering, meant to spotlight the plight of displaced individuals in Assam under the...
US trade aide calls Ukraine ‘Modi’s war’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, framing the Ukraine conflict as “Modi’s war,” urged India to cease buying discounted oil from Moscow—a condition upon which a 25 per cent reduction in U. S. tariffs could be granted. This move marks a dramatic intensification in U. S.–India tensions over energy, trade and...
US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods Amid Energy Dispute
The United States has implemented a 50% tariff on a broad range of Indian imports, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move is a direct response to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, which the U. S. administration views as indirectly supporting Russia’s actions in Ukraine....
Modi Declines Trump’s Calls Amid Trade Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly declined four phone calls from U. S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks, amid escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung cited sources indicating that Modi’s refusal to engage was driven by both anger and caution. Similarly,...
Court mandates easier voter re-inclusion access
The Supreme Court has mandated that individuals omitted from Bihar’s draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision may now submit their applications online using either any of the eleven documents listed by the Election Commission or an Aadhaar card. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi,...
FIR Over Tejashwi Yadav’s Alleged Defamatory Post
Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district police have registered a First Information Report against RJD leader and former deputy chief minister of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, following a complaint by Milind Ramji Narote, the Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Gadchiroli. The FIR cites an allegedly objectionable post on X that targeted Prime Minister...
Zelenskyy to Visit India as Plans Take Shape
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit India, with the specific date for his trip still under discussion, according to Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk. The planned visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his trip to Kyiv in August of the previous...
NCLAT Judge Steps Aside After Alleged Pressure
Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has recused himself from a case involving Hyderabad-based KLSR Infratech Ltd, citing an attempt by a senior member of the higher judiciary to influence the outcome. The unprecedented disclosure has raised serious concerns about judicial independence and integrity....
Shah’s Morality Pitch Faces Strong Opposition
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s defence of the Constitution Bill, 2025, has drawn sharp criticism from Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, who accused the government of using the law to target opposition leaders. The proposed amendment seeks to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers from office...
India Faces Severe Trade Fallout as US Imposes 50% Tariff
The United States has implemented a 50% tariff on Indian goods, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. This move, announced by President Donald Trump, comprises an initial 25% tariff imposed earlier and an additional 25% penalty targeting India’s continued import of discounted Russian oil. The tariffs are set...
Trump claims pivotal role in averting nuclear war between India and Pakistan
Donald Trump has once again asserted that his diplomatic efforts were instrumental in preventing a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, a claim he first made publicly some time ago. During an interview, the former US president emphasised his direct involvement in de-escalating the crisis, stating that his...
ED raids Saurabh Bharadwaj’s home in hospital scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate launched a series of raids on Tuesday targeting the residence of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Saurabh Bharadwaj, as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The probe is connected to alleged financial irregularities linked to a ₹5,590 crore hospital construction scam involving the AAP-led Delhi government....
Amit Shah Supports CP Radhakrishnan’s Vice-Presidential Candidacy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed strong backing for the NDA’s decision to nominate Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for Vice-President. In an exclusive interview, Shah dismissed any political motivations related to Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape, instead highlighting Radhakrishnan’s extensive political experience and integrity. Shah, a...
Amit Shah Supports CP Radhakrishnan’s Vice-Presidential Candidacy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed strong backing for the NDA’s decision to nominate Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for Vice-President. In an exclusive interview, Shah dismissed any political motivations related to Tamil Nadu’s electoral landscape, instead highlighting Radhakrishnan’s extensive political experience and integrity. Shah, a...
Supreme Court Collegium Nominates Two High Court Chief Justices for Elevation
The Supreme Court’s Collegium has recommended the appointment of Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi and Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe as judges of the Supreme Court. The decision came after a crucial meeting held on Monday, led by Chief Justice of India B R...
US Tariff Plans Target Products from India
The United States is moving forward with plans to implement a 50 percent tariff on products from India, as outlined in a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security. The announcement follows earlier remarks made by former US President Donald Trump, who proposed doubling tariffs on Indian...
CBI Launches Investigation Into ADAG Bank Fraud Allegations
The Central Bureau of Investigation has opened a probe into a bank fraud case involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, expanding on an investigation that was initially led by the Enforcement Directorate. This move follows an intensifying investigation into alleged financial misconduct connected to the business empire of Anil...
