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Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: Shifting Dynamics Amid Tensions
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, concluded a significant visit to Bangladesh, marking an intensification in diplomatic exchanges between the two neighbouring nations. The trip, coming after notable political shifts in Bangladesh, has raised both expectations of renewed cooperation and highlighted the persistence of long-standing issues between the two governments....
China Questions India’s Stance on Taiwan Following Talks
China has expressed surprise over India’s clarification on its stance regarding Taiwan, describing it as “inconsistent with facts.” The response follows a statement from New Delhi reaffirming its position on the matter. This difference of interpretation emerged after a meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese...
Supreme Court Faces Scrutiny Over Pardiwala’s Rulings
The Supreme Court of India is navigating increasing scrutiny following a series of controversial orders passed by a bench led by Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala. His decisions, which have sparked heated debates, prompted Chief Justice B R Gavai to intervene, as the court grapples with the wider implications for...
India alerts Pakistan over Tawi River flood threat
Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have been marked by heightened tensions, yet a notable gesture of cooperation was made on Sunday when New Delhi informed Islamabad about a potential flood crisis in the Tawi River. This information, passed through the Indian High Commission in Pakistan’s capital, comes at...
India Plans Strategy for Exporters Amid US Tariff Hikes
The Prime Minister’s Office has called for a high-level meeting on August 26 to discuss measures aimed at mitigating the impact of rising tariffs on Indian exporters in the United States. According to sources close to the matter, the meeting will assess the challenges faced by exporters due to...
India Suspends Postal Services to the US Amid Tariff Dispute
The Ministry of Communications has temporarily halted all postal services to the United States, following a series of trade tensions between the two nations. This move, confirmed in an official statement on Saturday, is seen as a direct response to the escalating economic conflict, which has intensified in the...
Thaw in Sino-India Ties Seen Amid US Trade Pressure
Diplomatic channels between Beijing and New Delhi are showing a notable shift following a high-level visit by China’s foreign minister, marking a move towards pragmatic engagement in response to mounting trade tensions with Washington. China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi on 19 August,...
MLAs From Opposition Side Create Stir at PM Modi Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in Gaya provoked a political jolt when two legislators from the Rashtriya Janata Dal—Vibha Devi, representing Nawada, and Prakash Veer, representing Rajauli—appeared on his dais, seated in the back row. Their attendance, during a rally marked by the inauguration of development projects worth over...
Debris Engulfs Tharali After Night-Time Cloudburst
A powerful cloudburst struck Chamoli district’s Tharali tehsil late Friday night, triggering a torrent of debris that engulfed homes, shops and official buildings. Many vehicles, including those at the tehsil complex and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s residence, were buried under mud and rubble, prompting urgent rescue operations. Emergency services, including...
Trump Assigns Trusted Enforcer to Delhi
President Donald Trump has tapped his close confidant, Sergio Gor, as the nominee for United States ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Trump announced the move on 22 August 2025 through his Truth Social platform, praising Gor’s loyalty and citing his role in...
Pak Diplomatic Overture Signals Dialogue Beyond Kashmir
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced from Islamabad that his country is prepared to pursue a composite dialogue with India, covering Kashmir and all outstanding bilateral issues. Speaking to journalists outside Parliament, Dar emphasised that any forthcoming talks would not be confined to a single...
Electoral Roll Fiasco Boosts Opposition in Bihar Polls
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise has ignited a firestorm in Bihar after it led to the removal of up to 65 lakh voters from the state’s electoral rolls. This move, labelled as hasty and poorly executed, has provided a fresh and potent talking point for opposition parties,...
Election Integrity Challenged as Foreign Voters Found in Bihar
An investigation into the voter list in Bihar has uncovered a serious flaw, raising concerns over the integrity of the electoral process just months before the state’s assembly elections. During the Special Intensive Revision of the voter rolls, officials discovered that two Pakistani nationals residing in Bhagalpur district had...
PIL Challenges Congress Vote Fraud Allegations in Supreme Court
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the Congress party and its leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, over their “vote chori” campaign. The petition, filed by a member of the All India Hindu Mahasabha, through advocate Rohit Pandey, argues that the campaign is...
Trump reassesses involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace process
US President Donald Trump has indicated a shift in his approach to facilitating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. While he had previously shown a willingness to directly mediate between the two warring nations, recent reports suggest that Trump is stepping back from this role, opting instead to encourage...
BRICS Nations Shift Trade Focus Amid US Tariff Tensions
BRICS nations are reevaluating their trade relationships with the US, responding to President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies by reducing imports from the US and diversifying their supply chains. As global tensions escalate, these countries—Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa—are moving swiftly to safeguard their economies from the...
Prashant Kishor Backs Bills on Ministerial Accountability
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has expressed support for a set of controversial bills introduced by the central government, which seek to remove ministers facing serious criminal allegations. Kishor, who is aiming to position himself as a formidable contender outside the traditional NDA and INDIA bloc alliances ahead of Bihar’s...
Jaishankar Defends India’s Oil Purchases from Russia
India’s decision to continue purchasing oil from Russia has drawn significant attention, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarifying the rationale behind the nation’s stance. Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Jaishankar explained that India’s energy procurement strategy not only aligns with the country’s national interests but also mirrors calls...
