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OPS Severs NDA Ties Hours After Meeting Stalin
Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, leading the AIADMK Cadres Rights Retrieval Committee, has formally walked away from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a move confirmed just hours after he met Chief Minister M K Stalin during a morning walk in Chennai. Panruti S Ramachandran, long-time adviser to OPS, announced at a press conference...
Ambani Faces ED Summons Over Alleged ₹17,000 Crore Fraud
Industrialist Anil Ambani is due to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on 5 August after being summoned in connection with an alleged ₹17,000 crore loan fraud probe. The case centres on allegations of fund diversion, bribery and unsecured lending involving companies under the Reliance Group’s umbrella....
Kokate Shifted from Agriculture amid Card Game Controversy
Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate has been removed from the agriculture portfolio and reassigned to the Sports and Youth Welfare Ministry, along with responsibility for Minority Development and Waqf, as part of a late-night cabinet reshuffle. Dattatray Bharne, previously the sports minister, has taken over as the new Agriculture...
Congress Rift Deepens Over Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Dig
Rahul Gandhi declared that U. S. President Donald Trump had stated “a fact” by referring to India as a “dead economy”, directly blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for undermining economic prospects. His remarks, delivered at the Parliament precinct, accused the administration of favouring billionaire interests, particularly...
India Halts F‑35 Acquisition as Trade Strains Rise
India has formally declined the United States’ overture to purchase Lockheed Martin’s F‑35 stealth fighter jets, setting aside a high-profile proposal floated during Prime Minister Modi’s February visit to Washington. The decision comes as New Delhi contemplates responses to a newly‑imposed 25 percent U. S. tariff on Indian exports. Government sources...
US‑Pakistan Oil Pact Shifts South Asia Energy Dynamics
A landmark US–Pakistan energy accord has been unveiled, promising collaboration to develop what President Donald Trump described as Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves,” with the selection of a lead oil company already underway. On the same day, Washington imposed a 25% tariff on imports from India, underscoring a pronounced shift...
CJI Power Asserted Over Justice Varma Inquiry Row
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma’s petition, signalling no procedural violation in the in-house probe ordered by the Chief Justice of India despite Varma’s challenge. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih declared that the Chief Justice is not merely a “post office”, but holds a...
Sibal Challenges Rafale’s Edge Over China’s Fighter Jets
Kapil Sibal pressed the government over India’s air combat readiness in a heated Rajya Sabha exchange, questioning the operational strength of Rafale fighters compared to China’s upcoming sixth‑generation aircraft. He warned that India currently fields only 31 squadrons, the lowest since 1965, undermining capability amidst modern threats. Sibal insisted...
Pragya, Purohit, others cleared of blame for Malegaon blast
A special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven individuals tried in connection with the 2008 Malegaon bomb explosion. Among those cleared were former MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and ex‑Army Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The court found that the prosecution had not established guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to serious procedural...
Rijiju challenges Gandhi’s remarks on political will
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the latter accused the government of lacking the “political will” to strike Pakistan during the Operation Sindoor. Rijiju’s response came in the form of a historical reference, invoking a letter written by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi...
Trump signals shift in trade stance ahead of tariff deadline
Donald Trump, in a recent interview aboard Air Force One, reiterated his longstanding concerns about India’s trade policies as a deadline looms for potential tariff actions. The former U. S. president did not shy away from expressing his frustration over the trade imbalance, even as negotiations between both nations...
J.P. Nadda Apologises to Mallikarjun Kharge Over Remarks
J. P. Nadda, the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha and president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, issued an apology on Tuesday, July 29, to Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition, after making controversial comments about his mental stability. Nadda’s statement, which had drawn widespread criticism, accused...
Killers Got Trapped After EscapeTunnels Were Flooded
A chilling confrontation unfolded in Pahalgam as security forces launched a manhunt for two individuals responsible for a deadly attack, trapped in an underground network of escape tunnels. The assailants, identified as members of a radical group operating in the region, had meticulously planned their getaway, only to be...
Opposition Slams Government Over Motion Rejection in Rajya Sabha
The government’s refusal to admit an Opposition motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma from the Rajya Sabha has sparked strong criticism from the Congress. The party has accused the ruling establishment of engaging in “petty politics” rather than upholding constitutional values and principles of good governance. The row began...
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Delayed Inspections
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reportedly initiated enforcement measures against Air India following a failure to conduct timely inspections of emergency slides on certain aircraft prior to a crash in Ahmedabad. Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, confirmed the action in a statement to the...
Air India Settles Insurance Claims for Ahmedabad Crash Victims
Families of 166 victims from the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash have received compensation under the insurance policy of Air India, according to a recent announcement by the airline. Another 52 families are in the process of receiving their payments, offering some financial relief following one of the deadliest air...
Udit Raj’s Ambedkar-Gandhi Comparison Ignites Political Debate
Congress leader Udit Raj’s recent remarks, comparing Rahul Gandhi to Dr BR Ambedkar, have triggered a political storm, with reactions sharply divided across party lines. On Saturday, Raj drew a parallel between the Congress leader and the architect of India’s Constitution, a move that has led to intense backlash,...
Owaisi Opposes India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match Amid Tensions
A fierce debate has erupted over the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, with political figures leading the charge against the fixture. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed strong disapproval of the match, highlighting the emotional turmoil felt by many, particularly in the wake of the...
