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India Abstains, Congress Condemns Vote Silence
A decisive vote at the United Nations General Assembly has rekindled a political storm in New Delhi. India stood among just 19 countries to abstain from endorsing a resolution demanding an “immediate and lasting ceasefire” in Gaza—an outcome supported by 149 nations. The abstention has drawn fierce criticism from...
White House Dismisses Invite Claims for Pakistani Army Chief
White House officials have categorically denied that Pakistan’s military chief, General Asim Munir, received an invitation to the United States’ 250th anniversary Armed Forces celebration scheduled for 14 June in Washington, D.C. A senior official bluntly stated, “This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited,” directly addressing speculation...
Israel Defence Apologises Over Erroneous India Map
The Israel Defence Forces acknowledged an error in a graphical post shared on X depicting international borders, where Jammu and Kashmir was incorrectly shown as part of Pakistan. The IDF stated the image was merely an “illustration of the region” that “fails to precisely depict borders” and apologised for...
UP Blocks Urs Gatherings Over Law‑and‑Order Worries
Local administrations in Ayodhya and Barabanki districts of Uttar Pradesh have declined permission for the longstanding annual Urs ceremonies at Sufi shrines, citing concerns that the gatherings could lead to serious breaches of public peace. The Ayodhya event was halted following a complaint lodged by Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists,...
Shoot at sight order in Dhubri against temple attacks
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mandated shoot‑at‑sight orders on Friday evening for Dhubri district, asserting decisive action against what he described as a “communal group” targeting Hindu temples in the border town. His announcement followed multiple disturbing incidents, including the placement of cattle remains and provocative posters, prompting deployment...
Diplomacy Depends on Consent, Jaishankar Asserts
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed that India would refrain from mediating conflicts unless the nations involved expressly invite such intervention, during his address at a prominent think‑tank event held on Friday. Responding to queries on the possibility of India stepping in amid Israel’s strike on Iran, he emphasised...
BOAC Comet Jet Breaks Apart After Storm Lift‑Off from Dum Dum
A BOAC Comet jet exploded in mid‑air amid a thunderstorm shortly after departing Dum Dum Airport near Calcutta on 2 May 1953, killing all 43 souls on board. The aircraft, bound for Delhi and en route to London from Singapore, carried 37 passengers—including two infants and ten women—and six...
HC orders Centre to release education funds to TN
Madras High Court has ordered the Union Government to release approximately ₹200 crore under the Right to Education Act to Tamil Nadu, stating that disbursal must not be conditioned on the state’s implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. A two-judge bench of Justices G R Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan emphasised that funding obligations under...
Judiciary Must Guard Rights Without Overstepping: CJI
Chief Justice BR Gavai has asserted that judicial activism plays a vital role in democratic governance, but stressed it must not tip into what he termed “judicial terrorism.” Speaking at an Oxford Union event at Trinity College, he contended that courts must intervene when the legislature or executive fail to...
Ballari Politicians Targeted in Money-Laundering Probe
Enforcement Directorate teams executed simultaneous searches at eight locations linked to key Congress figures, including Ballari Member of Parliament E Tukaram and four Members of the Legislative Assembly, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The action is part of an expansive investigation into alleged misappropriation and laundering of welfare...
Starmer Rejects Yunus’s Plea Over Billions in UK Assets
Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, visited London to press the UK for assistance in tracing an estimated US$234 billion allegedly siphoned off during Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year premiership. He appealed directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, citing both legal and moral grounds for Britain’s involvement....
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...
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...
