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Language Tensions Spark Political Blame Game in Maharashtra
A viral video showing a group of men thrashing a shopkeeper for not speaking Marathi has triggered political uproar in Maharashtra, with Congress leader Raj Babbar accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of fostering divisive policies that fuel such incidents. The footage, widely circulated on social media, captures several...
Thackerays Unite, Stalin Cheers Linguistic Stand
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has endorsed the rare political reconciliation between Maharashtra’s Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, praising their united stance against what he deems Hindi imposition under the National Education Policy’s three-language model. The rally in Mumbai, celebrating the withdrawal of government resolutions mandating Hindi from...
Reuters X Account Withheld in India Following Legal Demand
The official X handle of Reuters, one of the world’s foremost news agencies, has been withheld in India under a “legal demand,” with no clear explanation emerging from authorities or Reuters. The move appears to be geographically limited, affecting only users accessing the @Reuters and @ReutersWorld accounts from within...
Congress Women Scheme Triggers Outcry Over Gandhi Images
Congress has unveiled a plan to distribute five lakh sanitary pads under its Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana in Bihar, aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and complementing its wider Mai Behen Maan cash transfer promise. The packets, it emerges, carry the images of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra—a design choice...
Gavai Pledges Openness in Judicial Appointments
Chief Justice B. R. Gavai promised swift action to strengthen transparency in the collegium system of judicial appointments, stating merit will remain sacrosanct and representation across society assured. Addressing the Bombay Bar Association at the Bombay High Court on Friday, he signalled continuity from his predecessor, Sanjiv Khanna, in promoting openness in...
Allahabad Court Upholds Mosque Nomenclature in Mathura Suits
A single-judge bench at the Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to describe the Shahi Idgah Mosque as a “disputed structure” in all ongoing suits connected to the Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Idgah dispute in Mathura. The bench ruled that, based on the current...
Musk Pushes ‘America Party’ as Trump Tensions Escalate
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reignited discussion of launching a third political party in the United States, raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. On 4 July, he endorsed an X post comparing the initiative to his high-risk ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, adding: “Low probability of success, but if...
BJP Set to Break New Ground with First Woman National President
A decisive shift in leadership strategy is unfolding within the Bharatiya Janata Party, with preparations underway to appoint its first woman national president as discussions between the party high command and its ideological mentor, the RSS, reach a crucial juncture. The move aligns with a broader organisational drive aimed...
Sports Channels Unblocked Amid Bilateral Freeze
India will not impose restrictions on Pakistan’s sports teams participating in multi‑nations tournaments on Indian soil, a sports ministry spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. The decision follows the mid‑April Pahalgam attack that killed 26 Indian tourists and India’s subsequent military retaliation under Operation Sindoor. Despite diplomatic tensions, officials emphasised that...
Alliance Strain Looms Over UP Panchayat Polls
Tensions are growing between the Congress and Samajwadi Party as Uttar Pradesh prepares for its three-tier panchayat elections, expected in early 2026. While Congress is actively rebuilding its grassroots machinery, signs point to a more independent electoral approach. This emerging divergence places pressure on the INDIA bloc’s regional strategy....
Global Drug Cartel Shattered by ‘Med Max’ Operation
A sweeping international drug trafficking syndicate has been dismantled by the Narcotics Control Bureau under the codename “Med Max”, with eight arrests and 48 consignments seized across multiple continents. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the operation as a “stellar example of multi‑agency coordination” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership....
Congress Could Be Named in ED Case
A Delhi court heard on Wednesday that the Enforcement Directorate may add the All India Congress Committee as an accused in its money laundering probe linked to the National Herald, pending additional evidence. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for ED, argued the agency has the prerogative to extend...
Air India DC‑bound Flight Grounded in Vienna Over Maintenance Delay
An Air India Boeing 777 ferrying passengers from Delhi to Washington, DC, was compelled to remain in Vienna after a routine fuel stop on 2 July uncovered an extended maintenance issue, forcing the cancellation of its onward segment. The return flight, AI104, was also scrapped. Flight AI103 landed in...
India Opts Out of BRICS Currency Push
India has opted not to back the creation of a new BRICS currency, reaffirming its commitment to US dollar-aligned trade policies—a decision lauded by startup founder Akshat Shrivastava, who called it “a smart move”. India’s economy, contributing around 3 percent of global GDP, remains tied to the dollar, which still...
Digital Curtain Reinstated Over Pakistani Celebrities
The Indian government has blocked access once again to the social media accounts of numerous Pakistani actors, cricketers and entertainment platforms following an unexpected and brief period during which they were accessible in India. Authorities carried out an emergency internal review and reinstated restrictions, attributing the temporary lifting to...
Pakistan Takes UNSC Helm with Diplomatic Agenda
Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July 2025, marking its first monthly presidency since 2013 during its current two-year non‑permanent term that began in January 2025. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, indicated that Islamabad will steer the Council’s programme...
Court Directs Police, MPCB to Respond in Mosque Loudspeaker Dispute
Five mosques in Vikhroli have approached the Bombay High Court, arguing that Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board engaged in “arbitrary and discriminatory” removal of loudspeakers and refusal to renew licences, affecting fundamental religious freedoms. The bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Milind Sathaye issued notices to...
