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Zelensky links Moscow to Saudi base strike
Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russia photographed a major United States airbase in Saudi Arabia several times in the days before an Iranian strike that wounded American troops, opening a fresh line of tension between Kyiv and Moscow as the Middle East conflict spills into wider security calculations. The...
Vance-Netanyahu call exposes Iran war strains
US Vice President JD Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense phone conversation earlier this week, with Vance reportedly pushing back on what he saw as overly optimistic Israeli assumptions about the war in Iran and its likely trajectory. The exchange has thrown fresh light on...
Oli held as protest deaths haunt Nepal
Former Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday along with former home minister Ramesh Lekhak, opening a high-stakes criminal investigation into whether the pair failed to prevent the deaths of dozens of people during the September 2025 anti-corruption protests that convulsed the country and reshaped its...
Murshidabad flare-up jolts Bengal campaign
Tension gripped parts of Murshidabad after clashes broke out on Friday during Ram Navami processions in Jangipur and Raghunathganj, prompting a heavy security deployment, prohibitory orders and arrests as West Bengal’s assembly election campaign gathers pace. Police said the violence followed disputes linked to music played during a procession...
Strikes force US troops into remote war
Sustained missile and drone strikes attributed to Iran have rendered parts of several American military installations across the Middle East largely unusable, prompting the relocation of personnel into temporary civilian spaces and reshaping operational dynamics for US forces in the region. The disruption has affected a network of bases...
India turns to Iran for LPG supply
India has secured its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in several years, signalling a shift in procurement strategy as supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions tighten global energy markets. Trade data and industry participants indicate that the shipment follows a temporary easing of sanctions by the United States...
Kabir forges new Bengal political axis
Political alignments in West Bengal have entered a new phase ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with suspended Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir announcing an “unbreakable” alliance between his newly formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party and Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. The declaration signals a potential reshaping of...
Trump blocks Netanyahu call for Iran uprising
US President Donald Trump declined a proposal from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to jointly urge Iranians to rise against their government, cautioning that such a move could place civilian lives at risk and escalate instability across the region. Details emerging from diplomatic discussions indicate that the proposal surfaced...
UK court blocks Modi bid reopening
Fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi has suffered a setback after the High Court of Justice declined his application to reopen extradition proceedings, clearing the path for his transfer to face fraud and money laundering charges. Officials familiar with the case said the ruling reinforces earlier judicial findings that his...
Trump outreach to Modi seen as course correction
A phone call by Donald Trump to Narendra Modi has been described by geostrategist Brahma Chellaney as an attempt at diplomatic damage control, following concerns that Washington’s Iran policy had been channelled through Pakistan, potentially unsettling regional balances. Chellaney’s remarks have drawn attention to a shifting geopolitical landscape in...
Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan over mediation bid
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar delivered a sharp response to Pakistan’s attempt to position itself as a mediator in the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, signalling New Delhi’s firm rejection of Islamabad’s role in regional diplomacy. Speaking during an all-party meeting, Jaishankar is understood...
Delhi court rejects Lalu plea in land case
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking to quash a Central Bureau of Investigation FIR in the alleged land-for-jobs case, ruling that the plea lacked merit and allowing the probe to proceed. The order was delivered by Justice Ravinder...
Centre calls all-party meet on West Asia
Government has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday evening to brief political leaders on the escalating crisis in West Asia, signalling growing concern in New Delhi over the conflict’s geopolitical and economic fallout. The meeting, scheduled for 5 pm, is expected to be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,...
Iran deletes Kashmir remarks after online backlash
Iran’s embassy in New Delhi removed social media posts that thanked authorities and “the kind people of Kashmir” for humanitarian assistance, after criticism surfaced over references to Kashmir as part of India. The posts, shared on X, expressed appreciation for support extended during heightened tensions in West Asia. Within...
Gujarat clears common civil code legislation
Gujarat’s legislative assembly has approved a Uniform Civil Code Bill after an extended debate stretching beyond seven hours, marking a significant shift in the state’s legal framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships. The legislation seeks to establish a uniform set of civil laws...
BJP hit by defections in Assam hills
A wave of resignations has shaken the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, with several senior leaders and dozens of grassroots workers switching allegiance to the National People’s Party, deepening political churn in the hill region days after a prominent leader exited the party. The latest defections...
Iran dismisses Hormuz toll allegations
Iran has rejected allegations that it is charging vessels millions of dollars to transit the Strait of Hormuz, describing the claims as baseless amid heightened tensions following US and Israeli military actions. A statement issued by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi said assertions that Tehran is collecting as much...
NDA poised for sweeping Assam mandate
Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to secure a decisive majority in Assam’s upcoming Assembly election, with a pre-poll survey indicating a clear lead over the opposition INDIA bloc and suggesting a continuation of the ruling coalition’s dominance in the state. The projection, based on a Vote...
