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Kasuri Vows Kashmir Rivers, Dams Will ‘Belong to Us’ in Video
Saifullah Kasuri, deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba, issued a video threat to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declaring that the rivers and dams of Jammu & Kashmir would “belong to us,” and promising retribution for Operation Sindoor. Intelligence sources say the video surfaced in Pakistan and is being scrutinised...
Students lock VC office amid row over Aurangzeb remarks
Protests escalated at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, after students locked the vice-chancellor’s chamber and demanded her removal following remarks in which she called Mughal ruler Aurangzeb an efficient administrator. The vice-chancellor, Sunita Mishra, has since issued an apology, saying her words were misinterpreted. Anger flared when Mishra arrived at...
Allegations Fly Over Congress MPs’ Cross-Voting
Hyderabad: BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has claimed that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy instructed at least three Congress Members of Parliament to vote in favour of the NDA’s Vice-Presidential candidate, CP Radhakrishnan. Kaushik Reddy said these three MPs admitted to him that they followed orders from Revanth Reddy....
Afridi’s Praise Spurs Political Exchange Over Gandhi and BJP Ties
Shahid Afridi’s commendation of Rahul Gandhi as having a “positive mindset” and favouring dialogue has triggered sharp criticisms from the Bharatiya Janata Party, which accused Graham of harbouring loyalties with Pakistan. The opposition responded by citing evidence that Afridi had in the past socialised with BJP MPs, arguing that...
Herald Case Documents Shared with All Accused by Court Order
Rouse Avenue Court has directed that every proposed accused in the National Herald money-laundering case receive copies of the Enforcement Case Information Report of 30 June 2021 and the complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy in July 2014. The court stressed that these documents were already on record, and the...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Rebuild Khajuraho Vishnu Idol
Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking the replacement and consecration of a seven-foot Vishnu idol at the Javari Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, declaring the matter falls under the Archaeological Survey of India’s jurisdiction. A Bench of Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran said...
Mahagathbandhan Faces Deepening Strain
Strained negotiations over seat distribution and chief ministerial projection are causing friction between the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal within the Mahagathbandhan alliance as the Bihar Assembly elections approach. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has declared that his party intends to contest all 243 constituencies, a move that threatens to...
Funeral Cost Row Exposes Deep Fault-Lines in Gujarat BJP
Gujarat’s political atmosphere has turned tense after it emerged that the Bharatiya Janata Party would not cover the funeral expenses of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, leaving his family to settle bills estimated between ₹20–25 lakh. State BJP President and Union Minister C. R. Patil declined to respond directly...
Nitish Kumar Points to Internal Rift for 2022 Split, Pledges Loyalty to NDA
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attributed the 2022 breakdown of his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party to friction inside his own party, Janata Dal, and promised never to sever ties with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance again. Speaking in Purnea at a rally alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...
Siddaramaiah’s Conversion Comment Sparks Fierce Political Backlash
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has provoked strong criticism after asserting that people convert to other religions because of persistent inequality in Hindu society. Singh placed blame on systemic issues saying, “If there was equality in our Hindu community, then why would anyone convert?” He contrasted this with untouchability, asking...
Protocol Dispute Deepens Between CRPF and Gandhi
The Central Reserve Police Force has formally accused Rahul Gandhi of breaking security protocols during both his domestic and overseas travels, sparking sharp public exchanges between the Congress party and the BJP. According to a letter sent to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the CRPF’s VIP security division flagged “unscheduled...
Quraishi Criticises EC’s Handling of ‘Vote Theft’ Charge
Former Chief Election Commissioner S. Y. Quraishi has sharply criticised the Election Commission over its response to vote theft allegations made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, arguing the EC should have investigated the charges instead of adopting a confrontational tone. Quraishi described the language used by the EC...
Trump demands zero tolerance after Dallas motel beheading
US President Donald Trump has condemned the killing of Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old motel manager of Indian origin, who was beheaded in Dallas, Texas, in front of his wife and teenage son by a coworker with prior arrests. Trump used the incident to call for tougher immigration...
Modi Declares “People Are My Remote Control” Amid Congress Abuse Dispute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of hurling abuses at him and his late mother, Heeraben, and insisted that the people — not any political figure — hold his loyalty. He said he would “swallow the poison” of insults, invoking his devotion to Lord Shiva, as he...
Doctors Not Automatically at Fault in Treatment Failures: SC
A Supreme Court bench led by Justices Sanjay Kumar and Satish Chandra Sharma has held that a physician cannot be held negligent simply because a patient fails to respond favourably to treatment or because a surgery does not succeed. The bench quashed an order of the National Consumer Disputes...
Bhagwat Says India Proved Churchill Wrong on Unity
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat declared in Indore that India has disproved Winston Churchill’s prediction that it would fragment following the end of British rule. Bhagwat contended that while England now appears to be moving toward division, India has maintained unity and purpose. Speaking at a book launch...
US-India Move Inches Towards $4bn P-8I Aircraft Deal
A high-level United States delegation will visit New Delhi from 16 to 19 September to finalise terms for the sale of six additional P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy in a deal valued around USD 4 billion. The aircraft are intended to bolster India’s surveillance and anti-submarine...
Gadkari Defends Ethanol Projects Amid Criticism
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended his initiatives related to ethanol production, responding to critics who have raised questions about the financial aspects of his projects. Speaking on Saturday, Gadkari stated unequivocally that his brain is worth “200 crore a month” and clarified that his work is driven...
