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India alerts Pakistan over Tawi River flood threat
Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have been marked by heightened tensions, yet a notable gesture of cooperation was made on Sunday when New Delhi informed Islamabad about a potential flood crisis in the Tawi River. This information, passed through the Indian High Commission in Pakistan’s capital, comes at...
India Suspends Postal Services to the US Amid Tariff Dispute
The Ministry of Communications has temporarily halted all postal services to the United States, following a series of trade tensions between the two nations. This move, confirmed in an official statement on Saturday, is seen as a direct response to the escalating economic conflict, which has intensified in the...
Thaw in Sino-India Ties Seen Amid US Trade Pressure
Diplomatic channels between Beijing and New Delhi are showing a notable shift following a high-level visit by China’s foreign minister, marking a move towards pragmatic engagement in response to mounting trade tensions with Washington. China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, concluded a two-day visit to New Delhi on 19 August,...
MLAs From Opposition Side Create Stir at PM Modi Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in Gaya provoked a political jolt when two legislators from the Rashtriya Janata Dal—Vibha Devi, representing Nawada, and Prakash Veer, representing Rajauli—appeared on his dais, seated in the back row. Their attendance, during a rally marked by the inauguration of development projects worth over...
Debris Engulfs Tharali After Night-Time Cloudburst
A powerful cloudburst struck Chamoli district’s Tharali tehsil late Friday night, triggering a torrent of debris that engulfed homes, shops and official buildings. Many vehicles, including those at the tehsil complex and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s residence, were buried under mud and rubble, prompting urgent rescue operations. Emergency services, including...
Trump Assigns Trusted Enforcer to Delhi
President Donald Trump has tapped his close confidant, Sergio Gor, as the nominee for United States ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Trump announced the move on 22 August 2025 through his Truth Social platform, praising Gor’s loyalty and citing his role in...
Electoral Roll Fiasco Boosts Opposition in Bihar Polls
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise has ignited a firestorm in Bihar after it led to the removal of up to 65 lakh voters from the state’s electoral rolls. This move, labelled as hasty and poorly executed, has provided a fresh and potent talking point for opposition parties,...
Election Integrity Challenged as Foreign Voters Found in Bihar
An investigation into the voter list in Bihar has uncovered a serious flaw, raising concerns over the integrity of the electoral process just months before the state’s assembly elections. During the Special Intensive Revision of the voter rolls, officials discovered that two Pakistani nationals residing in Bhagalpur district had...
PIL Challenges Congress Vote Fraud Allegations in Supreme Court
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the Congress party and its leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, over their “vote chori” campaign. The petition, filed by a member of the All India Hindu Mahasabha, through advocate Rohit Pandey, argues that the campaign is...
BRICS Nations Shift Trade Focus Amid US Tariff Tensions
BRICS nations are reevaluating their trade relationships with the US, responding to President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies by reducing imports from the US and diversifying their supply chains. As global tensions escalate, these countries—Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa—are moving swiftly to safeguard their economies from the...
Prashant Kishor Backs Bills on Ministerial Accountability
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has expressed support for a set of controversial bills introduced by the central government, which seek to remove ministers facing serious criminal allegations. Kishor, who is aiming to position himself as a formidable contender outside the traditional NDA and INDIA bloc alliances ahead of Bihar’s...
CJI highlights judiciary’s shared responsibility in case backlog
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has underscored the joint responsibility of both the Bar and the Bench in addressing the growing backlog of cases in the judicial system. Speaking at the inauguration of the Supreme Court Bar Association lecture series, Justice Gavai focused on the crucial collaboration...
Chief Justice Gavai Warns Against Judicial Overreach
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai made a strong statement on Thursday, asserting that judicial activism should not be allowed to morph into judicial terrorism. His comments came during a crucial presidential reference hearing that raised significant constitutional questions surrounding the extent of the judiciary’s power in relation...
PM Modi Comments on Opposition Youth Leaders and Insecurity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly pointed out the untapped potential of young opposition leaders, particularly those within Congress, during a tea meeting with National Democratic Alliance leaders. According to sources familiar with the discussion, PM Modi highlighted that many of these young leaders possess significant talent but are...
Trump Tariffs Lead Retail Giants to Halt Orders from India
President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs, which affect over 90 countries globally, have led major American retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, and Target, to suspend their orders from India. The move, which is seen as a direct consequence of the tariffs’ impact on international trade, has created significant disruptions in...
Delhi CM Assaulted During Public Hearing at Residence
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was assaulted earlier today while hosting a public hearing at her official residence. A man, reportedly in his 40s, approached the CM during the ‘Jansunwai’ session, which allows residents to voice grievances directly to government officials, and launched an unprovoked attack. The assailant, who...
ICSSR Issues Show-Cause Notice to CSDS Over Data Manipulation
The Indian Council of Social Science Research has announced plans to issue a show-cause notice to the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies following allegations of data manipulation. The move comes shortly after psephologist Sanjay Kumar, a prominent member of the CSDS faculty, publicly apologised for an error...
India’s Stance on Taiwan Remains Unchanged Despite Global Tensions
India’s position on Taiwan has not shifted, as the country continues to maintain a relationship with Taiwan centred on economic, technology, and cultural exchanges. This message was reaffirmed by government sources, who indicated that New Delhi’s approach to Taiwan remains consistent, despite growing geopolitical tensions in the region. While...
