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Sisodia Emerges as Likely AAP Choice for Rajya Sabha
Aam Aadmi Party faces mounting internal debate as Sanjeev Arora’s election from Ludhiana West leaves a vacant Rajya Sabha seat. Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal has dismissed persistent speculation about his own elevation to the Upper House, stating plainly, “Kejriwal nahin ja raha ”. Attention has thus shifted to former...
Tejashwi Bolsters RJD with High‑Profile Defection
Tejashwi Yadav welcomed former Bihar minister and Lok Sabha MP Renu Kushwaha into the Rashtriya Janata Dal on Wednesday in Patna, signalling a consequential shift in the state’s political terrain ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections. The induction, attended by senior party leaders, marks a calculated effort by RJD to...
Trump Demands Trial of Netanyahu Be Immediately Halted
U.S. former President Donald Trump has publicly urged Israel to annul Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, describing it as a politically motivated “witch‐hunt” and proposing that a pardon be granted. Addressing the issue on his Truth Social platform this Wednesday, Trump expressed disbelief that legal proceedings continued against...
Pahalgam’s Hill‑Station Revival Signals Return of Visitor Confidence
Crowded markets and clogged streets greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during his latest visit to Pahalgam on 22 June, casting fresh evidence of tourism’s recovery nearly two months after the Baisaran Valley attack on 22 April that claimed 26 lives. Abdullah, sharing images of bustling local...
Iran Strikes Al‑Udeid Base in Qatar
A missile barrage struck the al‑Udeid Air Base near Doha on Monday night, in a determined response to US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. The attack targeted the largest US military facility in the region—home to CENTCOM command structures—and heightened anxieties across the Gulf. Iranian state media described the...
Diversion Over Threat Forces Air India Flight to Riyadh
Air India Flight AI‑114, en route from Birmingham to New Delhi on 21 June, was diverted to Riyadh after a bomb threat was received, the airline confirmed. The Boeing 787 landed without incident at King Khalid International Airport, where thorough security checks were completed and no explosive material was...
India Rebukes OIC Over ‘Factually Incorrect’ Claims
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has forcefully rejected statements made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation during its council of foreign ministers meeting in Istanbul, describing them as “unwarranted and factually incorrect.” The remarks, influenced by Pakistan’s narrative, accused New Delhi of social marginalisation of Muslims and criticised its...
Islamabad Scales Back Response After US Strikes
Pakistan has shifted from strong condemnation to tempered concern after the United States bombed Iran’s nuclear sites, prompting a high-level security review in Islamabad. The strikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan early on Sunday triggered alarm in Pakistan, with officials initially labelling the actions as breaches of international law....
Modi Urges Diplomacy After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 June engaged in a 45‑minute telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern over the escalation following US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Modi emphasised the need for immediate de‑escalation, dialogue and diplomacy to restore regional peace and stability. According...
Rubio turns to China to avert Hormuz crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Beijing to leverage its clout with Tehran to stop Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz following recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Rubio, also serving as national security adviser, warned that a closure would amount to “economic suicide” for Iran...
Global Backing Looms for Iran’s Nuclear Push, Warns Medvedev
A powerful warning has emerged from Moscow, as Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, asserted that multiple nations are prepared to deliver nuclear warheads to Iran. He characterised the US air raids on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow as counterproductive, reinforcing Tehran’s resolve and...
Pakistani Nomination of Trump Sparks Outcry
Pakistan has formally recommended U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, igniting sharp criticism domestically and abroad. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar submitted letters to the Nobel Committee in Norway, asserting that Trump’s “decisive diplomatic intervention” helped defuse the contested military escalation between...
Hormuz chokepoint move escalates Middle East crisis
Iran’s parliament has approved a motion to close the Strait of Hormuz, pending final approval by the Supreme National Security Council, following US bombing of key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. The strategic channel handles about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies; its closure would disrupt...
Israel Hits Isfahan and Targets Iranian Drone Chief
Israeli forces struck Iran’s Isfahan nuclear facility and neutralised a senior Revolutionary Guards drone commander, as exchanges intensified in a widening conflict across both nations. The Iranian-federal Fars news agency confirmed that the attack on the Isfahan nuclear complex did not cause any release of hazardous materials. In parallel,...
Pilot’s Striking Response Prevents Hyderabad Flight Disaster
An Air India aircraft slated to fly from Hyderabad to Mumbai was halted moments before take‑off at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport when the pilot identified a technical fault during final pre‑departure checks. The swift decision to abort take‑off ensured the safety of all 92 passengers and crew aboard. The...
EVM Trust Under Scrutiny as Omar Abdullah Criticises Congress Claims
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has firmly rebuked the Congress party for questioning the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines following its loss in Maharashtra’s assembly polls. He asserted that political parties must stand by the voting technology when it delivers a favourable outcome and only question it...
Iran Clears Skies for India’s Operation Sindhu Evacuation
Aiding New Delhi’s efforts, Tehran has granted an unprecedented waiver to its customary airspace restrictions, enabling India to deploy multiple chartered flights to repatriate approximately 1,000 of its nationals, primarily students, from the conflict-stricken region of Iran. The first charter, operated by Iran’s state-affiliated Mahan Air, has already landed...
Courts Reinforce Shelter Rights, Curb Bulldozer Justice
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, addressing an assembly of top Italian jurists in Milan, highlighted the Supreme Court’s pivotal role in championing social justice over the past 75 years. He underscored a landmark ruling that restricted the executive from undertaking demotions of homes without judicial oversight, reinforcing the fundamental...
