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Hydropower Plans in Kashmir Get Storage Push
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has confirmed that while no revisions are being made to hydroelectric projects already under way in Jammu and Kashmir, future developments will incorporate expanded water storage and electricity generation capabilities. This calibrated approach signals a shift in strategy focused on enhancing energy security without...
Congress Bars Laxman Singh for Six Years Over Public Criticism
The Indian National Congress revoked the primary membership of veteran congressman Laxman Singh for six years, effective immediately, citing repeated public criticism of party leadership as anti-party activity. AICC Disciplinary Action Committee member secretary Tariq Anwar signed the expulsion order after a formal showcause notice was issued on 9...
Kharge Defends Stampede as ‘Accident’, Blames Politicisation
Eleven people died and over 50 were injured on 4 June outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during victory festivities for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, prompting a fierce political row. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has described the tragedy as an “accident”, lamenting that opposition parties are seeking to score political points rather...
Sibal accuses govt of shielding judge Yadav
A prolonged inaction by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav has come under sharp criticism from its mover, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal. The notice, submitted on 13 December 2024 with 55 signatories, remains unaddressed six months later—no verification of the...
Border Brinksmanship Shelved by Bangladesh Army Chief
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker‑Uz‑Zaman has intervened to block an alleged plot by interim government head Mohammad Yunus to orchestrate a skirmish with India. The plan, according to military and insider sources, aimed to ignite nationalist fervour and shift public attention from mounting domestic unrest within Bangladesh’s transitional administration....
Accountability Demands Mount Over Bengaluru Stampede
Karnataka’s Congress leadership faces mounting political pressure following a tragic stampede on 4 June outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, where 11 people died and dozens were injured. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi have voiced strong criticism of...
Indus Basin Resorts to Crisis as Flows Plunge Ahead of Kharif
Pakistan’s wariness over an impending agricultural crisis has intensified, with official statistics confirming a 15 per cent dip in water release from key dams compared to this time last year. On 5 June, discharge from major reservoirs in Punjab fell to 124,000 cusecs, down from 144,000 cusecs on the same date in...
India’s Anti‑Terror Mission Secures Stronger International Backing
A multi‑party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor concluded its Washington D.C. visit today, underscoring India’s resolute stance against terrorism linked to Pakistan. Over three days, the delegation, part of a broader outreach under Operation Sindoor, met with top U.S. officials and lawmakers to make their case for global...
State Scolded Over Delay in Stampede Compensation
A vacation bench of the Allahabad High Court has reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh government over its failure to distribute compensation to the kin of those who perished in a stampede at the Mahakumbh. The court observed that four months have elapsed since the incident on 29 January, yet not...
Washington’s Geostrategic Gamble Over Islamabad
U.S. support for Pakistan endures as strategic necessity eclipses democratic principle, argued Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on his latest podcast. He said Pakistan, despite its troubling record on terrorism and authoritarianism, offers the United States vital regional leverage that democratic India purportedly does not. “Pakistan is useful,” he asserted, spotlighting a...
Indian Student’s Harrowing Restraint at Newark Airport
A chilling episode at Newark Liberty International Airport has ignited global concern after footage showed an Indian student being handcuffed, shackled and pinned face-down by at least four US officials—two with their knees on his back—before being deported. An Indian‑American observer, entrepreneur Kunal Jain, captured the distressing scene and shared...
Diplomacy Restored Through Eid Exchange Between Yunus, Modi
Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed lasting cooperation between his nation and India, emphasising that their engagement will continue to be guided by “mutual respect and understanding” to serve the welfare of both peoples. His message, framed in a letter dated 6 June, was a response to Prime Minister...
Mallya Asserts He Warned Jaitley Before Departure
Vijay Mallya has stated allegations that he informed the then finance minister Arun Jaitley of his departure were accurate, reigniting intense political controversy over the circumstances that allowed his exit in March 2016. Speaking on a popular podcast hosted by Raj Shamani, Mallya said he walked alongside Jaitley in Parliament and mentioned...
Shah Lauds Tamil, Appeals to BJP Cadre in Madurai
Shah apologised to BJP functionaries for his inability to address them in Tamil, calling the language “one of the greatest languages of India” during a large rally in Madurai on Sunday. His opening words cut through campaign noise and framed the BJP’s growing efforts in Tamil Nadu. His remarks...
Elections Under Scrutiny Amid “Match‑Fixing” Shadow
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has escalated his confrontation with the Election Commission, demanding full transparency in the wake of his match‑fixing allegations concerning the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. He has urged the EC to release consolidated, machine‑readable voter rolls from all state and general elections, along with CCTV footage...
Canada Defends India’s G7 Summit Invitation
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified the rationale behind inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit, emphasising India’s significant role in the global economy and supply chains. Carney underscored that with India ranking as the world’s fifth largest economy and being the most populous nation, its presence...
Brics Parliamentary Forum Condemns Pahalgam Attack Unitedly
The 11th Brics Parliamentary Forum issued a firm condemnation of the terror attack that took place on April 22 in Pahalgam, calling for enhanced and coordinated measures to combat terrorism. The statement, released by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, reflected the collective stance of the ten member countries attending the...
India Advances Chenab-Ravi-Beas-Sutlej Link Canal Project
India has initiated a pre-feasibility study for the construction of the Chenab-Ravi-Beas-Sutlej link canal, a strategic water infrastructure project designed to divert significant volumes of water from the Chenab River, which currently flows into Pakistan under the framework of the Indus Waters Treaty . This move marks a pivotal...
