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Maldives Strengthens Ties with India After China Shift
Maldives is shifting its foreign policy back towards India, following a period of closer ties with China under former President Abdulla Yameen. The island nation, located strategically in the Indian Ocean, has seen a dramatic realignment under its newly elected leadership. President Mohamed Muizzu, who recently assumed office, has...
Dhankhar Questions Judiciary’s Executive Role as Undemocratic
Concerns regarding the judiciary’s encroachment upon executive authority have been raised by Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India. His remarks come in the wake of ongoing debates about the appropriate balance of power among the branches of government. Dhankhar underscored the importance of preserving democratic principles and warned...
Judiciary’s Executive Role Challenges Democratic Principles, Dhankhar States
Concerns regarding the judiciary’s encroachment upon executive authority have been raised by Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India. His remarks come in the wake of ongoing debates about the appropriate balance of power among the branches of government. Dhankhar underscored the importance of preserving democratic principles and warned...
Cong Set for Victory in Haryana, Hung House Likely in JK: Exit Polls
Exit polls for the Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Assembly elections indicate a significant shift in political power, with the Congress on track for a clear win in Haryana, while the J&K assembly could face a hung house. The National Conference (NC)-Congress alliance is projected to lead but...
Parliamentary Panel Summons SEBI Chief Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
A key parliamentary panel, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has scheduled a critical review session involving top regulatory officials for October 24, including the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Madhabi Puri Buch. The panel’s scrutiny follows ongoing controversy linked to SEBI’s handling of allegations...
Security Forces Eliminate 36 Maoists in Chhattisgarh Encounter
An extensive operation by security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border resulted in the deaths of 36 Maoists, marking a significant strike against the insurgency in the region. The encounter occurred in the forests of Dantewada, an area known for Naxal activity, following intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoist...
Security Forces Eliminate 36 Maoists in Chhattisgarh Encounter
An extensive operation by security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border resulted in the deaths of 36 Maoists, marking a significant strike against the insurgency in the region. The encounter occurred in the forests of Dantewada, an area known for Naxal activity, following intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoist...
Modi Holds Meet to Discuss Escalating West Asia Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting to address the ongoing crisis in West Asia, as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate. The meeting brought together key figures from the nation’s defense, intelligence, and foreign policy establishments to discuss the growing geopolitical tensions and their...
Modi Leads High-Level Security Discussions Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting to address the ongoing crisis in West Asia, as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate. The meeting brought together key figures from the nation’s defense, intelligence, and foreign policy establishments to discuss the growing geopolitical tensions and their...
Biden Confirms Discussions on Potential Israeli Strikes Against Iran’s Oil Facilities
President Joe Biden confirmed that discussions are underway concerning possible Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure, as tensions between the two nations escalate. These remarks, made just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, have already caused a ripple effect in the energy markets, with oil prices spiking by five...
Multiple Blasts Echo Across Beirut As Regional Tensions Flare Up
Beirut was rocked by a series of explosions that reverberated through the Lebanese capital, amplifying fears of escalating conflict. The blasts, which occurred in various parts of the city, left widespread destruction in their wake, injuring scores and prompting authorities to launch immediate investigations. Initial reports suggest the explosions...
Israel Poised for Further Strikes Amid Rising Hezbollah Threat
Israel appears to be on the verge of expanding its military operations in West Asia, as tensions with Hezbollah continue to escalate following Israeli strikes that have drawn a retaliatory barrage of rockets and drones. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled a stern warning, making it clear that Israel...
Supreme Court: No Religious Structure Can Block Public Access
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that religious structures, whether temples or dargahs, cannot obstruct public access, reinforcing the principle of public thoroughfare over religious sentiments. This landmark judgment aims to balance the right to worship with the need for unobstructed public pathways, highlighting the need for harmonious...
SEBI Board Set to Address Allegations at Crucial Meeting Today
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) convened its highly anticipated board meeting today, marking a pivotal moment for the regulatory body and its Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch. This meeting follows widespread scrutiny, driven by allegations raised against Buch, including potential conflicts of interest and concerns over transparency...
Bengaluru court directs FIR against Sitharaman over bond allegations
A court in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, following allegations of extorting money through electoral bonds. The decision came after a petition was filed accusing the minister of misusing her position to extort funds from various entities. The...
PAC To Summon SEBI as Finance Ministry Prepares Detailed Report
The Public Accounts Committee headed by Congress leader K C Venugopal is expected to summon the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for further inquiry amid growing concerns over transparency and regulatory practices in the country’s financial markets. The anticipated summons comes as the Finance Ministry prepares to...
Global Leaders Rally for India’s UN Security Council Bid
Support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is gaining momentum, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently endorsing the initiative during the UN General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session in New York. His backing follows similar endorsements from US President Joe Biden and...
Israel Signals Lebanon Ground Offensive Amid Biden’s Warning
Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Israel has signaled the possibility of launching a ground offensive into Lebanon, a move that has drawn international attention and concern. The growing friction comes amid warnings from U.S. President Joe Biden, who has voiced fears of an “all-out war”...
