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AAP Declares Independent Bid for 2027 Goa and Gujarat Elections
The Aam Aadmi Party has confirmed its intention to contest the 2027 assembly elections in Goa and Gujarat independently, foregoing any alliance with the Congress party. Senior AAP leader Atishi announced this decision during her visit to Goa, where she inaugurated the party’s new office in Margao. Atishi emphasized...
Mid-Flight Security Scare Forces Air India Flight to Return
An Air India flight en route from Mumbai to New York was compelled to return to Mumbai on Monday morning following a potential security threat detected mid-flight. The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, operating as AI119, was carrying 322 individuals, including 303 passengers and 19 crew members. The flight departed...
M.K. Stalin Calls for Joint Action on Lok Sabha Delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has called on his counterparts in several states to join forces in a united front against what he described as an “unfair” exercise in the delimitation of Lok Sabha seats. The Chief Minister, in a letter dated Friday, reached out to leaders...
Language Policy Clash Escalates Between Stalin and Amit Shah
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has intensified his criticism of the central government’s language policy, accusing it of imposing Hindi on non-Hindi-speaking states. In a recent address, Stalin claimed that the enforcement of Hindi had led to the extinction of 25 native north Indian languages over the past...
Khalistani Extremists Target Jaishankar in London
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar faced a security breach in London on Thursday when pro-Khalistani extremists attempted to attack him as he departed from an event at Chatham House. A video circulating online shows a man running towards Jaishankar’s vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in front...
India in Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Set to Start on April 2
President Donald Trump has announced that, starting April 2, the United States will implement reciprocal tariffs on nations imposing higher duties on American imports. This move aims to address perceived trade imbalances and protect domestic industries. In his recent address to Congress, President Trump criticized countries such as India,...
Congress Accuses EC of Voter List Manipulation, Alleging BJP Gains
The Congress party has leveled serious allegations against the Election Commission, accusing it of complicity in manipulating voter lists to benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party . Senior Congress leaders claim that multiple voters share identical identification numbers, undermining the integrity of India’s electoral process. In a press conference...
Anticipation Builds Over Prospective Union Cabinet Reshuffle
Speculation is mounting within political circles regarding a potential reshuffle of the Union Cabinet around June or July, coinciding with the National Democratic Alliance government’s completion of its first year in its third term. A senior Bharatiya Janata Party functionary, who requested anonymity, indicated that this reshuffle aims to...
FIR Against Madhabi Puri Buch Over Alleged Stock Market Fraud
A special court in Mumbai has ordered the Anti-Corruption Bureau to register a First Information Report against former Securities and Exchange Board of India chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others. This directive stems from allegations of stock market fraud, regulatory violations, and corruption. The court’s decision follows a...
Trump, Zelensky’s Meeting Erupts into Heated Confrontation
A scheduled diplomatic discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a fiery exchange in the Oval Office, leading to an abrupt end without the anticipated signing of a critical minerals agreement. The confrontation has cast a shadow over the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations...
Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as New SEBI Chairman
The Indian government has appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India for a three-year term, effective March 1, 2025. This decision comes as Madhabi Puri Buch’s tenure concludes at the end of February. Pandey, a 1987 batch Indian...
Tamil Nadu’s Language Debate Fuels National Divide
Language politics in India is once again at the forefront of national debate, with Tamil Nadu reigniting tensions that have long simmered beneath the surface. The state’s political landscape continues to be shaped by its strong stance on preserving Tamil as the dominant language, a sentiment that has resonated...
Maha Kumbh Culminates with Record-Breaking Attendance
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 concluded today in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, witnessing an unprecedented influx of devotees on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. The final ‘Shahi Snan’ commenced before dawn at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. Authorities estimate...
Punjab’s Political Landscape Shaken as Bajwa Claims AAP Defections
Punjab’s political arena witnessed heightened tensions on Monday as Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa asserted that over 32 MLAs from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party are in communication with him, expressing intentions to defect to the Congress. Bajwa, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, made these...
Centre Resolute on Implementing Three-Language Policy
The central government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the three-language policy outlined in the National Education Policy 2020, despite strong resistance from the Tamil Nadu government. This stance has intensified the ongoing dispute between the Union and the state over language education policies. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan...
Trump Asserts BRICS Dissolution Following 150% Tariff Threat
US President Donald Trump has declared that the BRICS alliance—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has disbanded after his administration threatened to impose a 150% tariff on member nations. This move was in response to the bloc’s efforts to establish an alternative to the US dollar as the...
India, US to Forge Comprehensive Trade Agreement
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced plans for India and the United States to negotiate a robust bilateral trade agreement, aiming to double trade between the two nations to $500 billion by 2030. Speaking at the Invest Kerala Global Summit , Goyal described the forthcoming pact as...
BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Colluding with Foreign Entities
The Bharatiya Janata Party has intensified its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging his involvement with foreign agencies to destabilize India’s democratic processes. This development follows remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump concerning U.S. Agency for International Development funding in India. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia expressed deep...
