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Congress seeks three seats as talks with Samajwadi Party hit a stalemate
As Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape braces for the upcoming bypolls, tensions are simmering between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) over seat-sharing negotiations. The talks, which began following both parties’ gains in the national elections, have reached a critical impasse as Congress demands three of the ten assembly...
Canadian Sanctions Target More Indian Diplomats
Canada has escalated its diplomatic feud with India, expelling six diplomats as tensions between the two countries reach a critical point. The move follows allegations that Indian consular officials engaged in clandestine activities on Canadian soil, including gathering intelligence and influencing operations tied to violence and intimidation against the...
Jaishankar, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Meet At SCO Dinner
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently engaged in a significant diplomatic encounter during a dinner hosted by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This event marks the first high-level interaction between the two nations in several years, signaling a potential thaw in bilateral...
Ex-RAW Official Charged in US Over Failed Assassination Bid
A former Indian intelligence officer has been charged in the United States over an alleged plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Khalistani separatist residing in New York. Vikas Yadav, an ex-official of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s foreign intelligence service, now faces accusations of murder-for-hire...
Congress To Sit Out Of Omar Abdullah Government: Sources
Congress is reportedly stepping aside from a formal role in the government formation process in Jammu and Kashmir, despite its six-seat alliance with the National Conference (NC). Sources indicate that the party will not hold ministerial positions in the administration, leaving Omar Abdullah and his party to lead the...
Opposition Leader Slams Trudeau Amid India-Canada Diplomatic Rift
Canada’s political climate continues to face turbulence following the escalating diplomatic row with India over the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The opposition’s criticisms have intensified, targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of the crisis. Nijjar, identified as a separatist leader and designated as a terrorist by...
Governor cannot override Cabinet’s authority: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has asserted that the Governor cannot act against the decisions of the state Cabinet, especially concerning appointments and re-inductions of ministers. This decision comes amid rising tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi, following his refusal to approve the re-induction of K....
Bomb threats traced to London and Germany
Air travel continues to face security concerns as multiple bomb threats targeting Indian flights have been traced to locations in London and Germany. Investigators have intensified efforts to address the surge in such incidents, with threats affecting various carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, over the past several weeks....
CJI Chandrachud Names Justice Khanna as Successor
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been nominated as the next Chief Justice of India, following a formal letter from the current Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to the Union law ministry. This nomination aligns with established protocols whereby the outgoing Chief Justice recommends the second-most senior judge for the position. Justice...
Supreme Court Backs Section 6A in Assam Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court has upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, reinforcing a critical provision that defines citizenship for a large group of Bangladeshi migrants who entered India before March 25, 1971. This decision aligns with the Assam Accord of 1985, which was enacted to address the complex issues...
Rahul Gandhi calls for J-K statehood restoration
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his push for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir following Omar Abdullah’s swearing-in as the region’s Chief Minister. Gandhi, during a visit to the Union Territory, reaffirmed the Congress party’s and the broader INDIA alliance’s commitment to reversing the 2019 decision that stripped...
Rahul, Kamal Nath Discuss Poll Preparations
Rahul Gandhi’s recent meeting with Kamal Nath in Delhi has sparked widespread speculation about the latter’s political future as Congress gears up for key state and national elections. Kamal Nath, the veteran leader from Madhya Pradesh, had faced marginalization after the Congress’s defeat in the 2023 state assembly elections,...
Ajmal’s Claims Over Parliament, Delhi Airport Land Rejected by BJP
A fresh controversy has emerged as Assam MP Badruddin Ajmal asserted that key landmarks in New Delhi, including the Parliament building and the Indira Gandhi International Airport, were constructed on land belonging to the Waqf Board. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader called for the return of...
Trudeau Acknowledges Lack of Proof in Nijjar Assassination Allegations
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted during a public inquiry that his government does not possess “hard evidentiary proof” to substantiate claims that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau’s remarks came amidst growing diplomatic tension between India and Canada, fueled by...
India firmly dismisses Trudeau’s claims
India issued a strong response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that his government has no concrete evidence linking New Delhi to the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau, under growing international scrutiny, revealed earlier this week that Canada’s allegations regarding India’s involvement were based...
US Criticizes India’s Lack of Cooperation in Nijjar Probe
Tensions between the United States and India have escalated following Washington’s concerns over New Delhi’s refusal to fully cooperate with Canada’s probe into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader and Khalistan advocate. Nijjar was fatally shot in June outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia,...
Sikh MP’s Call for Sanctions Draws Journalistic Mockery
Canadian MP Jagmeet Singh, a prominent figure within the Sikh community and leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has sparked significant controversy by calling for sanctions against Indian diplomats amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Khalistani movement and its implications for Sikh communities worldwide. Singh’s remarks follow the unfolding...
Supreme Court Takes Action Against States Over DGP Appointments
The Supreme Court has issued contempt notices to eight states concerning their appointment of acting Directors General of Police (DGPs), citing violations of its directives. The states involved—Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Haryana—have been summoned to respond to the court’s concerns regarding the legality...
