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Kabir forges new Bengal political axis
Political alignments in West Bengal have entered a new phase ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with suspended Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir announcing an “unbreakable” alliance between his newly formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party and Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. The declaration signals a potential reshaping of...
Trump blocks Netanyahu call for Iran uprising
US President Donald Trump declined a proposal from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to jointly urge Iranians to rise against their government, cautioning that such a move could place civilian lives at risk and escalate instability across the region. Details emerging from diplomatic discussions indicate that the proposal surfaced...
UK court blocks Modi bid reopening
Fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi has suffered a setback after the High Court of Justice declined his application to reopen extradition proceedings, clearing the path for his transfer to face fraud and money laundering charges. Officials familiar with the case said the ruling reinforces earlier judicial findings that his...
Trump outreach to Modi seen as course correction
A phone call by Donald Trump to Narendra Modi has been described by geostrategist Brahma Chellaney as an attempt at diplomatic damage control, following concerns that Washington’s Iran policy had been channelled through Pakistan, potentially unsettling regional balances. Chellaney’s remarks have drawn attention to a shifting geopolitical landscape in...
Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan over mediation bid
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar delivered a sharp response to Pakistan’s attempt to position itself as a mediator in the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, signalling New Delhi’s firm rejection of Islamabad’s role in regional diplomacy. Speaking during an all-party meeting, Jaishankar is understood...
Tehran signals shift towards US talks
Mojtaba Khamenei, identified in regional reports as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, has agreed to pursue negotiations with the United States, pointing to a potential diplomatic opening as tensions continue to shape the security landscape of West Asia. The move follows remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said Washington...
Delhi court rejects Lalu plea in land case
Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking to quash a Central Bureau of Investigation FIR in the alleged land-for-jobs case, ruling that the plea lacked merit and allowing the probe to proceed. The order was delivered by Justice Ravinder...
Centre calls all-party meet on West Asia
Government has convened an all-party meeting on Wednesday evening to brief political leaders on the escalating crisis in West Asia, signalling growing concern in New Delhi over the conflict’s geopolitical and economic fallout. The meeting, scheduled for 5 pm, is expected to be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,...
Iran deletes Kashmir remarks after online backlash
Iran’s embassy in New Delhi removed social media posts that thanked authorities and “the kind people of Kashmir” for humanitarian assistance, after criticism surfaced over references to Kashmir as part of India. The posts, shared on X, expressed appreciation for support extended during heightened tensions in West Asia. Within...
Gujarat clears common civil code legislation
Gujarat’s legislative assembly has approved a Uniform Civil Code Bill after an extended debate stretching beyond seven hours, marking a significant shift in the state’s legal framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships. The legislation seeks to establish a uniform set of civil laws...
BJP hit by defections in Assam hills
A wave of resignations has shaken the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, with several senior leaders and dozens of grassroots workers switching allegiance to the National People’s Party, deepening political churn in the hill region days after a prominent leader exited the party. The latest defections...
Top court flags probe delays in Ambani case
Supreme Court has sharply criticised central investigative agencies over what it described as a lack of urgency in probing alleged large-scale banking irregularities linked to the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, directing authorities to carry out a time-bound and transparent inquiry. A bench of the apex court expressed dissatisfaction with...
Iran dismisses Hormuz toll allegations
Iran has rejected allegations that it is charging vessels millions of dollars to transit the Strait of Hormuz, describing the claims as baseless amid heightened tensions following US and Israeli military actions. A statement issued by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi said assertions that Tehran is collecting as much...
NDA poised for sweeping Assam mandate
Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to secure a decisive majority in Assam’s upcoming Assembly election, with a pre-poll survey indicating a clear lead over the opposition INDIA bloc and suggesting a continuation of the ruling coalition’s dominance in the state. The projection, based on a Vote...
Stranded LPG carriers resume Hormuz transit
Two liquefied petroleum gas carriers linked to India have begun moving through the Strait of Hormuz after being delayed amid heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel, signalling a tentative easing of pressure on one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Shipping data and maritime officials indicate that the...
Garlosa switches sides before nomination deadline
A dramatic shift in Assam’s electoral landscape unfolded as Nandita Garlosa, a sitting MLA and cabinet minister under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined the Congress just a day before the deadline for filing nominations, triggering recalibrations within both camps in the...
Iran signals limited access through Hormuz route
Iran has indicated a calibrated shift in its position on maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping while restricting passage for vessels linked to what it described as “hostile” nations. The statement follows a sharply worded ultimatum issued...
Congress skips Dibrugarh seat nomination
A decision by the Indian National Congress to refrain from fielding a candidate in Assam’s Dibrugarh Assembly constituency has triggered sharp political debate, raising questions about the party’s organisational strength in a region long associated with its electoral base. Dibrugarh, often described as a politically significant urban centre in...
