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Modi Engages with Trump and Musk Amid Trade and Technology Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening Indo-U.S. relations. He is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump to discuss trade, tariffs, and immigration policies. Additionally, Modi plans to engage with entrepreneur Elon Musk to explore potential collaborations in technology and...
Rahul Summoned by Court Over Army ‘Defamation’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned to appear before the Lucknow MP/MLA court on March 24, following allegations of defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2022. The summons was issued by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma, who mandated Gandhi’s personal...
Sanskrit Interpretation in Lok Sabha Sparks Heated Exchange
A contentious debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran challenged the inclusion of Sanskrit in the simultaneous interpretation services, alleging it as an imposition of RSS ideology and a misuse of taxpayers’ funds. Speaker Om Birla rebuffed these claims, emphasizing Sanskrit’s integral role...
Pankaja Munde Refutes Claims of Forming New Political Party
Maharashtra’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, Pankaja Munde, has dismissed speculations about her establishing a new political party, clarifying that her statements were misinterpreted. During a public event in Nashik on Sunday, Munde remarked that the number of followers of her late father, Gopinath Munde, was so vast that...
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Sparks Legal Battles
President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens in the United States has ignited significant legal challenges and widespread concern among immigrant communities, particularly those from India. The order, signed on January 20, 2025, seeks to reinterpret the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause,...
L&T Chief’s Remarks on Welfare Schemes and Labour Mobility Stir Debate
Larsen & Toubro’s Chairman and Managing Director, S.N. Subrahmanyan, has ignited a fresh debate by attributing labour shortages in the construction sector to government welfare schemes. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s Mystic South Global Linkages Summit 2025 in Chennai on Tuesday, he observed that many workers are...
India Seeks U.S. Cooperation in Apprehending Fugitive Gangsters
India has compiled a list of gangsters believed to be residing in the United States, including notorious figures such as Goldy Brar and Anmol Bishnoi. This list is set to be presented to U.S. authorities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington, D.C., scheduled for February 12-13,...
Labour Govt Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Employment
The Labour government has intensified its efforts against illegal employment, conducting a series of nationwide raids targeting businesses suspected of hiring unauthorized workers. In January 2025, the Home Office reported 509 arrests across 828 business premises—a 73% increase from the previous year. This surge is part of a broader...
US Lawmakers Seek to Investigate Adani Indictment
Six members of the United States Congress have formally requested Attorney General Pam Bondi to initiate an investigation into the Department of Justice’s previous indictment of officials from the Adani Group. In November 2024, the DOJ, under the Biden administration, charged Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and executive...
FIR Against ‘India’s Got Latent’ Judges for Obscenity
Guwahati Police have lodged a First Information Report against comedian Samay Raina and the judging panel of his show, ‘India’s Got Latent’, under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita . The FIR names YouTubers Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makhija, and Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing them of promoting obscenity...
Massive 300-Kilometre Traffic Snarl En Route to Maha Kumbh
A colossal traffic jam stretching up to 300 kilometres has left lakhs of pilgrims stranded on highways leading to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as they journey to the Maha Kumbh Mela. The gridlock has caused significant delays, with many devotees unable to reach the sacred site for the scheduled holy...
Kejriwal Convenes Crucial Meeting Amidst AAP Punjab Turmoil
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, state ministers, and party MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday. This gathering follows the party’s significant defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections and mounting speculation about internal dissent within AAP’s Punjab faction. The Delhi...
Akhilesh Criticises Govt Over Maha Kumbh Traffic Chaos
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has voiced strong criticism against the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, highlighting severe traffic congestion and alleging mismanagement that has left residents feeling “under house arrest.” Yadav questioned the allocation of ₹10,000 crores for the event, pointing out...
Congress Now Eyes Solo Contest in West Bengal
The Indian National Congress is preparing to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently in West Bengal, indicating a potential rift with the Trinamool Congress . This development aligns with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s long-standing belief that the party should strengthen its base by contesting elections alone, a stance...
Navy Gets ₹36,000 cr Deal for Submarines
The Indian Navy has finalised a substantial agreement with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to acquire three additional Scorpene-class submarines, with the contract expected to be signed by 31 March 2025. This procurement aims to bolster India’s underwater capabilities amid increasing strategic challenges in the Indian Ocean region. The forthcoming...
Biren resignation came too late, says Kharge
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has resigned amid ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the northeastern state for nearly two years, resulting in at least 250 fatalities and displacing approximately 60,000 individuals. Singh, a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party , submitted his resignation to...
SC Orders Forensic Analysis of Manipur Audio Tapes
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Forensic Science Laboratory to examine leaked audio recordings purportedly implicating Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in instigating ethnic violence within the state. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, has mandated that the CFSL submit its findings...
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on All Steel and Aluminium Imports
President Donald Trump has declared that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, effective this week. This move marks a significant escalation in his trade policy, aiming to bolster domestic industries and address trade imbalances. Speaking aboard Air Force...
