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SC Rebukes Government’s Last-Minute Tribunal Request
The apex court of India lodged a firm rebuke at the Union government’s application to refer the challenge to the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 to a five-judge constitution bench while the final hearing was already underway. A bench led by B. R. Gavai, Chief Justice of India, flagged the...
Dance Remark Fuels Election Commission Complaint
The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Election Officer of Bihar, urging the Election Commission of India to take stringent action against Rahul Gandhi following his remarks at a rally in Muzaffarpur during the campaign for the upcoming state polls. The complaint centres on...
India Secures New Supply of Rare Earth Magnets
The government has confirmed that selected domestic firms have obtained authorisation to import rare earth magnets from China, marking a significant development for the automotive and electronics sectors. On Thursday at his weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that “some Indian companies have received licences...
Ambani Group Faces Asset Freeze in Major ED Action
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached more than 40 properties linked to the Anil Ambani-led business group, valued at over ₹3,000 crore, as part of an expanded money-laundering investigation. Agents executed the asset-freezing measures under Section 5 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, signalling a marked escalation in...
Sampat Singh’s Exit Signals Deep Rift Within Haryana Congress
A senior leader from Haryana’s legislative history, six-time MLA and former finance minister Sampat Singh announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress, citing long-standing grievances over the party’s handling of nominations and internal democracy in the state. He formally emailed his resignation to party...
Historic Women’s Cricket Win Meets Political Fire
The Indian women’s cricket team lifted the ODI World Cup for the first time with a dominant victory over South Africa, prompting congratulations from political leaders as the off-field drama swiftly escalated into a public spat. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on X, “Today, the entire nation...
Modi Charged with Subservience to Trump and Big Business
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged during election rallies in the districts of Begusarai and Khagaria in Bihar that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not only “scared” of former U. S. President Donald Trump but is effectively “remote-controlled” by business magnates Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Gandhi claimed that major...
Smog Crisis in Delhi Sparks Urgent Political Appeal
Air quality in the national capital has plunged to hazardous levels, prompting Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a senior figure in the Indian National Congress and MP for Wayanad, to appeal directly to Narendra Modi, Bhupender Yadav and Rekha Gupta for swift intervention. Gandhi described the blanket of smog over the...
Canada Seeks New Trade Alliances Amid US Stalemate
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled a clear pivot in foreign-policy strategy by deepening partnerships with countries such as India while framing ties with the United States as increasingly transactional and provisional. Carney’s remarks reflect Ottawa’s efforts to diversify commercial and diplomatic links as Ottawa presses forward in...
Broad Representation Planned by Opposition in Bihar
The alliance led by the Mahagathbandhan has mapped out a leadership structure that aims to offer three deputy chief minister appointments if it assumes office in the state. The pact, projecting Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal as its chief ministerial candidate and Mukesh Sahani of the Vikassheel...
Tribunal Upholds ED Attachment of Chidambaram Assets
The appellate tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has dismissed an appeal by Parliamentarian Karti P. Chidambaram, affirming the attachment of his assets by the Enforcement Directorate. The decision centres on the question of whether the agency’s filing of the prosecution complaint beyond the statutory 365-day period...
Pakistan’s Water Security at Risk After India Suspends Treaty
Pakistan’s water security is facing severe challenges following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a move that could significantly disrupt the flow of water from the Indus and its tributaries, which are crucial for Pakistan’s agricultural and industrial needs. The suspension of the treaty, announced earlier this year,...
Gehlot questions NDA manifesto presentation in Bihar
Ashok Gehlot, a senior leader of the Congress party, has raised concerns regarding the National Democratic Alliance manifesto for the forthcoming Bihar assembly elections. Gehlot specifically questioned the absence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s address during the manifesto’s release, pointing out that the briefing lasted only 26 seconds, which...
BlackRock Faces $500 Million Fraud Battle
Global asset-manager BlackRock’s private-credit arm and associated lenders are pursuing recovery of over $500 million following allegations that two telecom-services companies concealed the true state of their finances. The companies, linked to entrepreneur Bankim Brahmbhatt and identified as Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, are accused of presenting fabricated accounts-receivable as...
India Challenges Pakistan on Human Rights
India addressed the United Nations with a direct demand that Pakistan halt what it described as “grave and ongoing human rights violations” in regions under Pakistani control in the wider Kashmir dispute. At a plenary session, First Secretary Bhavika Managalanandan stated that forces and proxies aligned with Pakistan had...
India Emphasises Energy Autonomy Amid US Sanctions
India reaffirmed that its energy strategy remains anchored in securing affordable fuel for its 1.4 billion citizens, following the United States’ sanctions on Russia’s major oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil. During a press briefing the spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stressed that India will continue...
Modi Labels Gandhi and Yadav Dynasts Ahead of Bihar Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during a rally in Muzaffarpur, claiming both men represent the dynastic elite rather than workers advancing through merit. Modi accused them of being “naamdaars” who cannot tolerate a “kaamdaar” — a...
US and India Forge Historic Defence Partnership
The United States and India have solidified their strategic ties with the signing of a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a major shift in their defence cooperation. The deal, which was formalised on Friday, underscores a commitment to bolster military and security ties between the two nations amid...
