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Khurshid Backs Rahul in ‘Surrender’ Remark Controversy
Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has publicly endorsed Rahul Gandhi’s contentious “Narendra, surrender” comment directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amidst escalating political discourse over India’s diplomatic posture following Operation Sindoor. In a statement made during an all-party diplomatic mission across Southeast Asia, Khurshid...
Pro-Khalistan Slogans During Operation Blue Star Anniversary
Chants of “Khalistan Zindabad” reverberated through the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar as Shiromani Akali Dal leader Simranjit Singh Mann arrived to mark the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star and the death anniversary of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. The slogans, captured in widely circulated videos, underscored the enduring divisions...
Trump and Musk’s Alliance Implodes Amid Public Feud
A once-formidable alliance between President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has disintegrated into a public feud, marked by mutual accusations, threats to sever government contracts, and calls for impeachment. The conflict ignited when Musk vehemently criticised Trump’s flagship tax and spending proposal, the “One Big Beautiful Bill...
Judiciary Must Earn Trust Through Integrity, Says CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has delivered a pointed message on the imperative of judicial independence and ethical conduct, asserting that legitimacy must be earned through transparency, accountability, and prompt action. Speaking at a high-level roundtable at the UK Supreme Court on June 3, Gavai underscored that...
India’s Treaty Suspension Spurs Pakistan’s Dam Drive
Pakistan’s leadership has intensified efforts to bolster its water infrastructure following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty , a pivotal agreement governing water distribution between the two nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed provincial authorities to expedite the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam, a long-delayed project deemed...
Court Grants Kejriwal Clearance for Passport Renewal
A Delhi court has granted a no objection certificate for the renewal of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s passport for a full ten years, despite opposition from central investigative agencies. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh, presiding over the corruption and money laundering cases linked to the Delhi excise policy,...
Supreme Court Dismisses Waqf Board’s Claim
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Delhi Waqf Board’s claim over a property in Shahdara, east Delhi, affirming that a gurdwara has been functioning there since 1947. This decision upholds a 2010 Delhi High Court ruling that the Waqf Board failed to establish the property as waqf land. A...
Siddaramaiah Faces Scrutiny Over Bengaluru Stampede Response
A celebratory event turned tragic in Bengaluru as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and injured 33 others. The incident occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory parade following their first Indian Premier League title win. The stadium, with a capacity of 35,000, was overwhelmed...
Notice to UP govt in Vrindavan Corridor dispute
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a public interest litigation challenging the proposed demolition of narrow lanes and adjacent temples surrounding the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, intended for a corridor development project. Justice Siddharth Verma issued the order following a petition...
Court Declines to Halt Batla House Evictions Amid Legal Dispute
The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the demolition proceedings targeting properties in Delhi’s Batla House and Jamia Nagar, directing petitioners to seek recourse through appropriate administrative channels. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Satish Chandra Sharma refused to grant interim relief to 40 property owners who...
Tharoor Dismisses Trump’s Trade Claim in India-Pakistan Conflict
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to the United States as part of India’s diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, has publicly refuted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that trade pressure from Washington prevented a nuclear confrontation between India and Pakistan. Speaking in Washington, Tharoor stated,...
Rahul Gandhi Urges MP Congress Leadership Overhaul
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, initiated the Congress Party’s ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ in Bhopal on Tuesday, advocating for a comprehensive restructuring of the party’s leadership in Madhya Pradesh. He emphasised the necessity for underperforming leaders to step aside, allowing more dynamic individuals to assume...
Malaysia Resists Pak Pressure to Cancel Indian Outreach
Malaysia has declined Pakistan’s request to cancel a series of outreach programmes led by an Indian parliamentary delegation, despite Islamabad’s appeals based on shared religious ties and the ongoing Kashmir issue at the United Nations. The programmes, part of India’s Operation Sindoor initiative, were aimed at garnering international support...
Government Dismisses Call for Special Parliament Session
The government has firmly rejected demands for a special parliamentary session to debate Operation Sindoor, citing the imminent commencement of the regular Monsoon Session in July. Officials maintain that convening a separate meeting would be redundant as the scheduled session will provide adequate opportunity for lawmakers to address the...
India Faces Rising COVID-19 Active Cases with Regional Hotspots
India recorded four fatalities linked to COVID-19 on Monday, as active cases across the nation climbed to 3,961, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of discharged patients increased to 2,188 by 8 PM, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage the pandemic amid emerging clusters....
Man from Tarn Taran Detained Over Army Secrets Leak
A man from Tarn Taran district in Punjab was detained on charges of transmitting sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence agents concerning Operation Sindoor, according to law enforcement officials. The accused reportedly shared details about army movements, a matter of national security that has prompted a swift response from...
Assam Chief Minister Refutes China-Brahmaputra Water Claims
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma firmly rejected assertions that China could disrupt the flow of the Brahmaputra River to India, countering concerns raised by a senior aide to Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Sarma emphasised that the Brahmaputra’s source and growth occur within Indian territory, making the narrative of a...
Khurshid Faces Backlash Over Political Allegiance Remarks
Salman Khurshid, veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister, has drawn significant attention following his comments during an all-party delegation meeting, igniting a debate on his political stance. His statements have sparked controversy largely because of perceived parallels with remarks made by fellow Congress politician Shashi Tharoor, leading to...
