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Trump Assigns Trusted Enforcer to Delhi
President Donald Trump has tapped his close confidant, Sergio Gor, as the nominee for United States ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Trump announced the move on 22 August 2025 through his Truth Social platform, praising Gor’s loyalty and citing his role in...
Pak Diplomatic Overture Signals Dialogue Beyond Kashmir
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced from Islamabad that his country is prepared to pursue a composite dialogue with India, covering Kashmir and all outstanding bilateral issues. Speaking to journalists outside Parliament, Dar emphasised that any forthcoming talks would not be confined to a single...
Electoral Roll Fiasco Boosts Opposition in Bihar Polls
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise has ignited a firestorm in Bihar after it led to the removal of up to 65 lakh voters from the state’s electoral rolls. This move, labelled as hasty and poorly executed, has provided a fresh and potent talking point for opposition parties,...
Election Integrity Challenged as Foreign Voters Found in Bihar
An investigation into the voter list in Bihar has uncovered a serious flaw, raising concerns over the integrity of the electoral process just months before the state’s assembly elections. During the Special Intensive Revision of the voter rolls, officials discovered that two Pakistani nationals residing in Bhagalpur district had...
PIL Challenges Congress Vote Fraud Allegations in Supreme Court
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the Congress party and its leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, over their “vote chori” campaign. The petition, filed by a member of the All India Hindu Mahasabha, through advocate Rohit Pandey, argues that the campaign is...
Trump reassesses involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace process
US President Donald Trump has indicated a shift in his approach to facilitating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. While he had previously shown a willingness to directly mediate between the two warring nations, recent reports suggest that Trump is stepping back from this role, opting instead to encourage...
BRICS Nations Shift Trade Focus Amid US Tariff Tensions
BRICS nations are reevaluating their trade relationships with the US, responding to President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies by reducing imports from the US and diversifying their supply chains. As global tensions escalate, these countries—Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa—are moving swiftly to safeguard their economies from the...
Prashant Kishor Backs Bills on Ministerial Accountability
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has expressed support for a set of controversial bills introduced by the central government, which seek to remove ministers facing serious criminal allegations. Kishor, who is aiming to position himself as a formidable contender outside the traditional NDA and INDIA bloc alliances ahead of Bihar’s...
Jaishankar Defends India’s Oil Purchases from Russia
India’s decision to continue purchasing oil from Russia has drawn significant attention, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarifying the rationale behind the nation’s stance. Speaking in Moscow on Thursday, Jaishankar explained that India’s energy procurement strategy not only aligns with the country’s national interests but also mirrors calls...
CJI highlights judiciary’s shared responsibility in case backlog
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has underscored the joint responsibility of both the Bar and the Bench in addressing the growing backlog of cases in the judicial system. Speaking at the inauguration of the Supreme Court Bar Association lecture series, Justice Gavai focused on the crucial collaboration...
Chief Justice Gavai Warns Against Judicial Overreach
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai made a strong statement on Thursday, asserting that judicial activism should not be allowed to morph into judicial terrorism. His comments came during a crucial presidential reference hearing that raised significant constitutional questions surrounding the extent of the judiciary’s power in relation...
PM Modi Comments on Opposition Youth Leaders and Insecurity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly pointed out the untapped potential of young opposition leaders, particularly those within Congress, during a tea meeting with National Democratic Alliance leaders. According to sources familiar with the discussion, PM Modi highlighted that many of these young leaders possess significant talent but are...
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Hits India Hard Over Oil Trade
US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 50 per cent import duty on oil from India has sparked international concern, marking a sharp escalation in the economic tension between the two countries. This new levy, which compounds the earlier 25 per cent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, is...
Trump Tariffs Lead Retail Giants to Halt Orders from India
President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs, which affect over 90 countries globally, have led major American retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, and Target, to suspend their orders from India. The move, which is seen as a direct consequence of the tariffs’ impact on international trade, has created significant disruptions in...
Delhi CM Assaulted During Public Hearing at Residence
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was assaulted earlier today while hosting a public hearing at her official residence. A man, reportedly in his 40s, approached the CM during the ‘Jansunwai’ session, which allows residents to voice grievances directly to government officials, and launched an unprovoked attack. The assailant, who...
ICSSR Issues Show-Cause Notice to CSDS Over Data Manipulation
The Indian Council of Social Science Research has announced plans to issue a show-cause notice to the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies following allegations of data manipulation. The move comes shortly after psephologist Sanjay Kumar, a prominent member of the CSDS faculty, publicly apologised for an error...
India’s Stance on Taiwan Remains Unchanged Despite Global Tensions
India’s position on Taiwan has not shifted, as the country continues to maintain a relationship with Taiwan centred on economic, technology, and cultural exchanges. This message was reaffirmed by government sources, who indicated that New Delhi’s approach to Taiwan remains consistent, despite growing geopolitical tensions in the region. While...
Opposition criticises government’s legislative push amid Gandhi’s Yatra
Opposition leaders have swiftly condemned the government’s attempt to introduce multiple bills in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of a calculated strategy to divert attention from the ongoing ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The government, through Home Minister Amit Shah, introduced a series of bills...
