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Government Pulls Back on Income Tax Reform Bill
The government has opted to withdraw the highly anticipated Income Tax Bill, a piece of legislation first introduced in the Lok Sabha earlier this year. The bill, presented on February 13, was expected to bring sweeping reforms to India’s taxation framework, offering potential benefits and challenges for both individuals...
Anand Sharma Steps Down from Congress Foreign Affairs Role
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma has stepped down as chairman of the party’s foreign affairs department, citing the need for rejuvenation and reorganisation within the party. Sharma, who held the position for over a decade, expressed concerns that the department had not been consulted on...
Pakistan Warns of Nuclear Escalation in Future Conflict
Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has issued a stern warning to India, emphasising that Islamabad would not hesitate to escalate a conflict to a nuclear level if it perceives an existential threat from New Delhi. This unprecedented declaration came during his visit to the United States, marking the...
Chidambaram Challenges Election Commission’s Order
Congress leader P. Chidambaram has questioned the powers of the Election Commission of India in handling petitions and complaints, stating that it should not assume the role of a court. The senior politician argued that the Election Commission is an administrative body and its responsibility lies solely in ensuring...
Trump’s Tariff Policies Boomerang on US Economy
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his stance on NATO are beginning to have notable consequences, impacting both the economy and defence industry. As tariffs on foreign goods rise, American consumers are facing steeper prices, while US defence firms are losing lucrative contracts with key allies. The situation has...
Security Forces Engage in Intense Gunfight with Militants in J\&K
A gunfight broke out on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, as joint security forces clashed with militants holed up in the region. The engagement comes amid heightened counter-insurgency operations as the security apparatus aims to tighten its grip on militants operating within the hinterland. The Army has...
Kasparov warns Modi on Putin’s loyalty amid growing ties
Garry Kasparov, the renowned chess champion and outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has issued a stark warning to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kasparov cautioned that Putin could betray Modi and India to preserve his grip on power, despite recent diplomatic engagements between India and Russia. Kasparov’s...
Operation Sindoor: Strategic Chess Match in the Making
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s statement on Operation Sindoor sheds light on the intricate military strategy behind one of the most critical operations in recent memory. Describing it as a game of high-stakes chess, he painted a vivid picture of calculated manoeuvres and high-level decision-making, underscoring the unpredictability of...
Vadra Accused of Receiving Land as Bribe in ED Chargesheet
The Enforcement Directorate has laid out serious allegations against Robert Vadra, claiming that he received a 3.5-acre plot of land in Gurgaon as a bribe. According to the chargesheet filed on July 17, the land was purportedly given to Vadra’s Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd by Onkareshwar Properties Pvt Ltd...
Supreme Court assured of voter protection in Bihar roll revisions
The Election Commission of India has assured the Supreme Court that no eligible voter in Bihar will be removed from the electoral rolls without sufficient notice, an opportunity to be heard, and a reasoned order. This statement came as part of the ECI’s submission to the court regarding the...
Opposition Leaders Gather for Dinner Meeting in Delhi
Top leaders of the INDIA bloc gathered for a dinner meeting hosted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Thursday. The gathering marked the first physical meeting of the coalition’s leadership, aimed at discussing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar, an event of significant political relevance....
US Tariff Plan on Pharmaceuticals Faces Backlash
The proposed tariff hikes on pharmaceutical imports from India, initially set at modest levels but expected to escalate dramatically within the next year, are causing significant concern among Indian drug manufacturers. According to industry insiders, the US would bear the brunt of the move, with American consumers facing higher...
Limbavali Challenges Congress Allegations Over Votechor Rally
Aravind Limbavali, a former Member of Legislative Assembly from Mahadevapura, has sharply rebuked the Congress party’s accusations against the ruling government following the opposition-led rally against the ‘Votechor’ in Bengaluru. Limbavali, reacting to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, urged the Congress to conduct...
BJP and Shiv Sena clash over seating arrangement at dinner
Tensions between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena escalated following claims from the saffron party that Uddhav Thackeray had been “insulted” during a recent dinner meeting hosted by Rahul Gandhi. The controversy centred around the seating arrangement at the event, which saw Uddhav, his son Aaditya Thackeray, and...
Two Soldiers Killed in Kulgam Encounter During Ongoing Operation
Two soldiers were killed and four others injured during a fierce encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. The firefight, which broke out overnight, occurred on the ninth day of Operation Akhal, a large-scale anti-terror operation launched by security forces in the region. With the...
Shah Targets Congress, RJD Over Electoral Roll Criticism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took aim at Congress and the RJD on Friday, accusing both parties of defending infiltrators for the sake of vote-bank politics. His remarks came in the wake of their criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Speaking at a public...
Tamil Nadu Police Reprimanded Over Case Closure
The Madras High Court has strongly criticised the Tamil Nadu Police for prematurely closing a criminal case tied to a Facebook post that contained inappropriate content. The bench, led by Justice K Murali Shankar, expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the police handled the matter, accusing them of...
Trump’s Trade Policies Undo Decades of Good Work, Says Ex-Aide
Donald Trump’s administration has jeopardised decades of American efforts to distance India from Russia and China, according to his former National Security Advisor, John Bolton. Bolton’s comments focus on the U. S. president’s approach to trade, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations, specifically in the realm of...
