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Rahul Gandhi’s EC Bomb Draws BJP Fire
Rahul Gandhi has launched a sharp critique against the Election Commission, accusing it of complicity in electoral malpractice and threatening consequences for its officials. Gandhi’s comments have sparked significant political reactions. The allegations, which centre around accusations of “vote theft,” have reverberated across political circles, intensifying the already charged...
Bangladesh Secures Landmark Tariff Agreement with US
Bangladesh’s trade negotiators have achieved a significant milestone by securing a vital tariff agreement with the United States. The deal, described as a decisive diplomatic victory by Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, marks a breakthrough in the country’s trade relations with the US. This agreement has...
Court Grants Karti Chidambaram Permission for Europe Trip
A Delhi court has granted permission to Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, facing charges in connection with high-profile corruption and money laundering cases, to travel to Europe. The decision comes despite the ongoing investigations into his alleged involvement in the Aircel Maxis and INX Media scandals. The court’s ruling has...
Rijiju Reacts to Disruption in Rajya Sabha Sessions
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the disruptions in Rajya Sabha, where some Members of Parliament moved aggressively to block proceedings. Rijiju clarified that the responsibility to maintain order lies with the respective Chairpersons of both Houses of Parliament, not with the government. The minister highlighted that the marshals’...
Trump ‘Hails’ India ‘Halting Russian Oil Purchase’
US President Donald Trump commented on the possibility of India halting its oil imports from Russia, calling it a “good move” if the reports are accurate. However, he expressed uncertainty about the veracity of the news, stating, “I heard that India is not going to buy oil from Russia...
SC Bars Delay in Framing Charges Against Lalu Prasad
A bench of the Supreme Court composed of Justices M. M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh declined an application by Lalu Prasad seeking to delay the framing of charges by a Delhi trial court in the land-for-jobs scam linked to his tenure as Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009. The court...
US Targets India‑based Chemical Traders in Sanctions Sweep
United States moves to sanction six India‑based firms accused of dealing in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical goods, freezing any U. S. assets they hold and barring them from transactions with U. S. persons or businesses. The measures form part of a broader designation covering 20 entities worldwide deemed to...
Operatives Behind Pahalgam Massacre Eliminated After Months of Intelligence Pursuit
Security forces killed the three men held responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam massacre after a meticulously coordinated counter-terror operation informed by intelligence intercepts and forensic confirmation. The men, confirmed as Pakistani nationals linked to Lashkar‑e‑Taiba via The Resistance Front, had evaded capture for over three months before being located...
Opposition Protests Delay Operation Sindoor Debate
The highly anticipated parliamentary debate on Operation Sindoor has been delayed amid fierce protests from the Opposition. The session, which was initially scheduled to begin at noon, faced an impasse following a new demand from opposition leaders and a likely refusal from the government. The disagreement has led to...
OPS Severs NDA Ties Hours After Meeting Stalin
Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, leading the AIADMK Cadres Rights Retrieval Committee, has formally walked away from the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, a move confirmed just hours after he met Chief Minister M K Stalin during a morning walk in Chennai. Panruti S Ramachandran, long-time adviser to OPS, announced at a press conference...
Ambani Faces ED Summons Over Alleged ₹17,000 Crore Fraud
Industrialist Anil Ambani is due to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on 5 August after being summoned in connection with an alleged ₹17,000 crore loan fraud probe. The case centres on allegations of fund diversion, bribery and unsecured lending involving companies under the Reliance Group’s umbrella....
Kokate Shifted from Agriculture amid Card Game Controversy
Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate has been removed from the agriculture portfolio and reassigned to the Sports and Youth Welfare Ministry, along with responsibility for Minority Development and Waqf, as part of a late-night cabinet reshuffle. Dattatray Bharne, previously the sports minister, has taken over as the new Agriculture...
Congress Rift Deepens Over Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Dig
Rahul Gandhi declared that U. S. President Donald Trump had stated “a fact” by referring to India as a “dead economy”, directly blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for undermining economic prospects. His remarks, delivered at the Parliament precinct, accused the administration of favouring billionaire interests, particularly...
India Halts F‑35 Acquisition as Trade Strains Rise
India has formally declined the United States’ overture to purchase Lockheed Martin’s F‑35 stealth fighter jets, setting aside a high-profile proposal floated during Prime Minister Modi’s February visit to Washington. The decision comes as New Delhi contemplates responses to a newly‑imposed 25 percent U. S. tariff on Indian exports. Government sources...
US‑Pakistan Oil Pact Shifts South Asia Energy Dynamics
A landmark US–Pakistan energy accord has been unveiled, promising collaboration to develop what President Donald Trump described as Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves,” with the selection of a lead oil company already underway. On the same day, Washington imposed a 25% tariff on imports from India, underscoring a pronounced shift...
CJI Power Asserted Over Justice Varma Inquiry Row
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma’s petition, signalling no procedural violation in the in-house probe ordered by the Chief Justice of India despite Varma’s challenge. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih declared that the Chief Justice is not merely a “post office”, but holds a...
Sibal Challenges Rafale’s Edge Over China’s Fighter Jets
Kapil Sibal pressed the government over India’s air combat readiness in a heated Rajya Sabha exchange, questioning the operational strength of Rafale fighters compared to China’s upcoming sixth‑generation aircraft. He warned that India currently fields only 31 squadrons, the lowest since 1965, undermining capability amidst modern threats. Sibal insisted...
Pragya, Purohit, others cleared of blame for Malegaon blast
A special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven individuals tried in connection with the 2008 Malegaon bomb explosion. Among those cleared were former MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and ex‑Army Lt Col Prasad Purohit. The court found that the prosecution had not established guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to serious procedural...
