PoliticsRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a biting critique of his predecessor Ashok Gehlot in Udaipur, labeling the former leader a master of political manipulation. Speaking at a forest festival, Sharma alleged that the previous administration left state employees waiting months for wages while fostering a culture of systemic corruption.
PoliticsAt least 67 people are confirmed dead after a chaotic, unprecedented surge of 50,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. As the tide of people recedes following a 48-hour crisis, Spanish security forces have begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier to seal the Tarajal breakwater.
PoliticsRepresentatives from 15 states gathered in Raipur this weekend for the Chhattisgarh Tent and Decor Expo-2026, an event Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai labeled a critical milestone for regional industry. The gathering highlights the state's push to become a primary destination for small-scale business growth and industrial investment.
PoliticsAfter nearly twenty years of forced absence, Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has returned to Kolkata. The activist, who fled the city in 2007 following intense protests over her writings, was welcomed back by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who pledged the state’s commitment to protecting intellectual freedom and democratic expression.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump publicly rejected his own Justice Department’s conclusion regarding the damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Saturday. Dismissing official findings that blamed a faulty installation for the liner peeling, Trump insisted the incident was an act of deliberate vandalism rather than a construction defect.
PoliticsStanding before a crowd in Mysuru, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transcend political lines and collaborate on a shared national agenda. His appeal, delivered during the inauguration of the Viveka Smaraka youth center, signaled a push for closer cooperation between the state and central governments.
PoliticsThousands of migrants surging into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have forced an immediate European response, with Irish authorities calling for a high-level emergency video conference. The Tuesday session aims to address the border breach that has strained diplomatic relations and tested the bloc’s collective migration management policy.
PoliticsFacing a flurry of FIRs for a satirical performance on Parliament grounds, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav has doubled down on his actions. Dressed as a priest in a skit alleging embezzlement of temple funds, the MP dismissed the backlash, declaring he would rather face a bullet than cease his protest.
PoliticsSpeaking at Tiruchirappalli International Airport, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader Rauff Hakeem framed the persistent maritime friction between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen as a humanitarian crisis rather than a mere diplomatic standoff, urging both nations to move beyond vessel seizures and negotiate a sustainable, long-term settlement for vulnerable coastal communities.
PoliticsFIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned controversial plans to sell a private stake in the World Cup following a fierce backlash from international football governing bodies. The abrupt reversal failed to quell widespread dissent, with major associations now calling for a fundamental reassessment of FIFA’s internal governance and leadership.
PoliticsFIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a severe challenge to his authority after UEFA and CONCACAF declared a total loss of confidence in his leadership. The rift follows the collapse of a controversial $4.2-billion plan to sell commercial rights for FIFA events to private investors without prior consultation.
PoliticsVanessa Gold has confirmed an agreement to offload her family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham United to a consortium headed by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi. The move follows the collapse of a previous deal with Czech investor Daniel Kretinsky, signaling a fresh shift in ownership for the relegated London club.
PoliticsThe mountaineering world is mourning the loss of Nirmal Purja, the record-breaking Nepali climber who perished alongside nine others in an avalanche on Broad Peak. His expedition company confirmed the tragedy on Saturday, stating that the group was struck by the slide on the 8,051-meter mountain in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region.
PoliticsRussian forces targeted fuel storage facilities in Odesa and destroyed a repurposed marine tugboat in Mykolaiv, according to statements released by the Defense Ministry on Saturday. These strikes represent a continuation of the targeted efforts to disable logistics and maritime assets across Ukraine’s southern coastal hubs.
PoliticsAfter storming the border fences of Spain's Ceuta enclave, thousands of migrants are now retracing their steps to Morocco. Driven by viral social media rumors of an open border, they arrived only to face shuttered shops, soaring prices, and a hostile reception that turned their hopes of a new life into a desperate retreat.
PoliticsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security has added 43 Chinese companies to its forced labor blacklist, marking the largest expansion of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act since its 2021 inception. The move effectively bans imports from firms spanning the electronics, battery manufacturing, and food sectors over alleged human rights abuses.
PoliticsOpposition leaders in Kerala have leveled allegations against Chief Minister VD Satheesan, claiming he misused a government-funded helicopter for personal travel. The controversy centers on a trip to Kochi to visit his ailing father-in-law, sparking a heated debate regarding public expenditure and the Chief Minister’s own history of criticizing such transport.
PoliticsAn Israeli air strike leveled two warehouses used by Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital to store essential medicine in Deir al-Balah, while a separate attack in Gaza City killed two Palestinians. The military asserted the sites housed Hamas weaponry, a claim countered by hospital staff who cited the destruction of critical dialysis supplies.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump signaled on Saturday that he will bypass potential Senate rejection of Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general by keeping him in an acting capacity. The move escalates a confrontation with Republican senators over a controversial $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate the president’s political allies.
PoliticsCitizens possess an inherent right to scrutinize the people appointed to the bench, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan declared Saturday. Speaking at the launch of the JALDI Judicial Transparency Index, he argued that the current lack of clarity surrounding judicial elevations and transfers undermines the foundational principles of open justice.
PoliticsA dramatic skit staged within the Parliament complex has triggered a wave of police complaints and criminal charges against senior opposition leaders. By portraying a temple priest pocketing donations, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav and his colleagues have drawn accusations of outraging Hindu religious sentiments and insulting Sanatan Dharma.
PoliticsLabeling supporters of the proposed Delimitation Bill as "21st-century Ettappans," Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of orchestrating a calculated assault on Tamil Nadu’s political influence. The Congress leader warned that the redistricting process threatens to disenfranchise the state, urging a unified parliamentary front to defeat the legislation.
PoliticsFrom the front lines of Ukraine to the wildfire-ravaged landscapes of Southern Europe, a series of geopolitical and environmental crises defined the weekend, exposing critical vulnerabilities in defense infrastructure, international diplomacy, and regional stability.
PoliticsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent inadvertently signaled a major shift in currency strategy during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, when a photograph captured his notepad detailing plans to purchase between $5 billion and $10 billion worth of Japanese yen.
PoliticsJan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor has escalated his confrontation with Bihar authorities, filing a formal complaint against the Patna Senior Superintendent of Police. He alleges that local law enforcement engaged in systematic voter intimidation and the illegal detention of his party leaders to manipulate the ongoing Bankipur Assembly by-election.
PoliticsUnder a blazing summer sun in Massandra, dozens of residents line up for hot meals served from street-side pots. Ukrainian strikes on regional infrastructure have crippled local power supplies for much of the summer, leaving families unable to operate electric hobs or maintain consistent access to home utilities.
PoliticsTen people are dead and scores injured after a massive Russian ballistic missile assault struck Kyiv early Saturday. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that Ukraine’s U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems failed to intercept the majority of the incoming barrage, revealing a critical, deepening shortage of interceptor missiles across the front line.
Politics“The proposal has gone. The task of rebuilding trust in FIFA has only just begun,” UEFA declared on Friday, marking a sharp rebuke of Gianni Infantino’s leadership after the governing body abandoned controversial plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following intense global opposition.
PoliticsA 500-metre floating barrier is taking shape off the Tarajal breakwater as Spanish authorities attempt to secure the Ceuta enclave following a chaotic influx. The construction comes after an unprecedented surge saw 50,000 people cross into the territory, a movement marked by tragedy and resulting in at least 67 confirmed deaths.
PoliticsA violent terror attack in Kulgam that claimed the lives of two migrant workers has triggered a sharp political confrontation. While National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of the violence relative to statehood demands, BJP officials accused him of justifying terrorism and politicizing a national tragedy.