PoliticsAs tensions rise over the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, AAP MP Malwinder Singh Kang has pledged allegiance to the directives of the Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The move follows widespread criticism regarding the lack of consultation in drafting the contentious new religious legislation.
PoliticsOutside the gates of 10 Downing Street, Baloch human rights advocates gathered on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture to confront the British government with the reality of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by Pakistani authorities in the restive Balochistan province.
PoliticsTaking his oath in the chamber of the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge officially resumed his duties as the Leader of the Opposition. Administered by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, the ceremony marks the start of another term focused on challenging government policy within the Upper House.
PoliticsThirty-eight civilians are dead and over 160 injured following a series of Pakistani airstrikes across the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. While Islamabad maintains the operation successfully neutralized 29 militants, the Taliban administration in Kabul has condemned the incursions as a violent violation of sovereign territory.
PoliticsOpposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan clashed with the ruling government in the Kerala Assembly today, accusing officials of stalling a vital welfare initiative. The dispute centers on the K-SMART verification process, which currently leaves over five lakh approved applications for the Women’s Safety Scheme in administrative limbo.
PoliticsNavigating the geopolitical friction of the Persian Gulf, Iran and Oman convened their inaugural joint committee meeting in Muscat to align on the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks centered on exercising sovereign rights in one of the world's most critical maritime energy corridors.
PoliticsSikhism’s supreme temporal authority, the Akal Takht, has summoned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his cabinet to account for the controversial Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. The move signals a deep confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party government and religious leaders over legislative autonomy.
PoliticsBefore a crowd at Jakhu Hills, former Union Minister Anurag Thakur marked his return to Shimla by planting a Deodar Pine sapling, framing the act as both an environmental necessity and a symbolic commitment to the infrastructure of India’s ongoing economic expansion under the current administration.
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PoliticsProtesters from the DMK Students Wing gathered near Chennai’s Rajarathinam Stadium on Monday, demanding the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Minister Sarath. The demonstration follows the viral circulation of a two-year-old video allegedly showing the minister preparing an unidentified white powder for consumption during an Indian Premier League match.
PoliticsBeijing has signaled a deepening alignment with Minsk as Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to defend Belarus’s territorial integrity during a meeting with Alexander Lukashenko. The assurance arrives amid mounting anxieties in Eastern Europe, where the Kremlin’s influence over its neighbor remains a focal point for regional security concerns.
PoliticsThousands of migrants are retreating to temporary shelters as anti-immigrant groups issue a Tuesday ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to leave the country. While organizers insist their protests remain peaceful, the atmosphere in major urban centers is thick with fear, reviving long-standing anxieties over employment and public resource competition.
PoliticsRussian troops are escalating infiltration efforts toward Kostiantynivka, a vital node in Ukraine’s eastern defensive line. While the broader front remains largely static, this push signals an attempt to breach a critical stronghold, turning the city into the primary focus of Moscow’s current campaign to dismantle the regional fortress belt.
PoliticsPosters labeling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as missing have surfaced across Delhi, sparking a fresh political firestorm. The Bharatiya Janata Party has seized on the imagery to amplify long-standing accusations that the opposition figure routinely abandons his legislative duties in favor of frequent, unexplained travel abroad.
PoliticsGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul travels to Washington this week for high-stakes talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting centers on crafting a revamped burden-sharing framework for NATO, a move designed to secure long-term, predictable military and financial support for Ukraine ahead of the Ankara summit.
PoliticsTwo years after a pivotal debate defined their political rivalry, Joe Biden returned to the offensive at a Maryland Democratic gala in Hanover. The former president dismantled Donald Trump’s administrative record, painting a picture of systemic corruption and a foreign policy agenda that effectively undermined core American alliances.
PoliticsAddressing the Booth Pramukh Sammelan at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds, BJP president Nitin Nabin launched a sharp critique of the Congress party, claiming its leaders operate with a foreign mindset that holds no place in India, while simultaneously framing the BRS as architects of systemic corruption in the state.
PoliticsAt least 29 militants were killed Sunday as Pakistani security forces launched a coordinated offensive of ground and air strikes along the Afghan border. The operation, aimed at neutralizing insurgent cells, triggered an immediate and bloody response from Taliban fighters stationed in the volatile frontier territory.
PoliticsKarnataka Congress leader BK Hariprasad has called for the resignation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, alleging the minister misled Parliament regarding soldier fatalities during Operation Sindoor. The demand follows revelations that six soldiers died in the mission, despite earlier official claims from the ministry asserting there were no casualties.
PoliticsUnder the shadow of regional instability, Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping, declaring that the bilateral relationship has reached a historic peak. The high-level summit serves to reinforce diplomatic and economic ties between Minsk and Beijing while the Belarusian leader navigates shifting geopolitical alliances.
PoliticsUnder the watchful eyes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an Indian military contingent marched through the streets of Seychelles to commemorate the nation's 50th Independence Day. The display underscored a deepening strategic alignment between New Delhi and the East African archipelago, signaling a renewed focus on Indian Ocean security.
PoliticsOver 5,000 political defectors gathered at the Sri Vaaru Marriage Hall in Vanagaram this Sunday, marking a significant shift in regional allegiances. Former AIADMK minister Benjamin led the mass induction ceremony, officially aligning his supporters with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam under the supervision of party president MK Stalin.
PoliticsPushkar Singh Dhami has framed Uttarakhand as the spiritual and legislative 'Gangotri' of the Uniform Civil Code, marking a shift toward broader national adoption. As West Bengal moves to form a committee for its own implementation, the Chief Minister insists his state’s framework serves as the definitive model for others to follow.
PoliticsDefying a capital sentence handed down by a Dhaka court, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to Bangladesh this year. The 78-year-old leader dismissed her conviction for inciting 2024 unrest as a calculated act of political vengeance, signaling a direct challenge to the current administration’s legitimacy.
PoliticsPritam Singh remains the secretary-general of Singapore’s Workers' Party, maintaining his grip on the leadership despite the legal cloud hanging over his career. The party’s decision to keep him in place signals a defiance of the political pressure mounting since his recent conviction for providing false testimony.
PoliticsFollowing the abrupt resignation of Manuel Adorni amid mounting corruption allegations, President Javier Milei has tapped seasoned PRO party veteran Diego Santilli to serve as Argentina’s new chief of cabinet. The appointment arrives as the administration faces a volatile combination of eroding public support and persistent internal friction.
PoliticsFourteen people perished off the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia when a Saudi Aramco helicopter plummeted into the sea, a disaster that unfolded against a backdrop of global instability ranging from seismic shifts in Portugal to the collapse of diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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PoliticsAfter days of escalating military exchanges that threatened to collapse a fragile regional peace, the United States and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic discussions. The pivot comes as both nations attempt to salvage the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, which mandates free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
PoliticsVladimir Putin has dismissed the latest Ukrainian peace overtures, asserting that Russia remains committed to securing control over four specific regions. Speaking on state television, the president framed the ongoing conflict as a strategic necessity, prioritizing the defense of domestic infrastructure over a cessation of hostilities.
PoliticsA series of targeted Russian missile strikes across Ukraine’s southeast and northeast regions over the weekend claimed at least four lives and left dozens injured. The attacks, hitting residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, mark another violent escalation in a conflict where civilian casualties continue to mount despite official denials of targeting non-combatants.
PoliticsAt least 1,450 people are confirmed dead following a pair of catastrophic earthquakes that leveled parts of Venezuela, leaving thousands more missing. As the death toll mounts, rescue crews navigate the wreckage of La Guaira, racing against the critical window for survival while the nation faces profound instability.