PoliticsEuropean allies are bidding a warm farewell to outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, offering tributes that stand in stark contrast to his dwindling popularity at home and a dismissive exit review from the White House.
Politics“Can there be a greater tragedy?” asked Congress leader Salman Khurshid, as he urged the government to make a public example of those accused of embezzling donations intended for the Ram Temple. His remarks come amidst mounting legal pressure and allegations of financial misconduct surrounding the Ayodhya project.
Politics“Just as covered statues are unveiled, the faces of hidden traitors have also been revealed,” Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut declared Tuesday. His remarks followed the defection of six Lok Sabha MPs to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, an exodus Raut dismissed as a display of pure financial opportunism.
Politics“85 Crores! The price of this Member of Parliament!” Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged on Tuesday, targeting six lawmakers who recently defected to Eknath Shinde’s faction. Raut questioned the funding behind the defectors’ chartered travel, accusing them of looting public wealth for personal political gain.
PoliticsVice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 73rd death anniversary, marking the day as 'Balidan Diwas' to recognize the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder's enduring influence on India's national unity and territorial integrity.
PoliticsWith Keir Starmer’s resignation, Britain faces the prospect of its seventh prime minister in a decade, a churn that mirrors the instability of post-war Italy. As the political revolving door spins faster, the UK economy remains hobbled by sluggish growth and high inflation, leaving little room for necessary structural repairs.
PoliticsLebanese officials arrive in Washington this Tuesday for a fresh round of talks with Israel, navigating a landscape shifted by a recent U.S.-Iran memorandum. While Beirut insists on direct negotiations to end the ongoing conflict, the state finds its influence diminished by Tehran’s independent diplomatic maneuvers.
PoliticsTensions flared in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislators staged a walkout during Chief Minister Vijay’s address. The protest erupted after the Chief Minister rejected opposition accusations of "horse-trading" involving former Secular Progressive Alliance partners who recently aligned with the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
PoliticsSouth Korea will grant asylum to any North Korean prisoners of war captured in Ukraine who wish to defect to the South. By establishing this policy, the foreign ministry in Seoul has signaled its firm opposition to any forced repatriation of these soldiers to Russia or their home country.
PoliticsConflicting signals from the White House and a controversial interim deal with Iran have left the Israeli public questioning the longevity of their strategic partnership with Washington. As public criticism from top Republican officials intensifies, Trump loyalists are scrambling to reassure Jerusalem that the fundamental alliance remains intact.
PoliticsThe precious metal continues its slide, with the LBMA Gold Price PM dropping 0.8 percent to USD 4,151 per ounce last week. Driven by a strengthening dollar and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve, gold has shed nearly 5 percent of its value since the start of the year.
PoliticsSix people sustained injuries during overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine, as the conflict’s reach expands. Simultaneously, Moscow faces a deepening domestic fuel crisis, with energy shortages and rationing now stretching over 2,000 kilometers from the front lines into the industrial hubs of Novosibirsk and Omsk.
PoliticsThe U.S. government’s recent 60-day reprieve on Iranian sanctions offers Tehran a potential $3 billion windfall, yet this temporary measure masks a profound structural reality: unraveling four decades of complex legal, political, and commercial restrictions is a monumental challenge that will likely take years to achieve, if it happens at all.
PoliticsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has issued a sharp warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding he halt negotiations on a pending trade deal with the United States. Ramesh argues the framework threatens the livelihoods of Indian farmers and lacks binding guarantees against unilateral tariff hikes from the Trump administration.
PoliticsConflict: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the UAE this week to pitch a controversial Iran peace deal to wary Gulf Arab allies, who fear the agreement sacrifices their security by ignoring ballistic missile threats and potentially empowering Tehran to dominate critical regional oil shipping lanes.
PoliticsThe United States issued a 60-day waiver on sanctions against Iran this Monday, marking the first tangible step following peace talks in Buergenstock, Switzerland. President Donald Trump warned that while the agreement aims to curb regional hostility, he remains prepared to act if Tehran fails to honor its commitments.
PoliticsA violent blaze tore through the Energy Plant Company facility in Parawada on Tuesday morning, leaving two workers dead at the scene. The industrial site, situated near the Pharma City park in the Anakapalli district, became the site of a chaotic emergency response as local fire crews scrambled to contain the flames.
Politics“The abrogation of Article 370 served as the greatest floral tribute at his feet,” Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta declared on Tuesday, marking the 73rd death anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee during a commemorative event in the national capital.
PoliticsJanashakti Janata Dal president Tej Pratap Yadav has filed a formal complaint with Patna police, reporting a theft at his residence just days after accusing a former party associate of orchestrating a death threat. The politician claims these incidents represent a targeted campaign to compromise his and his father's safety.
PoliticsA full-scale institutional crisis has gripped the Trinamool Congress, as rebel legislators unilaterally appointed Arup Roy as party chairperson while Mamata Banerjee simultaneously asserted her authority by submitting an official list of office bearers to the Election Commission, setting the stage for a legal battle over the party’s identity.
PoliticsSenior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has accused the BJP of aggressively engineering splits across opposition ranks, declaring that the constitutional safeguards intended to curb floor-crossing have been rendered toothless. He specifically pointed to the 10th Schedule, which remains a silent witness as political parties fracture under sustained pressure.
PoliticsA deepening internal revolt has torn through the All India Trinamool Congress, as the party’s disciplinary committee issued show-cause notices to a roster of senior leaders for alleged anti-party activities. The move follows a brazen attempt by a rebel faction to install a parallel leadership structure within the organization.
Politics“If we are not able to secure democracy, then there is nothing to secure, nothing left for us at all,” declared Congress leader Salman Khurshid. Addressing the recent fragmentation of opposition parties, he warned that without a cohesive strategy, political figures might as well pack up and go home.
PoliticsDonald Trump insisted Monday he can resolve the escalating friction with Benjamin Netanyahu, even as the Israeli Prime Minister openly defies international pressure to withdraw forces from southern Lebanon. Trump declined to detail his strategy for managing the Israeli leader, simply branding himself a fast-acting problem solver.
PoliticsPrime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 73rd death anniversary of Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on Tuesday, framing the scholar’s legacy as a cornerstone for modern governance. Mookerjee, who died in Kashmir in 1953, remains a pivotal figure in the ideological lineage of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
PoliticsThe resignation of Keir Starmer as Labour leader marks the latest chapter in a decade of British political volatility, with the UK set to appoint its seventh prime minister since the 2014 Brexit vote. Former Indian High Commissioner to the UK Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha warns that the successor faces a precarious future.
PoliticsSeven workers from Odisha have died following a toxic ammonia leak at a seafood processing plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district. The tragedy, which occurred on June 21 at a facility in Kannigaiper village, has prompted the Odisha government to deploy a high-level team to coordinate relief efforts and repatriation.
PoliticsA fracture within the Trinamool Congress deepened on Monday as 58 rebel MLAs moved to seize control, installing Arup Roy as the party’s new chairperson. The dissident faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, officially sidelined the existing leadership while publicly inviting former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to accept a purely ceremonial role as mentor.
PoliticsSenior Congress leader Salman Khurshid believes a robust partnership between his party and the Samajwadi Party could reshape the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh for the 2027 assembly elections. While acknowledging the need for significant groundwork, he argues that genuine commitment could turn the tide against the incumbent BJP.
PoliticsA fresh wave of Russian air strikes across Ukraine left six civilians wounded overnight, while deep inside Russia, the Omsk region began rationing fuel. The escalating conflict now stretches from the front lines to Siberian gas stations, as both nations intensify their campaigns against critical energy and logistics infrastructure.