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PoliticsTejashwi Yadav has discarded his state-provided security detail, escalating the confrontation between the opposition and the Nitish Kumar administration. The move follows a government notice forcing his parents, former Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, to vacate their long-standing residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna.
PoliticsLabeling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'Inflation Man,' the Indian National Congress has launched a sharp offensive against the government’s economic record. Party leaders argue that a deliberate post-election surge in fuel costs is destabilizing household budgets and undermining the rights of farmers, women, and marginalized communities nationwide.
PoliticsAn Israeli airstrike hit a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road in southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing several soldiers and an officer. The incident marks a dangerous shift in the regional conflict, pulling the Lebanese armed forces directly into the line of fire as tensions across the border intensify.
PoliticsHundreds of cyclists flooded Mumbai streets this World Environment Day, trading cars for pedals in the 'Pedal for Planet' event. Organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, the rally drew a coalition of fitness enthusiasts and community leaders to promote sustainable habits and a cleaner urban environment for the city.
PoliticsA potential investigation into a Rs 1,600 crore coal discrepancy has ignited a sharp dispute between Telangana’s political factions. BRS leader KT Rama Rao is demanding a judicial probe into the missing 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal, while the BJP promises to hold previous administrations accountable for the losses.
PoliticsWith over 22 million Instagram followers backing his cause, 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke has returned to New Delhi to escalate his campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The founder of the Cockroach Janta Party defied potential arrest threats to lead a street protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
PoliticsWithin twenty-four hours of resigning from his post as Vice-President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee, Neeraj Bharti found his Facebook account suddenly inaccessible. This digital blackout follows a period of mounting public friction between Bharti and the state leadership, fueling speculation over the party's internal stability.
PoliticsWith Rajya Sabha elections looming in Jharkhand, Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar has publicly urged the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to claim two seats. While the final call remains with Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the proposal reflects growing internal pressure to solidify the party’s standing in the Upper House.
PoliticsAs thousands gathered to mark the 353rd anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation, Nationalist Congress Party MLA Rohit Pawar steered the commemoration toward contemporary politics. He drew a sharp parallel between the Maratha king’s egalitarian legacy and what he characterized as the authoritarian nature of the current BJP administration.
PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has flatly rejected allegations from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Tehran is treating Lebanon as a bargaining chip in nuclear negotiations with the United States. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two regional allies, exposing deep cracks in their long-standing diplomatic alignment.
PoliticsFormer Indiana Representative Stephen Buyer, who served 22 months in federal prison for insider trading, received an unconditional pardon from President Donald Trump on Friday. The move effectively clears the former lawmaker of charges stemming from his misuse of confidential corporate data during a high-profile telecommunications merger.
PoliticsSeven ballistic missiles streaked toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday before U.S. Central Command assets intercepted the vast majority of the incoming threat. The precision engagement, which also targeted Iranian surveillance radar installations, marks a sharp escalation in the volatile maritime corridor between the two regional powers.
PoliticsNew Zealand is set to acquire five advanced Seahawk helicopters in a $1.5 billion deal approved by the U.S. Department of State on Friday. This procurement marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s defense posture, signaling a commitment to modernize military capabilities amidst evolving security challenges across the Indo-Pacific region.
PoliticsU.S. military forces struck Iranian coastal radar installations following the interception of drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. This direct confrontation marks a sharp departure from indirect posturing, effectively shattering current diplomatic efforts to stabilize the volatile region and halt the ongoing cycle of hostilities.
PoliticsAgainst a backdrop of shifting power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific, the United States has approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand. The deal signals a significant escalation in Wellington's defense posture as it moves to address heightened regional security concerns.
PoliticsThree separate strikes across the Kherson region left five civilians dead on Friday, marking another day of intense cross-border violence. The deadliest incident occurred within Kherson city, where an artillery strike claimed the lives of three elderly residents, according to regional governor reports.
PoliticsUnder the shadow of fresh murder charges filed by U.S. authorities, Raul Castro made his first public appearance at an Interior Ministry event in Havana. The state-televised broadcast marked a notable return to the spotlight for the 95-year-old former leader, who had remained absent from public view since mid-May.
PoliticsU.S. forces launched precision strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations on Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, a direct retaliation for intercepted drone launches. The Pentagon asserts these Iranian drones were intended to disrupt critical maritime traffic, marking a sharp escalation in the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
PoliticsThe shadow of a U.S. indictment hung over Havana this Friday as Raul Castro made his first public appearance since federal prosecutors charged him with murder. Broadcast on state television, the rare footage of the former Cuban leader serves as a defiant signal amid deepening legal and diplomatic hostilities.
PoliticsA Palestinian infant was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, marking a grim escalation in regional violence. This fatality, confirmed by the Palestinian health ministry, underscores the precarious security landscape as diplomatic maneuvering continues across global hotspots from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to the borders of North Korea.
PoliticsA $400 million ballroom project at the White House remains a flashpoint for presidential authority as the Trump administration pushes forward despite ongoing legal challenges. While the construction project divides opinion in the courts, the White House is simultaneously launching a sweeping strategy to reshape national intelligence and artificial intelligence priorities.
PoliticsFour Iranian attack drones veered toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, forcing a direct U.S. military response. American forces intercepted the incoming craft before launching retaliatory strikes against ground-based infrastructure, signaling a sharp escalation in the ongoing friction over one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.
PoliticsStepping onto the deck of the destroyer Kang Kon, Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the vessel’s latest sea trials, signaling a strategic shift toward rapid naval modernization. The North Korean leader framed the expansion of his maritime forces as a critical safeguard against the threat of nuclear confrontation.
PoliticsAmid rising fuel costs and tightening midterm races, Donald Trump took his campaign to a rural Wisconsin farm in Chippewa Falls, pledging a swift resolution to the conflict with Iran. He framed the move as a direct remedy for the economic pressures currently squeezing American agricultural producers.
PoliticsWithin the historic walls of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin hosted former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder for a private session characterized by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov as a good and friendly encounter. While the specific agenda remains behind closed doors, the meeting highlights the enduring, controversial rapport between the two men.
PoliticsNearly a quarter of Iran’s missile inventory remains intact despite recent military friction with the United States. President Donald Trump, speaking on NBC News’ Meet the Press, offered a stark assessment of the current regional security landscape, pointing to the persistent reach of Tehran’s remaining strike capabilities.
PoliticsSpecial envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived at Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory this week to consult with nuclear specialists. The high-level visit signals a renewed push by the Trump administration to integrate technical expertise into ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
PoliticsWith major opposition leaders in exile or silenced, President Mamady Doumbouya has cemented his control over Guinea’s political landscape. His coalition secured a dominant majority in the national legislature, effectively sidelining rivals and neutralizing the primary political forces that once challenged his military-backed administration since the 2021 coup.
PoliticsStanding at the podium during a state-televised graduation ceremony in Beijing, Cai Qi officially assumed control of the Central Party School. This appointment places the Politburo Standing Committee member at the helm of the institution responsible for molding the ideological trajectory of China’s next generation of senior officials.
PoliticsThe Janata Dal (United) has signaled a generational shift in Bihar politics by nominating Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, for the upcoming Legislative Council elections. The party’s list, unveiled this week, balances regional representation with a strategic eye on the state’s key electoral districts.