PoliticsBarred from leaving their residence ahead of Martyrs Day, PDP leader Iltija Mufti and her mother, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, remain under house arrest. The restriction has drawn sharp criticism from the family, who argue the move exposes the fragility of the administration’s claims regarding stability in the region.
PoliticsIranian forces have effectively severed the Strait of Hormuz, crippling global energy transit as a wave of drone and missile strikes hits U.S. installations across the Gulf. This sudden military offensive shatters a fragile provisional ceasefire, dragging regional mediators like Qatar directly into the crossfire of an escalating conflict.
PoliticsU.S. forces conducted a series of targeted strikes against Iranian military assets within the Strait of Hormuz, hitting missile installations and naval units. The operation, confirmed by senior officials on Sunday, marks a sharp escalation in regional hostility as Washington moves to neutralize threats to maritime traffic in the corridor.
A fresh surge of violence in the Gaza Strip has derailed delicate negotiations in Cairo, as Israeli airstrikes left six people dead. Among the casualties was 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar, who was killed when gunfire struck a tent encampment in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, further destabilizing the fragile October ceasefire.
The push for a 'Hindu Rashtra' met sharp resistance from political and religious leaders this week, as Congress veteran Salman Khurshid and cleric Saif Abbas framed the Indian Constitution as the country's ultimate protective barrier against sectarian division and the erosion of secular democratic principles.
PoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday of siphoning resources from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to secure political leverage. He claims these funds are being weaponized to purchase the loyalty of MPs and MLAs following the BJP’s recent loss of its parliamentary majority.
PoliticsSenator Lindsey Graham, a fixture of the upper chamber whose political evolution saw him transition from a vocal detractor of Donald Trump to the former president’s most steadfast legislative ally, died Sunday following a sudden heart attack. He was 71, leaving behind a complex legacy defined by hawkish foreign policy.
PoliticsA sharp contradiction defines the current standoff in the Persian Gulf, as President Donald Trump publicly dismissed Iranian claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz. While Tehran asserts the vital maritime corridor is closed due to U.S. military presence, Washington maintains the waterway remains fully open to international transit.
PoliticsCaught in a legal standoff over name similarity, the Telangana Rakshana Sena has officially challenged the Election Commission of India’s push for a rebranding. The party argues that a forced change would dismantle the grassroots momentum built across 105 Assembly Constituencies since its initial registration approval in April.
PoliticsFormer BJP leader Annamalai is charting a new political course in Tamil Nadu, distancing his nascent organization, 'We The Leaders', from religious influence. Speaking at a drug-free awareness conference in Pollachi, he framed the group’s foundation around civic responsibility and youth engagement, signaling a formal transition into a political party.
PoliticsStanding before an audience in Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance as the engine driving India toward its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, citing the country's resilience against global economic headwinds as proof of his leadership.
PoliticsThe fragile peace in Gaza fractured Sunday as Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians, including 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar. While Israeli forces characterize the operations as precision hits against militant infrastructure, the civilian death toll continues to climb, casting a long shadow over stalled diplomatic efforts in Cairo.
PoliticsNineteen months after the collapse of the Assad regime, Syria’s newly formed parliament gathered on Sunday to begin the arduous process of rebuilding a fractured state. The assembly marks a symbolic shift away from decades of authoritarian rule under the former president, serving as the cornerstone of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s governance plan.
PoliticsA sudden illness has claimed the life of Senator Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina Republican who spent decades shaping American foreign policy. His death at 71 marks the end of a complex legislative career defined by his unwavering commitment to military strength and his shifting alignment with the party's leadership.
PoliticsA lethal drone strike in the Russian-controlled town of Energodar has left four people dead and four others wounded. Alexei Likhachev, head of the state nuclear corporation Rosatom, confirmed the casualties following the attack, which struck near the critical infrastructure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
PoliticsStanding before a furnace at the 14th Assam Police Battalion’s premises in Nalbari, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma oversaw the destruction of narcotics valued at ₹472.51 crore. This event marks the latest escalation in a statewide campaign to dismantle trafficking networks and curb the flow of illegal substances through the region.
PoliticsDrone and missile strikes flared across the Strait of Hormuz this weekend, shattering a fragile de-escalation effort and effectively shuttering the world's most critical maritime oil corridor. The sudden eruption of hostilities pits American defensive assets against Iranian forces, sending immediate shockwaves through global energy markets and electoral strategy.
PoliticsUnder the shadow of a deepening humanitarian crisis, ASEAN diplomats convened Sunday with Myanmar’s foreign minister to test the limits of a stagnant peace process. The high-stakes meeting focused on the status of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the broader struggle to reopen lines of communication with the ruling junta.
PoliticsA 28-year-old man remains in custody following the death of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was discovered with severe injuries at her rural residence in southwest England. Police have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the 78-year-old politician’s untimely passing in the quiet countryside.
PoliticsA cardiac emergency at his Washington residence on Saturday claimed the life of Lindsey Graham, the veteran South Carolina senator and prominent Republican strategist. His office confirmed the news on Sunday, marking the end of a tenure defined by shifting political loyalties and a hawkish stance on international security.
PoliticsNineteen months after the collapse of the Assad regime, the Syrian parliament has gathered for its inaugural session under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The assembly marks a fragile transition, attempting to balance the urgent necessity of state stability against the public demand for a departure from decades of absolute executive dominance.
PoliticsA $100 million kickback scandal at the state nuclear operator Energoatom has triggered a sweeping political realignment in Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy moves to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The shake-up marks a volatile shift in leadership, with further personnel changes expected across the nation's key law enforcement agencies.
PoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz must remain an open corridor for global oil commerce, President Donald Trump insisted Sunday. His statement arrives as the long-standing hostility between Washington and Tehran continues to rattle energy markets, leaving international observers on edge regarding the security of the world’s most critical maritime choke point.
PoliticsThe discovery of Lalita Gautam’s body in a sugarcane field near Meerut has transformed a local tragedy into a high-stakes political battleground. As Uttar Pradesh approaches Assembly elections, opposition leaders are converging on the victim’s family, leveling accusations of police incompetence and demanding accountability from state authorities.
PoliticsUnion Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat accused the Congress party of strategic opportunism, claiming that leaders who once questioned the existence of Lord Ram now perform public displays of piety solely to capture votes as the electoral climate intensifies across the country.
PoliticsArvind Kejriwal has branded opponents of the Sundarkand recitation as having 'demonic tendencies,' escalating a sharp political confrontation with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Aam Aadmi Party leader linked the resistance to these religious gatherings to a divine prophecy regarding the Kaliyuga, accusing his rivals of betraying Lord Ram.
PoliticsPolitical stability in Telangana has fractured as the ruling Congress government and the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi trade accusations of inciting violence. At the center of the storm is the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, which has become a volatile proxy for a deeper struggle over governance and historical accountability.
PoliticsThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran has triggered a volatile standoff, as Iranian forces launch coordinated missile and drone strikes against American installations across the Gulf. This aggressive maneuver marks a sharp departure from recent de-escalation efforts, effectively severing one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.
PoliticsFour lives vanished in a flash at a Gaza City metal foundry on Sunday, adding to a death toll that now includes a young girl. The strike pierced the fragile quiet of a 2025 ceasefire, leaving regional mediators scrambling to salvage peace negotiations currently underway in the Egyptian capital.
PoliticsAs India prepares to activate a landmark trade agreement with the UK on July 15, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is launching a high-stakes diplomatic tour across Spain, Belgium, and Finland. The mission aims to cement economic partnerships and unlock export pathways for Indian industries ranging from agriculture to advanced manufacturing.