PoliticsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will host approximately 45 first-time NDA Lok Sabha members at his residence tomorrow morning. The gathering serves as an orientation for newly elected lawmakers, including those who recently transitioned from opposition parties, following a similar briefing session held earlier this week for Rajya Sabha counterparts.
PoliticsDismissing the state’s latest financial proposals as an empty vessel that makes the loudest noise, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran has accused the government of abandoning its campaign promises. He argued that the current budget lacks substantive development initiatives and fails to address the urgent needs of the electorate.
PoliticsDuring a private Oval Office meeting with donors two weeks ago, President Donald Trump signaled a preference for Vice President JD Vance to secure the 2028 presidential nomination. While the remark suggests a significant shift, advisers warn the President remains undecided, frequently weighing Vance against Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
PoliticsYinon Levi, a Jewish settler previously sanctioned by Britain and the European Union, stands accused of reckless manslaughter following the 2025 killing of Palestinian activist Owdeh Hathaleen. The indictment, filed Thursday by the State Attorney’s office, follows a violent confrontation in the West Bank village of Umm al-Khair.
PoliticsA drone rigged with explosives discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport has prompted a counterterrorism investigation into what officials characterize as a targeted hybrid attack. The incident at the critical logistics hub, which serves as a key node for NATO military operations, has heightened security alerts across Germany’s transport infrastructure.
PoliticsTwo days after accusing FIFA of using outstanding prize money as leverage for political support, Jordan Football Association President Prince Ali bin Hussein confirmed his players and staff finally received their long-overdue payments. The sudden disbursement follows a public clash over the governing body's controversial proposal to sell World Cup rights.
PoliticsThe U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Thursday to hold former infectious disease chief Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The move follows a contentious hearing where the 85-year-old official invoked his Fifth Amendment right over one hundred times regarding his COVID-19 pandemic response.
PoliticsFrom high-level diplomatic visits in Latin America to critical regional summits in Central Asia, the global calendar is crowded with political milestones. Today’s agenda features a flurry of activity, including Japanese diplomacy in Mexico and Panama, and critical meetings between Turkish and Syrian officials in Ankara.
PoliticsBritish regulators cleared the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on Thursday, moving the media giant past a significant domestic hurdle. The approval follows legally binding commitments from Paramount CEO David Ellison to preserve British programming and maintain editorial independence for key local assets.
PoliticsThe Chinese embassy in Buenos Aires has accused the United States of weaponizing visa revocations to sabotage commercial partnerships between local firms and Huawei. Beijing’s diplomatic mission labeled the interference an affront to national sovereignty and an aggressive distortion of free-market principles intended to stifle Chinese influence in Latin America.
PoliticsA coalition of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and other regional nations issued a formal declaration on Thursday. The statement serves as a collective rebuke, specifically targeting what the signatories characterize as persistent and systematic Israeli violations occurring throughout the Gaza Strip.
PoliticsFrance has finalized the expulsion of media figure Ksenia Fedorova after a Paris court rejected her appeal earlier this week. The former head of RT France, who recently appeared on CNews and Europe 1, now faces removal from the country following accusations that she served as a Russian influence agent.
PoliticsThe European Union remains fundamentally exposed at its external frontiers as long as border management hinges on the fluctuating goodwill of a single neighbouring state. Magnus Brunner, the EU migration commissioner, issued this stark assessment during a parliamentary session, citing the recent chaotic rush at the Ceuta border as evidence.
PoliticsA Ukrainian cargo jet stationed near an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport was carrying a shipment of military ammunition, according to a joint investigation by Sueddeutsche Zeitung, NDR, and WDR. Forensic analysis confirmed the drone carried high-grade military explosives, intensifying the counterterrorism probe into the logistics hub.
PoliticsBJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has accused Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy, questioning why the Congress leader remains silent on recruitment irregularities in Jharkhand despite his frequent vocal support for students elsewhere. The criticism follows widespread protests against the state’s handling of public service examinations and alleged corruption in government agencies.
PoliticsOne hundred people perished during the chaotic border surge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, according to city leader Juan Jesus Vivas. Speaking at an EU parliamentary session on Thursday, Vivas confirmed the staggering human toll while outlining the ongoing security crisis currently gripping the North African territory.
PoliticsA 25-year-old Afghan national has been sentenced to life in prison after intentionally driving his car into a trade union rally in Munich. The court determined the crime was of particular gravity, a designation under German law that effectively precludes the possibility of parole after the standard 15-year term.
PoliticsA short-range ballistic missile arched toward the sea off North Korea's eastern coast Thursday, marking the country's first weapons test in over a month. Detected near the Wonsan area at 5 p.m., the launch arrived as Seoul and Washington prepare for joint military exercises that historically trigger sharp regional friction.
PoliticsAt least 30 Yemeni government soldiers perished during coordinated Houthi strikes on military installations across the Marib and Hadramout provinces, according to government officials. The scale of the violence marks a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict, with military commanders warning that the casualty figures will likely climb higher.
PoliticsKarnataka Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy has accused Congress of constitutional overreach, claiming the party’s unilateral selection of Salim Ahmed for the Council Chairman post bypasses the democratic mandate of the House and constitutes a direct contempt of established legislative procedure.
PoliticsFollowing the momentum of its Jantar Mantar protest against the NEET paper leak, the Cockroach Janata Party is pivoting toward a nationwide grassroots movement. Founder Abhijeet Dipke confirmed in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar that the group will eschew formal electoral politics to function as an independent, secular pressure group.
PoliticsA coalition of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, the UAE, and other regional nations issued a formal joint statement Thursday. The group decried the ongoing military operations in Gaza, characterizing the actions as systematic violations that demand immediate international attention and a unified diplomatic response to the escalating humanitarian crisis.
PoliticsProsecutors have launched an investigation into Olha Stefanishyna, the former ambassador to the U.S., citing allegations of unexplained wealth and failure to declare assets. The probe focuses on property acquisitions totaling $310,000, which authorities claim far exceed the financial capacity of her official government salary.
PoliticsJunta leader Min Aung Hlaing walked a red carpet in Bangkok this Thursday, marking a high-profile attempt to secure international standing. As civil war ravages his country, the retired general met with Thai officials to discuss trade and regional ties, testing the limits of Thailand’s diplomatic engagement strategy.
PoliticsThe next FIFA president must act as a custodian of the sport rather than a political operative, according to UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister. Her comments arrive as Gianni Infantino faces persistent backlash following his failed attempt to sell a stake in future World Cup revenues to outside commercial investors.
PoliticsAfter a two-hour private meeting at his residence, Karnataka Congress MLA Yashavantharaya Gouda V Patil withdrew his resignation on Thursday. The legislator had stepped down in protest after being passed over for a ministerial berth, citing a broken promise by the party leadership regarding his inclusion in the cabinet.
PoliticsWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed reports of a confrontation between President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as entirely fabricated. Officials maintain that the President retains full confidence in his defense chief, despite claims that a high-stakes meeting at Camp David revealed friction over munitions reserves.
PoliticsA morning drone strike in Russia’s border region of Bryansk left two civilians dead and five others wounded on Thursday. Acting regional governor Yegor Kovalchuk confirmed the casualties, noting that one man lost his life while operating his vehicle during the aerial assault near the Ukrainian frontier.
PoliticsAn explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle airport was positioned alongside a Ukrainian cargo aircraft carrying a payload of military ammunition, according to reports from Sueddeutsche Zeitung. The proximity of the device to the weaponized shipment has prompted scrutiny of security protocols at the major German logistics hub.
PoliticsA record 9,957 individuals were referred to the UK's Prevent counter-radicalisation programme between October 2024 and September 2025. This 37% surge highlights a growing security challenge, particularly among children aged 11 to 15, who now represent the largest demographic block within the government’s primary anti-extremism initiative.