India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally rejected comments made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari regarding the alleged demolition of a mosque in Varanasi. On Saturday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal labeled the remarks “unwarranted,” asserting that the Pakistani leader has no authority to comment on India’s internal affairs. Did You Know? The Ministry … Read more
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday to submit 20 formal disqualification petitions against party MPs who have declared a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The rebel group, comprised of 20 Lok Sabha members, intends to support the BJP-led NDA coalition, a move that … Read more
Dr. Manish Gupta, a 50-year-old dermatologist, was arrested Thursday in Mount Kailash, south Delhi, for the alleged murder of his domestic help, 45-year-old Meena. Police discovered the victim’s body on the bungalow terrace after a neighbor reported seeing her in a pool of blood. Authorities recovered a bat and a kitchen knife at the scene, … Read more
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of an internal party split, characterizing accusations from Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar as a continuation of the BJP’s strategy to engineer defections. Yadav stated on Wednesday that while the party has faced political fluctuations, it remains a robust organization prepared to confront the BJP … Read more
India delivered 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and three tonnes of essential medical supplies to the Maldives this week to combat a rising number of infections, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The shipment arrives as the Maldives Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed 15 total cases for the year, following the identification of … Read more
Sources close to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have confirmed that no discussions regarding a potential merger with the Congress party took place during a 90-minute meeting between TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday. The parties are instead focused on coordinating their efforts within the INDIA bloc to … Read more
Opposition parties are set to gather in New Delhi this Monday for a strategy session at the Constitution Club, marking their first major meeting beyond routine parliamentary coordination since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The assembly, which has confirmed participation from 23 parties, occurs as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his third term and follows … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted on Friday that any sanctions threats against India would “boomerang immediately,” emphasizing New Delhi’s adherence to national interests under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin stated, “India always acts as a sovereign country” and highlighted Moscow’s commitment to maintaining “true to commitments given … Read more
The political landscape in West Bengal is facing a period of intense instability following the Trinamool Congress (TMC) loss of power after a 15-year tenure. Amid this transition, expelled TMC leader and current Leader of the Opposition, Ritabrata Banerjee, has expressed firm confidence that his rebel faction will continue to gain momentum within the state … Read more
The India-US Trade Corridor: Beyond the ‘Commas and Full Stops’ The bilateral trade relationship between India and the United States, currently valued at a staggering $140 billion, is standing at a critical juncture. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks suggest that the technical framework of a landmark trade agreement is effectively finished. We are now … Read more