Pakistan and China pledged to enhance cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. Foreign ministers Wang Yi and Ishaq Dar met in Islamabad, agreeing on new projects and deeper collaboration in technology, agriculture, and industry. Wang urged Pakistan to ensure security for Chinese workers.
French President Macron called PM Modi to discuss peaceful solutions for the Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict. They coordinated positions on lasting peace and Ukraine-Europe security, exchanged views on recent US-Europe-Ukraine talks, and reviewed developments in Gaza. Modi reaffirmed commitment to strengthen the India-France strategic partnership.
Donald Trump set a two-week deadline to assess Russia-Ukraine peace talks, stating, “within two weeks we’re going to know one way or the other.” After a failed Alaska summit with Putin, where his ceasefire push faltered, Trump met Ukrainian President Zelensky and European allies at the White House to explore new approaches to end the […]
In a fiery speech at TVK’s second State conference in Madurai, party chief Vijay tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre. He slammed them for ignoring Tamil Nadu’s issues, especially the plight of fishermen, and accused the government of turning a blind eye to the southern state’s struggles.
Opening his address at the TVK State conference, Vijay likened the lion to ideal leadership brave, bold, and respected. He then called his party cadre “lion cubs”, stirring pride among supporters. The symbolism emphasised strength and loyalty, as the actor-politician rallied his followers toward a powerful political movement.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK held its second state conference in Madurai today, drawing over 1.5 lakh supporters. Amid cultural shows and fanfare, Vijay addressed the crowd from a 300-metre ramp. The event saw tragic incidents, legal disputes over the party flag, and massive public turnout, marking a key political moment.
The monsoon session of Parliament concluded today, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned indefinitely. The session was largely disrupted by protests and walkouts from opposition MPs. Despite the turmoil, key legislations like the Online Gaming Regulation Bill and the National Sports Governance bill were passed in both houses.
Hyderabad is facing a major internet outage after TGSPDCL removed cables from electric poles, following govt orders after recent electrocution incidents. Over 1 L connections were disrupted, affecting work-from-home professionals and digital services. Public outrage erupted online, while Airtel moved court. The High Court ordered a temporary halt to further cable removal until Friday’s he...
The Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, has just passed the ‘Online Gaming Bill’ amid heated debate. A heated debate is underway in the Rajya Sabha over this bill. Already passed by the Lok Sabha, the bill seeks to ban the operation and advertisement of money-based online games to curb addiction and financial fraud.
Youth Congress Kerala president and MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil resigned following allegations of misconduct toward women. Denying any wrongdoing, he said the decision was made to safeguard the Congress party’s image as it ramps up opposition against the LDF government. His exit marks a significant moment in Kerala’s evolving political battle.
A heated debate is underway in the Rajya Sabha over the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Already passed by the Lok Sabha, the bill seeks to ban the operation, and advertisement of money-based online games to curb addiction and financial fraud. Violations may result in three years’ imprisonment or ₹1 crore fine.
US economist Jeffrey Sachs slammed Trump’s 50% tariffs on India as “the stupidest tactical move in US foreign policy,” calling them sabotage that destroyed trust and unified BRICS. Criticising Trump, Lindsey Graham, and Peter Navarro, Sachs said the tariffs failed strategically, strengthened India’s global alliances, and risked long-term diplomatic damage.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised bills allowing ministers, including PM and CMs, to be sacked if jailed for 30 days on serious charges. He accused BJP of blackmailing and “torturing” allies Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu to keep them under control before Bihar elections, warning the law could be misused via ED cases and bail […]
Security has been stepped up across Jammu after a pigeon carrying a note threatening an attack on Jammu Tawi Railway Station was caught near the India-Pakistan border in RS Pura, 40 km from the city. The message, written in Urdu and English, warned of an IED blast. Officials said it might be a prank, but […]
The first picture of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta emerged after a violent attack during a Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines residence. She met all seven Delhi Lok Sabha MPs, affirming the assault won’t break her spirit. The attacker, Rajesh Bhia Khimji, is in five-day police remand, while investigations probe his contacts, mobile, and possible […]