On Monday, over 90 rockets were fired from Lebanon at Haifa, injuring four people, including an elderly individual. While Israel’s air defense intercepted most rockets, some hit populated areas, causing damage to homes and cars. The IDF retaliated by destroying the Hezbollah rocket launcher responsible for the attack. Tensions between Hezbollah and Israel have been […]
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Rep. Elise Stefanik as his Ambassador to the United Nations, calling her a “strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.” The 40-year-old Stefanik, currently House Republican Conference Chair, has been a loyal ally of Trump and was previously considered as a potential vice-presidential candidate. She takes over the role from […]
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain activist Gulfisha Fatima’s bail plea in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing the ongoing proceedings in the Delhi High Court. Fatima, accused under UAPA for her alleged role in the riots, has been in custody for over four years. The top court directed the high court to […]
As campaigning for Jharkhand’s phase 1 assembly elections concluded, the INDIA bloc expressed confidence in winning 43 seats, emphasizing social welfare and unity. Congress and JMM leaders highlighted issues like tribal rights and women’s welfare, with prominent figures such as Rahul Gandhi, Hemant Soren, and Kalpana Soren leading efforts. The alliance aims to challenge the […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray claimed that his bags were checked by government officials upon his arrival in Yavatmal for campaigning. He questioned whether similar checks were conducted on PM Modi, CM Shinde, and others. Thackeray criticized the move as undemocratic and suggested that opposition workers should also have the right to inspect the […]
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea from the Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, to postpone the upcoming Bihar bypolls scheduled for November 13. The party argued for a delay due to the Chhath Puja festival, but the court stated that it was too late to change the schedule and that all arrangements […]
In a gun battle at Jakuradhor, Manipur’s Jiribam district, 10 suspected militants were killed, and two CRPF jawans were injured on Monday. The clash occurred when militants set fire to shops in a Meitei-majority area. The CRPF retaliated, killing the militants. Five civilians remain missing. The region has been rocked by ethnic violence since May […]
In Prayagraj, UPPSC exam aspirants staged a sit-in outside the commission’s office, protesting the decision to hold the RO-ARO and PCS exams on separate dates. The students clashed with police. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav condemned the police action, calling the BJP government “anti-youth” and supporting the students’ demands for a unified exam schedule.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised to form a committee to identify and expel “infiltrators” from Jharkhand if BJP wins the state election. He proposed a law to prevent land transfers to “infiltrators” marrying tribal women, claiming they were usurping tribal land. Yogi Adityanath, campaigning in Jharkhand, accused the JMM-led coalition of enabling Rohingya and [&hell...
Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan faced backlash for a racist remark about HD Kumaraswamy during a rally in Ramanagara. He referred to Kumaraswamy as “Kaaliya Kumaraswamy,” suggesting his leadership was worse than the BJP. JD(S) condemned the statement, calling for Khan’s removal from the cabinet. BJP also criticized the remark, recalling similar incidents.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, upon taking office, revealed his quest to find his grandfather Sarav Dayal’s pre-Independence home in Amritsar. Built by Dayal, the house in Katra Sher Singh was damaged during the 1947 riots but later restored. Though sold in 1970, Justice Khanna often visits the area, recalling fond memories of his grandfather, a […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Diwali celebration at 10 Downing Street has faced criticism from British Hindus after meat and alcohol were served, which some found offensive. Lamb kebabs, beer, and wine were on the menu, unlike last year’s event hosted by Rishi Sunak. Critics, including pandit Satish K Sharma, called the choice of menu […]
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman called Donald Trump early Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, expressing enthusiasm for Trump’s return to power. The call followed Trump’s victory speech and reflects the historically strong ties between the two leaders. Trump aims to expand the Abraham Accords, seeking normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Following violent clashes in Amsterdam involving Israeli football fans, Israel has urged its nationals to avoid attending Thursday’s France-Israel soccer match in Paris due to safety concerns. Israeli officials warned fans of potential anti-Semitic attacks, and a heavy police presence, including 4,000 gendarmes, will secure the event. President Macron will attend to show solidarity after ...
Addressing the 200th-anniversary celebrations of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Gujarat, PM Modi emphasized the importance of encouraging youth to realize the dream of a developed India. He stressed self-sufficiency, unity, and the role of skilled, educated youth in driving progress. Modi also highlighted the need to protect youth from drug addiction.