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Israel struck Gaza City overnight after approving an expanded offensive against Hamas, authorizing 60,000 reservists. Residents described relentless bombardments shaking homes, with strikes hitting northwest and southeast areas. The move, sparking international outcry and local opposition, deepened fears of worsening Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis.
Russia’s overnight attack on western Ukraine killed one and injured at least 18, striking a US electronics plant in Mukachevo and damaging homes in Lviv. Ukrainian officials condemned the strike on civilian facilities, noting it followed earlier hits on US businesses. The barrage involved 574 drones and 40 missiles, the month’s largest assault.
India told Parliament it backs resolving Iran’s nuclear issues through dialogue, affirming Tehran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh supported JCPOA and UNSC resolutions, noting regular 2024-25 engagement with Iran, including visits by the external affairs minister, vice president, and other senior ministers.
The West Bengal government suspended four officials, including two WBCS officers, over alleged voter list malpractices in Moyna and Baruipur Purba, partly following the Election Commission’s directive. However, no FIRs were filed. A Data Entry Operator was dismissed, and departmental inquiries are being considered, officials informed the Election Commission.
Wall Street slid before Jerome Powell’s speech as rising Treasury yields and strong factory growth dimmed hopes for rate cuts. The S&P 500 fell for a fifth day, with tech stocks and Walmart weaker. Jobless claims rose, but robust PMI cut September cut odds to 65%. Meanwhile, the DOJ signaled a potential probe into Fed […]
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.