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In 2019, SEAL Team 6’s secret mission to plant a spy device in North Korea failed after they encountered a civilian fishing boat. Fearing exposure, they killed three unarmed divers and aborted the mission. The operation was never disclosed to Congress and may have violated federal law. Trump later denied knowledge of the mission.
Kerala police filed an FIR against 30 Girls Islamic Organisation members for holding a pro-Palestine protest in Kannur without permission. The group raised flags and slogans in an ecologically sensitive area. Critics accused CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s government of hypocrisy, citing its earlier support for Palestine. The action sparked outrage amid intensifying protests.
In Trump’s second term, the US job market is faltering. August saw just 22,000 new jobs, with unemployment rising to 4.3%. Manufacturing and construction sectors declined, inflation rose to 2.7%, and electricity costs increased. Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown are blamed. Critics say his promises are failing as economic strain deepens.
PM Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to review bilateral ties and discuss ending the Ukraine conflict. They emphasized their strategic partnership’s role in promoting global peace. This was their second conversation in a month, highlighting mutual efforts toward conflict resolution in Ukraine and broader international cooperation.
BSP chief Mayawati announced the reinstatement of ex-MP Ashok Siddharth into the party after his public apology. Expelled in Feb, Siddharth Akash Anand’s father-in-law expressed full loyalty to the BSP and its Ambedkarite mission. She revoked his expulsion, hoping he would now contribute wholeheartedly to the party’s growth and social justice movement.
VT Balram resigned as head of Kerala Congress’ social media wing after backlash over a controversial post linking Bidi and Bihar while criticizing GST reforms. The post sparked outrage, prompting the party to delete it and issue a public apology. Balram stepped down, taking moral responsibility for the offensive and politically sensitive remark.
Senior AIADMK leader KA Sengottaiyan was sacked after urging the re-induction of expelled leaders like Sasikala and OPS to ensure party unity before the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. He gave EPS a 10-day ultimatum, warning of internal action if ignored. His removal highlights deep factional rifts and growing unrest within the AIADMK ranks.
EAM Jaishankar highlighted PM Modi’s close relationship with President Trump, affirming strong India-US ties. Despite ongoing trade tensions and US tariffs, both leaders exchanged warm remarks. Modi defended India’s global stance, stressing national interest. Trump voiced concern over India’s ties with Russia and China, but called Modi a great friend.
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam will visit India from the 9th of this month for 8 days. This is his first visit during his current term. He will tour Mumbai, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Tirupati. Analysts believe the visit will further strengthen India-Mauritius ties across cultural, spiritual, and diplomatic levels.
Former Telangana CM KCR held a key meeting with top BRS leaders at the Erravalli farmhouse today. Attendees included KTR, Lakshma Reddy, Jagadish Reddy, and Pochampally Srinivas Reddy, with Harish Rao expected to join shortly. The meeting gains significance amid allegations made by Kavitha against Harish Rao, Santosh Rao, and Pochampally Srinivas Reddy.
Mumbai Police have imposed a ban on drones, paragliders, remote-controlled microlight aircraft, and hot air balloons across the city until October 5. The restrictions are part of heightened security measures during Ganesh idol immersions and the upcoming Dussehra Navratri celebrations, aimed at preventing any untoward incidents during large gatherings.
Rajampet YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy, arrested in a liquor case, has been granted interim bail. The Vijayawada ACB court has granted interim bail, allowing him to vote in the vice presidential elections. It said that he should submit a surety bond of Rs. 50,000 along with two sureties. The court ordered him to surrender again […]
Senior Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi stated that PM Modi’s likely visit to Manipur should not be seen as the end of a goal but as the start of a long journey to bring peace back to the state. He aspired that PM Modi should apologise to the Manipur people for not showing up for the […]
Justice Sudarshan Reddy, the INDIA bloc’s Vice President candidate, stated that the VP’s role is constitutional, not political. Emphasizing impartiality, and transparency, he said the person holding the post should possess judicial-like qualities. He clarified that these views reflect his personal understanding of the responsibilities.
PM Modi will skip the General Debate at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The annual session begins on Sept 9, with the debate starting from Sept 23 to 29. Earlier, it was decided that PM Modi would speak on Sep 26, but now India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S […]