INDIA
'Hard to call it river’: CR Patil slams state of Yamuna in Delhi, sets 3-year goal for drinkable water
Patil said that after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting to discuss cleaning of the river
INDIA
All in the family: Why Opposition should think twice before poking BJP over picking new president
Despite the Opposition questioning the delay in appointing a new BJP president, the party has historically followed a democratic process, selecting its leaders based on merit rather than personal affiliations
INDIA
Cash discovery at HC judge’s residence brings NJAC Act into spotlight: What was it?
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar brought up the Act in Parliament last week amid reports of the alleged cash recovery, saying it bothered him that “the incident happened and did not immediately surface”
INDIA
First Sri Lanka, now Maldives: India strengthens neighbourhood ties to counter China in South Asia
Weeks after Sri Lanka conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the island nation’s soil would not be allowed for use against India’s interests, Maldives on Wednesday made a similar assurance
WORLD
Pakistan’s year in review: Rocky elections, friends turn foes, Jaishankar’s historic visit, IMF bailout and more
Pakistan’s general elections held in February 2024 proved to be a landmark political event
INDIA
From Mission Divyastra to Predator Drones: India's big defence advancements in 2024
From 'Mission Divyastra' to billion-dollar defence deals, India made significant advancements in 2024 to bolster its defence capabilities
INDIA
Ambedkar, Soros and 'scuffle': High drama unfolds inside and outside Parliament as BJP vs INDIA bloc gets ugly
Opposition parties unitedly protested against Shah and demanded his sacking, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders of the BJP rallied to his defence and said he has exposed Congress' "anti-Ambedkar" stand
WORLD
Justin Trudeau to quit? Finance minister Freeland’s resignation throws Canadian PM’s future in jeopardy
Trudeau is reportedly considering either resignation or prorogation, the process of terminating the parliamentary session
INDIA
Why a rare Modi-Xi meeting in Russia is critical
The meeting takes place within days of India and China reaching an agreement on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, a breakthrough in an over four-year old standoff
WORLD
Yahya Sinwar killing: Did Israel military make a 'big mistake' by releasing video of Hamas chief's last moments?
Shortly after announcing his death, the Israeli military released a video showing Sinwar’s last moments. The Hamas leader was tracked by an Israeli mini drone as he lay dying in the ruins of a building in Southern Gaza
WORLD
How Justin Trudeau’s domestic political agenda could be driving a wedge between India and Canada
A survey by global market research and public opinion firm IPSOS last month revealed that around two-thirds (67 per cent) of Canadians now disapprove of Justin Trudeau's leadership as Prime Minister, an increase of 4 points since June
INDIA
Ram Rahim out on parole again: The curious link between elections & Dera chief's furloughs
The frequency and timing of paroles granted to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh have been raising eyebrows for long
INDIA
MUDA scam intensifies: Will Karnataka get a new chief minister soon?
The high court's verdict has now triggered calls for Siddaramaiah's resignation as CM - from both the BJP and within his own party
INDIA
Will India help end Russia-Ukraine war? How New Delhi emerged as the peacemaker
Given India’s stand over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there have been calls for it to push peace talks between the two countries
INDIA
Opposition targets PM Modi over visit to CJI Chandrachud’s residence
Modi was on September 11 seen participating in a puja at Chandrachud’s residence. In a video, Chandrachud and his wife Kalpana Das could be seen welcoming Modi at their house
INDIA
Amit Shah hits out at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in US: ‘Making anti-national statements…’
During his three-day visit to the US, Gandhi made several critical remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi reacts to PM Modi's apology over Shivaji statue collapse: 'I want to ask him...'
The PM should apologise not just to Shivaji Maharaj but also to every person of Maharashtra, he said speaking at an event in Maharashtra's Sangli
INDIA
Swati Maliwal fumes at Sunita Kejriwal's social media post on Bibhav Kumar
On September 3, Bibhav Kumar was released from Tihar jail, a day after the Supreme Court granted him bail in relation to the assault case involving Maliwal
INDIA
Vistara-Air India merger: How will flyers be impacted?
Starting 3rd September 2024, customers will, progressively, no longer be able to make bookings with Vistara for travel on or after 12th November 2024
INDIA
'Racist': BJP slams Tejashwi over 'Chinese version of Yogi' remark directed at Himanta
In a post on social media platform X, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav referred to Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma as a "Chinese version of UP CM Adityanath Yogi," prompting a sharp rebuke from the BJP
INDIA
Why SpiceJet flights from Dubai returned without a single passenger?
SpiceJet cancelled several of its eleven daily flights it operates to Dubai after passengers were denied check-in at the airport
INDIA
MEA clears air on US readout after Modi-Biden talks
After his historic visit to Ukraine, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Joe Biden. A confusion arose after the White House made no mention of their discussion over Bangladesh crisis while India did
INDIA
Now, Assam scraps two-hour namaz break on Fridays
By doing away with the 2-hour Jumma break, Assam Assembly has prioritised productivity and shed another vestige of colonial baggage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on X
INDIA
'Won't take responsibility...': Kolkata rape-murder victim's father reacts to leaked audio clips
In one of the audio clips that surfaced on August 29, the assistant superintendent of RG Kar Hospital could be heard telling the victim's father that his daughter is extremely unwell and has been hospitalised
