PoliticsChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to travel to India for the 16th BRICS meeting of national security advisers. Scheduled for June 22–23, the high-level summit brings together representatives from the bloc to address pressing security concerns and coordinate policy among the member nations.
PoliticsSweden, Norway and Canada are preparing a coordinated defense package for Ukraine, focusing on the procurement of U.S.-made weaponry. Announced by Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson in Brussels on Thursday, the effort centers on the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, a framework designed to streamline military support.
PoliticsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that Kyiv forces struck a major Moscow oil refinery on Thursday, marking the second such attack this week. Describing the operation as a measured response to Russian bombardments of Ukrainian urban centers, the president emphasized the tactical necessity of disrupting Moscow's military logistics and fuel supply chains.
PoliticsExplosions and sustained gunfire shattered the morning calm at the airport in Niamey, Niger, on Thursday, forcing security forces to lock down the area. The barrage began at 6 a.m. local time, with sporadic fighting continuing for nearly two hours as residents reported a heavy military presence near the facility.
PoliticsSix Shiv Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament face formal show-cause notices after failing to attend a mandatory party meeting in Delhi on Thursday. The move follows a three-line whip issued by the leadership, aimed at curbing internal instability amid persistent rumors of a potential breakaway group joining the rival Shiv Sena faction.
PoliticsThe Calcutta High Court declined to issue an interim order Thursday regarding the appointment of expelled Trinamool Congress member Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly. Justice Krishna Rao’s decision keeps the Speaker’s controversial recognition of the breakaway faction intact pending further litigation.
PoliticsDismissing claims of an internal collapse within the Samajwadi Party, senior leader Shivpal Singh Yadav has accused UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar of peddling falsehoods to boost his political profile. Yadav labeled the allegations a calculated conspiracy orchestrated by the BJP to destabilize the opposition ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
PoliticsFinland is upgrading its air-to-ground strike capabilities by acquiring GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States. The deal, confirmed by the Finnish Ministry of Defence on Thursday, integrates the advanced munitions into the country's growing fleet of F-35 fighter jets, marking a significant shift in regional tactical readiness.
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PoliticsUttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims that a recent letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Union Home Minister Amit Shah contains details already embedded in CBI investigations targeting former minister Gayatri Prajapati and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, describing the move as a desperate attempt to deflect legal pressure.
PoliticsDistrict and Metropolitan Congress Presidents in Uttarakhand harboring ambitions for the upcoming Assembly elections must resign from their organizational roles before launching campaigns. This directive from AICC General Secretary Kumari Selja aims to ensure undivided attention toward the party’s grassroots strength ahead of the 2027 polls.
PoliticsA mountaintop resort in Buergenstock will host representatives from Washington and Tehran this Friday for preliminary discussions. Following a newly inked ceasefire agreement, the meeting marks a critical attempt to stabilize relations, with diplomatic delegations from Pakistan and Qatar serving as mediators to oversee the implementation process.
Politics“Those who attend are ours; those who do not are dishonest and traitors,” declared Sanjay Raut as Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs gathered at their Delhi office on Thursday. Facing rumors of potential defections, the party issued a three-line whip to ensure attendance and consolidate ranks against political rivals.
PoliticsAam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has labeled the Centre’s recent efforts to curb examination paper leaks—including a temporary Telegram restriction ahead of the NEET re-test—as a performative charade, arguing that the administration lacks the genuine political will to dismantle the lucrative criminal networks behind these recurring scandals.
PoliticsA rare alignment of political extremes has halted Switzerland's push for a trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur. During a late Wednesday session, the lower house voted 96 to 86 against the deal, effectively stalling a project that had sought to bridge markets across the Atlantic.
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PoliticsDeputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara will participate in today’s Legislative Council elections at 1 PM, according to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Shivakumar confirmed the official’s recovery following a personal visit to Parameshwara’s Bengaluru residence, ending speculation regarding his absence from the critical vote at the Vidhana Soudha.
PoliticsFour years after the devastating surrender of the Azovstal steel plant, the Azov Regiment has re-emerged as a technologically sophisticated force. Now operating as a full corps, the unit is conducting a persistent drone campaign against Russian supply lines, signaling a long-term strategy to reclaim their occupied home city.
PoliticsIn the former coal-mining heartland of Makerfield, voters head to the polls Thursday in a contest that serves as a proxy war for the future of the Labour Party. A victory for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would likely trigger an immediate challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled leadership.
PoliticsRumors of a fresh exodus from the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp have been dismissed as media fabrication by party MP Anil Desai. While speculation mounts that seven MPs are preparing to align with the Eknath Shinde-led faction, leadership insists the party remains intact and focused on its scheduled parliamentary agenda.
PoliticsA 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission began Thursday following widespread ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections. The probe seeks to address systemic failures after the fiasco sparked public protests, the resignation of the commission chief, and urgent demands for institutional reform.
PoliticsFriends must be honest with friends when it comes to defense spending. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at NATO headquarters on Thursday with a blunt message for the alliance: Washington intends to publicly and privately pressure member states that consistently fail to meet their established security commitments.
PoliticsTwo German naval vessels are currently transiting the Suez Canal toward the Red Sea, marking a strategic move by Berlin to position forces for a possible security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed the deployment as he arrived at a NATO summit in Brussels.
PoliticsFormer Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren declared on Thursday that independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, backed by the NDA, is poised for a decisive victory in the state's Rajya Sabha elections. As voting commenced at the Legislative Assembly, BJP leadership voiced strong expectations of securing the necessary majority.
PoliticsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to attend the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels this Thursday. The visit marks a critical moment for the alliance, which coordinates military aid shipments to Kyiv as the conflict continues to test international logistics and support levels.
Politics“Shikari naya hai, jal puraana hai,” AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi remarked on Thursday, dismissing opposition claims that external threats drive party defections. The Hyderabad MP targeted the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Trinamool Congress, arguing that these organizations must own their internal failures rather than blaming outside forces for mass exits.
PoliticsThe United States has moved to reduce its immediate contributions to NATO’s crisis response forces, a shift confirmed by Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday. While the cut is effective now, the alliance is currently coordinating efforts to redistribute responsibilities and ensure that existing security gaps are filled by other member states.
PoliticsRussian air defense systems neutralized 555 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, as the aerial assault triggered significant disruptions near Moscow. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that approximately 180 of these incoming projectiles were intercepted while specifically targeting the capital, forcing authorities to restrict movement on the city’s major arterial roads.
PoliticsPolling stations opened in Ranchi on Thursday for two Rajya Sabha seats, with independent candidate Parimal Nathwani banking on broad cross-party support. As the NDA-backed nominee faces off against JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and Congress’s Pranav Jha, the contest has narrowed to three candidates vying for two available positions.
PoliticsAs polling stations opened in Ranchi for the Rajya Sabha elections, JMM leader Manoj Pandey leveled sharp accusations against the BJP, claiming the opposition alliance is fighting a battle against money-driven politics. Pandey specifically decried the presence of a Gujarat-based industrialist, characterizing him as a pawn for legislative poaching.
PoliticsSix MPs from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction have reportedly shifted their allegiance to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, according to MLC Chandrakant Raghuvanshi. This development, dubbed Operation Tiger, signals a potential new rift within the party, fueling speculation that more lawmakers may abandon the Thackeray camp ahead of the foundation day.
PoliticsAs polling stations opened in Jharkhand on Thursday, the Rajya Sabha race for two seats intensified into a high-stakes clash between the NDA and the ruling INDIA coalition. With three candidates vying for two positions, the outcome hinges on whether independent hopeful Parimal Nathwani can overcome a united opposition front.