PoliticsSajjan Kumar, a former Congress Member of Parliament whose political career became inseparable from the shadow of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died Thursday at New Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. He was 84, succumbing to complications arising from Parkinson’s disease and high blood pressure after a final emergency admission.
PoliticsSixteen civilians died and forty more sustained injuries as Russian drones and missiles tore through Kyiv, striking a residential block, a children’s hospital, and a school. The devastation forced President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to issue an immediate call for more Patriot interceptors to stave off the relentless barrage of ballistic threats.
PoliticsDonald Trump has issued a blunt ultimatum to nations maintaining economic ties with Iran, promising severe financial penalties for any state providing support as the six-month conflict with Israel continues to disrupt global shipping routes and destabilize international energy markets.
PoliticsThe Kremlin confirmed on Thursday that no plans exist for a visit from U.S. presidential envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Diplomatic momentum toward a resolution in Ukraine appears to have stalled, as the envoys remain preoccupied with shifting priorities regarding Iran rather than the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
PoliticsOver ten short-range ballistic missiles streaked from Pyongyang toward the sea off the Korean Peninsula, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. The launch, which covered roughly 300 kilometers, marks a significant escalation as South Korean officials denounce the move as a direct violation of United Nations resolutions.
PoliticsA staggering $517 million has flooded into 2026 congressional races, signaling a tectonic shift in political influence. Emerging sectors like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and online betting are eclipsing traditional Wall Street donors, effectively purchasing a direct line to the legislative agenda through record-breaking campaign contributions.
PoliticsDmitry Peskov characterized the internal friction within Kyiv as a sign of fractured leadership, pointing to recent calls for wartime elections as evidence of discord. The Kremlin spokesperson’s remarks follow a public challenge by former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who openly pushed for a vote despite ongoing hostilities.
PoliticsKazakhstan heads to the polls this week in a snap parliamentary election designed to consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s political authority. Coming on the heels of constitutional amendments that grant him a seven-year presidential term, the vote serves as a referendum on his strategy to distance the administration from the Nazarbayev era.
PoliticsAddressing Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay warned that the proposed 2026 Delimitation Bill threatens to penalize Southern states for their success in population stabilization, potentially stripping the region of its hard-won parliamentary representation.
PoliticsCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge is demanding a full accounting of the PM CARES Fund, citing a stark discrepancy between the organization's massive reserves and its minimal annual spending. The critique targets the fund's lack of public oversight, specifically questioning why over Rs 8,452 crore remains unutilized in emergency coffers.
PoliticsAlleging systemic corruption in the District Selection Committee recruitment process, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has formally demanded a CBI probe. The former chief minister claims the current administration is deliberately shielding its hiring practices from legislative scrutiny to avoid exposure of widespread irregularities and bribery allegations.
PoliticsRussian troops have secured control over the settlements of Mykolaipillia and Matyasheve, according to a Thursday report from the RIA state news agency. This tactical shift within the eastern Donetsk region underscores the persistent intensity of the territorial conflict currently unfolding along the front lines of Eastern Europe.
PoliticsChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Seoul to maintain strategic autonomy, signaling that regional stability hinges on South Korea distancing itself from U.S. influence. Meeting with National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac on Thursday, Wang framed the American presence as a primary obstacle to easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
PoliticsDuring a high-level summit in Seoul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi formally invited South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac to visit Beijing. The move signals a calculated attempt to stabilize relations and revitalize communication channels between the two regional powers after a period of cooling diplomatic ties.
PoliticsThirty-five years after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, his wife, Sonia, is stepping out of her characteristic privacy to document her life. Her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, traces a path from post-war Italy to the epicenter of Indian politics, revealing the personal cost of public service.
PoliticsSajjan Kumar, the former Congress Member of Parliament whose political career became synonymous with the brutal 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has died at 80. He was serving a life sentence at the time of his death, which was confirmed by officials at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital following a period of failing health.
Union Minister of State Sanjay Seth has accused the Jharkhand government of systemic misconduct by awarding public contracts to firms previously blacklisted in other states. The BJP parliamentarian pointed to a recurring pattern of irregularities, specifically citing the involvement of companies tainted by past professional failures in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
PoliticsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has challenged the proposed parliamentary delimitation, advocating for the 1971 census to remain the foundational metric for seat allocation for the next quarter-century. He argues that states which successfully implemented population control should not face a reduction in their political influence within the Lok Sabha.
PoliticsDonald Trump warned global powers on Wednesday that any nation backing Iran will face severe economic retaliation. This escalation marks a shift in a six-month regional conflict, as the U.S. leans away from direct military intervention toward a campaign of total economic warfare to force Tehran’s hand.
PoliticsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of reviving a divisive appeasement policy by limiting the national song Vande Mataram to two stanzas. Shah contends that this decision echoes a 1936-37 resolution that mirrors the historical compromises leading to the partition of India.
PoliticsState authorities in Tehran carried out the execution of Qaem Hosseini on Sunday, citing his alleged role in the deaths of security personnel during civil unrest earlier this year. The incident marks a significant escalation in the government's response to the nationwide demonstrations that gripped the country throughout January.
PoliticsThe hanging of Qaem Hosseini on Thursday has reignited international condemnation regarding Iran's judicial response to civil unrest. Executed following his conviction for the deaths of security personnel during January's protests, his case highlights the intensifying friction between Tehran and global observers over due process and the application of capital punishment.
PoliticsA volatile standoff has emerged over the Abu al-Duhur airbase, as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of orchestrating dangerous maneuvers in Syria. The friction follows an Israeli airstrike on the facility, which Jerusalem claims violated critical security agreements regarding foreign military activity in the region.
PoliticsTwelve lives were extinguished in a matter of minutes early Thursday as Russian ballistic missiles tore through Kyiv’s residential districts. The relentless barrage leveled apartment blocks and critical infrastructure, leaving at least 30 people injured and plunging 90,000 households into darkness as the capital faces its deadliest morning in months.
PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has characterized the United States' latest economic offensive as little more than a political smokescreen. By dismissing the administration's aggressive rhetoric as a calculated attempt to divert attention from domestic instability, Tehran is signaling that its national strategy remains unmoved by external financial threats.
PoliticsKonda Sushmita, daughter of Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, has ignited a firestorm within the state Congress by leveling serious corruption allegations against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Her public challenge, centered on controversial land allotments and candidate selection, has provided BJP leadership with fresh ammunition to demand the Chief Minister’s immediate resignation.
PoliticsTensions flared as Congress leaders challenged the BJP’s historical narrative, reaffirming their commitment to a 1937 party resolution regarding the singing of Vande Mataram. The dispute pits the opposition against the ruling party, with Congress officials rejecting accusations of disrespect during recent Independence Day observations as politically motivated misinformation.
PoliticsFor the first time in history, Taiwan’s defense budget will eclipse the T$1 trillion mark. The government has signaled an 18% spending surge for the coming year, a decisive financial pivot designed to fortify the island’s military infrastructure against mounting pressure from Beijing.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump has publicly rebuked South Korea for declining to join U.S.-led maritime security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. By tying Seoul’s refusal to participate in the critical oil-route patrol to his own frustration with joint military exercises, the President has signaled a deepening strain on regional security alliances.
PoliticsA sharp political confrontation has erupted between the Congress party and the BJP following allegations of disrespect toward Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations. The controversy ignited after footage emerged of senior Congress leaders conversing during the song's rendition, prompting immediate demands for a public apology from the ruling party.