PoliticsFollowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s condemnation of the abusive language used by protesters at Jantar Mantar, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has called for a compassionate approach toward the youth. He emphasized that the government must steer students back toward the mainstream rather than focusing on harsh retribution.
PoliticsExplosions tore through Kyiv as a wave of ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 28 others. The assault, which shattered windows and ignited fires across seven city districts, marks the second major strike on the city within a single week.
PoliticsThe People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command launched coordinated air and naval combat maneuvers around the Scarborough Shoal on Saturday, signaling a fresh escalation in the South China Sea. This tactical display underscores Beijing’s hardening posture over the contested reef, which remains a flashpoint for regional maritime sovereignty claims.
PoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy, arguing that the Prime Minister’s absence during the parliamentary debate on the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill constitutes a direct insult to the national song, Vande Mataram.
PoliticsAfter weeks of intense demonstrations triggered by a national exam paper leak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for leniency toward students who targeted him with abuse. He argued that dragging young protesters through the court system serves no constructive purpose, urging society to embrace a path of forgiveness instead.
PoliticsAt least nine people are dead and 28 wounded after a barrage of ballistic missiles slammed into Kyiv on Saturday. The assault, which hit residential buildings and warehouses, marks the second major strike on the Ukrainian capital this week, further exposing the city's critical shortage of advanced air defense systems.
PoliticsThe Election Commission of India has granted an extension for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana, shifting the final publication deadline to October 19, 2026. The move follows a formal request from the state’s Chief Electoral Officer to allow more time for comprehensive voter enumeration.
PoliticsAlleging a systemic failure, Odisha Congress president Bhakta Charan Das claimed the recurring crisis of leaked examination papers has become inseparable from BJP governance. His comments follow the circulation of images from the July 27 medical postgraduate exam, intensifying pressure on the Mohan Charan Majhi administration to move beyond legislative optics.
PoliticsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of weaponizing victimhood to deflect from systemic failures. In a sharp rebuke, Ramesh demanded a formal apology from the Prime Minister, citing a series of controversies ranging from the NEET-UG examination integrity crisis to the long-standing economic fallout of demonetization.
PoliticsThe People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command mobilized air and naval forces for joint combat patrols surrounding Scarborough Shoal on Saturday. This maneuver marks the latest escalation in a long-standing territorial dispute, as Beijing asserts its presence over the contested maritime feature in the South China Sea.
PoliticsConflict emerged as the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee set a Tuesday vote for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, hours after Donald Trump declared his controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund dead. The move follows intense pressure from Republican senators who previously blocked the nomination to secure guarantees against the fund.
PoliticsA police complaint filed at Delhi’s Jehangirpuri station accuses Independent MP Pappu Yadav of inciting religious offense during a protest at the Parliament complex. Petitioner Surya Maithil alleges that Yadav, while performing a theatrical demonstration against alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement, insulted Hindu symbols and disrespected a photograph of Lord Ram.
PoliticsA Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, prompting the BJP to demand an explanation regarding the party’s ties to the convicted official and his role in the Northeast Delhi riots.
PoliticsPresident Droupadi Murmu has lauded a surge of Indian success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, marking a historic double podium in the men's javelin throw alongside breakthroughs in decathlon and judo. The President praised the athletes for their resilience and for setting new benchmarks for the nation on the international stage.
PoliticsThe price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders dropped by over Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata this Saturday, prompting senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh to credit Prime Minister Narendra Modi with prioritizing public relief despite the volatility of global fuel markets and external geopolitical conflicts.
PoliticsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have led national tributes for India’s recent medalists at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, celebrating a string of successes across javelin, judo, and decathlon that have underscored the country’s growing sporting footprint on the international stage.
PoliticsBJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy has publicly challenged Kapil Sibal’s moral standing, arguing the Congress MP holds no ethical right to defend individuals linked to the Cockroach Janta Party. The confrontation intensifies as Sibal demands government accountability for police actions against protestors, further straining the already volatile Monsoon Session of Parliament.
PoliticsAndhra Pradesh Legislative Council opposition leader Botcha Satyanarayana has accused the state's coalition government of weaponizing the police force to harass political rivals. The YSRCP leader claims the administration is filing baseless criminal charges, including attempted murder, against party cadres to suppress opposition activity across the region.
PoliticsTwo members of the British trip-hop band Massive Attack face permanent entry bans to Singapore after concluding their Wednesday concert by unfurling a Palestinian flag. Local authorities launched an investigation into the act, citing strict regulations regarding the public display of foreign national emblems and the preservation of domestic social harmony.
PoliticsThe Senate Judiciary Committee will convene Tuesday for an executive business meeting to weigh the nomination of Todd Blanche for U.S. attorney general. This session follows a period of legislative paralysis, as internal friction among Republicans has stalled the confirmation process regarding the administration's proposed spending initiatives.
PoliticsThe People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command launched coordinated air and naval patrols around the Scarborough Shoal on Saturday, escalating its military presence in the contested South China Sea. This maneuver signals a hardening stance over the strategic reef, an area claimed by both Beijing and Manila for decades.
PoliticsChina’s Ministry of Commerce dismissed the latest expansion of a US trade blacklist on Saturday, labeling the move as economic coercion devoid of factual merit. The decision to restrict 43 additional Chinese companies follows allegations of human rights abuses, a claim Beijing continues to reject as a smear campaign against its stability.
PoliticsStepping out from a special detention facility on Friday evening, former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala regained his freedom after the Constitutional Court struck down his 15-year prison sentence. The ruling concluded that the campaign contributions at the heart of his conviction did not legally qualify as money laundering at the time.
PoliticsThe People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command launched coordinated air and naval combat patrols around Scarborough Shoal on Saturday. This maneuver marks a deliberate escalation in the South China Sea, intensifying the long-standing territorial friction between Beijing and regional claimants over the strategic, resource-rich maritime feature.
PoliticsSix months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, authorities have released the full text of two ransom emails sent to her family. The messages, which demanded $4 million in bitcoin before claiming the victim died of natural causes, provide investigators with new linguistic leads in the unsolved abduction.
PoliticsFIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially shelved plans to sell a $4.2 billion stake in the World Cup following a massive revolt from global football federations. The proposal, which sought to offload 20% of a new commercial unit to private investors, collapsed within days of its announcement under intense institutional pressure.
PoliticsOllanta Humala walked free from a specialized detention facility on Friday evening after Peru’s Constitutional Court vacated his 15-year prison sentence. The former president had been serving time for illicit campaign financing, a ruling that has now been dismantled by the nation's highest judicial authority.
PoliticsYemen’s Houthi-controlled maritime coordination authority dismissed claims of pending financial levies on commercial vessels traversing the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The group labeled the transit of the strategic waterway a voluntary, cost-free service, explicitly warning shipping companies against any entities attempting to solicit unauthorized payments for passage through the region.
PoliticsFrom the escalating threat of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to fresh ballistic missile barrages over Kyiv, global stability faces a precarious weekend. These developments coincide with a surge of migration crises in North Africa and internal political shifts across Latin America and Europe.
PoliticsAt least three people died after a volley of Russian missiles tore through Kyiv early Saturday, triggering multiple explosions across the capital. The strike left residents trapped beneath the debris of a partially collapsed apartment building, marking another escalation in the systematic aerial campaign targeting the city's infrastructure and civilian housing.