Palestine FM Wants India as Bridge to End Occupation
Palestine Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, visiting India, urges New Delhi to mediate between Israel and Palestine to end occupation, emphasizing India's historical support and values.
Category : Politics
Karnataka HC Rejects Plea Against WhatsApp Admin Probe
Karnataka High Court refuses to quash investigation against WhatsApp group administrator for circulating offensive content targeting Hindu deities and politicians in a 250-member group.
Banerjee Calls Amit Shah 'Most Unsuccessful' Home Minister
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, labeling him as the country's most unsuccessful home minister. The criticism comes amid ongoing political tensions in West Bengal.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman's Historic 9th Presentation on Feb 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2026 on February 1, 2026 at 11 AM, marking her ninth consecutive budget and making history as the first Sunday presentation.
ED Files Supplementary Chargesheet in Andhra Skill Development Scam
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint in the Andhra Pradesh skill development scam case. Former CM Naidu spent around 50 days in custody, while CID recently sought case closure approved by court.
Goyal: Film Stars Come & Go, No Impact on Tamil Nadu Polls
Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed actor Vijay's potential impact on Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing past examples of film stars failing to convert fan following into votes.
Four Held for Pune Traffic Signal Battery Thefts
Pune police arrested four individuals, including an auto-rickshaw driver, for stealing batteries from traffic controller boxes across the city. The thefts disrupted signal operations during power cuts under the Pune Smart City Project.
Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Dy CM
Sunetra Pawar, widow of late NCP leader Ajit Pawar, takes oath as Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister, inheriting key portfolios including excise and sports.
Taxpayers Question Tax Deployment in Budget 2026
As Budget 2026 approaches, middle-class taxpayers question where their taxes are going, citing poor infrastructure and lack of free essential services like health and education.
Pakistan Using Proxies to Shift Terror Blame to Kashmiris: EFSAS
EFSAS Director Junaid Qureshi alleges Pakistan is crafting narratives to shift terrorism responsibility onto Kashmiris through proxies, citing Delhi attack as example of this strategy to mask Islamabad's involvement.
Sunetra Pawar's Rise, Sharad Pawar's Long Game in NCP Drama
Amid Sunetra Pawar's elevation as Deputy CM, Sharad Pawar pauses NCP merger talks. Political circles buzz over BJP's 'invisible hand' influencing party dynamics and future reunification terms.
Delhi to Get 8 New Footover Bridges Soon: Locations
Delhi is set to receive eight new footover bridges to ease pedestrian congestion and improve safety. The infrastructure project aims to enhance urban mobility across key locations in the capital.
Budget 2025: Education Leaks Beyond Skilling Slogans
Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals critical gaps in India's education system: secondary school dropouts, higher education employability crisis, and study-abroad boom. Will the Union Budget address these structural leaks or just repaint the pipes?
Sunetra Pawar First Woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Sunetra Pawar has been appointed as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, marking a historic moment in the state's politics. In a separate development, Bengaluru police has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the death case of C J
Punjab Speaker Raises Sikh Prisoners, Funds Ahead of PM Modi Visit
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has raised critical issues concerning Sikh prisoners and pending central funds ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state.
Data-Driven Governance for Viksit Bharat 2047
The SARC Davos Dialogues 2026 emphasized data-driven state governance as a key pillar for achieving Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on technology and innovation.
Retired IAF Personnel Shot in Lucknow
A retired Indian Air Force personnel was shot at in Lucknow's Aliganj area. The victim, identified as Wing Commander (Retd) Anil Kumar, is in stable condition after emergency surgery.
Indian Army Trains Kyrgyzstan in Mountain Warfare
The Indian Army has conducted a specialized mountain operations course for soldiers from Kyrgyzstan, enhancing bilateral military cooperation and sharing expertise in high-altitude warfare.
NCP-SP Merger Roadblock After Ajit Pawar's Death
Sharad Pawar indicates that the proposed merger between NCP and NCP-SP might encounter obstacles due to the recent death of Ajit Pawar, impacting political dynamics in Maharashtra.
Sunetra Pawar Takes Oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, pledges to carry forward late husband Ajit Pawar's vision for farmers, women, and marginalized communities while working for a developed Maharashtra.
DOJ Unseals Millions of Epstein Records, Reveals Abuse Claims
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed millions of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, exposing new civil complaints with disturbing allegations of exploitation, recruitment, and intimidation.
KCR Yields, Agrees to Police Questioning After Notice Drama
Former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao will appear before SIT in phone-tapping case after notice was pasted on his residence wall. BRS calls it vendetta politics.
Pune Traffic Changes for Road Gradient Reduction
Pune police announce traffic diversions from Gangadham Chowk to Aai Mata Temple to reduce road gradient, aiming to prevent accidents after past mishaps.
US Court to Rule on Instagram, YouTube Addiction Design Claims
A US court will determine if Instagram and YouTube's designs intentionally cause social media addiction, impacting youth mental health. This landmark case could set precedents for tech liability.
DMK-DMDK Alliance Talks Underway in Tamil Nadu
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has commenced formal discussions with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) to explore a potential political alliance for upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu.
Bhagalpur DDC Cuts Pay of 27 Rozgar Sevaks for e-KYC Failure
Bhagalpur deputy development commissioner Pradeep Kumar Singh has ordered a 15-25% reduction in basic honorarium for 27 panchayat rozgar sevaks for six months due to poor e-KYC verification performance under Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act.
Alberta Separatism Stirs US-Canada Diplomatic Row
The Alberta Prosperity Project's push for independence from Canada has triggered diplomatic friction with Washington, drawing parallels to India's Khalistani concerns and straining US-western alliances.
MP Yaduveer Demands NCB Unit in Mysuru for Drug-Free City
MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the central government to establish a Narcotics Control Bureau unit in Mysuru to tackle the growing drug problem and make the city drug-free.
India Considers Social Media Ban for Teens Under 16
An ally of PM Modi proposes legislation to ban social media for children under 16 in India, joining global efforts to protect youth from digital addiction and data exploitation.
Tharoor Demands Centre Fulfill Kerala Budget Promises
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor calls on central government to deliver budget commitments to Kerala, including AIIMS establishment, while highlighting unemployment as critical national issue requiring budget solutions.
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