Bengaluru: Karnataka entered a new political chapter on Wednesday as senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister, succeeding Siddaramaiah. Veteran Dalit leader G. Parameshwara took oath as Deputy Chief Minister, marking a significant reshuffle in the Congress leadership structure in the southern state. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by top…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a significant political setback after expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised by Speaker Rathindra Bose as the leader of the Trinamool Congress Legislature Party. The development comes amid an escalating rebellion within the party that threatens its legislative and organisational structure. Support of 58 MLAs Ritabrata…
Moscow/Kabul: In a development that has drawn global attention, Russia has signed a military-technical cooperation agreement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration, marking the most significant defense-related engagement between the two sides since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The agreement was signed during the International Security Forum near Moscow and is being viewed as another…
New Delhi: In a major administrative shake-up at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Union Government has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta following controversy surrounding the board’s examination evaluation process. The government has also ordered a formal inquiry into the procurement and implementation of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system…
Kolkata: West Bengal’s political landscape is witnessing dramatic developments as reports suggest a major rebellion is brewing within the opposition party, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). The alleged revolt is being compared to the “Shinde model” that split Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena, raising questions about the future stability of the party led by Mamata Banerjee….
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In a landmark achievement for wildlife conservation, the first onager (Asian wild ass) foal in more than 100 years has been born on Saudi soil at the Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Royal Reserve The birth marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to restore native biodiversity and reintroduce endangered species to…
Introduction The relationship between India and Nepal is widely regarded as one of the most unique and complex bilateral relationships in South Asia. Unlike most neighboring countries, India and Nepal share an open border, deep cultural and religious ties, centuries of historical interaction, royal connections, Himalayan trade routes, and a long tradition of military cooperation…
Fresh political unrest has surfaced in West Bengal after senior Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was attacked outside the Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly district on May 31, 2026. The incident comes just a day after another senior Abhishek Banerjee faced protests and alleged assault during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas, highlighting…
Washington, D.C. — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the creation of a new $250 currency note featuring Trump’s portrait, according to multiple U.S. media reports. The proposal, tied to celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, would require congressional approval because current federal law prohibits living individuals from appearing…
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — The first session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly began on Friday with the singing of “Vande Mataram,” marking the first time in the Assembly’s history that proceedings opened with the national song instead of the customary national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana.” The inaugural session of the new United Democratic Front (UDF)…
