New Delhi: India may be on the verge of a major electoral overhaul, as the Union government weighs options to accelerate the rollout of the Women’s Reservation Act, potentially delinking it from the long-pending national census. Key Developments A Shift in Implementation Strategy The Women’s Reservation Act, passed in 2023, provides for 33% reservation for…
The schedule for the legislative assembly elections in five Indian states has been officially announced by the Election Commission of India, marking a crucial phase in the country’s democratic process. Approximately 174 million voters across Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal will exercise their franchise in the upcoming polls. Political analysts say the…
New Delhi: Amid continuing tensions in West Asia, Iran has reportedly assured safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. The assurance was highlighted by Iran’s Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, who described India as a friendly nation. The development is seen as a…
Amid escalating tensions involving Iran, United States, and Israel , maritime traffic through the strategically vital strait of Hormuz has been severely affected. Following diplomatic engagement by India, reports say that some India-flagged oil tankers have been allowed safe passage through the crucial shipping route. 1. What Happened India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jay Shankar…
New Delhi:Major political changes in Bangladesh have drawn attention across South Asia after the fall of the long-time government led by Sheikh Hasina. Analysts say the shift could reshape Dhaka’s foreign policy and regional geopolitics. Amid these developments, reports suggest that the chief of Bangladesh’s military intelligence agency, the Directorate General Of Forces Intelligence (DGFI),…
New Delhi :Investigators probing the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists — including a Nepali national — were killed, have identified a GoPro action camera as a crucial piece of electronic evidence in the case. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), widely regarded as a proxy of the Pakistan-based…
In a significant geopolitical development in West Asia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a proposed strategic framework dubbed the “Hexagon of Alliances,” placing India at its center. The initiative aims to foster coordinated security, diplomatic, and technological cooperation among a select group of nations. The announcement comes amid shifting regional dynamics and heightened…
By Staff ReporterNew Delhi/Jhansi | February 22, 2026 A political controversy erupted after members of the Youth Congress staged a shirtless protest during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav criticised the demonstration, calling it an act that “brings shame to the nation.” The…
New Delhi: A political storm has erupted after senior Mani Shankar Aiyar made remarks predicting that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the Chief Minister of Kerala following the upcoming state assembly elections. The comments, made on Sunday at the Vision 2031 International Conference on Development and Democracy in Thiruvananthapuram, drew sharp reactions from the Indian…
New Delhi:The Central Government has announced stricter regulations for social media platforms by introducing amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The revised rules will come into force on February 20, 2026. Key Changes 🔹 3-Hour Takedown Rule:Under the amended rules, social media intermediaries must remove unlawful content…
