In a major political development in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in the Falta Assembly constituency, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda defeating his nearest rival by more than 1.09 lakh votes. The result is being viewed as one of the most significant electoral upsets in the state, as Falta…
In a significant development ahead of the politically sensitive period in Uttar Pradesh, several Muslim organisations and clerics have reportedly demanded that the cow be declared India’s “National Animal” and that cow slaughter be completely banned across the country. The move has drawn nationwide attention because the cow remains one of the most emotionally and…
Unknown Gunmen Kill Al-Badr Commander in Muzaffarabad Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Burhan was a senior commander of the banned terror outfit Al-Badr and was also known by the alias “Doctor.” According to…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay has triggered fresh political controversy after paying tribute during the death anniversary remembrance of former LTTE chief Velu Pillai Prabhakaran . Vijay’s remarks made during Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day events have sparked intense debate in Tamil Nadu politics and posed a sensitive challenge for the…
Lahore: Nearly eight decades after the Partition of India, Pakistan’s cultural capital Lahore is witnessing a historic move to reconnect with its pre-Partition roots. The Punjab government has approved a plan to restore several old Hindu, Sikh, and British-era names of roads, neighbourhoods, and landmarks in the city, replacing names that were changed after 1947…
Thiruvananthapuram:V D Satheesan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, where the 21-member UDF cabinet also assumed office. The event marked the beginning of a new political chapter in the state and witnessed the presence of…
The Netherlands has officially returned the historic Anaimangalam Chola Copper Plates, also known as the Leiden Plates, to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the country. The handover marks a major milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to recover cultural artefacts taken abroad during the colonial period. The copper plates, dating back to…
Israel Says Hamas Military Chief Killed The Israeli military announced on May 16, 2026, that Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, had been killed. Hamas later confirmed his death. Reports say he was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. Who Was Izz al-Din al-Haddad? Izz al-Din al-Haddad…
Full Historical Background, ASI Excavation Findings, and Landmark Judicial Verdict Why the Bhojshala Dispute Is Historically Significant The Bhojshala–Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, is one of India’s oldest and most sensitive heritage-religious disputes. Hindu organisations have long maintained that the site was originally a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), established by King…
Bringing an end to weeks of political uncertainty in Kerala V D satheesan, has been declared the next Chief Minister by the AICC following the UDF’s sweeping electoral victory. The Congress high command finalized the decision after intense discussions over leadership and internal party equations. AICC’s Final Decision The announcement came after a series of…
