Beijing: In a powerful display of “Global South” solidarity, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host a major regional security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where he will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, to be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has decided not to attend the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam, a large-scale convention of Ayyappa devotees, to be held at Pampa in Kerala. In his place, two senior ministers from his cabinet will represent the state at the event. The ‘Global Ayyappa Sangamam,’ organized by the Travancore Devaswom…
Guwahati, Assam: A major political controversy has erupted in Assam following a controversial statement made by Sayeda Hameed, a former member of the Planning Commission under the previous UPA government. During a recent visit to the state, Hameed, a prominent activist, was quoted as saying, “Bangladeshi aaye to kya hua” (So what if they are…
New Delhi: In a sudden and unexpected move, the Central government has withdrawn the Z-category security cover provided to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The decision, which comes just days after the elite Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was tasked with her protection, means that the responsibility for her security has been handed back to…
Jaipur: The Banswara region of Rajasthan is emerging as a significant player on India’s mining map with the confirmation of substantial gold reserves, positioning the state to become a major gold-producing hub. Reports from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) indicate that the discovery has the potential to rival the famous Kolar Gold Fields of…
Dharmasthala, Karnataka: In a sensational turn that has upended the Dharmasthala mass burial case, a forensic report has concluded that a skull presented as key evidence by the whistleblower is approximately 40 years old. This discovery has cast serious doubts on the credibility of the whistleblower’s claims and has led to his arrest by the…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development, the Indian National Congress has suspended its prominent youth leader, Rahul Mankootathil, from the party’s primary membership. The decision was announced by a senior party functionary, citing disciplinary action. However, the party has clarified that Mankootathil will continue to hold his position as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)….
New Delhi: Former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Anish Dayal Singh, has been appointed as a Deputy National Security Advisor (Deputy NSA). The 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre will now work under National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. Singh, who retired from service in December 2024,…
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that the ongoing issues with the United States are “unsolvable” and that Tehran will never submit to Washington’s demands to become “obedient.” His comments, made during a public address and reported by state media, come amid a heated standoff with Western powers over Iran’s nuclear program…
Moscow: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated dramatically with a series of large-scale drone attacks from both sides, coinciding with Ukraine’s Independence Day. Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed its air defenses intercepted a total of 95 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight, while Ukraine reported that Russia fired 72 drones and a cruise…
