National Politics
Maharashtra leader Raj Thackeray said his party will “analyse what went wrong” after a disappointing performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. He acknowledged that the contest was not easy and that the results fell short of his party’s expectations. Post-Poll Comments Raj Thackeray, founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), said the
International
India has said that withdrawing from the Chabahar Port project in Iran is not an option, underlining the port’s long-term strategic and economic importance. Government officials stated that New Delhi remains committed to the project despite evolving geopolitical challenges and external pressures. Strategic Value of Chabahar Located on Iran’s southeastern coast, Chabahar
International
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked the Iranian government for reportedly cancelling planned executions of over 800 political prisoners amid widespread unrest in Iran. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said he “greatly respects” Iran’s decision and described the halt in executions as a positive development. Context of the Unrest Iran has seen months of […]
National
India has completed a decade of the Startup India initiative, a flagship programme launched in January 2016 to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative has helped build a strong startup culture and positioned India as a major global startup hub. Growth of the Startup Ecosystem Over the last […]
International
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she intends to lead the country “when the right time comes,” reaffirming her political ambitions despite ongoing restrictions and uncertainty over Venezuela’s electoral process. Political Stand and Message Machado said she remains committed to democratic change in Venezuela and believes she has the backing of
Cricket Sports
Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi have been added to India’s T20 International squad for the ongoing series against New Zealand. The team management made the changes to strengthen the squad following availability and fitness-related considerations. Squad Update and Context Iyer’s inclusion marks his return to the T20I setup after being out of the format […]
International
Several Indian nationals returned to New Delhi after leaving Iran amid a worsening security situation triggered by ongoing protests. The returnees arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport and were seen reuniting with their families after days of uncertainty. Accounts From Returnees Those who came back described the situation in Iran as tense and unsafe, citing […]
National
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has described the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union as the “mother of all trade deals,” underlining its scale and long-term importance for the Indian economy. He said the agreement, once concluded, could become India’s most comprehensive trade pact. Status of Negotiations Talks between India […]