National Politics
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president B.K. Hariprasad has triggered a political controversy after comparing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Taliban while questioning the RSS’s legal registration status in India. Hariprasad Compares RSS With JeM and Taliban Addressing reporters, Hariprasad said there was “no difference”
Op-Eds Opinion
Something rather inconvenient happened for Rahul Gandhi’s favourite political narrative on August 18. Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan flagged off the first export-import containers from Vizhinjam International Seaport as the project moved into full-scale EXIM operations. It was an important moment for Kerala: a major deep-water port moving beyond transshipment and
International
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States fulfils conditions linked to an interim agreement reached between the two countries in June. Tehran’s position comes as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and disruption continues along one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. Iran Sets Conditions to Reopen Strait […]
International
The United Arab Emirates issued an emergency warning on Tuesday after its air defence systems detected a potential missile threat targeting the country. Authorities urged residents to remain in safe locations and follow only official updates while security agencies assessed the situation. UAE Issues Emergency Missile Threat Alert The UAE’s emergency authorities said the
Op-Eds Opinion
India has witnessed enough protests in recent years for a familiar template to emerge. A grievance begins somewhere among ordinary citizens or students. Within days, political organisations discover it. Celebrity endorsements follow. Social-media personalities arrive with cameras. Ideological groups attach their own vocabulary to the issue. Hashtags are manufactured,
National Politics
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced new in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat as it begins preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. BJP national president Nitin Nabin has entrusted senior leaders Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia and Tarun Chugh with responsibilities in the three politically significant states. Vinod Tawde Named BJP In-Charge for Uttar
North India State News
Around 2,000 successful JSSC-CGL candidates have launched a fresh protest in Jharkhand after the state government cancelled the recruitment examination over alleged irregularities. The decision ended weeks of agitation by one group of aspirants but has now triggered anger among candidates who had cleared the examination and fear losing their government jobs. JSSC-CGL