National Politics
Dozens of opposition lawmakers, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were briefly detained during a protest in New Delhi on Monday. The demonstration was organised to oppose a major revision of the electoral roll in Bihar, with opposition parties alleging the move could disenfranchise millions of poor and minority voters. Protest Over Electoral Roll Changes Protesters
International
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has denied media speculation that he is planning to resign. Speaking on July 23, Ishiba called the rumours “baseless” and confirmed that no resignation discussions took place within his party. His statement follows poor results in the recent upper house elections, which triggered internal debate and public speculation about his […]
North India State News
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that tourism in the Union Territory is showing signs of strong recovery. Speaking during a recent interaction with media, Abdullah said the inflow of domestic and international tourists has picked up pace, giving a much-needed boost to the local economy and small businesses. According to Abdullah, […]
Op-Eds Opinion
When terrorists struck in Pahalgam on April 22, killing civilians and tourists alike, the nation expected its political leaders to speak with one voice — resolute, compassionate, and unwavering in their condemnation of terror. Instead, what followed from the Congress Party was a familiar and disturbing display of verbal acrobatics, tone-deaf remarks, and desperate