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Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of Narendra Modi and the Election Commission, branding the “Gujarat Model” as a scheme for electoral fraud. He alleged that Modi’s victories relied on manipulating votes with the ECI’s assistance. …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the soldiers involved in Operation Mahadev, which neutralized three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack. Shah emphasized that Operations Sindoor and Mahadev delivered a strong message to terror masterminds about the repercussions of harming Indian citizens. …

Congress criticized the government as US tariffs took effect, stating PM Modi’s ‘MAGA+MIGA=MEGA’ formula has become a ‘MAHA headache’ for India. Jairam Ramesh expressed concern over the ‘Trump double tariff’ impacting India’s exports and the growing strictness on H1B visas. He mocked Modi’s ‘Make India Great Again’ vision, inspired by…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the ‘Ran Samwad’ programme, highlighting the importance of dialogue even amidst conflict, drawing parallels to the Mahabharata. He emphasized India’s commitment to peace but readiness to respond strongly to aggression. Singh underscored the crucial role of technology, intelligence, and diplomacy in modern warfare. …

India has voiced its shock and deep regret over the recent killings of journalists in Gaza’s Khan Younis due to Israeli strikes, emphasizing its consistent condemnation of civilian casualties in conflict situations. The Israeli authorities have initiated an investigation into the incidents, which included an airstrike on a hospital that…

President Xi Jinping is set to host over 20 world leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, at the SCO summit in Tianjin, signaling Global South solidarity. PM Modi’s visit marks a significant step towards easing tensions with China after border clashes. …

India is set to begin testing indigenous interceptor missiles next year under Project Kusha, a key component of Mission Sudarshan Chakra. The project aims to create a multi-layered air and missile defense shield by 2035, rivaling systems like the S-400. Development includes long-range surface-to-air missiles with ranges from 150-km to…

Heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 30 lives. The disaster prompted the suspension of the Vaishno Devi yatra and the cancellation of numerous train services. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah briefed the Union Home…

In Virar East, a section of Ramabai Apartment collapsed overnight, potentially trapping 15-20 people. Rescue teams, including police, fire brigade, and NDRF, are on-site, having already rescued five individuals. The collapse occurred during a birthday party on the fourth floor, and authorities have evacuated the remaining wing as rescue and…

Awami Ittehad Party organized a demonstration at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, marking six years of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid’s imprisonment. AIP workers and civil society activists protested, deeming his continued detention an assault on democracy. Demonstrators demanded Rashid’s immediate release, emphasizing that his incarceration undermines the mandate of the…

Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh cautioned against hastily implementing theatre commands, advocating for an India-specific model. He proposed establishing a joint planning and coordination center in Delhi under the Chiefs of Staff Committee to prepare for future conflicts. Singh emphasized learning from Operation Sindoor’s success, highlighting inter-service coordination. …

Amid escalating trade tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly declined multiple calls from US President Donald Trump, signaling a strain in relations. This comes as Trump claimed to have averted a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, a claim widely disputed. …