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The ruling BJP has not a single Muslim representative in parliament, and in the central Cabinet. The politics of the “nationalists” over the last decade especially, both at the centre and in the states they rule has been solidly rooted in Hindu consolidation. Prominent leaders of the party, such as Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal […]
With thousands of fans reaching Ahmedabad to witness the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, there has been dramatic rise in airfares for the Ahmedabad-bound flights. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, world’s largest cricket stadium, on Tuesday evening. Along with the rise in the airfares, blackmarketing […]
In a move laced with geopolitical undertones, IndiGo will sever its leasing arrangement with Turkish Airlines by August 31, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Friday. The development was only expected – it stems from growing concerns over Turkey’s support for Pakistan and its public condemnation of India’s air strikes on terror […]
In a series of desperate overtures, Pakistan reached out to India twice seeking a cessation of hostilities, including a formal message from its Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) on the evening of May 7, those privy to the exchange told a certain section of the Indian media. The offer for peace came just a […]
Amid the uptick in Covid-19 cases, India has reported a fresh increase in infections—primarily in Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu—with a new subvariant, NB.1.8.1, detected in at least one sample from Tamil Nadu. A media report claims that samples were sequenced last month and sent to India’s genome sequencing consortium, INSACOG. At the time […]
After Pakistan, it is now the turn of Bangladesh to flex its muscles. Bangladesh’s army chief is seen on TV frequently. This is not surprising: after Asim Munir has become a public hero in Pakistan for allegedly engaging India militarily (which is further from the truth), the Bangladesh army chief is also showcasing his authority […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing critique of historical decisions surrounding Kashmir, declaring that the root of India’s enduring struggle with terrorism lies in the events of 1947—when, according to him, the first terrorist attack on Indian soil took place, and a decisive response was fatally deferred. “In 1947, when Mother India was partitioned […]
In a tragic incident, seven members of a family from Dehradun were discovered dead inside a locked car in Sector 27 of Panchkula district, Haryana late night on Monday. Those dead have been identified as 42-year-old Praveen Mittal, his parents, wife, two daughters and a son. The vehicle was found parked along the roadside in a […]
Mumbai has been sounded a red alert as early rains and thunderstorms lashed the city, following the rapidly advancing monsoon that has already made its presence felt in Kerala. According to reports, the monsoon’s arrival in Mumbai is the earliest in 25 years. The city has already broken a 107-year-old rainfall record for May. Images […]
Six days after a brutal assault left him clinging to life, Nilesh Rathod, a Dalit man from Jarakhiya village in Gujarat’s Amreli district, succumbed to his injuries at Bhavnagar Civil Hospital on Thursday. His only “crime” — addressing a minor boy from a different caste as “beta” while buying snacks at a local shop. The […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Pakistan during a rally in Bikaner and said that in his veins flows not just blood, but hot sindoor, symbolising his deep sense of commitment and energy. Addressing a massive gathering, Modi condemned April 22 Pahalgam attack and prasied the Indian Armed Forces for the swift […]
Even as the war has become the top subject of discussion on national TV in South India, there is much concern in the region about the impending delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, which could result in massive changes to the electoral process and an increase in the number of seats across the country. The current […]
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested an 18-year-old named Jasim Shahnawaz Ansari from Nadiad on charges of cyber terrorism. The Gujarat ATS has filed an FIR against him under Sections 43 and 66F of the Information Technology Act, pressing cyber terrorism charges. According to reports, Ansari had a hand in a series of cyberattacks on […]
After some respite, the COVID-19 virus could be sneaking into our lives. According to reports, fresh Covid cases have been recorded both within India and across Asia. Gujarat is placed sixth with seven active cases. The present situation reflects a noticeable uptick in Gujarat. Six new infections emerged last week, and only one patient has […]
India has attributed its military might which was on display during Operation Sindoor to cutting-edge indigenous technologies. The coordinated assault against Pakistan was done utilising long-range drones and precision-guided munitions. India demonstrated not only operational efficiency but also technological supremacy. It was a testament to India’s growing self-reliance in high-end defence capabilities. Lt Gen Sumer […]
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah’s apology for his ‘crass remarks’ against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. She was among the three Army officials briefing the media on Operation Sindoor. The court reprimanded the minister and called the apology insincere “crocodile tears”. It also pointed out that his remarks were “completely thoughtless”. The Supreme Court […]
Pakistan targetted the Golden Temple in Amritsar with missiles and drones after India’s strikes against terror camps at nine locations. Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15th Infantry Division, revealed on Monday that army air defence gunners shot down all the drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple. According to […]
In a damning admission of India’s audacious precision operation, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly acknowledged the devastating strikes on key Pakistani air bases as part of Operation Sindoor, executed in the early hours of May 10. Speaking during a ceremony at the Pakistan Monument, Sharif revealed that he was jolted awake at 2:30 a.m. […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to rethink its latest bailout package to Pakistan. Speaking at the Bhuj Airbase, he asserted that Pakistan was trying to rebuild the dismantled terrorist network destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor. While Singh praised the “Air Warriors”, he also emphasised that a significant portion of the […]
A storm of outrage has erupted across the nation after Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s incendiary remarks about Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi ignited a firestorm of criticism. What followed was a swift and damning response from the judiciary, political leaders, the public, and even his own party. The controversy exploded when a video […]
