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Congress MP Dismisses Trolls, Defends Remarks on Modi Government’s Anti-Terror Actions New Delhi, May 29, 2025 – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has found himself in the eye of a political storm within his own party after praising the Modi government’s surgical strikes in response to terror attacks in Uri, Pulwama, and Poonch. Facing sharp criticism from Congress leaders, including Udit Raj, Tharoor took to X to deliver a sharp rebuttal, dismissing detractors and asserting he has “better things to do.” The controversy, unfolding as Tharoor leads a parliamentary delegation to countries like the US, Guyana, and Panama, highlights internal fissures…
Bhaji Market and Nizampura Areas in Bhiwandi Hit Hard, Commuters Struggle Thane: A heavy downpour on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, has led to severe waterlogging in the Bhaji market and Nizampura areas of Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra, severely disrupting daily life and exposing the region’s recurring monsoon challenges, as reported by the agency at 5:57 PM IST. Widespread Flooding in Key AreasThe intense rainfall caused water to accumulate up to three feet in some parts of the Teen Batti Bhaji Market, a major vegetable market in Bhiwandi, affecting shops and homes alike. Visuals shared by the agency showed residents wading…
Top Court Takes Over Investigation, Extends Stay on Minister’s Arrest New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, ordered the closure of proceedings against Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah in the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding his controversial remarks on Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The apex court stated it would now oversee the investigation into the matter. Closure of High Court ProceedingsA bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT), formed by the Madhya Pradesh government, to submit a status report on the probe. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Vows to Reveal Evidence by September 10 New Delhi: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has broken his silence on allegations linking his wife to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), calling them a “C-grade Bollywood movie plot.” The controversy, fueled by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has escalated into a major political row ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Gogoi’s Clarification on Pakistan VisitGogoi admitted that in 2013, he accompanied his wife, Elizabeth Colburn, to Pakistan, where she worked for a year on a South Asia-focused climate change project. “My wife, a renowned public policy expert,…
Congress Leader Alleges Complainant Is Nathuram Godse’s Descendant Pune: In a dramatic twist to the defamation case linked to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has made a sensational claim. On Wednesday, Gandhi filed an application in a special MP/MLA court in Pune, asserting that the complainant, Satyaki Savarkar, is a descendant of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. Rahul’s Allegations Against ComplainantGandhi’s application alleges that Satyaki Savarkar is the grandson of Gopal Vinayak Godse, the younger brother of Nathuram Godse. He further accused Satyaki of deliberately concealing his…
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir to Test Emergency Preparedness Amid Tensions New Delhi – India is set to conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in four states bordering Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir—weeks after the high-stakes Operation Sindoor. The exercises, ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), aim to bolster civilian readiness following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Haryana will also hold a state-wide drill, “Operation Shield,” across its 22 districts to enhance emergency response capabilities. Why the Mock Drills Now?The drills follow a nationwide…
BJP-Led Coalition Signals End to President’s Rule Amid Ethnic Tensions Imphal – BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh announced on May 28, 2025, that 44 MLAs are prepared to form a new government in Manipur, following a meeting with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The move, aimed at ending President’s Rule imposed in February, comes amid ongoing ethnic violence and public unrest, signaling a potential shift in the state’s political landscape. A Unified Coalition for GovernanceSingh, joined by nine other MLAs—eight from the BJP, one from the National People’s Party (NPP), and one Independent—met the governor at Raj Bhavan to stake their…
North Korea Warns of “Nuclear War” if U.S. Proceeds with Ambitious Space-Based Shield Washington, D.C. – Tensions between the United States and North Korea have escalated sharply following President Donald Trump’s announcement of the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system. North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, issued a stark warning, demanding the U.S. abandon the plan or risk triggering a “nuclear war.” The provocative statement marks Kim’s first major threat to Trump’s second term, raising fears of a new global arms race. What is the Golden Dome Defense System?The Golden Dome is a cutting-edge missile defense initiative designed to…
New Social Media Vetting Plan Sparks Global Outrage and Threatens U.S. Universities New Delhi – The Trump administration has issued a sweeping directive to U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, halting new interviews for student (F), vocational (M), and exchange visitor (J) visas with immediate effect. This move, part of a broader plan to enforce mandatory social media screening for all international student applicants, has sent shockwaves through the global academic community, raising fears of significant delays and economic fallout for U.S. universities. What Triggered the Visa Interview Ban?The directive, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, instructs consular sections to…
Ravi Shankar Prasad-Led Delegation Concludes Paris Visit with Strong Support Paris: A multi-party Indian delegation led by BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad wrapped up its Paris visit on May 27, 2025, with France reaffirming its solidarity in combating terrorism emanating from Pakistan. The delegation, addressing the French Senate at Luxembourg Palace, emphasized the need for the democratic world to unite against Pakistan’s state-supported terror, a stance echoed by French senators who declared, “We are together with India in this fight.” A Unified Stance Against TerrorismThe nine-member team, including MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, Priyanka Chaturvedi, and others, met with the India-France Friendship…
