India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, has said that the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed in a spirit of goodwill and friendship in 1960. Still, Pakistan spent 50 years dismantling this, and its abeyance “merely acknowledges what Pakistan’s conduct had already destroyed”. The IWT was signed by India and Pakistan in 1960, concerning … Read more
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said the state government would protect the interests of Karnataka and its farmers under all circumstances while dealing with the Cauvery water-sharing issue. Speaking after an all-party meeting in Bengaluru, the state chief minister asked people not to panic, requested pro-kannada organisations not to proceed with the … Read more
BJP spokesperson C R Kesavan slammed Rahul Gandhi over a protest skit in Parliament, alleging it hurt Hindu sentiments. The skit featured MP Pappu Yadav in saffron robes, leading to police complaints against opposition leaders for mocking Hindu Dharma. BJP Accuses Congress of Insulting Hindu Faith BJP spokesperson C R Kesavan on Sunday criticised Congress … Read more
The Cauvery water-sharing dispute has sparked a fresh political confrontation in Tamil Nadu, with the Congress launching a sharp attack on the BJP and accusing the party of speaking in different voices across state borders. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president Manickam Tagore has questioned the BJP’s commitment to Tamil Nadu’s water interests, alleging that … Read more
After Varanasi police registered an FIR against Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others, Congress MP Pawan Khera on Sunday said that the BJP-led government in centre was ignoring issues such as the alleged Ram Mandir donation ‘theft’, which “hurts” the sentiments of devotees. “FIRs are being filed on MPs, but the … Read more
West Bengal Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has claimed that an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) operative arrested from Purba Bardhaman was tasked by Pakistan-based handlers to infiltrate a recent protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar in a police uniform and gather intelligence on the movements of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Hamim Mondal was arrested two … Read more
Despite a 20% surge in oil prices in July, the Indian rupee’s decline was limited to 0.8%, says a BoB report. This resilience was attributed to strong capital inflows, proactive measures by the RBI, and a weaker US dollar. Capital inflows and proactive measures by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped limit the Indian … Read more
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has launched the drone seeding process and called for mass movement on tree plantation. He said on Saturday that climate change has emerged as one of the world’s biggest challenges, making tree plantation and forest conservation an urgent priority. He called for transforming environmental protection into a people’s movement … Read more
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called upon political parties across the country, particularly those in Tamil Nadu, to unite against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, alleging that it would undermine the State’s political representation and interests. Speaking to reporters at Mamallapuram near Chennai, LoP Rahul Gandhi accused the … Read more
The Special Task Force (STF) has made a significant revelation regarding a suspected terrorist, Hamim Mandal, affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, who was apprehended in West Bengal. Authorities reported that Hamim had devised a plan to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He was arrested two days ago in the East Bardhaman district. Police officer Gaurav Sharma stated … Read more