The BJP-backed candidates Bhupender Sisodiya and Bharat Klanta were elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, of the Shimla Zila Parishad on Thursday, with the party hailing the outcome as a major political setback for the ruling Congress ahead of the 2027 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. The BJP said its candidates had succeeded in taking control of … Read more
India is hosting the BRICS Summit- what some might call, the biggest diplomatic moment of the year. On Saturday, world leaders land in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit – and the two names drawing the most attention are Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. Having both Putin and Xi in the room … Read more
Clarifying the core objectives behind the proposed BRICS cross-border payment mechanism, Pawan Joshi, Chairman of BRICS International, stated that the initiative is designed to build financial bridges and bolster national sovereignty rather than replace global financial architectures. Addressing misconceptions surrounding the project, Joshi emphasised that the BRICS Pay platform is not intended as an aggressive … Read more
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar’s residence in London on Thursday and paid homage to the architect of the Indian Constitution. Calling the site a “holy spot”, Shinde highlighted Ambedkar’s contribution to India’s Constitution and said it helped create opportunities for people from disadvantaged and humble backgrounds to rise to the … Read more
J&K CM Omar Abdullah said his party will not adopt Vande Mataram but will comply with the law requiring it at government functions. He called it a nationwide protocol, amid rifts within the INDIA bloc over the full version of the national song. Will Comply with Law on Vande Mataram: Omar Abdullah Amid the debate … Read more
The US DHS removed a controversial X post depicting a Sikh man after fierce backlash from lawmakers. The agency defended the post, which it said targeted an Indian national facing vehicular homicide charges, and called the criticism ‘nonsensical drivel’. DHS Removes Controversial Post Amid Condemnation The US Department of Homeland Security on Thursday (local time) … Read more
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre and DMRC on a plea challenging the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during protests, raising constitutional questions about restricting public rights and the lack of a proper legal framework. SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the … Read more
Samsung is set to navigate the declining smartphone market better than rivals, according to a report. Rising memory prices, a challenge for its mobile unit, are a boon for its semiconductor business, helping to stabilize overall performance. Samsung’s Advantage in a Squeezed Market Samsung Electronics is expected to fare better than other major smartphone makers … Read more
The DRI arrested a man in Indore with 2.067 kg of amphetamine worth Rs 1.6 crore. The drugs were found hidden in salwar suit sets in his baggage on a bus from Delhi. The accused was arrested under the NDPS Act, and an investigation is underway. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a … Read more
Dublin Guardians head coach Vikram Rathour calls his coaching stint in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) an exciting learning experience, providing a valuable opportunity to work with overseas players and grow as a coach in a new environment. ‘An Exciting Learning Experience’ Dublin Guardians head coach Vikram Rathour said coaching in the European T20 … Read more