China’s second-ranking general and Politburo member becomes the most senior official to be ousted in the PLA’s sweeping anti-corruption drive. · He Weidong, once regarded as a close ally of Xi Jinping, rose rapidly through the ranks to join the top military leadership. · Xi Jinping intensifies his political ‘housecleaning’ ahead of a crucial Communist Party leadership…
TTP at the Heart of Renewed Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions The fragile peace along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border has once again crumbled under the weight of extremist violence. The latest blow came on Friday (October 17) when a suicide bombing by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ripped through a security forces camp in Mir Ali, North Waziristan — a region long…
Rahul Gandhi’s Jibe Sparks Transatlantic Backlash Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s latest remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi have drawn strong criticism — this time from across the ocean. American gospel singer and cultural ambassador Mary Millben, known for her admiration of India and close association with Indian diaspora causes, hit out at Gandhi on social…
A Rising Star with a Fighter’s Spirit Indian featherweight boxer Jaismine Lamboria is punching her way into history. Fresh off her maiden world title win in Liverpool, the 24-year-old from Haryana has set her sights firmly on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, determined to turn past setbacks into future triumphs. Lamboria, who competes in the 57 kg featherweight division,…
A Vision Cast from the Summit Stage At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott made a sweeping and bold forecast — that in four to five decades, the Prime Minister of India could well become the leader of the free world, a title historically associated with the United States. Abbott’s statement captured immediate…
A Comedian Caught in Crossfire The sound of gunfire has once again shattered the calm around Kapil Sharma’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, marking the third attack in just four months. The comedian’s venture, Kap’s Cafe, co-owned with his wife Ginni Chatrath, has become an unlikely target of organized crime overseas. The latest incident saw three bullets…
A Fresh Wave of Hostility In a provocative statement that has heightened regional anxieties, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad is ready for a “two-front war” — one with India and another with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Speaking in a televised interview on Samaa TV, Asif linked India to Pakistan’s mounting tensions…
A Stunning Scandal Unfolds In a dramatic turn that has rocked Punjab’s police establishment, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a 2009-batch Indian Police Service officer, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes. What began as an ₹8 lakh extortion case quickly spiraled into revelations of extraordinary unexplained wealth…
The UNHRC and Its Global Mandate The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), headquartered in Geneva, stands as the world’s foremost intergovernmental platform dedicated to promoting and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms. Comprising 47 member states, elected on a rotational basis by the UN General Assembly, the Council examines human rights situations across nations, facilitates dialogue,…
Festive Bonus for State Workforce In a move timed perfectly with the festive season, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a three percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The revision, which raises the DA from 55% to 58%, aims to cushion employees against inflation and spread festive goodwill ahead…
