Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has promised full statehood for Puducherry during a high-energy rally in Lawspet, placing the demand at the centre of the party’s campaign ahead of the April 9 assembly elections. Positioning Congress as a counter to what he termed “remote control governance” from Delhi, Gandhi accused the ruling alliance of undermining local autonomy…
India Moves Swiftly as Conflict Disrupts Region India has undertaken one of its largest evacuation efforts in recent years, bringing back over 4.75 lakh nationals from West Asia as the ongoing US-Iran conflict intensifies. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that the government is continuing operations despite airspace closures,…
Top Iranian Spy Chief Eliminated in Major Escalation In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing West Asia conflict, Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the killing of its intelligence chief, Majid Khademi, in targeted US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. The strikes, carried out early Monday, hit key command and intelligence centers in the Iranian…
Jaishankar’s Outreach Signals India’s De-escalation Push India has reiterated its support for ongoing efforts to halt the escalating Iran-US conflict, following high-level talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The conversation comes at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia, with India positioning itself firmly in favor of dialogue…
Dealers Flag Risks as West Asia Conflict Deepens India’s automobile dealers have sounded an early warning: the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could disrupt supply chains and impact vehicle availability in the coming months. Industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has cautioned that rising input costs and logistical bottlenecks may soon…
Supreme Court Steps in Amid Explosive Allegations In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a preliminary probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged irregularities in awarding public works contracts worth ₹1,270 crore to firms linked to the family of CM Pema Khandu. The directive, issued by a bench comprising…
Ceasefire Hopes Struggle Against Rising US–Iran Hostilities Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a critical juncture, with both sides signaling a mix of aggression and cautious diplomacy. Recent developments suggest a narrow window for de-escalation, as mediators push for a temporary ceasefire even while threats of intensified military action loom large. With global…
A Controversial Start to “Clean Punjab” The Punjab government in Pakistan has ignited widespread debate by introducing a daily “Gobar Tax” of PKR 30 on buffaloes and cows in designated dairy colonies. Framed as part of the “Suthra Punjab” (Clean Punjab) programme, the levy aims to fund waste management by formalising the collection and processing of cattle dung….
Under Fire, Yet Holding Back After enduring more than 450 missile strikes and over 2,000 drone attacks, the United Arab Emirates finds itself at the center of Iran’s regional retaliation. Critical sites—from Dubai’s international airport to strategic economic landmarks like Jebel Ali port—have been targeted or threatened. Yet despite the scale and persistence of these attacks, the…
A Critical Voyage Through Conflict Waters The successful transit of India’s eighth LPG carrier, Green Sanvi, through the Strait of Hormuz underscores a crucial development amid the escalating West Asia crisis. Carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, the vessel is now en route to India with BPCL as the buyer, marking another milestone in New…
