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…
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…
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…
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…
A Conflict Expanding Beyond Battlefields US–Israeli strikes on Iran have entered a more volatile and consequential phase, with attacks reportedly hitting near the Bushehr nuclear power plant and targeting a major petrochemicals hub in Khuzestan. These developments mark a shift from conventional military engagements to strikes on infrastructure central to Iran’s energy network and economic resilience….
A Clash That Echoes the Past The latest boardroom clash within the TVS Group has exposed tensions that the conglomerate had seemingly buried for decades. What began as a routine governance decision at TVS Holdings quickly escalated into a high-profile standoff between Chairman Venu Srinivasan and his daughter, Managing Director Lakshmi Venu. The episode has drawn regulatory…
A Flashpoint in Parliament Politics A political storm has erupted within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was removed as the party’s Deputy Leader in the Upper House and reportedly restricted from speaking. Responding to the development, Chadha questioned whether raising public issues in Parliament had become a “crime,” asserting in…
A Strategic Signal Beneath the Seas India appears set to commission its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinting at its imminent induction. The move marks a significant milestone in India’s quest to strengthen its nuclear triad—land, air, and sea-based delivery systems. As Aridhaman prepares to join the Strategic Forces…
A Sudden Wartime Shake-Up In a dramatic and controversial move, President Donald Trump has removed U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George along with two other senior generals amid the ongoing Iran war. The decision, executed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marks one of the most visible wartime leadership purges in recent American military history. Officially…
In a significant internal shift, the Aam Aadmi Party has removed Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader, appointing Ashok Mittal as his replacement. The move, conveyed formally to the Rajya Sabha, comes without an official explanation but carries deeper political implications for both Chadha’s trajectory and the party’s internal dynamics. Why the Change Happened While no…
