Israel Approves Plan for Full Control of Gaza City
Israel Approves Plan for Full Control of Gaza CityJerusalem, August 9 – Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan for the military to take control of Gaza City as part of efforts to “defeat” Hamas, sparking strong international criticism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel seeks a security perimeter before handing governance to Arab forces. […]
Trump Hints at Pausing India Trade Talks Over Russian Oil
Trump Hints at Pausing India Trade Talks Over Russian OilNew Delhi, August 8 – U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a possible pause in trade negotiations with India until New Delhi halts Russian oil imports. Speaking at the White House, Trump linked the delay to his demand for India to stop such purchases amid the […]
Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine Amid US Tariff Pressure
Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine Amid US Tariff PressureNew Delhi, August 9 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, reviewing bilateral ties, the Ukraine conflict, and preparations for Putin’s upcoming visit to India for the 23rd Annual Summit. The talks came amid U.S. President Donald Trump […]
SC Urges EC to Allow Aadhaar, EPIC for Bihar Electoral Roll Revision
SC Urges EC to Allow Aadhaar, EPIC for Bihar Electoral Roll Revision New Delhi | Source: Supreme Court Proceedings The Supreme Court on Monday told the Election Commission (EC) to focus on “mass inclusion, not en masse exclusion” during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral roll. It urged the EC to accept Aadhaar […]
What is Maharashtra’s New Security Bill?
What is Maharashtra’s New Security Bill? Explainer | Source: The Hindu The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, passed during the monsoon session, aims to counter “urban Naxal” activity by banning organisations deemed linked to Left Wing Extremism. Maharashtra claims over 60 such groups operate in the State. The Bill empowers the government to declare organisations […]
India, Japan Discuss PM Modi’s Visit and Bullet Train Project
India, Japan Discuss PM Modi’s Visit and Bullet Train Project New Delhi | Source: MEA Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Japanese Vice-Minister Takehiro Funakoshi in Delhi to prepare for PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan next month. Talks focused on strengthening ties, supply chain resilience, and progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. Japan plans […]
NISAR Satellite Mounted on GSLV, Launch Scheduled for Tomorrow
NISAR Satellite Mounted on GSLV, Launch Scheduled for Tomorrow Sriharikota | Source: ISRO/ANI ISRO announced that the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite has been mounted on the GSLV-F16 for launch at 5:40 p.m. on Wednesday from Sriharikota. The 2,392-kg Earth observation satellite will be injected into a 743-km sun-synchronous orbit. NISAR, equipped with dual-frequency […]
Rajya Sabha Disrupted for Sixth Day Over Bihar SIR Issue
Rajya Sabha Disrupted for Sixth Day Over Bihar SIR Issue New Delhi | Source: Sansad TV/ANI The Rajya Sabha failed to conduct business for the sixth consecutive day as Opposition MPs protested over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Fourteen out of 26 notices under Rule 267 demanded a debate on […]
Operation Sindoor Only Paused, Will Resume if Required: Rajnath Singh
Operation Sindoor Only Paused, Will Resume if Required: Rajnath Singh New Delhi | Source: Sansad TV/ANI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha that Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, is only “paused” and will resume if Pakistan attempts fresh misadventures. Singh asserted that the operation achieved all politico-military objectives, sending a […]
Three ‘Hardcore’ Terrorists Killed in Srinagar Operation
Three ‘Hardcore’ Terrorists Killed in Srinagar Operation Lidwas Meadows, Srinagar | Source: Army/Chinar Corps Security forces neutralized three “hardcore” terrorists during Operation Mahadev in Lidwas, Srinagar, on Monday. The encounter took place in the upper Dachigam forest area, a strategic zone connecting Pahalgam and Ganderbal. Officials recovered an AK-47, a U.S.-made carbine, 17 rifle grenades, […]