US Senate Passes Funding Bill, Paving Way to End Historic Government Shutdown
The United States Senate has passed a crucial funding bill in a move that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history within days. The legislation, which passed with a 60–40 vote late Monday, saw nearly all Republican senators and eight Democrats backing the measure. It will fund the federal […]
PM Modi Lands in Bhutan to Strengthen Ties, Attend Fourth King’s 70th Birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Tuesday for a two-day visit aimed at deepening India’s time-tested friendship with the Himalayan kingdom. The visit packed with symbolism and diplomacy coincides with the 70th birthday celebrations of Bhutan’s revered Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Modi was greeted with a warm reception at the Paro International […]
Delhi Air Quality Worsens to ‘Severe’; Construction Banned, Schools Shift to Hybrid Mode
Delhi’s air quality plunged into the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday, prompting authorities to implement emergency pollution-control measures across the National Capital Region (NCR). The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered an immediate ban on construction and demolition activities in the entire region, while schools up to Class 5 will shift to hybrid learning. […]
‘Conspirators Will Not Be Spared’: PM Modi’s Stern Warning After Delhi Blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed that those behind the deadly car blast in Delhi will face strict action, asserting that no conspirator will be spared. Speaking from Bhutan, where he is on a two-day official visit, Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and assured that all investigative agencies have been directed to […]
Trump Administration Tightens Global Visa Norms, Revives ‘Public Charge’ Rule
The United States has introduced a sweeping overhaul of its global visa screening process under the revived “public charge” rule, empowering consular officials worldwide to deny visas or permanent residency to applicants deemed likely to depend on government assistance. The new directive, issued by the US State Department, marks a significant tightening of immigration norms […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks End in Deadlock; No Written Agreement on TTP Action
The latest round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government concluded without any breakthrough, as both sides failed to reach an agreement on tackling cross-border terrorism or taking concrete action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants allegedly operating from Afghan soil. The third round of negotiations, held over two days beginning Thursday (November […]
Two Terrorists Gunned Down in Failed Infiltration Bid Along LoC in J&K’s Kupwara
Two unidentified terrorists were killed as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to the Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the encounter unfolded in the Keran sector late on Friday night following specific intelligence inputs from multiple agencies about […]
“Oh My God!”: Internet Explodes as Zohran Mamdani Ends Victory Speech with ‘Dhoom Machale’
In one of the most unforgettable political moments of the year, Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Mayor of New York City, ended his victory speech to the beats of Bollywood’s iconic anthem “Dhoom Machale.” As the familiar rhythm from the 2004 hit Dhoom (starring Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham) filled the hall, the crowd erupted […]
12 States to Spend ₹1.68 Lakh Crore on Women’s Cash Schemes by 2025-26: PRS Report
In a powerful sign of expanding social welfare commitments, twelve Indian States are set to collectively spend ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025–26, according to a new report by PRS Legislative Research. This marks a dramatic rise from just two States implementing such schemes three years ago, signaling […]
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘H-Bomb’ Allegation Sparks Controversy Over Voter List Duplication
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s much-hyped “Hydrogen Bomb” press conference on alleged irregularities in the Haryana Assembly elections has taken an unexpected turn spotlighting a mystery woman whose photograph, Gandhi claims, appears 22 times in the voter list for the Rai Assembly constituency. Stock Photo of Brazilian Model at the Centre of the Row Displaying the […]