Meghalaya Begins Relocation of 400 Street Vendors in Shillong Amid Protests, Offers ₹20,000 Allowance

The Meghalaya government has initiated the long-planned relocation process of over 400 street vendors from Shillong’s Khyndailad (Police Bazaar) and adjoining areas to designated vending zones as part of urban decongestion and organised market development. The move, however, sparked widespread protests by vendors who alleged inadequate consultation, fear of income loss, and poor infrastructure at…

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BJP Appoints Nine New State Chiefs to Strengthen 2029 Poll Strategy: Full List and Political Significance

In a significant organisational overhaul aimed at rejuvenating its state leadership and preparing for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed nine new state unit presidents. The new appointments reflect the party’s strategy of balancing caste equations, energising grassroots cadres, and ensuring sharper regional focus in key states where…

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Six Months Jail by International Crimes Tribunal? Fact Check Reveals Misinformation

Social media platforms and several unverified websites were flooded on Tuesday with claims that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to six months in jail by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). However, an in-depth fact check reveals that these reports are baseless, fabricated, and part of coordinated misinformation campaigns aimed at destabilising…

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India Launches Comprehensive Review to Eliminate China-Made Parts in Military Equipment

In a significant move towards bolstering national security and promoting self-reliance under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the Indian government has initiated a thorough review to identify and eliminate Chinese-origin components from all military equipment and systems used by the armed forces. The review spans weapon platforms, communication equipment, drones, surveillance systems, and logistic supplies where Chinese-made parts…

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Manipur Governor Calls for Swift Urban Reforms, Emphasises Waste Management and Tax Transparency

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey has urged the state government and municipal authorities to undertake swift and comprehensive urban reforms to ensure planned and sustainable growth of cities in the state. Addressing a review meeting with the Urban Development and Housing department, she underlined urgent improvements in waste management, tax collection transparency, and efficient urban governance…

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‘Will Be Karnataka CM for Five Years’: Siddaramaiah Settles Power Tussle Debate in Congress State Unit

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has firmly declared that he will continue as the Chief Minister for the entire five-year term, effectively putting an end to persistent power tussle speculations within the Congress state unit. His strong assertion comes amid periodic reports about Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar’s aspirations to take over midway, as was widely speculated…

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How Indus Treaty Suspension Benefits India: Government To Launch Public Awareness Campaign

In a significant geopolitical and strategic development, the Government of India is preparing to launch a public awareness campaign to explain the national benefits of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, if such a decision is finalised. According to official sources in the Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of External Affairs, senior…

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US Removes Sanctions Blocking Russian Nuclear Project in Hungary, Boosting Budapest-Moscow Energy Ties

In a significant geopolitical development, the United States has lifted key sanctions that were blocking the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom’s involvement in Hungary’s Paks II nuclear power plant project. This move is expected to strengthen Hungary’s energy ties with Russia, even as most European Union nations continue distancing themselves from Moscow due to the…

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Costly Strike: Ukraine’s Attack On Russian Airfield Inflicts Massive Losses On Moscow’s Military Assets

In a significant escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine carried out a high-impact drone and missile strike on a major Russian airfield, resulting in substantial destruction of advanced military assets. The attack, confirmed by both Ukrainian military intelligence and independent satellite imagery analysts, has inflicted one of the heaviest material losses on Russian forces…

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“Namazwadi, Not Samajwadi”: BJP Targets Tejashwi Yadav Over Anti-Waqf Protest In Bihar

In a fresh political tussle in Bihar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, branding him “Namazwadi, not Samajwadi” after his remarks on the ongoing anti-Waqf Board protests across the state. The controversy erupted after a group of Hindu…

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