BJP makes history with majority win in West Bengal after 74 years
In a dramatic turn in Eastern India’s political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats in early trends of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, positioning itself for a landmark victory. As counting continues across hundreds
Mamata Banerjee appeals to TMC cadre to remain alert during counting amid BJP surge
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday raised serious concerns over the ongoing vote-counting process, alleging irregularities and urging its counting agents and candidates to remain at counting centres and strong rooms. In a statement attributed to party leadership, TMC claimed that
Peaceful re-polling in Bengal sees over 55% turnout in first six hours
Re-polling across 15 booths in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district progressed peacefully on Saturday, recording strong voter participation in the first half of the day. According to officials, the combined turnout reached 55.57 percent within the first six hours of polling, reflecting
Trump raises EU auto tariffs to 25%, escalates trade tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, raising duties to 25 percent and intensifying transatlantic trade tensions. Speaking to reporters before departing on Marine One, Trump said the decision was
Trump ties Iran action to market resilience
US President Donald Trump said recent military action against Iran was undertaken despite expectations of a sharp economic shock, arguing that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed risks to markets and oil prices. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said he
Trump touts US economy, defends Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump defended recent military actions against Iran while highlighting what he described as strong economic performance during remarks at a Forum Club event in Palm Beach. Trump reiterated that the United States would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,
UK’s trade with US strongly affected by tariffs
The United Kingdom’s trade with the United States has been significantly impacted by tariffs imposed by the administration of Donald Trump, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that British goods exports to the United
India and Israel on parallel paths in counter-terrorism efforts: report
India and Israel are increasingly aligning in their approach to counter-terrorism, focusing on operational cooperation, deterrence, and minimizing civilian harm, according to a report published in The Algemeiner by geopolitical consultant Paushali Lass. The report notes that both countries face similar security challenges,
Trump calls suspect ‘sick’, praises agents after foiled White House dinner attack
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the suspect behind the foiled attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as “a sick guy,” while praising the swift response of security agencies that prevented a potentially serious incident. Speaking in an interview, Trump said
AAP’s Rajya Sabha exodus: A constitutional loophole or political reckoning?
By: Dr. Avi Verma The sudden resignation of seven out of ten Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Rajya Sabha is not just another episode of political realignment—it is a moment that tests both the spirit of India’s anti-defection law and the
Donald Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after suspected gunshots
U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner after suspected gunshots were reportedly heard in the vicinity, prompting an immediate and coordinated security response. According to initial reports, the incident occurred during the high-profile gathering attended by senior
United States and Iran are set to hold a second round of high-stakes talks in Pakistan
After days of diplomatic uncertainty, the United States and Iran are set to hold a second round of high-stakes talks in Pakistan, signaling a cautious attempt to revive dialogue amid escalating regional tensions. The latest round of discussions will be led by U.S.
Trump shares anti-India remarks, MEA responds calling comments inappropriate and in poor taste
The Indian government has strongly reacted after Donald Trump shared controversial content containing derogatory remarks about India and Indian immigrants, calling the comments “uninformed, inappropriate, and in poor taste.” The response from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after Trump reposted a
US, Iran hold second round of talks in Pakistan amid fragile ceasefire tensions
The United States and Iran are set to hold a second round of high-stakes talks in Pakistan on Saturday, as a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East continues to hold amid deep mistrust and unresolved disputes. The discussions come nearly two weeks after
Raghav Chadha exits AAP, joins BJP with six MPs in major political shift
In a dramatic political development, Raghav Chadha has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, taking with him six other Rajya Sabha MPs and triggering a major setback for Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party. Chadha announced that seven out of AAP’s 10 Rajya
Raghav Chadha joins BJP, cites Rajya Sabha merger with two-thirds AAP MPs
In a major political development, Raghav Chadha has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, announcing that a significant faction of AAP members in the Rajya Sabha will merge with the party. Addressing a press conference, Chadha said that “two-thirds” of Aam Aadmi Party MPs
Netanyahu says tumor removed, confirms clean health status
Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he recently underwent treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, confirming that doctors have found no remaining trace of the disease. The 76-year-old leader shared the update as part of his annual medical assessment, stating that he remains in “excellent
US Senate warns of rising nuclear threat from China and Russia
The United States is entering what officials describe as a “more dangerous era” of global security, marked by simultaneous nuclear competition with both China and Russia. The warning came during a high-level Senate hearing, where lawmakers and defence leaders stressed the urgency of
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million in defamation case
Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and one of its journalists, intensifying a high-profile legal battle over media accountability and press freedom in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District
India may gain $10–12 billion as US processes Trump tariff refunds
India could potentially benefit from a massive tariff refund process underway in the United States following a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court that struck down tariffs imposed during the administration of Donald Trump. According to estimates, goods linked to India may