BJP’s Delhi domination: AAP routed as Kejriwal, Sisodia, Jain, Bhardwaj fall
By Dr. Avi Verma In a historic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reclaimed power in Delhi after a 27-year hiatus, securing 48 out of 70 seats in the 2025 Legislative Assembly elections. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had dominated
Delhi polls: BJP crosses halfway mark in early trends, AAP leads in 20 seats
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 37 Assembly seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is ahead in 20 seats as of 9:50 am on Saturday, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Counting for the Delhi Assembly elections began
Paul, Shapovalov, Munar, and Ruud set up Dallas Open semi-final clashes
Defending champion Tommy Paul continued his strong run at the Dallas Open, overcoming fellow American Reilly Opelka 7-6(3), 6-2 in the quarter-finals on Friday. For the third consecutive match, Paul defeated a compatriot, having previously secured hard-fought three-set wins against Jenson Brooksby and
PM Modi’s February 12-13 US visit to strengthen ties with Trump administration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the first world leaders to visit the United States following the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. The visit, scheduled for February 12-13 at
Modi and Macron to strengthen India-France ties after co-chairing AI summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France for the AI Action Summit next week will also include significant bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France strategic partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. Paris views this partnership as resilient
India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka protests Sheikh Hasina’s remarks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, to express concerns over repeated negative remarks by Bangladeshi authorities regarding India. In an official statement, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The Bangladesh Acting High
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance for classified briefings
US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearance for his predecessor, President Joe Biden, preventing him from receiving classified briefings. The move appears to be a direct response to Biden’s 2021 decision to deny Trump access to such information. “There is no need
India strengthens efforts to repatriate illegal immigrants, ensures safer returns
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasized India’s proactive approach in ensuring the safe repatriation of illegal Indian immigrants, as opposition voices raise concerns over recent US deportations. Highlighting data on deportations since 2009, Jaishankar stated that US authorities follow standard procedures set
India and US discuss deepening defense ties ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to congratulate him on his confirmation and discuss strengthening India-US defense cooperation. The leaders reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored expanding ties in operational, intelligence, logistics, and defense-industrial sectors. Singh emphasized the
India and Greece strengthen ties with focus on trade, connectivity, and AI
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, connectivity, culture, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC)
Manipur CM, Assembly Speaker, Minister, MLAs rush to Delhi to meet central BJP leaders
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh rushed to New Delhi on Wednesday, days ahead of the state Assembly session scheduled to begin on February 10, officials said. Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Housing and Urban Development Minister Y. Khemchand, and several other BJP
Delhi polls: BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva ‘respects’ Exit Poll results; AAP’s Somnath Bharti refutes it
After the voting for the Delhi Assembly elections concluded late Wednesday, Exit Poll data from various independent agencies predicted a strong lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while some pollsters suggested that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) might form the government in
Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments
Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,
Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka
A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire the residence of Bangladesh’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka during a live online address by his daughter, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The mob targeted the memorial and residence of
After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council
A day after US President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, stated that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. On
Rahul Gandhi to take part in DMK student wing protest against UGC in Delhi today
In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK, will take part in a protest on Thursday in Delhi. The DMK’s student
White House dials down Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza
The White House clarified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had not committed any funds for his proposal for the US to take over Gaza or deploy troops there for that purpose. Senior officials of the Trump administration also sought to make it
US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas. Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued
South Korean finance ministry to block Chinese DeepSeek AI access
South Korea’s finance ministry plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, a ministry official said on Thursday, as part of Seoul’s latest restrictions on the use of the service amid data collection concerns. “Due to multiple technical concerns
Maha Kumbh: 25,000 tribal devotees to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
In a historic event, around 25,000 devotees from tribal communities across the country will gather at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Sangam and pledge to safeguard their religion, culture, and traditions. The grand gathering, organized by