Politics

Israel PM Netanyahu vows victory in face of Hamas attack

NEW DELHI: Israel has declared a “state of war” and initiated airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in response to an unexpected rocket attack by Hamas militants from Palestine on Saturday. Hamas claimed that this was merely their “first strike.” Now, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has conveyed in a video statement that the enemy will […]

Who will win Ladakh Hill Council elections?

KARGIL: Voting for the fifth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) concluded on Wednesday with a huge turnout of over 77.61%. This is the first time polls were held since Ladakh was converted into a Union Territory in 2019. Counting will begin on October 8. An electorate of 74,026, including 46,762 women, exercised their franchise […]

Manipur riots: Govt launches infant supplement food in relief camps

IMPHAL: To address the dietary needs of infants stuck in ethnic riot relief camps, the Manipur government has launched Mama’s Nutrimix, a ready-to-eat complementary food. The Nutrimix was handed out to 16 infants at the Manipur Trade and Centre Relief Camp in Lamboi Khongnangkhong, Imphal West on Thursday. The camp currently houses 585 inmates, mostly from […]

Canada relocates diplomats to Singapore, Malaysia from India

The report emerged following India's request earlier this week for Canada to withdraw several of its diplomats from its diplomatic missions. This request was made amidst a growing diplomatic dispute that began when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Nijjar in June.

NCP symbol row: Can Maharashtra’s political landscape avoid Uddhav-esque fate?

This legal battle adds another layer of complexity to the recent political turbulence experienced by the NCP. The party encountered internal divisions and political maneuvering, with the BJP reportedly playing a role in engineering a split within the NCP.