Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoisted the national flag at his Delhi residence as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. The initiative, aimed at encouraging citizens to display the tricolour with pride, comes ahead of Independence Day celebrations across the country.
US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed a media briefing following Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s ‘nuclear’ threat. She responded to queries on whether US assistance to Pakistan would be reconsidered, stressing Washington’s continued focus on regional stability and counterterrorism cooperation.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized President Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police and deployment of 800 National Guard troops, calling it 'unsettling and unprecedented.' Bowser defended the city’s autonomy, cited falling crime rates, and renewed calls for D.C. statehood amid accusations of presidential overreach.
Animal Rights Activist and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi has criticised the Supreme Court order to move all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, calling it 'not doable' and 'angry judgment.' She highlighted logistical, financial, and social hurdles, warning of chaos.
Alaska readies for a 'historic' meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, with talks likely to focus on Ukraine and global security. The rare diplomatic event has drawn global media attention, prompting heightened security and placing the northernmost US state in an international spotlight.
US President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C. on August 11, citing 'complete and total lawlessness.' Invoking the Home Rule Act, Trump placed DC’s police under federal control, authorised National Guard deployment, and gave officers a 'free hand' to act. The unprecedented move bypasses local legislation and has triggered heated political debate.
Manipur’s once-thriving paddy fields now lie barren, scarred by ethnic violence since May 3, 2023. A miles-long buffer zone has cut off Kuki and Meitei farmers from their land, halting rice cultivation, the state’s lifeline. Thousands like Ngulsang in Chingphei village have lost their livelihoods, as fertile fields in conflict zones remain abandoned under constant security fears.
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has issued a scathing attack on Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir, calling him 'Osama Bin Laden in a suit.' Speaking on US-Russia talks, Rubin warned that Pakistan’s nuclear threats endanger half the world, urging the US to rethink its policies and even consider securing Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to prevent catastrophic consequences.
Shobha Karandlaje Questions Congress Over KN Rajanna’s Resignation Union MoS Shobha Karandlaje slammed Congress, saying KN Rajanna was forced to resign because he spoke the truth. She accused Congress of hiding facts and spreading lies inside and outside Parliament.
Rajya Sabha has returned The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and The Manipur Appropriation (No. 2) Bill, 2025 to the state. Both bills are crucial for financial and tax-related governance in Manipur.
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