India, Italy hold deliberations to expand military ties

The appointment of Rajesh Kumar, a young Dalit leader, as the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) president during the assembly elections holds political implications, following the party's focus on Dalit representation and social engineering politics. The move signals a strategic effort by Congress to consolidate support among Dalits and marginalised communities in Bihar, amidst historical Dalit politics in the state and the changing dynamics of caste-based vote politics. The party's emphasis on bringing in young...

Chairman Xi Jinping is driving the People's Liberation Army towards unwavering loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party and equipping them with advanced weaponry for peacetime and wartime dominance. Recent reports reveal a deep-sea submersible device designed to sever seabed communication cables, a tactic used by Chinese and Russian vessels to disrupt global connectivity, with incidents near Taiwan prompting efforts to strengthen communication networks. China's covert actions, such as the damaging of cables, highlight the ongoing...

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged four members of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist group in the September 2024 Chandigarh grenade attack case, including designated terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu and US-based Harpreet Singh. The accused have been charged under UAPA and Explosive Substances Act for their roles in planning and supporting the attack. Rinda and Happy Passi provided logistical support, funds, weapons, and ammunition to operatives in Chandigarh for the attack. Full Article

Comedian Kunal Kamra sparked controversy by mocking Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde at a show in Mumbai, leading to Shiv Sena workers vandalizing the venue. An FIR was filed against Kamra by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, who demanded an apology within two days or threatened to restrict his movement in Mumbai. The opposition, particularly Shiv Sena (UBT), defended Kamra and condemned the attack, with Aaditya Thackeray calling it an act of cowardice by...

The U.S. military launched strikes in Yemen targeting Houthi leadership, including the top missile specialist, in response to threats to attack Red Sea shipping. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirmed hitting Houthi headquarters, communications nodes, weapons factories, and drone production facilities, but did not disclose the names of the killed leaders. The operations have been carried out with limited information released, focusing on disrupting Houthi capabilities in response to escalating tensions. Full Article

The BJP issued a show-cause notice to MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar for criticizing the government, damaging the party's image, days after he accused the UP government of corruption. The notice came a day before the BJP government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, was set to complete eight years in office. The MLA alleged that the chief secretary was controlling the Chief Minister's decisions, sparking controversy and potential disciplinary action from the party. Full Article