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‘Loved Us, Married Modi’: Parliament Erupts in Laughter as Mallikarjun Kharge Jokes About HD Deve Gowda

In a rare display of humor, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge joked that HD Deve Gowda had "loved" the Congress but "married" PM Modi, leaving the Parliament in stitches and highlighting the complexities of Indian politics.

Puducherry Elections 2024 BJP NR Congress Alliance on Brink of Collapse Over Latchiya Dravida Jananayaga Katchi Inclusion

The BJP-NR Congress alliance in Puducherry is on the verge of collapse due to the inclusion of Latchiya Dravida Jananayaga Katchi, led by Charles Martin, in the NDA fold, sparking a rift between the two parties ahead of the upcoming elections.

India’s Semiconductor Market May Hit $300 Billion by 2035, Says Deloitte Report

A recent Deloitte report forecasts that India's semiconductor market may reach $300 billion by 2035, driven by a significant increase in local production, which is expected to meet over 60% of the country's domestic demand by the end of 2035.

After Iranian ‘Revenge’ Strikes, Destruction Near Tel Aviv Leaves Two Dead and Deepens Fears of Wider War

The aftermath of Iran's overnight missile barrage on central Israel has left a trail of destruction, killing 2 people and causing widespread damage near Tel Aviv, amid rising fears of a wider war in the Middle East.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Voice of America Layoffs, Orders Immediate Reinstatement of 1000 Employees

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's layoffs of 1000 Voice of America employees, ordering their immediate reinstatement in a significant victory for the affected workers and a major setback for the administration's efforts to reorganize the agency.

Zelensky Slams Russia–Iran Alliance as ‘Brothers in Hatred’ in Powerful Address to UK Parliament Amid Escalating Global Tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful and sharply worded address to British lawmakers, warning...

India and UAE Unite to Secure Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Global Tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UAE President have agreed to cooperate on maintaining the safety and security of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for international trade and energy transportation, in a bid to address rising global tensions and promote regional stability.

Bengal Elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress to Contest 291 Seats, Suvendu Adhikari’s BJP Sets Stage for High-Stakes Showdown

The West Bengal elections are set to be a high-stakes showdown between Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Suvendu Adhikari's BJP, with the TMC announcing it will contest 291 out of 294 assembly constituencies, leaving the remaining three seats to its ally, the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM).

Women’s Reservation Act Rollout Sparks Heated Debate as Congress Demands All-Party Meeting

The Congress party has reiterated its demand for an all-party meeting to discuss the Women's Reservation Act, aiming to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women, amidst concerns over the implementation timeline and its impact on Indian politics.

Mumbai Mangrove Crisis: Celebrities, Activists and Citizens Unite Against Coastal Road Project Threatening Thousands of Mangroves and the City’s Ecological Future

The Mumbai Mangrove Crisis has sparked widespread protests as a proposed coastal road project threatens to destroy thousands of mangroves, prompting celebrities, activists, and citizens to unite in defense of the city's ecological future.

Sensex Surges 568 Points, Nifty Closes Above 23,550: Dalal Street Rides Bullish Wave; What Drove Today’s Rally & What Investors Need to Know

The Indian stock market delivered a strong performance on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex climbing 568 points and the Nifty 50 index settling above 23,550, driven by renewed investor confidence and positive domestic developments, despite mixed global market conditions.

Rachel Reeves Urges Rapid AI Adoption and Stronger EU Ties to Drive UK Economic Growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called for accelerated AI adoption and stronger EU ties to drive UK economic growth, outlining a £2.5 billion investment plan and proposing a "Silicon Valley of Europe" in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.