Cash-for-job case: Intervention of Calcutta HC sought on use of force against teachers; police file counter case

Kolkata- An advocate of Calcutta High Court on Friday sought suo motu intervention of the same court in the matter of “unprovoked” and “ruthless” cane-charge by police on protesting teachers at the West Bengal education department headquarters. The secondary and higher secondary teachers from state-run schools in West Bengal who have lost their jobs following…

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India set to sharpen military edge with Rs 50,000 cr budget surge post ‘Operation Sindoor’

New Delhi- India’s Defence preparedness may receive a major financial push, with government sources indicating a likely Rs 50,000 crore increase in the nation’s military budget following the successful execution of ‘Operation Sindoor’. A report in NDTV quoting government sources stated, the additional funds are expected to be allocated through a supplementary budget later this…

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Modi govt hits back: MPs to expose Pakistan’s terror exports worldwide

New Delhi- In a bold diplomatic push, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government is considering dispatching multi-party MP delegations to key world capitals to expose Pakistan’s hand in the recent Pahalgam terror attack and to build global support against cross-border terrorism. These cross-party delegations will aim to shift the global narrative by directly presenting India’s…

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Pakistan Deputy PM draws flak after citing fake image to praise PAF in Parliament

Islamabad- Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has come under widespread criticism for citing a fake newspaper image praising Pakistan, circulated over social media platforms, falsely claiming it to be from the UK-based paper The Daily Telegraph. Ishar Dar referred to the fake image describing Pakistan Airforce (PAF) as the ‘undisputed king…

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After JNU, Jamia suspends MoUs with institutions in Turkey over support to Pakistan

New Delhi- Several prominent Indian universities have suspended their academic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey, citing national security concerns. The latest to act is Jamia Millia Islamia, which issued a statement on Thursday announcing the immediate suspension of all MoUs with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Turkiye….

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Rahul Gandhi defies ban, holds ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’ at Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga

Patna- The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Darbhanga on Thursday escalated into a political confrontation after the district administration denied permission to hold the Shiksha Nyay Samvad at the Ambedkar Welfare Hostel. Despite the imposition of Section 163 of the BNSS (earlier Section 144 CrPC), which prohibits public…

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Our relations, our dealings with Pakistan will be strictly bilateral: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi- Making India’s longstanding position clear once again, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that any issues pertaining to Pakistan will be dealt with Islamabad bilaterally. “Our relations, our dealings with Pakistan will be bilateral and strictly bilateral. That is the national consensus for many years and there is absolutely no…

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Atishi alleges 34 students expelled from DPS Dwarka over fees, urges CM to act

New Delhi- Delhi Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Atishi, has written to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, urging immediate action against Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka for allegedly expelling 34 students over non-payment of increased annual fees. In her letter, Atishi called the incident “shocking” and “completely unacceptable”.“There has been a shocking incident wherein DPS Dwarka…

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