Aug 26, 2025
Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” cry in Bihar revives memories of 1988, when a child’s “Rajiv Gandhi chor hai” on AIR sparked fury, violence at Sagar University, and exposed how Congress twisted protests into chaos while dragging children into politics
After the complete collapse of the much-publicized “Chowkidar Chor Hai” slogan during the 2019 elections, Rahul Gandhi has once again picked up a similar line of attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In what many describe as another desperate attempt to destabilize the government, the Congress leader has launched a fresh campaign, this time accusing the ruling party of stealing votes. The opposition has branded this movement as the “vote chori” campaign, alleging that the Election Commission of India is colluding with the Modi government to disenfranchise ordinary voters and tilt the p…
Aug 25, 2025
Syeda Hameed’s defence of Bangladeshis in Assam as “humans with a right to live here” ignited fury, as Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kiren Rijiju and AASU vowed to protect Assamese identity and honour martyrs against what they see as a grave threat to the state
Activist Syeda Saiyidain Hameed, a former member of the Planning Commission during the Manmohan Singh–led Congress government, said that Bangladeshis have the right to live in India. She made this statement during a visit to Assam, at a time when the state government is evicting illegal encroachers from government land and pushing back illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Her remarks came directly in the context of these ongoing drives.
Aug 25, 2025
Eighty years after World War II, Taiwan and China remain locked in a fierce battle of history, as Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong’s legacies fuel today’s fight over Japan’s defeat, Taiwan’s sovereignty, and rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait
Eighty years have passed since World War II ended, yet the argument over who truly defeated Japan continues to divide China and Taiwan. This battle is not fought with armies anymore but with history books, commemorations, and political speeches. Both sides want to claim the honor of victory, making it a war of narratives. As Beijing prepares for its grand 80th Anniversary Parade, the debate has only become more intense across the Taiwan Strait.
Aug 24, 2025
In Bhagalpur, Bihar, Pakistani women Imrana Khanam and Firdousia Khanam, living since 1956, were found with voter IDs during the SIR exercise, leading to MHA orders, BLO Farzana Khanam’s action, and DM Nawal Kishor Choudhary’s confirmation
On 24th August, a shocking revelation surfaced in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Two women identified as Imrana Khanam and Firdousia Khanam, both of Pakistani origin, were discovered to have their names listed in the state’s official voter list. Alongside this, they also possessed Aadhaar cards, documents that normally establish the holder’s identity as an Indian resident.
Aug 24, 2025
Nikki Bhati of Greater Noida set on fire by her husband Vipin and in-laws over a ₹36 lakh dowry demand as her son and sister saw the horror unfold while protests rose, her father demanded bulldozer justice and Vipin was later shot in a police encounter
In December 2016, a young woman named Nikki entered into marriage with Vipin Bhati in Greater Noida’s Sirsa village. On the very same day, Nikki’s elder sister Kanchan married Vipin’s brother, Rohit. The two sisters became brides in the same household, a union that their family believed would be a happy beginning. To honor the marriage, Nikki’s family provided a lavish dowry. The gifts included a Mahindra Scorpio SUV, a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle, a large amount of cash, gold jewelry, and several other valuables.
Aug 24, 2025
Lt. Col. Rishi Rajalakshmi, shot in the face in the 2017 Pulwama Tral encounter with his nose, jaw, and cheek shattered, returned scarred but unbroken to serve again, and for this indomitable courage Gen. Bipin Rawat hailed him as “the most fearless man”
Lieutenant Colonel Rishi Rajalakshmi often wears a veil to cover the scars from his battlefield injuries, but his valor and spirit remain unscarred. A native of Muthukulam in Alappuzha district of Kerala, this Indian Army officer’s life is an inspiring story of extraordinary courage and dedication. Severely wounded in a counter-terror operation in Kashmir, he not only returned to serve with undiminished fervor but also went on to lead life-saving disaster relief efforts in his home state with the same passion and commitment.
Aug 23, 2025
PM Modi’s Japan visit on August 29, 2025, marks a turning point as Tokyo commits ¥10 trillion to India, deepening ties through bullet trains, chip projects, and defence cooperation, while both nations confront China’s aggression and US tariff wars
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan on 29th August, it will mark far more than a routine diplomatic trip. Tokyo has laid out an ambitious plan to invest about ¥10 trillion (roughly $68 billion) in India over the next ten years, a commitment that goes beyond its earlier promise of ¥5 trillion over five years made in 2022. This bold move signals Japan’s intent to double down on India as a long-term strategic and economic partner.
Aug 23, 2025
S. Jaishankar hit back at Western critics, declaring India will buy Russian oil for its own people, boldly telling America and Europe, “If you don’t like it, don’t buy it,” while keeping talks alive despite rising US tariffs and trade tensions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar restated that India will act only in its national interest, even when others disagree. He said that if the United States or European countries do not like Russian oil, they should avoid buying petrochemical products from India that come from refining Russian crude. “America and Europe buy oil and refined products from India, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it,” he said, making India’s position plain.
Aug 23, 2025
Trump said he is “very angry” at Ukraine for bombing the Druzhba pipeline, which halted Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, as Orbán warned the EU that such strikes threaten Central Europe’s energy security and risk wider conflict
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine, saying he is “very angry” about Kyiv’s decision to bomb the Druzhba oil pipeline, which carries Russian oil to Central Europe. The pipeline is a critical lifeline for Hungary and Slovakia, and Trump’s statement came after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally reached out to him, calling the strikes unfriendly and damaging.