Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Assam Elections 2026: Big blow to Congress? Ex-state chief Bhupen Borah to join BJP on Feb 22, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Elections 2026, Feb. 18 -- Bhupen Borah, 55, a former president of the Congress party in Assam, will join the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on 22 February, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said ... Read More


TN tables interim budget, slams Centre for withholding funds

Chennai, Feb. 18 -- Tamil Nadu finance minister Thangam Thenarasu on Tuesday presented a Rs.2.55 lakh crore interim budget for 2026-27 in the state assembly, making allocations towards all flagship sc... Read More


With China and America in an AI-catapulted space race, the world needs a global treaty on AI warfare

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- India opened its space sector to private players at a time of covid paralysis. Since then, some progress has indeed been made. Poised for a breathtaking leap into space, however,... Read More


Ahead of polls, ECI allots torch light symbol to Haasan's MNM

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The Election Commission of India has allotted the torch light symbol to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), the party founded by actor and MP Kamal Haasan, ahead of the upcoming assembly ... Read More


'Son very disturbed, deep grief in family': Father of Delhi teen involved in Dwarka SUV crash

India, Feb. 18 -- Days after 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in a brutal SUV crash in Delhi's Dwarka, the father of the accused said on Tuesday that the family is "deeply grief-stricken" and ad... Read More


Savarkar counsel seeks court order for Rahul Gandhi's voice sample

India, Feb. 18 -- Counsel for Satyaki Savarkar, advocate Sangram Kolhatkar, on Tuesday moved the special MP-MLA court seeking directions to obtain Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's voice sample for foren... Read More


Minister's remark on dogs sparks backlash from section of K'taka Congress

Bengaluru, Feb. 18 -- A remark by a senior state minister involving a reference to high court observations on stray dogs intensified the sensitive leadership debate within the state's ruling Congress ... Read More


Crystalgazing post-election politics

Nepal, Feb. 18 -- Nepal is caught in the frenzy of the March 5 elections for the Federal Parliament. The composition of the new parliament and the government it chooses will determine the country's fu... Read More


A decisive mandate, a defining test

Nepal, Feb. 18 -- BNP rightly deserves our congratulations for winning a decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary election. This outcome reflects an unequivocal mandate that is both politically and ... Read More


Owners, managers of twin units booked after Faridabad fire injures 37

India, Feb. 18 -- Police have booked the owners and managers of two units for allegedly storing inflammable items and lubricants that triggered a massive fire and chain of explosions in Faridabad's Se... Read More