The Lok Sabha will hold a two-day debate starting today to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution, though tensions are high between the BJP and Congress, which are embroiled in a bitter political war. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will kick off the debate for the BJP, with several MPs from the ruling party and allies, including Karnataka's former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, expected to speak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate and opposition attacks on Saturday

Rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have launched a major offensive against the Syrian government, pushing closer to Homs after capturing Aleppo and Hama in a swift military campaign. The rebels, aiming to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are now just five kilometers from Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, which would sever the crucial connection between the capital, Damascus, and the Assad regime’s stronghold on the Mediterranean coast. This would rep

The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, strongly criticized both the U.S. and Russia for interfering with the court's investigations, accusing them of threatening the institution with economic sanctions and issuing arrest warrants for key officials. The remarks were made following the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others in connection to crimes in Gaza, which prompted backlash

Traffic in parts of Delhi and Noida has been significantly affected as farmers march toward the Parliament complex on Monday to demand key changes in land acquisition policies. The farmers, representing at least 20 districts, will be gathering at 12 pm to press for five major demands related to land compensation, employment for landless farmers, and proper settlement of acquired areas. Reports show long traffic queues at the Chilla border and Delhi-Noida direct flyover, with heavy s

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, using 90 missiles and 100 drones. The attack has left over one million people without electricity as temperatures drop, marking the 11th large-scale attack on Ukraine's power systems this year. Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of "weaponizing winter," with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemning the use of cluster munitions against civilians and infrastructure. At

On Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take the oath as the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Wayanad at 11 am. She secured a victory in the bypolls with over 6.22 lakh votes, joining her mother, Sonia Gandhi, and brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the Parliament. This is Priyanka Gandhi's first entry into the Lok Sabha. Congress supporters at 10 Janpath celebrated the occasion, distributing sweets ahead of her oath-taking ceremony. The session, which beg

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommended a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aimed at ending over 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing Gaza war. Despite Israeli bombardment escalating in the hours before the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu is optimistic that the deal will isolate Hamas and shift Israel's focus to Iran, Hezbollah's backer. The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., would temporarily halt fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for two months,

China has issued a strong warning against escalating trade tensions with the United States after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose significant tariffs on goods from China and other countries. Trump’s proposed tariffs are a response to concerns over illegal drug trade and immigration, with a particular focus on China's role in the fentanyl smuggling issue. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the United States, reiterated that China views US-China

In a new strategy to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, 2023 attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will pay $5 million for each hostage returned, along with safe passage for the person bringing the hostage out of Gaza. Netanyahu's offer comes as part of Israel's ongoing efforts to fulfill its promise to bring home the hostages taken by Hamas militants. Netanyahu made the announcement on Tuesday, urging Ga

Donald Trump’s allies have sharply criticized President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for attacks inside Russian territory, calling it a dangerous escalation of the ongoing war. This move marks a significant policy shift with just two months left in Biden’s presidency, and it comes amid mounting tensions over the war’s direction and potential negotiations for peace. The new policy fulfills a long-standing

On Wednesday, the Indian stock markets showed a strong upward movement, with the Nifty 50 closing 1.12% higher at 24,484.05 and the BSE Sensex ending 1.13% up at 80,378.13. The rally was largely fueled by a significant surge in information technology (IT) stocks, including Infosys Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS), and other major players in the sector. The rally was

As Day 1 of the 3rd Test between India and New Zealand unfolds at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Indian team has made a strong start by bowling out New Zealand for 235 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer for India, claiming his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, showcasing his exceptional skill and resilience on the field. Washington Sundar also played a crucial role in the bowling attack, contributing with four wickets, further solidifying India's dominance in the match

With just two days remaining before the IPL 2025 retention deadline, excitement is building around the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the pivotal decisions they will make. A key focus of speculation is whether MS Dhoni, the legendary captain, will return for another season. As an uncapped player since his international retirement over five years ago, Dhoni's status has generated heated discussions among fans and analysts alike. A recent post by CSK on social media, featuring cryp

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the appointment of Jason Gillespie as the interim white-ball coach for the national cricket team, taking over from Gary Kirsten, who recently resigned from the position. Gillespie, who has been serving as the head coach of the Test team, will lead the squad during the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe. Kirsten's resignation comes just six months into his tenure, sparked by growing tensions with the PCB regard

In the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Pune, the Indian cricket team is grappling with a significant challenge as they attempt to salvage the match. After giving up a first-innings lead of over 100 runs, the Rohit Sharma-led side has struggled to make inroads into New Zealand's batting lineup. Washington Sundar's exceptional seven-wicket haul restricted New Zealand to 259 runs, but India's response was underwhelming as they only managed to score 156 in their first innin

Spain will face Denmark and Serbia in the Nations League without key striker Nico Williams, who has been sidelined due to an injury sustained while with Athletic Bilbao. Williams reported to the national team's training camp at Las Rozas, near Madrid, but was released after discussions between the medical teams of his club and the national team, as confirmed by a statement from the Spanish football federation. The absence of Williams is a significant blow for Spain, especially g

The Haryana election results are generating significant buzz nationwide, particularly with the notable victory of Olympian and former wrestler Vinesh Phogat in the Julana assembly segment. Running as a Congress candidate, Phogat triumphed over BJP's Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Army officer, and Kavita Dalal from the Aam Aadmi Party, also a wrestler, securing her win by a remarkable margin of over 6,000 votes. Despite Phogat's standout performance, the broader picture in

Russian President Vladimir Putin has convened an urgent meeting of Moscow's top security council to address pressing concerns regarding the country's nuclear deterrence strategy. This move comes amid rising fears over Ukraine potentially being permitted by Western powers, particularly the UK and the US, to use cruise missiles, such as the Storm Shadow missile, to strike deep into Russian territory. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin would deliver a key speech duri

US stocks experienced a lower opening on Friday as investors took a moment to reassess following a robust rally spurred by the Federal Reserve's significant interest rate cut earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 120 points, or 0.3%, landing at 41,906.55. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.2%, settling at 17,950.7. The S&P 500 also saw a dip, declining by as much as 0.26% to 5,698.93. Despite the overall market downturn, nine of t

Rescue of Indian Nationals: Forty-five Indian citizens who were illegally inducted into the Russian army and forced to fight in the Ukraine conflict have been rescued and discharged from military service, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The rescue operation was part of ongoing efforts to address the plight of Indian nationals who had been misled into joining the Russian military. The Ministry also reported that fifty more Indi