Maharashtra’s Power Play: Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Fadnavis Forge Mahayuti Alliance

In a significant political development in Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister; Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister; and Devendra Fadnavis, the Deputy Chief Minister, have jointly moved claims to form a new government in the state.  The BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, and a NCP faction under Ajit Pawar are amalgamated in the political…

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Nation’s Growth at Stake: VP Dhankhar Sounds Alarm on Farmer Distress

The Vice President expressed profound concern at the ongoing distress of farmers in India, marking it as one of the major existential threats to India’s march towards development.  Speaking at the 100th celebration of the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, or CIRCOT, in Mumbai, Dhankhar mentioned the paradox of farmers’ struggles persisting despite…

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Crisis Unfolds: South Korean President Declares Martial Law Amid Rising Political Storm

Reportedly, on December 3, 2024, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol, in an unprecedented move, announced martial law, citing the increase in tensions on political fronts and what he referred to as “anti-state activities” led by opposition forces.  The announcement of martial law in a televised address has raised considerable controversy and deliberation over…

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Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Agartala Protests and ISKCON Monk’s Arrest

Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma after the incident involving ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das at the Agartala Consulate. Das’ arrest in Bangladesh is alleged to have made inflammatory comments, causing protests outside the consulate. This has aggravated a diplomatic holy series between the two countries. The Incident and Arrest In Sylhet, Bangladesh, ISKCON monk…

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Cyclone Fengal’s Fury: Tamil Nadu Submerged as Relief Teams Race Against Time

Cyclone Fengal made landfall on December 2, causing converging rains across Tamil Nadu. In some places, districts such as Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram bore the brunt of the wrath.  The torrential rains resulted in widespread inundation and paralysis of all forms of transport, including public buses; roads turned into rivers, and water entered houses, causing immense…

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Seven Maoists Killed in Major Encounter in Telangana’s Mulugu District

In a big operation, Telangana police gunned down seven Maoists in an intense encounter in Mulugu district’s forest region near the Chhattisgarh border. This is reportedly one of the biggest counter-insurgency operations in recent years, underlining the government’s ongoing work in culling Maoist activities in the region. The operation was conducted in December 1 by…

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