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The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a leadership challenge following disastrous local election results. Policy missteps and a perceived lack of vision have fueled calls for his resignation. While Starmer insists he will not quit, internal party pressure mounts. Potential successors are being discussed, but ousting a Labour leader is historically complex.

For the first time in 23 years, the U.S. has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East, accompanied by 12 ships and 15,000 soldiers. This significant military presence signals readiness for renewed conflict should the fragile ceasefire with Iran collapse. The deployment occurs amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and Iran's reblocking of the Strait of Hormuz.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan criticized Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting Kharge struggles to differentiate between concepts. This follows Kharge's controversial statement during the Tamil Nadu election campaign. A BJP delegation has urged the Election Commission to take strict action against Kharge, demanding an apology.

The BJP lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist." Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that such language is unprecedented and demanded strict action and an apology from Kharge and the Congress party.

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate's raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal as election preparation for Punjab. The ED action occurred shortly after Mittal was appointed deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal just days after his appointment as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House. This action follows a recent leadership reshuffle within the AAP's Rajya Sabha contingent, where Mittal replaced Raghav Chadha. Mittal, the founder of Lovely Professional University, entered politics in 2022.

Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled over uranium enrichment curbs, with Washington proposing a 20-year freeze and Tehran offering five years. Disagreements also arose regarding the scope of a potential deal, including Hormuz and sanctions relief, despite initial hopes for a breakthrough.

The delimitation bills have been stalled for now, but the fight over who gets how many seats in Parliament is far from over. What is the right way to do it?

President Trump reacted positively to a social media post indicating a surge of empty tankers heading to the U.S. to collect crude oil. This follows his assertion that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened, with or without Iran, ahead of high-level talks in Pakistan. Trump also stated the U.S.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex closed Monday in red, as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices.

Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour-long negotiations in Pakistan to end fighting that has killed thousands and sent global oil prices soaring since it began over six weeks ago. Here's what we know

Rajya Sabha Secretariat denied AAP MP Raghav Chadha a chance to speak on the Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill, citing no party allocation. This follows AAP naming Ashok Kumar Mittal as their new Deputy Leader in the Upper House, replacing Chadha. Mittal, an MP from Punjab, has been active in parliamentary committees and international delegations.

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation frameworks, threatens the fragile peace ahead of crucial talks.

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring stated that Raghav Chadha's removal as AAP's Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha signifies his sidelining within the party. This move fuels public perception that Chadha may soon leave or be removed from AAP. Ashok Kumar Mittal has replaced Chadha in the role.

The Aam Aadmi Party has requested the Rajya Sabha secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as the party's deputy leader in the House and cease allocating him speaking time from AAP's quota. Sources indicate that Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, founder of Lovely Professional University, is being considered as his replacement.

Raghav Chadha, a former key AAP figure, appears sidelined, fueling speculation with his absence from public events and silence on crucial party issues. His prolonged absence during Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and subsequent lack of comment on the excise case have intensified these questions. Punjab Congress president suggests Chadha is distancing himself from the party.

India's digital censorship infrastructure is rapidly expanding, dismantling protections established by the Supreme Court. Platforms face immense pressure and compressed timelines for takedown requests, leading to default censorship. Citizens are denied notice, hearings, and reasons for blocked content, while regulatory agility outpaces legal recourse, threatening permanent censorship.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs protested outside the Delhi Assembly, demanding the revocation of the suspension of four party members. The suspended MLAs were barred from attending the session, leading AAP legislators to boycott proceedings. Leader of Opposition Atishi criticized the BJP-led government for attempting to silence opposition voices and divert attention from key issues.

After long and in-depth research, full of arduous travel to tedious destinations such as Singapore, Bali, Los Angeles, New York, London and Berlin - with a difficult weekend side-trip to Helsinki - an all-party parliamentary delegation has come to the incontrovertible conclusion that it only rains in India.