Moscow–Pyongyang : Seoul/Moscow — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged high-level official messages on the occasion of ‘Korea Liberation Day,’ reiterating their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties in defense and other sectors. This exchange reflects the rapid consolidation of an anti-Western strategic bloc spanning Eurasia and Northeast Asia. … Read more
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has landed in a fresh controversy, facing severe criticism from his own party for accepting an invitation to the Presidential state dinner hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attendance has been framed by Congress leaders as an act of non-cooperation after the government allegedly snubbed top Opposition brass, including Party … Read more
In a move that has stunned the diplomatic world, the United States, under President Trump’s leadership, has decided to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. This is an unprecedented departure from G20 tradition—it’s the first time in the group’s history that a full member country has been blocked from attending. The … Read more
Blast in Dhaka ahead of decisions : On Nov 17, 2025, Dhaka faces explosions and arson amid fears of unrest before the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict on ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for the 2024 protest crackdown (1,400+ deaths). Key events: 32 bomb blasts, bus fires (1 killed), attacks on Grameen Bank. Response: Shoot-on-sight orders, 400+ guards … Read more
Prasant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Accuses Bihar Govt : On Sunday, November 16, 2025, Jan Suraaj Party—founded by political strategist Prashant Kishor—publicly accused the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government (part of the NDA coalition with JD(U) and BJP) of misusing public funds to influence the just-concluded Bihar Assembly elections. The party, which contested all 243 seats but … Read more
Mamata Banerjee’s public refusal to fill out her Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral form is a highly calculated move that elevates a routine bureaucratic process into a major political flashpoint in West Bengal. 1. What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? The SIR is a comprehensive, large-scale voter roll purification exercise launched by the Election … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a landslide victory in the recent local body (civic and panchayat) elections across the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (DNHDD). The results show a near-total dominance for the party in all three districts. Key Highlights of the Victory 🏆 District Body Total … Read more