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New Delhi: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India, Moscow has extended a significant proposal to deepen maritime cooperation with New Delhi. The offer includes collaboration in advanced shipbuilding, port infrastructure development, and broader maritime capabilities across the Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific region. The proposal was formally conveyed by Nikolai Patrushev, former Russian National Security Advisor and a close confidant of President Putin, during his meeting with India’s Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. Focus on Expanding Maritime Partnership According to an Economic Times report, Monday’s discussions between Patrushev and Sonowal explored new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the civil maritim...

New Delhi, 18 November 2025: BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has criticized Congress for raising unnecessary concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. Hussain remarked that instead of creating a ruckus, Congress should be pleased that its vote share has increased by 600% following the Delhi elections. Addressing the media, Hussain said, “Congress is unnecessarily making statements against the SIR process. They should be happy that their vote share has grown by 600% since the Delhi polls. In Delhi, Congress did not win a single seat. Yet in the Bihar Assembly elections, the party managed to secure victories in six constituencies. Earlier they blamed EVMs, now they are using SIR as an excuse.” Congress Leadership Holds Meeting on SIRHussain’...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over reports claiming that a child goes missing in India every eight minutes. While the court did not confirm the accuracy of the claim, it emphasized the gravity of the issue and the need for urgent action to address child safety. A bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan directed the central government to streamline the adoption process, noting that the current cumbersome procedures often lead individuals to pursue illegal means to obtain children. Justice Nagarathna stated, “I read in a newspaper that a child goes missing every eight minutes in the country. I do not know whether this is true or not, but the matter is extremely serious.” During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya...

Delhi, India: The investigation into the Red Fort car blast on 10 November continues, with authorities uncovering new threats and making significant arrests. At least 12 people were killed in the blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, while several others were seriously injured. The explosion came hours after a terrorist module was busted in Faridabad, leading to the arrest of seven suspects, including Dr. Muzammil and Shaheen, on charges of involvement in terrorist activities. Key Developments 1. NIA Makes Further Arrests The Delhi court remanded Aamir Rashid Ali, associate of Red Fort blast driver Umar Mohammad (aka Umar ur Nabi), to 10 days of NIA custody. Another major suspect, Jaseer Bilal Wani (aka Danish) from Kashmir, was arrested from Srinagar. NIA confirms Aamir arra...

** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering the 6th Ramnath Goenka Lecture on Monday, explained for the first time why the BJP continues to win elections consecutively across the country. Modi said that it is not “election mode” but a 24×7 emotional commitment to development and public sensitivity that drives the BJP’s victories. He added that the recent Bihar election results have sent a strong message to every state government—their development policies alone will determine their political future, irrespective of whether they are left-wing, right-wing, or centrist. Modi Targets Congress: “Urban Naxals Have Taken Over the Party” Taking a sharp swipe at the Congress, the Prime Minister said that extremist elements who support Naxal and Maoist violence are losing grou...

**Signals of a Possible Return by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar? Original Shiv Sena–NCP Streams May Strengthen Again** The severe drubbing faced by the opposition in the Bihar Assembly elections has sent ripples across the national political landscape. Following the NDA’s sweeping victory, Maharashtra too is witnessing renewed political churn. Speculation is rife that several rebel factions and leaders may return to their parent parties — Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Growing Buzz Over a Possible ‘Uncle–Nephew’ Reconciliation Sources indicate that the two factions of the NCP — one led by Ajit Pawar and the other by Sharad Pawar — may explore electoral coordination in the coming months.In political circles, this is being read as a major hint that Ajit Pawar ...

Is the Central Government Planning a Special Scheme to Woo Women Voters in Bengal? The National Democratic Alliance’s historic victory in the Bihar elections has dramatically altered the country’s political landscape. A record turnout of women voters in favour of the NDA — widely described as the “Lady Factor” — played a decisive role.Along with schemes like Beti Bachao–Beti Padhao, Kanya Sumangala and Ladli Yojana, the direct transfer of ₹10,000 to women's bank accounts is believed to have significantly influenced the electoral outcome. Now the big question is:Can the Bihar model be replicated in West Bengal?Could the Centre launch a major women-centric cash assistance scheme aimed at Bengal’s crucial female electorate? Bengal: A Challenging Yet Promising Terrain Over the past...