UK Elections 2024: Why are Conservatives called Tories?

July 2, 2024

Over time, the terms “Conservative” and “Tory” have become synonymous, with many using them interchangeably to describe the UK’s Conservative Party. However, their origins and historical significance are distinct and deeply rooted in British political history. As the UK election approaches on July 4, here's what they mean. The political...

Pune Porsche Case: Father, Grandfather of Teen Granted Bail

July 2, 2024

The Magistrate Court in Pune on Tuesday granted bail to the father and grandfather of a minor involved in a kidnapping and wrongful confinement case of a family driver. The court granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his father, both of whom were arrested at the end...

Watch: PM Modi Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Hindu’ Remark In Parliament

July 2, 2024

PM Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, slammed the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi head-on over his 'Hindu' remark and said that the "insult" of Hindus will not be forgotten for centuries. “It's a serious matter that conspiracy is being hatched to level false allegations against Hindus. It was said...

Amarnath Yatra 2024: BSNL Introduces Special SIM Card for Pilgrims

July 2, 2024

Amarnath Yatra 2024 began on June 29 and will run until August 19, allowing pilgrims to visit Baba Barfani of Shri Amarnath Ji during this period. To support the pilgrims, state-run telecom company BSNL has introduced a special travel SIM card to help users stay in touch with their families...

Watch: PM Modi Enacts ‘Mausiji’ From Sholay During Parliament Address

July 2, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress-led Opposition on Tuesday for their reaction to the recent Lok Sabha election results. He accused Congress and its allies of misleading the public by suggesting they had defeated the ruling party. The PM's remarks came as he responded to the Motion of Thanks...

‘World Record Of Failure’: PM Modi Mocks Congress On Electoral Defeat

July 2, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, replied to the Motion of Thanks on President’s Address. In Lok Sabha, he took a jibe at Congress and the Opposition’s loss in the recently-held Lok Sabha polls. He said, “I remember an incident, there was a boy who scored 99 marks and he...

Norway Blocks Sale of Last Privately Owned Property in Arctic

July 2, 2024

Norway has intervened to block the sale of the final privately owned property in the Svalbard archipelago, citing national security concerns. The property in question, Søre Fagerfjord, spans 60 square kilometres of mountains, plains, and a glacier in southwestern Svalbard and was on the market for $326 million. China had...

Nepal Government Could Fall Today. Here’s What Is Expected?

July 2, 2024

Nepal government headed by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda" is expected to fall and a new coalition government led by KP Sharma Oli is likely to take its place. The development comes after a deal was agreed upon overnight by the Nepali Congress President and the Communist Party of...

Parliament Session 2024: Rahul Gandhi Writes To LS Speaker Over Expunging of Speech

July 2, 2024

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Speaker Om Birla regarding the expunging of remarks and portions of his speech. He requested that these remarks be restored. "I am shocked by the manner in which a considerable portion of my speech has been removed from...

Sri Lankan Leader Rajavarothiam Sampanthan Dies At 91

July 1, 2024

Rajavarothiam Sampanthan, a prominent Sri Lankan politician and a long-time advocate for the country's Tamil minority, passed away at the age of 91. Sampanthan, a lawyer and one of Sri Lanka's longest-serving Members of Parliament, died in the capital, Colombo, late Sunday. For the past 23 years, Sampanthan led the...