The Supreme Court’s decision to set aside the Gauhati High Court’s judgments concerning 27 persons declared foreigners has predictably sparked a fresh political debate. For some, the verdict has been portrayed as a setback to efforts against illegal immigration. For others, it has been celebrated as an affirmation of constitutional rights. In reality, the judgment…
United Nations: India will work for a secure, peaceful and equitable world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday. Jaishankar made these remarks as he launched India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UNSC for the 2028–29 term. He outlined…
Washington: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met FBI Director Kash Patel here and discussed issues such as combating counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations. The FBI director, during his meeting with Naqvi on Monday, also appreciated Pakistan’s support in protecting US interests in the region. In a post on X, Patel said it was “an honour”…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Mithun Manhas on Monday termed India’s historic 270-run win over England in the one-off Women’s Test at the Lord’s as one of the “finest moments” and a reflection of the “belief” running within the team. Pacer Kranti Gaud’s seven-wicket match haul and Yastika Bhatia’s…
United Nations: India on Monday launched its official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2028–29 term. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India’s official campaign ‘Shanti: India for the United Nations Security Council 2028-29. Norms, Trust, Integrity’ for the two-year tenure at a special event in the UN headquarters…
Our Sports Desk Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has strongly contested the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) claims regarding the success of the recently concluded TG20 League, raising a series of questions over the tournament’s conduct, governance, player selection and financial transparency. In an official statement issued by TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy, the…
M Jaishree Political narratives often thrive on selective memory. Economic data, however, has little regard for partisan preferences. As India continues to attract global attention for its economic resilience and growth, it is worth asking why sections of the political opposition remain reluctant to acknowledge the country’s progress while readily amplifying criticism from abroad. In…
National security is not negotiable. It cannot be subjected to vote-bank calculations, emotional arguments or political convenience. If a religious structure—whether a mosque, temple, church or gurdwara—poses a genuine operational or security concern for a critical national asset such as an international airport, the country’s security interests must prevail. Period. Viewed from that perspective, the…
India’s unprecedented clean sweep of five gold medals at the 2026 International Physics Olympiad in Colombia is much more than an academic triumph. It is a reflection of a larger national transformation—one built on planning, investment, institutional support and the belief that excellence is cultivated, not stumbled upon. The same story has unfolded on India’s…
History has repeatedly demonstrated that power is never permanent. Those who believed themselves invincible, indispensable or above public scrutiny have invariably been humbled by the electorate. Democracies have a remarkable way of reminding political leaders that governments are temporary, but reputations endure. People may forget speeches, slogans and election rhetoric, but they rarely forget arrogance….
