At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was formally welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Their meeting occurred after private talks in Tianjin. The summit took place against the backdrop of international trade tensions, including US tariffs, and the complexities of China-US relations. The Prime Minister’s visit to China for the annual SCO summit was his first in seven years, a significant trip following the Galwan Valley incident. The Indian community in China offered a warm welcome to Prime Minister Modi upon his arrival, and he later enjoyed a cultural performance that showcased Indian classical instruments…
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Actor Ram Kapoor, who celebrates his birthday on September 1st, is often credited as the first actor to perform a kissing scene on Indian television. This scene was featured in the popular show ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, co-starring Sakshi Tanwar. The intimate scene, which lasted approximately 17 minutes, generated significant controversy when the episode aired, as such scenes were rare on television at the time. Besides ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, Ram Kapoor has also worked in popular TV shows like ‘Kasam Se’ and ‘Ghar Ek Mandir’.
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, has confirmed that tribal populations in the Northeast and other regions of India will be exempt from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This measure aims to preserve their way of life, allowing them to freely adhere to their customs. During a program hosted by the RSS-affiliated Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, Rijiju outlined the central government’s position, addressing the discourse circulating on social media. He said, ‘As a central minister, I want to share our government’s perspective. Our government and the BJP are evaluating the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the…
Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the Mahagathbandhan will lead a foot march in Patna today, marking the end of the ‘Voter Rights March.’ The march will commence from the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Maidan and proceed to the Baba Saheb Ambedkar statue near Patna High Court. Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, other Mahagathbandhan leaders, and supporters will participate in the march. Sources indicate that the administration has only granted permission for the march up to Dak Bungalow Chauraha. Consequently, there’s a possibility of arguments, protests, and demonstrations between the administration, Mahagathbandhan leaders, and workers if the march is halted.…
Rahul Gandhi, a Member of Parliament, has contested an order from the special judge (MP-MLA) court in Varanasi by approaching the Allahabad High Court. The lower court had forwarded an appeal concerning the filing of an FIR against Gandhi to the ACJM court. The basis for this case is a 2024 statement made by Rahul Gandhi in the United States regarding Sikhs. The case is set to be heard today by a bench presided over by Justice Samir Jain. A Varanasi resident, Nageshwar Mishra, had previously submitted an application to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (MP-MLA) of Varanasi, which was…
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit commenced with a banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which included Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The event took place in China’s port city of Tianjin. The summit is a large-scale event for the 10-member group, with China extending invitations to 20 foreign leaders and heads of 10 international organizations, including United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The main summit meeting is scheduled to take place in a dedicated conference center, where the leaders of the 10-member group and invited guests will address the gathering. There is significant interest…
Pappu Yadav, the Member of Parliament from Purnia, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the use of offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Darbhanga. He stated that the platform where the abusive language was used was not Rahul Gandhi’s, but rather, it was an act by a ‘planted’ individual. This statement has the potential to ignite fresh discussions in Bihar politics. Yadav emphasized his commitment to serving the people of Bihar and clarified that the focus wasn’t on establishing a political stronghold in the region. He highlighted that Rahul Gandhi was…
At the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin became a talking point. A video from the summit shows Sharif’s eagerness to meet Putin during a group photo. In the video, Putin is seen walking with Chinese President Xi Jinping after the photo session. Sharif swiftly moved from the back to greet Putin, extending his hand. Putin, after initially moving forward, turned back to shake hands. Pakistan’s interest in fostering a stronger relationship with Russia has been evident, with former Prime Minister Imran Khan also pursuing closer ties. Sharif…
Mahua Moitra, a TMC MP, has countered the BJP’s condemnation of her remarks concerning Amit Shah, claiming that the BJP fails to grasp the idiomatic nature of her statements. The controversy surrounds Moitra’s alleged comment, made in Bengali, that Shah’s “head should be cut off.” This statement has led to an FIR being registered against her under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at a police station in Raipur. Moitra clarified that her words were meant to be understood within the context of Bengali idioms, which, according to her, are often used to express accountability and shame. She…
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border on Sunday. The USGS reported the quake’s epicenter near Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, at a depth of 8 kilometers. The powerful tremors were widely felt, extending to Delhi-NCR in India and across Pakistan. Following the initial quake, another earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred in the same area just minutes later. This recent event marks the fifth earthquake in Afghanistan within the last month, a region known for its seismic activity. In October 2023, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake caused significant devastation, with thousands of fatalities.