سياسة

'Agitation does not mean lathicharge': SC on police action against students protesting paper leak

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that the mere existence of an agitation cannot justify alleged police excesses against demonstrators.

South Korea's ex-President Yoon gets suspended term in election case

A South Korean court ​on Monday sentenced ‌former President Yoon Suk-yeol to 18 ​months in ​prison, suspended for three ⁠years, after finding ​him guilty of ​violating the election law by making false statements ​during his ​2022 presidential campaign.

'Pellet guns in Delhi, AK-47s in Bihar': Rahul on 'jaanleva' system against students

Rahul Gandhi alleged the entire system is deadly against students. He cited reports of AK-47 bullets fired at students in Bihar. Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Modi's promises regarding student FIRs. He stated that pellet guns were fired at students in Delhi. The Congress leader demanded an apology and action against attackers.

Parliamentary panel pulls up defence ministry over Rs 42,500 crore offset dues

Parliamentary committee flags significant unfulfilled defence offset obligations. Foreign suppliers owe India approximately $4.5 billion in defence offsets. The defence ministry faces criticism for planning and contract management deficiencies. Artillery modernisation also shows two decades of significant delays. Systemic delays impact operational readiness and helicopter upgradation efforts.

With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting

For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find. (Image credit: Samuel Corum)

Trump rejects munitions shortage claims, says US has 'far more than we need'

US president Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports that the Pentagon is facing critical shortages of air defence interceptors. Insisting the United States has ample military stockpiles, Trump pushed back against growing concerns raised by defence officials and recent media reports over the ongoing conflict with Iran.

President Xi Jinping holds phone talks with Brazilian President Lula

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil.

Iran says it will halt retaliatory strikes if US bombing pause holds

Iran has halted its retaliatory strikes in the Gulf after the United States paused its bombing campaign, a move that President Donald Trump

Cuban president denounces US attempts to 'take over' island

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday accused the United States of seeking to "take over" Cuba and called for defending national sovereignty.

Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding

Judges find in Faruqi’s favour after One Nation leader launched an appeal against judgement she had breached Racial Discrimination ActFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA court has upheld the finding that Pauline Hanson engaged in racial discrimination against Mehreen Faruqi when she tweeted the Greens senator should “pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan”.The One Nation leader launched the appeal in November, a...

DPRK leader pays tribute to Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs

'Indian students made us proud': Greta Thunberg joins London protest in solidarity

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday expressed support for the CJP-led student protest over irregularities in the education system, saying their movement demonstrated "the true meaning of people power."

DMK demands immediate NEET ban, seeks probe into Jantar Mantar violence

The DMK party is demanding an immediate nationwide ban on the NEET medical entrance examination. MP TR Baalu submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking this ban. This demand follows a NEET UG paper leak and student protests across the nation. The DMK also called for an inquiry into the alleged use of weapons against students.

'I will come to fight': Netanyahu hits back at Mamdani over 'not welcome in New York City' remarks

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday hit back at New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani after the latter said he was "not welcome" in the city and backed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against him. Declaring that he would travel to New York in September to address the United Nations General Assembly, Netanyahu accused the mayor of "fomenting hate" and dismissed the war-crimes allegations against him.

PoK heads to polls amid weeks of deadly clashes and political unrest - what to expect

Elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) begin on Monday amid heightened security and continuing political unrest. The three-phase polls come after weeks of violent clashes that have left several people dead and hundreds injured.

NBA star rips socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as 'mayor playing president' after Netanyahu video

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew criticism over the weekend from an unlikely source: Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma, who mocked the democratic socialist as a "mayor playing president."Responding to the mayor's video on X, the nine-year NBA veteran suggested Mamdani was more concerned with appearances than governing, labeling the mayor's talking points as performative."This is 2026. People cosplaying as things they don’t have th...

Hamas taps 'ultimate institutional survivor' as terror chief, sending message to Israel: expert

An old hand very familiar to Israel has emerged as the new political leader of Hamas following a secret insider election that took months to unfold, and one regional expert said the development signals the terrorist group will not be charting a new course.Khalil al-Hayya, who has been a key negotiator for Hamas and who has survived multiple alleged assassination attempts, will now lead the group's political bureau. But Middle East Institute Senior Fellow Jaser AbuMousa told Fox News Digital his...

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threatImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesByKayla EpsteinReporting fromNew YorkPublished6 minutes agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn, despite the city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, making threats to arrest him.Mamdani walked back that threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the Internati...

Bernie Sanders rejects regret over early Graham Platner support despite ‘warning signs’

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., rejected any regret Sunday on "Face the Nation" over his early support for former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, saying he urged Platner to withdraw once a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault.Host Margaret Brennan asked Sanders whether he regretted not acting sooner in response to earlier warning signs, saying that could have given Platner's replacement, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, more time to campaign."No, I don’t think s...

'Crimes against humanity' complaints filed against Bangladesh ex-president

Complaints were filed against former Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday. These allegations concern crimes against humanity during the 2024 uprising against the government. Shahabuddin resigned from his presidential post on Friday citing health complications. The home minister stated the allegations do not warrant consideration by the tribunal. However, the law minister confirmed Shahabuddin will face a corruption probe.