regional politics

New Delhi, April 11 Iran's dominance over the Strait of Hormuz remains evident, with surveillance through the chokepoint waters now extending from the tiny Iranian Larak island, while the US security structure over the Gulf has largely disintegrated, with no clear alternative framework yet in...

New Delhi, April 11 – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended India's approach to the ongoing West Asia conflict on Saturday, stating that New Delhi is playing a "very good" role by actively engaging with regional leaders, while rejecting the Opposition's allegations that Pakistan's emerging role as...

Srinagar, April 9 PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran on Thursday, calling it a significant and positive step towards peace and stability in the region.She recalled the vision of former J-K chief minister and PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed that solutions...

Puducherry, April 9 Puducherry recorded a voter turnout of 17.41% by 9 am on Thursday as polling began in all 30 assembly constituencies.Voting commenced at 7 am in the Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam regions, with as many as 9.50 lakh voters deciding the fate of 294 candidates.With...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged all parties to exercise restraint and respect the US-Iran ceasefire, amid reports of violations of the truce across the conflict zone.The US and Iran had earlier agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that...

Islamabad, April 8 Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is now being recognized as a "credible and trusted" mediator, both in the region and globally, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire facilitated by Islamabad."This (ceasefire) is a...

New Delhi, April 8 India welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday, calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" to ensure lasting peace in West Asia."We welcome the ceasefire that has been reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia. As we...

New Delhi, April 8 – Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed regret on Wednesday over his recent remarks during a Kerala election rally in Idukki, where he contrasted “educated and clever” Keralites with “illiterate” people in Gujarat.He claimed that his statements are being...

New Delhi, April 8 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region in Panaji on Thursday.The conference of Zone-7 of the CPA aims to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, promote the exchange of best practices...

Puducherry, April 7 Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday, alleging that Puducherry is being used as a "testing ground" for policies that he described as detrimental to the public.Addressing campaign meetings for candidates...

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge campaigns in AssamIn Assam, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge campaigned for his party in the Cachar district. He stated that the people of the state will decide which party they want in government. At Ramnagar in the Borkhola constituency, he...

New Delhi, April 5 The BJP on Sunday criticised the remarks made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at a public rally in Kerala, alleging that the opposition party is indulging in "divide and rule" politics and insulting the people of Gujarat and North India.Addressing a rally in the...

Brussels, April 4 – With Pakistan's economy under strain and domestic security deteriorating amid a renewed insurgency in Balochistan, the Afghan Taliban appear to be pursuing a long-term strategy in their conflict with Islamabad, prioritizing survival and ideological expansion over any...

Sofia, April 4. China is exploiting the security vacuum in the Middle East to position itself as a "strategic alternative," amid growing doubts in Beijing over the viability of US bases in the region following repeated attacks on American and Israeli interests, a recent report has highlighted...

Islamabad, April 4 Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia had hit obstacles after the initial exchange of peace proposals.Speculation emerged after a senior Foreign Ministry official...

Islamabad, April 4 Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia had hit obstacles after the initial exchange of peace proposals.Speculation arose after a senior official of the Foreign...

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu), April 4 Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin appealed to the people on Saturday to defeat the Delhi team, arguing that it was "hostile" to the needs and development of the state.Addressing a campaign in support of the DMK candidate and state Cooperation...

Puducherry, April 3 – As the Union Territory prepares for Assembly elections on April 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign on Friday with a high-profile roadshow in Puducherry, drawing enthusiastic crowds and tight security arrangements...

Guwahati, April 2 – Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress on Thursday, asserting that the strong public turnout at campaign rallies in Upper Assam reflects a decisive rejection of its "failed and divisive...

New Delhi, April 2 'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv', a book available on Amazon, written by Colonel Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as a timely expose of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. It unravels the complex web of alliances...