‘India must change stand’: Hindus form party in B’desh; hope to win 40-45 seats in polls

A newly registered Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) aims to contest 91 seats in the upcoming elections, targeting Hindu and minority votes. The party’s president seeks alliances with mainstream parties like BNP or Jamaat-e-Islami to ensure minority safety and participation, advocating for a secular Bangladesh and protection of Hindu rights.

End of Ukraine-Russia war? Zelenskyy gives big update; to meet Trump soon

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will meet US President Trump in Florida this weekend to discuss security guarantees and a nearly finished 20-point peace plan. The talks follow US diplomatic efforts, complicated by Moscow and Kyiv’s conflicting demands. While Zelenskyy is open to withdrawing troops from parts of eastern Ukraine, Russia insists Ukraine give up remaining Donbas … Read more

Women’s safety mirage: What crime data gets wrong & cost of speaking up

India’s women’s safety challenges persist in 2025, with official crime data revealing only a fraction of the reality. Decades of reforms haven’t erased gender inequality, social stigma, and uneven justice access, leaving many incidents unreported due to fear, family pressure, and systemic barriers. This gap between reported crimes and lived experiences highlights the ongoing struggle … Read more

‘Junta with nukes’: When Bush, Putin discussed Pak in 2005; what declassified NSA papers show

Declassified US-Russia documents reveal Presidents Bush and Putin expressed shared “nervousness” over Pakistan’s nuclear program and its links to Iran and North Korea. Discussions highlighted concerns about the AQ Khan network and the risk of sensitive technology falling into the wrong hands, underscoring longstanding international anxieties about Pakistan’s nuclear command and control.

VHT: ‘​​Not an ideal contest’ – Sooryavanshi’s knock raises concerns in Ashwin’s mind

R Ashwin questioned the growing quality gap in Indian domestic cricket after Bihar smashed a record 574 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. While praising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ashwin said such one-sided matches hurt competition and confidence. He also lauded Ishan Kishan’s comeback, highlighting how hard work and form revived his career.

‘Ready to enhance trust with India’: China slams explosive US report; evasive on Pak ties

China has strongly refuted a US Pentagon report alleging it’s using eased border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties. Beijing insists its defence policy is misrepresented and aims to sow discord. China maintains its border situation with India is stable and seeks to advance a sound bilateral relationship, while dismissing US claims as biased … Read more