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Amit Shah Targets Congress in Fiery Lok Sabha Speech: “Why Shield Pakistan?”

Uses Chidambaram’s remarks to accuse Congress of giving Pakistan a “clean chit” on Pahalgam terror strike; invokes Partition, PoK, and Nehru ceasefire Home Minister Amit Shah lit up the Lok Sabha on Tuesday with a fierce political broadside at the Congress, accusing the opposition party of “shielding” Pakistan during a key debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. At the heart of Shah’s attack was a recent remark…

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2 Pakistani Terrorists Killed in Poonch Infiltration Bid as Army Tightens Grip on LoC

Days after key Pahalgam mastermind eliminated in Srinagar, another clash erupts near Deghwar as India steps up anti-terror ops Indian security forces shot dead two Pakistani terrorists early Wednesday as they attempted to infiltrate through the Line of Control in the Deghwar sector of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. It’s the second major gun battle this week — and it signals something big: India’s counter-terror operation tempo is clearly accelerating. The…

Countdown Begins for NISAR Satellite Launch as India, US Set Sights on Climate from Space

GSLV-F16 to carry joint NASA-ISRO satellite into orbit today; pandemic-era project now a symbol of global cooperation In a few hours, a space collaboration nearly a decade in the making will finally lift off. At exactly 5:40 p.m. today, ISRO’s GSLV-F16 is scheduled to launch from Sriharikota carrying a truly special payload: the NISAR satellite. This one’s more than just another science mission. It’s a shared leap into Earth observation,…

Jaishankar, Nadda to Brief Rajya Sabha on Operation Sindoor as Political Heat Rises

Ministers to explain India’s diplomatic and security response to Pahalgam attack amid growing domestic scrutiny A high-stakes debate is set to intensify in Parliament today as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Leader of the House JP Nadda prepare to address the Rajya Sabha on Operation Sindoor — the government’s military and diplomatic response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The discussion, already underway in both Houses of…

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Savannah Port Rides Out Trade Turbulence With Near-Record Cargo Year and Bigger Bets Ahead

Container traffic at Georgia’s ports surged again this year—even as tariff uncertainty rattled global trade. The state’s port authority logged its second-busiest fiscal year on record, defying economic headwinds with steady growth and ambitious expansion plans. An 8.6% rise in cargo volume at the Port of Savannah helped the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) outpace every other Southeastern competitor, even amid delayed shipments, auto industry hesitations, and an uneasy truce in…

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Cannabis Debate as Access and Regulation Remain Stalled

A House committee kicked off what could be a pivotal reexamination of Georgia’s cannabis laws Tuesday, with policymakers, doctors, and everyday residents all pulling up chairs to a conversation that’s only grown more urgent in the past year. The committee’s formation follows a sluggish 2025 session where cannabis bills gained traction but ultimately stalled out. Now, with just months until the 2026 legislature gavels in, lawmakers are trying to untangle…

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Braves Add Carlos Carrasco as Injuries Mount: A Veteran Arm Amid a Patchwork Rotation

The Braves are turning to experience over promise, banking on Carlos Carrasco to bring some much-needed steadiness to an injury-battered pitching staff. Atlanta picked up the 38-year-old right-hander from the Yankees on Monday in exchange for cash. It wasn’t a blockbuster. But given the state of their rotation, it might end up being one of those unglamorous moves that makes a difference in September. Another Arm in the Emergency Room…

Nifty on the Edge: Market Braces for Volatility as Q1 Earnings, Trump Tariff Jitters Rattle Sentiment

Traders eye 24,500 as key support; upside capped unless 24,800 is reclaimed Indian equity markets kicked off the new week on shaky ground, and Tuesday’s session isn’t offering much comfort. With the benchmark Nifty 50 index slipping below the crucial 24,800 level, traders are bracing for more downside—unless something surprises to the upside, and fast. On Monday, the Nifty 50 closed 0.63% lower at 24,680.90. The Bank Nifty dropped 0.79%…

North Korea Tells U.S. to Accept It as a Nuclear State, Shutting Door on Denuclearisation Talks

Kim Yo Jong says nuclear status is “irreversible” and future diplomacy must acknowledge North Korea’s transformed position North Korea has drawn a hard line in the sand—again. But this time, the message came not from Kim Jong Un himself, but from his powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, who made it absolutely clear: talks of denuclearisation are over, and the United States must come to terms with Pyongyang’s “irreversible” nuclear status.…

Supreme Court Sets August 19 for Crucial Hearing on Governor Bill Assent Deadlines

Constitution Bench to first decide if Presidential reference is maintainable as political tensions simmer India’s Supreme Court has locked in August 19 to begin hearings in a high-stakes case that could reshape how long Governors and the President can take to act on Bills passed by state legislatures. The move comes amid rising political heat over delayed assents, particularly in opposition-ruled states. A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice BR…