More trouble brewing for Mamata's TMC? Expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee makes fresh claim

The Russian president said Kremlin's cooperation with India "is not subject to the political environment" and that Moscow would stand "true to commitments given to our partners, especially partners like India". "Our cooperation with India, just like with all other partners of ours, is not subject to the political environment. We can't be dictated to not deliver that to India. Nobody can dictate to us and nobody would even try to do that... We will always stand true to commitments given to our pa

Explaining the category that has been withdrawn, an official said, “The Z-plus security comprises a dedicated team of trained personnel equipped with advanced arms.” Despite the downgrade, Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi will continue to receive security support. Their present arrangements include between two and eight BSAP house guards, two bodyguards from the Patna District Force, along with a pilot vehicle and a bulletproof car.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over the island's ecology and local communities. He highlighted concerns about tribal land rights violations, inadequate compensation for settlers, and the potential felling of 1.5 crore trees. Gandhi proposed expanding INS Baaz as a strategic alternative and advocated for sustainable tourism and conservation.