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How Mamata Banerjee’s TMC Went From Invincible to Imploding in Just 30 Days

For over a decade, the Trinamool Congress looked unbeatable in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee had built the party from the ground up, crushed rivals, survived rebellions, and dominated Bengal’s political landscape since 2011. But just one month after suffering its biggest electoral defeat, the party now finds itself battling a crisis that could prove even […]

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Meet India’s Richest CMs: From a Film Superstar to a ₹1,413-Crore Powerhouse

When people think of powerful politicians, they often wonder: Who is the richest Chief Minister in India? The latest election affidavits offer a fascinating glimpse into the fortunes of India’s political heavyweights. And if Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar takes charge as Chief Minister, he is set to become the wealthiest serving CM in the

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Big Win For India: Myanmar Assures PM Modi Its Territory Won’t Be Used Against Indian Interests

In a significant diplomatic and security breakthrough for India, Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmar’s territory will not be allowed to be used for activities threatening India’s security. The assurance came during high-level talks in New Delhi on Monday, where both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in

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6 Big Things To Know About India’s BrahMos Missile Deals With Vietnam And Indonesia

1. India Is Expanding Its Strategic Footprint In Southeast Asia India has reportedly finalized a major BrahMos missile export deal with Vietnam, while a similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages. These are not just arms sales—they represent India’s growing strategic presence in a region where China’s influence has expanded rapidly over the

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Israel Seizes Historic Crusader Fortress in Southern Lebanon, Expanding Offensive Against Hezbollah

Israeli forces have captured the historic Beaufort Castle, a towering medieval fortress in southern Lebanon, in what marks one of the most significant territorial gains since fighting with Hezbollah intensified earlier this year. The Israeli military announced on Sunday that its troops had taken control of both the centuries-old castle and the surrounding Beaufort Ridge,

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5 Important Things To Know About Pakistan’s New US Lobbying Push

1. Pakistan Has Signed a $1.2 Million Lobbying Deal Pakistan has hired a Washington-based lobbying firm, Ervin Graves Strategy Group LLC, under a two-year contract worth approximately $1.2 million. The country will pay $50,000 every month, with an upfront payment of $150,000 already made. 2. The Move Comes After Operation Sindoor The agreement was signed

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Nepal PM Balen Shah Sparks Political Storm With Claim That Nepal Too Has Occupied Indian Land

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has triggered a major political controversy after suggesting that territorial encroachment between India and Nepal is not one-sided, reigniting debate over the decades-old border dispute between the two neighbours. Speaking in Parliament during his first major address since taking office, Shah said he had recently learned that the border issue

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Iran reopens 50 of 69 underground missile tunnels hit by US-Israeli strikes: Report

Satellite images analysed by CNN show Iran has reopened most entrances to missile sites hit by the US and Israel. The repairs suggest Tehran retains substantial missile capacity despite months of strikes. Iran has reopened most of the entrances to its underground missile facilities that were targeted during the conflict with Israel and the United

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Why Canada’s Explosive Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Revelation Matters: 5 Key Takeaways

A stunning disclosure in a Canadian court has once again thrust jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his alleged international network into the spotlight. During an immigration hearing, Canadian police revealed that the Bishnoi gang had allegedly claimed it had more than 1,000 members ready to carry out shootings across Canada and was running a widespread

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‘You’d Be in Jail Without Me’: Trump Reportedly Explodes at Netanyahu Over Lebanon Offensive

A dramatic rift appears to have emerged between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with reports claiming Trump launched into an angry tirade over Israel’s escalating military operations in Lebanon. According to multiple sources cited by Axios, the heated phone conversation took place after Israel intensified strikes against Hezbollah positions in

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