The Allahabad High Court permitted the withdrawal of a plea challenging Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship. The court said the petitioners failed to produce a document supporting their British-citizenship allegation; it did not issue a final ruling on Gandhi’s citizenship. The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has dismissed as withdrawn a petition alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was a British citizen and therefore ineligible to continue as the Lok

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

Kavitha became emotional while speaking about her departure from the BRS. She accused the party of abandoning her during a difficult phase and thanked her in-laws for supporting her. Kavitha became emotional while discussing her departure from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, saying she was still deeply affected by the way her association with the party ended. Her remarks have introduced a personal dimension to the widening po

India and Uzbekistan signed 11 agreements, elevated diplomatic ties and advanced a long-term framework for supplying uranium to Indian nuclear plants. India-Uzbekistan ties elevated during Tashkent talks India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent.

Raksha Bandhan is often associated with rakhis, sweets and gifts, but for Gen Z siblings, the celebration is also about the everyday moments that make their bond unique. A sarcastic roast, a random meme, a fight over snacks or a late-night conversation can express affection more naturally than a formal emotional message. Their relationships may look chaotic, but they are often built on trust, shared memories and the comfort of knowing that someone will stand by them when it matters.

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Tata Sons is facing a major leadership decision after chairman N Chandrasekaran informed the board that he does not intend to seek reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027. His decision has reportedly divided directors over whether to persuade him to stay or immediately begin the process of identifying his successor. The development comes after months of discussions over a possible third five-year term for Chandrasekaran, who has led Tata Sons since 2017. A lack

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has offered his clearest explanation yet for leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party, blaming what he described as Delhi-centric decision-making and limited autonomy for state leaders. He said his differences with the national leadership had developed over several months. Annamalai Exit Puts BJP’s Tamil Nadu Strategy Under Focus Annamalai said he had indicated in October-November 2025 that he wanted to leave the BJP, but was

Marco Rubio says over 600 visas were revoked in a month amid a US crackdown on birth tourism, while his “citizenship is not for sale” remark triggered debate over Trump’s Gold Card. Rubio Says US Citizenship Is Not For Sale Amid Visa Crackdown US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said American citizenship is “not for sale” while announcing an intensified crackdown on birth tourism networks. According to Rubio, more than 600 visa

Dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh is battling severe power shortages and long outages, prompting energy-saving curbs and a request to India for additional diesel supplies. Bangladesh Power Crisis Deepens As Outages Stretch For Hours Bangladesh is battling a severe electricity crunch as fuel shortages, lower gas availability and disruptions to LNG supplies trigger prolonged load-shedding across the country. Rural districts are bearing the brunt, with

N Chandrasekaran has decided to step down as Tata Sons chairman after completing his current term in February 2027, bringing an end to a decade at the helm of the Tata Group. His departure follows a lack of board consensus over another term and caps a 40-year career that began at TCS in 1987. From TCS Engineer to Tata Group Leader Chandrasekaran joined Tata Consultancy Servi

Sangeetha Sornalingam has withdrawn her divorce petition against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay in a Chengalpattu family court. The court disposed of the case after Sangeetha appeared through video conference and informed it that she did not wish to pursue the petition. Sangeetha Sornalingam, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay, has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed against him, bringing the closely watched

Donald Trump is weighing a possible compromise with Iran as negotiations move closer to reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Disagreements over Iranian control and transit fees remain key obstacles as economic, military and political pressure builds on Washington. US President Donald Trump is facing a difficult diplomatic choice as Washington and Tehran move closer to a potential agreement aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait

Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for a proposed Strait of Hormuz route that could give Tehran oversight of ships entering the Gulf. The framework could reshape global energy shipping, but inspection powers, transit payments and outbound vessel controls remain unresolved. Iran-Oman Hormuz Route Reaches Crucial Stage Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographical coordinates of a proposed shipping route through

Centre Clarifies Indian Passport and Citizenship Rules The Centre has told Parliament that Indian passports are issued to eligible Indian citizens following verification under the Passports Act, 1967. However, it did not directly declare a passport conclusive standalone proof of citizenship, renewing discussion about citizenship documents in India.