Author: Rahul M

The allegations against his son Parth over a land deal have put NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a spot at a time when churning is on within the Mahayuti coalition over the coming local body elections.The BJP, which hopes to build on its strong performance in the 2024 Assembly elections to consolidate its hold at the grassroots in Maharashtra, has dropped hints more than once that it was ready to contest the local body polls on its own. The party is seen as trying to expand its hold in both the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and the…

Mistrust, diverging security priorities, conflicting domestic pressures behind repeated Af-Pak talks failures New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Another attempt by regional negotiators to get Afghanistan and Pakistan to agree on a peace plan reportedly ended in a deadlock in Istanbul amid renewed fighting between the two countries. Both sides appear to be guided by mutual distrust, with pride and efforts at justifying individual stands overshadowing any other issue. The outcome once again has raised questions over regional stability. The trust deficit was apparent even as the negotiators were preparing to leave for Istanbul, venue for the third round of talks…

The political temperature in Bihar has risen as Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor made a bold statement ahead of the upcoming elections, claiming that this time it will not be women, but the youth and migrant workers who will emerge as the real “game changers.” Kishor asserted that Bihar’s voters are now more aware and will not fall prey to vote manipulation or fear-based politics. Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Kishor said the “old formula” of seeking votes by invoking the fear of jungle raj will not work anymore. According to him, the people…

As the Bihar elections enter their second phase, all eyes are fixed on Seemanchal, the region that holds the key to power with its 24 crucial assembly seats. Political heavyweights from both alliances, the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan, along with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, have set up base camps here, recognizing Seemanchal’s decisive influence on the state’s political future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, buoyed by massive crowds in his rallies, claims the public enthusiasm clearly indicates the upcoming verdict. He has launched several development projects, including inaugurating Purnia Airport’s terminal building and ₹4,000 crore worth of infrastructure schemes, while also…

On 6th November, Kushinagar District Court convicted Moinuddin Ansari of raping a minor and sentenced him to lifetime imprisonment along with Rs 5 lakh fine. Justice Dinesh Kumar-led single-judge bench pronounced the judgment. Ansari was caught on camera committing a serious crime against a college student at the institution where he was employed as a faculty member. After the video went viral, Ansari was arrested and booked under Section 64(2) and 351(3) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Sections 5(c) and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim stated in court that Ansari, who was a faculty member at her school,…

In Japan, mental sharpness and inner balance are deeply valued, and over the years, the Japanese have developed several time-tested techniques to improve focus, creativity, and memory. These practices not only train the mind but also strengthen overall well-being by aligning the body and spirit. Let’s explore five powerful Japanese methods that can naturally boost your brainpower and memory:- 1. Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing): The Art of Mindful Nature Walks Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Shinrin-Yoku, or “forest bathing,” is a therapeutic practice of immersing yourself in nature. The idea is simple—spend quiet time in a forest or garden,…

A heated new chapter has opened in Bihar’s elections as AIMIM national president Asaduddin Owaisi levelled broadside accusations against both the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan following an unusually high turnout and reports of “bumper voting” in the first phase. Owaisi, who previously made electoral inroads in the Seemanchal belt warned that the surge in polling percentages has produced competing narratives: ruling coalition leaders claim it validates their mandate, while opponents insist it signals a public demand for change. Owaisi accused both sides of stoking communal and identity-based narratives from “jungle raj” rhetoric to allegations about burqas and land-owning castes ,…

Bangladesh: NCP declares no ‘note of dissent’ in July Charter amid rising political tensions Dhaka, Nov 8 (IANS) In a growing political conflict in Bangladesh, the National Citizen Party (NCP) asserted there would be no “note of dissent” in the July charter, local media reported. The remarks came after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) recently accused the country’s National Consensus Commission of “deceiving” the people and political parties with its final recommendations on the July Charter, calling for its immediate correction by incorporating the notes of dissent. “Whatever consensus we have reached will stand, and the people will decide the…

Bihar has set a new record in voter turnout during the first phase of the 2025 assembly elections, marking a remarkable chapter in the state’s political history. The unprecedented participation has now become a matter of political debate, with each party claiming it as evidence of their imminent victory. Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the high turnout signals the downfall of the Mahagathbandhan, predicting a massive win for the NDA. According to him, Bihar voters have chosen continuity and progress, linking the turnout to Nitish Kumar’s governance record. Historically, Bihar’s voting pattern has often reflected political continuity. In…

In February 2015, a Class 8 student went missing in Bengaluru. While his parents and the police searched for him, it was discovered six days later that he had been killed. In the quest to find his son’s killer, the father even took on the role of a “detective”. What was even more chilling was that the boy had affectionately referred to his murderer as “Anna”.The murder of the 14-year-old boy at the Bangalore University campus sent shock waves across the city. It was revealed that advice from the student’s mother to the accused was the motive. Though the accused…