Author: Mohit Gupta
On February 19, 2026, The Seoul Central District Court found the former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced him to life imprisonment. This ruling ended a massive political crisis that had gripped the nation for over a year. It all began on the night of December 3, 2024, when Yoon stunned the nation by declaring martial law during a live televised address, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of harboring “anti-state forces” sympathetic to North Korea. Armed troops were dispatched to the National Assembly, with special forces breaking windows and trying to block lawmakers…
History was made on 11th February 2026, as Ritu Tawde from the BJP officially took over as Mumbai’s 78th Mayor, bringing an end to 25 years of Thackeray family dominance over the Brihanmumbai MunicipalCorporation(BMC). Additionally, Sanjay Ghadi from the Shiv Sena joined her as the Deputy Mayor, bringing together two major parties to run India’s biggest and wealthiest city council kicking off a fresh chapter for the BMC. Back in the January 15, 2026, elections, the BJP came out on top as the biggest winner, securing 89 seats. Their partner, the Shiv Sena, picked up 29 seats, and together they…
For 28 years, the Angamaly-Sabarimala railway line project via Erumeli, also known as Sabari Rail, was little more than a “ghost project.” It lived on dusty pieces of paper and served as a handy promise for politicians to make during elections, only to be forgotten once the voting ended.But after nearly three decades of waiting, the “Sabri” rail project has finally been given the green light by the central government. When the project was first announced in the 1997 to 1998 Union Railway Budget, it’s price tag was around Rs 550 crore. Today, thanks to nearly 30 years of waiting,…
New Delhi played host to a high-level strategic meeting on February 9, 2026 where Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, officially inked a new defense agreement following a series of substantive bilateral discussions. This partnership marks a significant pivot toward closer military cooperation between the two nations, blending India’s growing defense manufacturing prowess with Greece’s key geopolitical position in Europe.Dendias highlighted the partnership’s significance, noting that India is a country of 1.4 billion people with a 1.5 million strong military, making this an extraordinarily important strategic relationship for Greece. The cooperation centers on several key…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent engagement with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie has marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between the two nations. Patrick’s visit, which continued until February 10, was his first trip to India since assuming office in October 2025 and coincided with the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles bringing fresh momentum to this longstanding partnership. The meeting, held in New Delhi, centered on a $175 million special economic package announced by Modi to support projects in social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, and security. This commitment serves as evidence of…
New Delhi has taken a significant step toward healing the wounds of Manipur’s ethnic strife with the signing of a renewed peace agreement with Kuki-Zo groups. The move, coming after months of careful negotiations, signals hope for a state that has been torn apart by violence since May 2023 witnessing over 260 deaths and around 62,000 people displaced, living in relief camps.The Centre, along with the Manipur government, signed a fresh Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with 24 insurgent groups under the Kuki National Organisation and the United People’s Front in early September. This agreement is different from the previous…
Strong, powerful, and wise,” are the words President Trump used when endorsing Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of what many are calling a historic electoral victory. Four months into her tenure as Japan’s first female prime minister, Takaichi made the bold decision to call a snap election that could have backfired spectacularly, but she approached with confidence built on her rising approval ratings and clear policy vision.The gamble paid off handsomely. Her Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s snap election, securing an impressive 316 seats in the 465-seat lower house. This victory represents the first time since World War II…