Gautami Tadimalla, a popular actor and politician in Tamil Nadu, has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 25 years. In a resignation letter posted on X – formerly known as Twitter, Tadimalla alleged that some party leaders were helping a man who had “betrayed and cheated” her. Tadimalla did not name the party… Continue reading Gautami Tadimalla Quits BJP After 25 Years, Alleging Betrayal by Party Leaders
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Maldives presidential run-off: India ties and democracy at stake
The Maldives is voting in a run-off election on Saturday that could have major implications for the country’s relationship with India and its democratic future. Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is trailing his rival, former president Abdulla Yameen’s deputy Mohamed Muizzu. Solih has accused Muizzu of being a puppet of China and has warned that… Continue reading Maldives presidential run-off: India ties and democracy at stake
Homesick Reflections from Abroad, as the News Worries
While cooking familiar dishes in a foreign kitchen, the author felt homesick and worried about the news coming from India. The prime minister had declared a period of “Amrit Kaal/ Kartavya Kaal”, but the author saw signs of a gathering sickness and looming murk. First, the violence and displacement in M anipur continued unabated, with… Continue reading Homesick Reflections from Abroad, as the News Worries
Manipur CM Promises to Catch Culprits in Killing of Two Students, CBI Team Arrives to Investigate
Protests against the killing of two Meitei students who went missing in July erupted in Imphal on Friday evening. Protesters allegedly tried to attack the residence of BJP MLA L Susindro, but security forces dispersed them. The two students were killed in Manipur Valley, and their photos surfaced online on Tuesday. One photo shows their… Continue reading Manipur CM Promises to Catch Culprits in Killing of Two Students, CBI Team Arrives to Investigate