Author: The Political Observer Staff

New Delhi, June 14 — The Congress on Saturday strongly criticised the Modi government for abstaining from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, alleging that India’s foreign policy under the current dispensation is adrift and increasingly out of step with its historic principles. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge questioned whether India has “abandoned its principled stand against war, genocide, and for justice” by choosing not to support the resolution that received overwhelming backing in the General Assembly. “It is now increasingly evident that our Foreign Policy is in shambles. Perhaps, PM Modi must now…

New Delhi, June 14 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour from Sunday, with scheduled visits to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday. The visit includes Mr. Modi’s participation in the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, and bilateral engagements in the two European countries. The visit to Croatia will mark the first-ever official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the southeastern European nation, while the visit to Cyprus will be the first by an Indian prime minister in over two decades. Engagements in Cyprus Mr. Modi will arrive…

Srinagar | June 14, 2025 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, denouncing the Jewish state as a “rogue state and a massive threat to global peace.” Addressing a large Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz expressed anguish over the mounting civilian casualties in Iran, including women and children, and the assassination of senior Iranian military officials. “Israel is already perpetuating genocide against Palestinians and now threatens to drag the entire Middle East into chaos. It has become a rogue state and a huge threat to world peace,” he stated. Calling…

June 14, 2025: Tensions in the Middle East surged into open conflict as Iran launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Israel early Saturday morning in retaliation for a devastating Israeli airstrike campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. The escalating hostilities have left at least 78 people dead in Iran and three civilians dead in Israel, with hundreds more injured on both sides. Blistering Israeli Strikes Spark Retaliation Israel’s unprecedented assault reportedly struck deep inside Iranian territory, targeting critical components of its nuclear programme and top military personnel. Among the dead are three high-ranking Iranian military leaders,…

Rewari: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for five major development projects worth ₹61.39 crore in the Kosli Assembly constituency during a “Thanksgiving Rally” to be held at Rao Tula Ram Stadium in Rewari on Sunday. MLA Anil Yadav stated that these development works were made possible with the cooperation of Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh and Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao. He expressed his gratitude to both ministers for their support. Among the key projects is a new nursing college in Gudiyaani, which is set to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister.…

At least five Palestinians were killed and dozens injured on Sunday near aid distribution centers in Gaza, according to local health officials and eyewitnesses. The casualties reportedly occurred when Israeli forces opened fire near the sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israeli and U.S.-backed group. Israel’s military, however, claimed it only fired warning shots at individuals who approached its forces in what it called an “active combat zone,” stating those involved ignored multiple warnings to stay away. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and fear, alleging that people were targeted while trying to access desperately needed food early…

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday lashed out at the BJP-led state government, accusing it of mismanaging the power supply and allowing the electricity distribution system to “collapse.” In a strongly worded post on X, Gehlot mocked the government’s claims of rural development, saying, “The villages may look good on paper, but the data is fake and the claims are hollow.” He pointed out that despite the BJP celebrating one year in power with claims of making Rajasthan a “power-surplus” state, widespread power cuts are now affecting both urban and rural areas as temperatures rise. “Power cuts in…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday defended recent demolition drives, asserting that court-mandated actions cannot be ignored. Her remarks followed criticism from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the clearance of the Madrasi Camp slum near Barapullah and similar operations elsewhere in the city. Speaking at an event in Haiderpur, Gupta clarified that the demolition at Madrasi Camp was carried out in compliance with repeated court directions to remove encroachments along the Barapullah drain, which were causing severe waterlogging. “The government has no choice when the judiciary orders action,” Gupta said. “Encroachments had narrowed the drain, blocking desilting work.…

India will never equate perpetrators of terrorism with their victims, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday during discussions with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi. Amid concerns over some nations equating India and Pakistan following last month’s cross-border clashes, Jaishankar firmly reiterated India’s “zero tolerance” stance on terrorism and urged international partners to respect it. He also thanked the UK for condemning the “barbaric” Pahalgam terror attack and supporting India’s anti-terror efforts. During their meeting, both sides reviewed the strategic partnership, including the recently concluded India-UK free trade agreement and…

Manipur was rocked by two back-to-back earthquakes early Wednesday morning, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of their homes in fear. Fortunately, no casualties or property damage have been reported so far, but the repeated tremors have heightened anxiety across the region. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the first quake struck at 1:54 AM in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, registering a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located at a depth of 40 kilometers. Roughly half an hour later, at 2:26 AM, a second tremor measuring 2.5 magnitude was recorded in Noney district,…