Bangladesh joining the strategic Mecca Pact in Saudi Arabia has sparked major security debates across South Asia. Analysts warn this regional alliance could pose potential geopolitical challenges for India's foreign policy and border safety, prompting close observation from New Delhi as diplomatic tensions rise.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticized Congress during the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. He accused the party of compromising national interests for vote-bank politics and blamed their historic 1937 decisions for laying the foundation of India's tragic partition.
MP Chaudhary Mohammad Ranjan's remark calling Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir a separate nation triggers a massive political storm. Congress and BJP leaders condemned the statement made in Rajya Sabha, demanding government clarification. As opposition parties escalate the dispute and security is tightened, the controversy threatens to become a major electoral flashpoint.
Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's key decision led to Ajit Doval's appointment as National Security Advisor. Shah hailed Doval's tenure as a significant chapter in India's security history, crediting his strategic vision and diplomatic skills for elevating India's global standing.
US visa rules are tightening for over 330,000 Indian students. A new policy limits F-1 visa holders to a maximum four-year stay, replacing the Duration of Status rule. This targets those in lengthy programs like PhDs, creating uncertainty. Oversight and national security are cited as reasons.