Damsana Ranadhiran

In a significant development, US Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned after completing his investigation into two high-profile federal cases involving President-elect Donald Trump. Court documents filed on January 11, 2025, revealed Smith's departure following the submission of his final confidential report. The cases, which center on the alleged mishandling of classified documents and interference in the 2020 election, mark a contentious chapter in Trump's legal and political career.

Moscow has leveled accusations of “energy terrorism” against Ukraine following a foiled attack on the Russkaya gas compressor station in Russia's Krasnodar Region. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments on January 13, after Russian military officials reported the attempted sabotage. The site, which plays a vital role in the operation of the TurkStream pipeline, was targeted by nine kamikaze drones, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

As President Joe Biden's term nears its conclusion, his administration is reportedly considering commuting the sentence of Charles Littlejohn, the former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contractor convicted of leaking sensitive tax records of wealthy Americans, including then-President Donald Trump. According to the Justice Department's pardon database, Littlejohn's clemency application is under formal review, adding a new layer of controversy to an already polarizing presidency.

In the latest episode of escalating political tensions in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accused the opposition Indian National Congress of following what it calls the “Soros playbook” to destabilize the country. The allegation stems from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent statement claiming that his party is “fighting the Indian state.” The BJP has leveraged this statement to intensify its rhetoric against Congress, accusing it of aligning with foreign interests and anti-national elements.

As President Joe Biden approaches the twilight of his presidency, he has chosen a peculiar and legally questionable hill to stand on: the resurrection of the long-dead Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). On January 17th, Biden issued a statement proclaiming the ERA as the “28th Amendment” to the Constitution, despite its ratification having expired 43 years ago. This move, accompanied by the assertion that the

As the country braces for President-elect Donald J. Trump's second inauguration on 20 January, the guest list for the event has stirred up considerable attention. A mix of billionaires, world leaders, business magnates, celebrities, and former US presidents will be in attendance, although some key figures are notably absent from the proceedings. The inauguration has been moved indoors due to forecasts of extreme cold, and with only limited seating in the Capitol Rotunda – a venue that seats approximately 600 – the list of attendees is both exclusive and intriguing. In this article, we explore the high-profile figures set to attend, as well as those who are choosing to skip the event.

The incoming US President Donald Trump appears poised to redefine the United States’ diplomatic dynamics with the United Kingdom by sidelining British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reports from the UK media, including the Daily Mail, suggest that Starmer may find himself relegated “to the back of the queue” of world leaders seeking an invitation to […]

A Jain monk named Samarth Sagar in Rajasthan's Jaipur passed away while participating in an indefinite hunger strike in protest of the Jharkhand government's decision to declare the sacred Shri Sammed Shikharji a tourist destination. Samarth Sagar began the hunger strike after another monk, Muni Sugyeya Sagar, died on January 3 while also protesting the tourist designation of the site. Samarth Sagar's funeral procession took place from the Jain temple in Sanganer, where his final rites were conducted.

The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has stopped all activities at the Parasnath Hills shrine in Jharkhand due to protests from the Jain community over plans to turn it into an eco-tourism destination.

In a controversial move during his final hours in office, outgoing US President Joe Biden issued a preemptive blanket pardon for several members of his family. The unprecedented decision, announced on January 20, shields his relatives from potential legal repercussions stemming from accusations and investigations that have dogged the Biden family for years. The pardon has ignited fierce debate, with critics accusing the president of shielding his family from accountability while supporters claim it was a necessary step to protect them from politically motivated attacks.