The year 2025 is set to be filled with significant global events, from political upheavals to cultural comebacks and pressing climate challenges. Trump 2.0: Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, after a hard-fought election victory against Kamala Harris. Despite facing legal challenges, Trump's second term will likely shape U.S. politics and its global relationships.

India has made substantial progress in its infrastructure development in 2024, with multiple major projects completed and new ones lined up for the coming years. The government’s commitment of Rs 11 lakh crore in capital expenditure this fiscal year, alongside strategic initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, has fueled this growth. Key Infrastructure Projects in 2024:

Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, was hospitalized on Monday at Georgetown University Medical Center for testing and observation after experiencing a fever. His deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, shared the news on social media, assuring the public that Clinton remains in good spirits despite the health scare. The 78-year-old former president has a history of health issues. In 2004, Clinton underwent a quadruple bypass surgery at age 58 due to extensive heart d

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently made significant remarks regarding India’s Constitution, highlighting the democratic process of its adoption and emphasizing its deep connection with India's traditions. Shah stated that the Constitution was adopted after extensive feedback from the people, marking a democratic milestone in India’s history. Some of his key quotes touched upon the ongoing debates in Parliament about the Constitution, noting that they have served

On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha voted to introduce two bills aimed at amending the Constitution to allow simultaneous federal and state elections under the BJP’s One Nation One Election initiative. The bills passed with a simple majority—269 votes in favor and 198 against—but the opposition pointed out that the government failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, required to amend the Constitution. Congress MPs, including Manickam Tagore and Shashi Tharoor, emph

In a significant political development, the BJP has decided to send notices to MPs who were absent in the Lok Sabha during the introduction of the government’s flagship One Country One Election Bill. Sources revealed that more than 20 BJP MPs were not present during the division of the house, even though the party had issued a three-line whip instructing all members to be present. Despite the absences, the government successfully passed the bills, which aim to amend t

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital on Sunday after undergoing emergency surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage. The 79-year-old leader made a surprise appearance at a news conference where he assured reporters, "I am here in one piece... returning home calmly." He smiled and waved as he left Hospital Sirio-Libanes, where he received treatment. The surgery, which took place on Tuesday, was necessary after Lula fell

In a politically charged move, the West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, following a proposal by TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to build a mosque in Beldanga, located in the same district. The BJP's proposed Ram temple, which will be modeled after the Ram temple in Ayodhya, is scheduled to begin construction on January 22, 2025, marking exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ayodhya temple. Shakharav Sarkar, the BJP&rs

The Lok Sabha will hold a two-day debate starting today to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution, though tensions are high between the BJP and Congress, which are embroiled in a bitter political war. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will kick off the debate for the BJP, with several MPs from the ruling party and allies, including Karnataka's former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, expected to speak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate and opposition attacks on Saturday

Anoushka Kale's Election as President Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old English Literature student at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, has been elected as the president of the prestigious Cambridge Union Society for the Easter 2025 term. Kale won the election uncontested, receiving 126 votes. As the current Debates Officer for the society, she is recognized for her commitment to pro

On Thursday, Syrian insurgents claimed to have entered parts of the central city of Hama after intense clashes with government forces that had lasted for three days on the city’s outskirts. While Syrian state media confirmed violent clashes in the eastern areas of Hama, they denied that insurgents had breached the city itself. The city of Hama has remained under full government control throughout the ongoing civil war, which began in March 2011. Its capture would be a significant blow t

Hansika Nasanally, a remarkable 13-year-old from Wanaparthy, India, has captured attention and admiration by winning the National All-American Miss Junior Teen title. Competing against 117 contestants from across the United States, Hansika’s dedication, talent, and grace set her apart. This title is not her first achievement; over the past two years, she has won several awards, including National Level Actress for two consecutive years and Academic Achievement Winner for her outstanding

Devendra Fadnavis is poised to begin his third term as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, with an oath-taking ceremony scheduled for tomorrow at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. This follows a period of suspense over the leadership of the newly-formed BJP-led Mahayuti government, which secured a sweeping victory in the recent state elections. Today, the BJP core committee officially finalized Fadnavis as its choice for Chief Minister, bringing an end to the uncertainty surrounding the post. Hi

In Mumbai, tensions remain high as the BJP and Shiv Sena navigate the selection of the next Maharashtra Chief Minister. Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met with outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde amidst ongoing discussions about leadership following the recent state elections. Fadnavis, widely regarded as a top contender for the position, is expected to be appointed as Chief Minister after BJP MLAs meet to choose their legislature party leader. However, the issue lies in conv

Pawan Kalyan, the Janasena Party (JSP) chief, has earned significant praise from some of the most influential leaders in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Known for his strong political campaigns, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Pawan has quickly gained recognition in national politics. PM Modi has affectionately referred to him as "Aandhi (Toofan)" for the whirlwind campaign he led during the NDA's push in

Maharashtra's political scene is in anticipation as a decision on the next Chief Minister is set to be taken during a meeting of the BJP legislative party today. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde clarified that the final decision on the CM's post would be made by the Prime Minister and Home Minister, noting that he would fully support the decision of the BJP leadership. The announcement comes after speculation arose regarding Shinde's role following the Mahayuti alliance'

US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he had granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of making false statements on a gun background check and illegally possessing a firearm. Hunter Biden had also pled guilty to federal tax charges, admitting to failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes. President Biden expressed that his decision to pardon his son came after years of what he described as unfair, politically motivated prosecution. Biden stated that he had pr

The wait for Maharashtra's next Chief Minister is nearing its end as the three key leaders of the ruling alliance—Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar—met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. The meeting, which concluded late at night, is expected to be the final step before an official announcement. Sources suggest that the decision is now almost finalized and will only require a sign-off from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The developments come a

On Thursday, both houses of the Indian Parliament were temporarily suspended as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings for the third consecutive day, demanding a discussion on the serious bribery allegations against the Adani Group. U.S. authorities have accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and Adani Green’s managing director Vneet S. Jaain of paying $265 million in bribes to secure Indian solar power supply contracts. Additionally, they are accused of misleading U.S. inves

 The BJP has sharply criticized Congress for its repeated claims about faulty electronic voting machines (EVMs) following its losses in the Haryana and Maharashtra elections. The Congress party has often alleged that EVMs are tampered with to favor the BJP, but the BJP responded by pointing out that the same technology had delivered victories for Congress in Jharkhand and Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad bypoll. In a pointed post on X (formerly Twitter), the BJP mocked Congress for blaming