Introduction California and Texas do not just anchor the country geographically. They anchor the competition for power in Congress. Together they account for more than 90 of the 435 seats in the U.S. House, which means any change to their district lines can tilt control in Washington. That is exactly why both states are now … Read more
Introduction Parliament has cleared a national law that outlaws platforms where users pay an entry fee or stake money to participate in online contests or card games. The measure is called the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. It still needs the President’s assent before it becomes an Act, but companies are already … Read more
Introduction The Menendez case still captures attention because it blends tragedy, privilege, and a long legal journey that has stretched across more than three decades. This week it returned to the spotlight when California’s parole board denied release to both brothers in separate hearings held on consecutive days. Erik Menendez was turned down first. Lyle … Read more
Introduction The news that federal agents searched the home and office of John Bolton, a former national security adviser in the Trump White House and an outspoken critic of the former president, has raised immediate questions. People want to know what investigators were looking for, what rules apply to former officials who once handled secrets, … Read more
Introduction Kilmar Abrego Garcia is out of jail and on his way back to his family in Maryland. His lawyer shared the news that he is free and planning to reunite with loved ones after months of turbulence that began with a removal from the United States that officials later acknowledged was a mistake. His … Read more
Introduction Vice President JD Vance visited National Guard troops stationed at Washington’s Union Station and was met by a chorus of boos and chants from nearby protesters. The visit took place in the middle of the day as commuters, tourists, and Guard members moved through the busy rail hub. Vance thanked the troops for their … Read more
Introduction South Korea says its frontline troops fired warning shots earlier in the week after a small group of North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the inter Korean boundary inside the Demilitarized Zone. The soldiers reportedly stepped over the Military Demarcation Line, realized they had gone too far, and then withdrew to the northern side after … Read more
Introduction A recent social post from President Donald Trump criticized several Smithsonian museums in Washington DC for how they tell the story of the United States. He argued that the institutions focus too heavily on the country’s sins, especially the history of slavery, and called for a formal review. According to the statement shared with … Read more
Introduction Severe hunger changes the way a family speaks to one another. Conversations shrink to what can be boiled, what can stretch across days, and which child ate last. In homes across Gaza, parents are learning to soften the questions their children ask, because there are no easy answers when the shops are empty and … Read more
Introduction A day after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was assaulted during a Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines camp office, she said she will not step back from public contact. She announced that Jan Sunwai hearings will now go to every assembly constituency rather than stay centered at her residence. Delhi Police arrested the … Read more