‘March To Parliament’: Sonam Wangchuk shares note from ‘illegal detention’ at Safdarjung hospital
Activist Sonam Wangchuk shared a handwritten note from his ‘illegal detention’ at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on day 21 of his hunger strike. Frail but still protesting, he urged supporters to make tomorrow’s march to Parliament a “big success”.
Opposition walks out of all-party meet over NCPI invite, calls it ‘parking place’ for TMC rebels
Opposition leaders staged a brief walkout from today’s all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session to protest the invite to NCPI, a new outfit comprising ?20 Trinamool rebel MPs whose merger is still pending Speaker approval. Congress called it a ‘symbolic boycott’.
‘Forced to work for hours without pay’: Hyderabad woman stranded in Oman seeks Jaishankar’s help for safe return
An Indian has alleged that she was forced to work for hours without pay in Oman’s Muscat where she had gone to work as a housemaid. She has appealed to Jaishankar for her safe return.
Sonam Wangchuk: Delhi High Court says activist not in detention, will remain in Safdarjung Hospital
After hearing arguments, the court concluded that no interim order was required. In her plea, Angmo had expressed a lack of faith in the Safdarjung Hospital and sought directions to shift Wangchuk to a private hospital.
Big relief for Abhishek Banerjee as Calcutta HC halts bulldozer action on his office
The Calcutta High Court on Sunday halted the demolition of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Diamond Harbour office. The court also directed the authorities to maintain ‘status quo’ until the hearing is completed.
Shiv Sena leader Ramesh Mhatre surrenders after court cancels bail in doctors’ assault case
Mhatre had been arrested earlier this month for assaulting several doctors and medical staffers at a hospital in Dombivli, run by the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC).
Viral video: Supriya Sule touches Rajnath Singh’s feet as NCP merger rumours gather pace
A viral video showing Supriya Sule touching Rajnath Singh’s feet has left social media buzzing, adding fuel to speculations around the NCP’s merger.
Who is Barkha Trehan? Men’s rights activist in spotlight after hurling ink at CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke
The incident occurred when Abhijeet Dipke, 30, was addressing supporters after the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site.
‘Keep a low profile’: State Department warns Americans overseas they could be targeted
The State Department on Saturday reiterated its worldwide warning for Americans overseas as fears grow that Iran or its supporters could retaliate against U.S. citizens and interests far beyond the Middle East. The “Worldwide Caution” alert, which has been in place since February, warns that groups supportive of Iran could target Americans and U.S. interests overseas. The advisory urges U.S. citizens abroad to remain vigilant, monitor local developments and follow guidance from nearby U.S. embassies. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN The warning follows a series of rapidly escalating developments in the region. Earlier Saturday, the U.S. military said an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan killed two American service members and left another missing, underscoring concerns that the conflict could spill beyond traditional battlefields and increase security risks for Americans overseas. The heightened security concerns were reinforced when the U.S. Embassy in Amman issued a separate security alert after Jordanian authorities evacuated Aqaba’s international airport and seaport because of what officials described as a “specific and credible threat.” The embassy urged Americans to avoid both locations and reminded U.S. citizens that the State Department has maintained an ordered departure for non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their families in Jordan since March because of ongoing security risks. TWO US SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN IRANIAN STRIKES ON JORDAN, CENTCOM SAYS The State Department said the security environment remains “complex” and warned the conflict could escalate with little notice. Officials also noted that U.S. diplomatic facilities, including some outside the Middle East, have previously been targeted and cautioned that groups supportive of Iran could target other U.S. interests or locations associated with the United States and Americans around the world. Officials urged Americans worldwide, particularly those in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution, keep a low profile, avoid locations associated with the United States when possible, monitor local news, follow security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which provides security updates and allows embassies to contact U.S. citizens during emergencies. The advisory also warns that continued military activity could lead to commercial flight cancellations and temporary airspace closures, adding to travel disruptions across the Middle East. Travelers were advised to check with airlines before departing and prepare for potential delays, rerouted flights and last-minute itinerary changes as security conditions evolve. The State Department issues worldwide caution alerts when officials believe security threats extend beyond a single country or region. While the advisory does not prohibit international travel, it reflects growing concern that the conflict could create security risks well beyond the Middle East, prompting U.S. officials to urge Americans everywhere to remain vigilant and prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Johnson warns America is in ‘battle’ against Marxism, calls for renewed focus on nation’s founding principles
FIRST ON FOX: House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., warned Friday that the United States is engaged in a “battle” against Marxism, arguing the ideology is gaining traction as Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates notch a string of high-profile primary victories this midterm cycle. Speaking at the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Summit in San Diego, Johnson framed the nation’s 250th anniversary as an opportunity to push back against what he described as growing socialist influence and renew appreciation for America’s founding principles. “We are in a confrontation, in a battle against a very dark philosophy — Marxism, and its deviations, communism and socialism,” Johnson said. “You see, the problem that I tell university students is, this formula that Lincoln later articulated in the Gettysburg Address, we’re dedicated to this proposition that we are one nation under God, and that a government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.” SOCIALISM’S RISE INSIDE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOW THREATENS THE AMERICAN DREAM The ADF Summit is an annual conference that brings together leaders in law, government, business, media, education and the Christian community to discuss religious freedom, free speech and other public policy issues. In addition to Johnson, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey, who successfully argued and won a Supreme Court case, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador, conservative influencer Allie Beth Stuckey and Adm. Brian Christine, who serves as assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), also attended. Johnson went on to describe an illustration he says he often uses while speaking on college campuses, arguing that America’s founders grounded individual rights in God rather than government. He contended that abandoning that principle leads to socialism, communism and concentrated government power. RARE AMERICAN BIBLE AND FOUNDERS’ LETTERS TRACE FAITH’S ROLE IN BIRTH OF THE NATION “The people that amass the power will control and direct the herd, you lose your freedom. It’s a road to tyranny,” Johnson said. His remarks come as Democratic Socialist-backed candidates continue to make gains in primaries, fueling a broader debate over the party’s ideological direction. In New York City alone, three far-left congressional candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries this cycle, including two who defeated incumbent members of Congress. Johnson suggested those political gains reflect a broader ideological shift that begins in the classroom. “We have a teachable moment, and I think we’ve got to make this very simple to explain it to the people coming behind,” Johnson said. “Because, let’s be honest, they’ve been indoctrinated in so many of these educational institutions. They see America through the wrong lenses.” Throughout the address, Johnson repeatedly tied America’s constitutional system to religious faith, arguing the nation’s freedoms are inseparable from the biblical principles embraced by the Founding Fathers. FAR-LEFT SURGE: MAMDANI-BACKED CANDIDATES OUST DEM ESTABLISHMENT INCUMBENTS According to Johnson, the founders rejected the European concept of the divine right of kings by declaring that individual rights come from God rather than government. “We acknowledge the self-evident truth that our rights do not come from the government,” Johnson said. “They don’t come from a king. They come from the King of Kings. They come from our Creator.” Johnson also pointed to polling that he said shows fewer Americans expressing pride in the U.S. than in previous decades, arguing the trend reflects a growing disconnect from the nation’s history. “If we want the next generation to love America, they first have to know America,” Johnson said. The speaker closed by reflecting on the pressures of leading the House Republican conference with one of the narrowest majorities in modern history, saying his Christian faith has helped keep him grounded through repeated legislative and political battles. “People say you don’t seem to get too riled up about all the chaos on Capitol Hill. You seem rather calm in the midst of the storm,” Johnson said. Johnson said he has adopted the words of former President John Quincy Adams as his mantra. “‘Duty is ours. Results are God’s,’” Johnson said, quoting Adams. “I’m not the sovereign. All I’m supposed to do is be faithful every single day and leave it on the field.”