TGV Desk
Xi’s Military Purge Deepens as China Expels Two Senior Generals
China has expelled Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and military over alleged corruption, faction-building and disloyalty. The removal of two combat veterans leaves Xi Jinping’s top command body with only two active members and deepens an extraordinary military purge.
India’s 7.8% Growth Wins Praise from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has praised India’s 7.8% growth and its position as the fastest-growing major economy, while warning that inconsistent taxation, uneven enforcement of rules and barriers facing foreign companies could prevent the country from converting momentum into investment.
South Korea’s Lee Proposes Sanctions Relief for North Korean Nuclear Freeze
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged sanctions relief for North Korea in return for a freeze on its expanding nuclear and missile programmes. His phased proposal replaces an immediate denuclearisation demand with a sequence of stopping, reducing and eventually dismantling the arsenal.
Trump Reportedly Halted US Strikes on Houthis at the Last Minute
Donald Trump reportedly halted planned US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis shortly before launch, despite Saudi requests for military support. The decision avoided an immediate expansion of the conflict but left Riyadh confronting renewed Houthi attacks and advances without direct American intervention.
Gas Found off Konark as ONGC Expands Deepwater Exploration
ONGC has found natural gas in a deepwater well 43 km off Odisha’s Konark coast, offering fresh evidence of the Mahanadi Basin’s potential. The company says the initial flow is encouraging, but reserve size, commercial viability and any production timetable still require more testing and appraisal.
Greenland Deal Gives US Two Additional Arctic Military Sites
The United States plans to establish two additional military sites in Greenland, expanding its Arctic footprint after months of pressure over the territory. The agreement gives Washington greater strategic access to the increasingly contested region.
Ramzan Kadyrov Wins Fifth Term in Chechnya With 99.85% Vote
Ramzan Kadyrov has secured a fifth term as Chechnya’s leader with 99.85% of the vote, according to official results. The near-unanimous outcome reinforces his grip on the Russian republic.
US Prepares Sweeping Sanctions Targeting International Criminal Court
The United States is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court, potentially targeting the institution itself. The measures could disrupt its banking, payroll and technology services as Washington presses it to abandon cases involving American and Israeli officials.
Sridhar Vembu Opposes Charges Against IIT Bombay’s Professor Doolla
Sridhar Vembu has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who faces an FIR after student Sahil Wakode’s death. The case has divided the campus over caste-discrimination allegations, academic discipline, student welfare and the need to protect due process.
Tata Trusts Declares Chandrasekaran’s Reappointment "void ab initio"
Tata Trusts has declared N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chairman invalid, arguing that the board vote lacked the mandatory support of both Trust-nominated directors. The dispute exposes a deeper battle over leadership, listing and control of the Tata Group.
Australia Begins Global Lobbying Push for UN Security Council Seat
Australia has launched its campaign for a 2029–30 UN Security Council seat, promising to represent smaller nations and defend international rules. Its bid will focus on conflict prevention, civilian protection, climate security, artificial intelligence and the concerns of Pacific countries.
Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan’s Kunar, Killing at Least Three as Tensions Rise
Pakistan has reportedly struck Afghanistan’s Kunar province, killing at least three people. The attack brings the TTP insurgency, Taliban–Islamabad tensions and the unresolved Durand Line drawn through the Pashtun homeland back into dangerous focus.