Srishty Mishra

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major organisational reshuffle by appointing new state presidents in four important states as part of its wider internal restructuring exercise. The move is being seen as a strategic effort to strengthen the party’s organisational structure and prepare for upcoming electoral battles across several regions.

A major political development has unfolded in Karnataka after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly announced his resignation during a breakfast meeting with senior ministers in Bengaluru.

Global crude oil prices surged sharply after renewed military tensions and bombardments in the Middle East sparked fears of potential supply disruptions in international energy markets. Benchmark crude rose by nearly 3 percent in the latest trading session, reaching around $97.24 per barrel

Israeli airstrikes have intensified across southern Lebanon, triggering fresh violence and widespread destruction in the coastal city of Tyre. According to local authorities and Lebanon’s Health Ministry, the latest wave of attacks over the past 48 hours led to massive explosions, fires, and panic among civilians as several areas came under continuous bombardment.

Siddaramaiah is likely to resign from the post of Karnataka chief minister at 3 pm on Thursday, according to leaders familiar with the developments. The speculation gained momentum after Siddaramaiah held a crucial breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and senior cabinet ministers at his official residence in Bengaluru.

Shimla is facing severe traffic congestion following a sharp rise in tourist arrivals during the ongoing heatwave in the plains. According to police officials, more than 1.54 lakh vehicles entered the hill station over the past week, while nearly 70,000 vehicles arrived in just the last three days.