Author: The World Opinion

Oil Marketing Companies have announced a reduction in the rates of commercial 19 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, decreasing them by Rs 51.50, effective from September 1. The prices of 14.2 kg domestic cylinders are unaffected. In Delhi, the retail price for a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will be Rs 1580. Commercial LPG cylinder prices are adjusted in several cities. In Delhi, the price is now Rs 1,580, down from Rs 1,631.50. Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai will see prices of Rs 1,684, Rs 1,531.5, and Rs 1,738, respectively, as per the Indian Oil Corporation. Domestic cylinder prices (14.2…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This meeting followed bilateral talks held in Tianjin city. The international landscape, complicated by US tariffs and tensions between China and the US, framed their discussions. The Prime Minister’s attendance at the annual SCO summit in Tianjin represented his first visit to China in seven years, occurring after the Galwan Valley clash. He received a welcoming reception from the Indian community and later participated in a cultural event featuring Chinese artists performing with Indian classical instruments like sitar, santoor and tabla.

The television show ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ starring Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar, which premiered in May 2011, featured a memorable kissing scene between the two lead characters. The scene, a 17-minute intimate sequence, caused quite a stir when it was broadcast. Many viewers were taken aback by the boldness of the scene, as such displays of affection were not common on Indian television at the time. Ram Kapoor, who plays the lead role, is often regarded as a pioneer in portraying such scenes on television.

The Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, announced that the government plans to exclude tribal communities from the purview of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This decision is intended to allow tribal communities in the Northeast and other regions to continue practicing their traditions freely. Speaking at an event organized by the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, Rijiju clarified the government’s stance on the UCC. He addressed the discussions on social media, saying that some people are creating a negative environment. He explained, ‘As a central minister, I want to clarify our government’s position. Our government and the BJP are considering the…

The ‘Voter Rights March,’ which began on August 17, is set to conclude in Patna today, with Rahul Gandhi leading the march alongside Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagathbandhan leaders. The march aims to raise awareness against alleged vote theft and will start from the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Gandhi Maidan, concluding at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar statue. During the 16-day march, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Election Commission, raising slogans against vote theft. The march has traversed over 110 assembly constituencies in 25 districts, covering a distance of…

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP, has challenged an order from the special judge (MP-MLA) court in Varanasi by filing an appeal in the Allahabad High Court. The lower court had directed a case related to a request for an FIR against Rahul Gandhi to the ACJM court. This case stems from a comment Gandhi made in 2024 regarding Sikhs in America. The hearing is scheduled for today and will be presided over by a bench led by Justice Samir Jain. A Varanasi resident, Nageshwar Mishra, filed an application before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (MP-MLA) of Varanasi. The ACJM court…

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit’s 25th iteration began with a banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were in attendance. The event took place in the Chinese port city of Tianjin. The summit is a significant gathering for the 10-member organization, with China inviting 20 foreign leaders and heads of 10 international organizations, including the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The main summit will occur in a designated conference center, with addresses from leaders of the 10-member group and other invited dignitaries. PM Modi’s address is highly anticipated, especially following…

Following the use of inappropriate language targeting Prime Minister Modi during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra in Darbhanga, Pappu Yadav, the MP from Purnia, has responded. Yadav, in an interview with TV9 Bharatvarsh, stated that the individual who used the offensive language against the Prime Minister was a ‘planted’ person and that the platform was not associated with Rahul Gandhi. This statement is poised to spark further political debate in Bihar. Yadav, expressing his commitment to serving Bihar, clarified that their primary goal was not to build a political base in the state. He pointed out that this was Rahul…

Footage from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, features Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The video shows Sharif’s keenness to meet Putin during a group photo opportunity. After the official photographs, as Putin proceeded with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sharif quickly stepped forward, reaching out to greet Putin. Although Putin initially moved ahead, he turned back to shake hands with Sharif. Pakistan’s efforts to improve relations with Russia started earlier, with previous leaders also seeking stronger diplomatic ties. Sharif has had multiple meetings with Putin and has also invited him to…

In response to BJP criticism, TMC MP Mahua Moitra has defended her comments regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming that her words were misinterpreted. She stated that the remarks were intended as an idiomatic expression and accused the BJP of not understanding idioms. An FIR has been filed against Moitra at a Raipur police station. The FIR references sections related to promoting enmity and imputations prejudicial to national integration. The controversy stems from Moitra’s alleged statement in Bengali suggesting Shah’s “head should be cut off” concerning illegal immigration. She explained the Bengali idiom, highlighting its meaning of accountability and…