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Kapil Sibal, Kalyan Banerjee Remarks Spark Row Over Institutions, BJP Calls It Anti-Democratic

A political controversy has erupted after comments linked to Kapil Sibal and TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee triggered sharp reactions over India’s institutional framework and democratic space. The remarks come days after the Trinamool Congress suffered a major electoral defeat in West Bengal, ending its 15-year rule. In an interview, Kalyan Banerjee alleged that existing institutional structures may no longer be strong enough to independently safeguard democratic outcomes and suggested that mass public mobilisation may become necessary. The comments have drawn strong criticism from the BJP, which accused the TMC of undermining the democratic process. BJP leaders alleged that the remarks reflect distrust in the judiciary and institutions, calling them incitement to street protests and an attempt to weaken democratic systems, further intensifying the political war of words.
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ING: Azerbaijan’s current account surplus could reach up to 10% of GDP amid high oil prices

Against the backdrop of rising global oil prices linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Azerbaijan’s current account surplus could reach 9–10 percent of GDP in 2026, according to a new assessment by ING Group, the Netherlands’ largest banking group, AzerNEWS reports.

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Trump secures MAJOR deal with China during ‘historic’ state visit

U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue provides insight into President Donald Trump’s historic trip to China and new trade promises.

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Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

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According to a release from U.S. Central Command, since the start of the U.S. blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports, the U.S. has redirected 81 vessels and subjected 4 to disabling fire to ensure compliance with given directives.

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Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year, killing at least four people in Russia, local officials said.
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Trump Returns to US After China Trip

US President Donald Trump returned to the US Friday after his state visit to China. He told reporters the summit with President Xi Jinping was a “tremendous success” as he arrived at the White House. #trump #china #usa #politics #worldnews #taiwan

The visit to Beijing included a crucial series of meetings with Xi on the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan. Donald Trump received little help from Xi Jinping in dealing with the war in Iran and a challenging political climate at home during their summit in Beijing.

The summit was marked by a display of warmth and respect between the two presidents, with Trump praising China and Xi welcoming Trump with military honors and gifts.

The trip resulted in some initial winners, including Xi Jinping, Jensen Huang, and Visa Inc., while others such as Taiwan, Boeing Inc., and Congressional Republicans were seen as losers.

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