 | Colonial laws harsh, exploitative: Vice-President DhankarCharacterising colonial laws as exceptionally harsh, oppressive and exploitative for local populations, the Vice-President stated, |
 | India a ‘bright spot’ amid churning in geopolitical landscape: Army chiefIndia shines as a bright spot. Dhankar and Pande emphasised India’s commitment to sovereignty, peaceful dispute resolution, and adherence to international rules and regulations. |
 | China vows 'forceful' response over Taiwan VP's US visitTaiwan is claimed by China, which has vowed to take the democratic island one day -- by force, if necessary -- and ramped up political and military pressure against it. |
 | ‘Disruptions’ being weaponised to taint democracy, says V-P“There can be no excuse for not allowing the Parliament to function. The absence of the question hour can’t be justified,” the Vice-President said. |
