Pentagon, After Court Loss, Will Bar Media Offices From Building

The Defense Department will no longer allow media organizations to keep offices in the Pentagon building after a federal judge ruled that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had improperly revoked credentials for dozens of them.

from mint - politics The Defense Department will no longer allow media organizations to keep offices in the Pentagon building after a federal judge ruled that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had improperly revoked credentials for dozens of them.

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal & other politicians pay tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

Tributes poured in on Shaheed Diwas for Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru. Leaders emphasised their sacrifices and courage, with PM Modi highlighting their lasting impact on India's freedom struggle and inspiring future generations.

from mint - politics Tributes poured in on Shaheed Diwas for Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru. Leaders emphasised their sacrifices and courage, with PM Modi highlighting their lasting impact on India's freedom struggle and inspiring future generations.

Majority of Japanese Oppose Sending Warships to Middle East

A majority of Japanese people oppose sending warships to the Middle East in response to the war in Iran, according to two polls conducted over the weekend amid continued US pressure on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

from mint - politics A majority of Japanese people oppose sending warships to the Middle East in response to the war in Iran, according to two polls conducted over the weekend amid continued US pressure on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Government Seen as Tightening Grip Despite Strikes

The Iranian regime isn’t close to falling and officials are coalescing around the remaining leaders, according to western intelligence assessments and people familiar with the matter.

from mint - politics The Iranian regime isn’t close to falling and officials are coalescing around the remaining leaders, according to western intelligence assessments and people familiar with the matter.

Cuban Envoy Says Current Leaders Will Remain Despite US Pressure

Removing Miguel Diaz-Canel as president of Cuba to appease the US is out of the question, the country’s ambassador to the United Nations said, adding that talks between the two countries should be based on “mutual respect.”

from mint - politics Removing Miguel Diaz-Canel as president of Cuba to appease the US is out of the question, the country’s ambassador to the United Nations said, adding that talks between the two countries should be based on “mutual respect.”

China Gains Edge From Trump’s War With Iran, Officials Say

China’s military has been studying President Donald Trump’s war on Iran for lessons that could prove helpful in any future conflict of its own, according to Western officials familiar with the matter, scrutinizing US offensive capabilities as it sees the strategic balance shifting in its favor in the Indo-Pacific.

from mint - politics China’s military has been studying President Donald Trump’s war on Iran for lessons that could prove helpful in any future conflict of its own, according to Western officials familiar with the matter, scrutinizing US offensive capabilities as it sees the strategic balance shifting in its favor in the Indo-Pacific.

‘Sham’ and ‘rubber-stamp’: How media framed North Korea’s 99.93% election result backing Kim Jong-un regime

North Korea's recent parliamentary elections yielded a staggering 99.93% approval for Kim Jong-un's regime, but experts call the vote a mere façade. With Kim's sister rising in power, the election reflects the oppressive political reality where choice is an illusion and unity is enforced.

from mint - politics North Korea's recent parliamentary elections yielded a staggering 99.93% approval for Kim Jong-un's regime, but experts call the vote a mere façade. With Kim's sister rising in power, the election reflects the oppressive political reality where choice is an illusion and unity is enforced.

Chile’s Kast Halts Green Decrees in Rush to Undo Boric Legacy

Chile’s new government moved to withdraw dozens of environmental decrees issued under the previous administration, a sweeping move that threatens to damage the Latin American nation’s green credentials as it looks to boost investment.

from mint - politics Chile’s new government moved to withdraw dozens of environmental decrees issued under the previous administration, a sweeping move that threatens to damage the Latin American nation’s green credentials as it looks to boost investment.

‘Anti-women, anti-Bengal’: Mamata Banerjee slams BJP, Election Commission over officer transfers before assembly polls

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has condemned the EC's sudden transfer of top state officials, labelling it as an anti-Bengal and anti-women move. With elections approaching, she asserts that such actions threaten the state's integrity and undermine the Commission's credibility.

from mint - politics West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has condemned the EC's sudden transfer of top state officials, labelling it as an anti-Bengal and anti-women move. With elections approaching, she asserts that such actions threaten the state's integrity and undermine the Commission's credibility.

Finland’s Stubb Cautions NATO Allies to Heed Trump’s Hormuz Call

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said NATO allies have to take Donald Trump at his word when the US president puts the future of the alliance on the line to safeguard passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

from mint - politics Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said NATO allies have to take Donald Trump at his word when the US president puts the future of the alliance on the line to safeguard passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pentagon Sees Iran War Lasting Up to Six Weeks, Trump Aide Says

A top aide to President Donald Trump said the Pentagon estimates the Iran war, now in its third week, would take between four and six weeks.

from mint - politics A top aide to President Donald Trump said the Pentagon estimates the Iran war, now in its third week, would take between four and six weeks.

Japan Says Dispatching Ships to Middle East Faces High Hurdles

Any decision to dispatch Japanese military vessels to the Middle East to escort ships would face “high hurdles,” a senior official said, after President Donald Trump expressed hopes that Tokyo would join the US to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.”

from mint - politics Any decision to dispatch Japanese military vessels to the Middle East to escort ships would face “high hurdles,” a senior official said, after President Donald Trump expressed hopes that Tokyo would join the US to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.”

Venezuela Officials in Talks to Send Detained Maduro Ally to US

The Trump administration is working with Venezuela’s interim government to bring a key ally of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro to the US to face prosecution on charges that could include money laundering, according to people familiar with the matter.

from mint - politics The Trump administration is working with Venezuela’s interim government to bring a key ally of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro to the US to face prosecution on charges that could include money laundering, according to people familiar with the matter.

Motion against CEC in Parliament: Will Gyanesh Kumar be removed? What's the process?

Several Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs sign a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Allegations of misconduct and partisanship have sparked a political storm just as elections loom in several states. Will this lead to impeachment?

from mint - politics Several Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs sign a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Allegations of misconduct and partisanship have sparked a political storm just as elections loom in several states. Will this lead to impeachment?

Iran’s Missile Launcher Arsenal Holds Steady Despite Strikes

The number of Iranian missile launchers has held steady after a week of unrelenting airstrikes, according to Israeli and western estimates, indicating the difficulty of finding small, mobile targets without having complete control of the skies.

from mint - politics The number of Iranian missile launchers has held steady after a week of unrelenting airstrikes, according to Israeli and western estimates, indicating the difficulty of finding small, mobile targets without having complete control of the skies.

Iran Says Truce Depends on US, Israel Pledging No Future Strikes

Iran has told regional intermediaries that for a ceasefire, the US must guarantee that neither it nor Israel will strike the country in the future, according to several officials familiar with the matter.

from mint - politics Iran has told regional intermediaries that for a ceasefire, the US must guarantee that neither it nor Israel will strike the country in the future, according to several officials familiar with the matter.

Lebanon Seeks Direct Talks With Israel to End Hezbollah Fighting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for internationally mediated direct negotiations with Israel and a truce that would halt Israeli attacks on his country and extricate it from yet another Middle East conflict.

from mint - politics Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for internationally mediated direct negotiations with Israel and a truce that would halt Israeli attacks on his country and extricate it from yet another Middle East conflict.

Parliament LIVE: Stormy start expected — motion to remove Om Birla to be taken up; EAM to speak on Middle-East

Parliament Session Today: The second part of the Parliament's Budget Session begins on Monday, 9 March, with Lok Sabha set to debate the removal of Speaker Om Birla, and EAM S Jaishankar expected to issue a statement on the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Follow LIVE updates here.

from mint - politics Parliament Session Today: The second part of the Parliament's Budget Session begins on Monday, 9 March, with Lok Sabha set to debate the removal of Speaker Om Birla, and EAM S Jaishankar expected to issue a statement on the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Follow LIVE updates here.

Murmu Visit Row: What protocol says about receiving the President in states – was there a breach in West Bengal?

The absence of West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during President Droupadi Murmu's visit has sparked a political storm. With allegations of protocol breaches and accusations of disrespect, the incident raises questions about the relationship between state and central governments.

from mint - politics The absence of West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during President Droupadi Murmu's visit has sparked a political storm. With allegations of protocol breaches and accusations of disrespect, the incident raises questions about the relationship between state and central governments.

Iran Elevates Khamenei Son as Increased Strikes Shake Region

Iran named the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader as Tehran kept up its attacks on several countries on the ninth day of the war in the Middle East.

from mint - politics Iran named the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader as Tehran kept up its attacks on several countries on the ninth day of the war in the Middle East.