With violent protests escalating over the Centre's Agnipath scheme, the Opposition has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the scheme.
Meanwhile, facing countrywide protests, the BJP fielded its leaders to put up a stout defence of the scheme, with its senior leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh describing it as a "golden opportunity" for youngsters to serve the country.
So, should Modi govt roll back the Agnipath scheme? Watch as panelists debate.
Amid escalating tensions and an unfolding war in West Asia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to make a first official visit to India. The visit is slated to take place from May 23 to May 26.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, will be arriving in Italy shortly on the last leg of his tour. The tour, which included visits to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy, signifies a shift in India's foreign policy towards strengthening technology and supply chain security.
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway, a joint diplomatic press statement in Oslo saw Norwegian journalist Helle Ling question the Prime Minister on India's human rights record and press freedom.
Twisha Sharma, the 31-year-old Noida woman found hanging at her Bhopal home while two months pregnant, is now at the centre of explosive court claims.
