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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicKevin McCarthy

Topic: Kevin McCarthy

Republican speaker Kevin McCarthy expelled by US House Republicans in historic vote

The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader, with eight Republicans voting with 208 Democrats to remove McCarthy.

China’s new strategy for Taiwan-US meet–show Xi as peacemaker, not rile up domestic protesters

China’s military response to Taiwan President’s meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is a lot different from last year when Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

China stages combat drills after warning Taiwan president against meeting US speaker

Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait Friday carrying out drills, the defence ministry said. President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in the US Wednesday & is to meet the House Speaker in LA.

China threatens retaliation if US House Speaker meets Taiwan President, calls it ‘provocative’

Tsai is due to depart on Wednesday for Guatemala and Belize that will see her transit through NY and LA. Not officially confirmed, she is likely to meet McCarthy in California.

On Camera

Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.