PoliticsFormer Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has accused the ruling Congress party of deep-seated confusion, questioning the purpose behind state-wide protests led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The demonstrations, organized in response to legal actions against Rahul Gandhi, have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP leadership.
PoliticsActor and activist Prakash Raj joined civil society groups at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park today for the 'Election Commission Chalo' march. The demonstration targets the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, challenging the process as undemocratic and questioning the accountability of election officials amidst widespread voter deletion concerns.
PoliticsStanding before the Sri Amareshwara Temple in Lingasugur, BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra declared a relentless campaign against the ruling Congress administration. The launch of a 10-day padyatra signals the start of a broader push to dismantle the current government, which the party describes as both corrupt and ineffective.
PoliticsIndia’s economy surged by 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, outpacing major global powers including China and the United States. Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed to the figures as clear evidence of national resilience and the success of long-term reform efforts.
PoliticsKarnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has condemned the registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, arguing that authorities are targeting a political leader for highlighting a constitutional breach rather than addressing the alleged illegality of a controversial ritual performed in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani.
PoliticsUnder the roof of Bishkek's Yrys Ordo Congress Hall, the leaders of ten member states gathered Tuesday to mark the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Amid the formal proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in brief, high-level exchanges with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
PoliticsConflict erupted in Srinagar as Congress workers demanded the withdrawal of a criminal case filed against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The FIR, lodged in Uttarakhand, accuses Rahul Gandhi of promoting communal enmity following his public criticism of a controversial purification ritual held in the city of Haldwani.
PoliticsIndia now ranks 106th out of 179 nations on the Electoral Democracy Index, a decline that senior Congress leader P Chidambaram noted reflects the country's lowest score in half a century. The V-Dem Institute report positions the nation within the electoral autocracy category, citing a steady erosion of institutional independence.
PoliticsFollowing India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY27, BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari is demanding an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Bhandari argues that the latest economic figures invalidate Gandhi’s previous characterization of the nation’s financial health as a dead economy.
PoliticsConflict erupted in Bihar after the Haldwani police filed a case against Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of a ritualistic cleansing of a rally stage. The tension stems from a August incident where right-wing activists performed a 'purification' ceremony following a speech by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
PoliticsPolice restricted Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao to his residence on Tuesday, effectively blocking his planned visit to Nalgonda. The move followed a violent confrontation where local Congress workers allegedly stormed the home of district party leader Nagam Varshit Reddy, assaulting his family members during the encounter.
PoliticsHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has defended the state’s Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, arguing the platform effectively dismantled a decades-old system of exploitation by removing private contractors and middlemen from the recruitment process.
PoliticsHaryana’s dominance in national and international arenas stems from a twelve-year strategy of targeted infrastructure investment, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini told the state’s Vidhan Sabha on Monday. Responding to MLA Devender Hans, Saini emphasized that consistent medal tallies reflect the synergy between individual talent and government support.
PoliticsIndia’s economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India’s 7 percent projection. Real GDP reached Rs 81.36 lakh crore during the April-June period, fueling a wave of political validation from government officials and sharp rebukes toward the opposition.
PoliticsOver 100,000 protesters have been killed by Iranian authorities, according to Donald Trump, who declared the Islamic Republic a failed nation on Monday. The former president accused Tehran’s leadership of presiding over a collapsed economy and total military disarray, while simultaneously calling for international war crimes tribunals.
PoliticsMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi during a BJP state executive meeting in Pune, dismissing the Congress leader’s recent public outreach as a campaign of falsehoods. He claimed the opposition is weaponizing fake narratives to incite anarchy under the guise of constitutional defense.
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PoliticsOutside the Shimla Deputy Commissioner’s office, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a fierce demonstration on Monday, decrying the registration of cases against Rahul Gandhi as a dangerous new trend of political suppression and an attempt to stifle the voice of the opposition.
PoliticsLeaders representing 32 nomadic communities are mobilizing for a political confrontation with the TDP coalition government, citing a sharp decline in welfare support and recognition. During the 74th Nomadic Tribes Day in Tadepalli, community representatives argued that the current administration has systematically neglected the social dignity established under former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
PoliticsMeeting on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Vladimir Putin praised Narendra Modi for his personal leadership in bolstering the India-Russia partnership. As the two nations approach their 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the leaders focused on economic growth and alignment within global forums.
PoliticsCongress leaders Kumari Selja and Randeep Singh Surjewala have denounced the registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, describing the legal move as a manifestation of the BJP’s discriminatory mindset. The party is now preparing for a statewide agitation on September 7 to demand accountability for the controversial purification ritual.
PoliticsA sharp political clash emerged Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 as a "herculean feat." Congress leader Pawan Khera immediately countered the narrative, arguing that macroeconomic expansion fails to mask the persistent crisis of unemployment and systemic failures.
PoliticsConflict persists in Himachal Pradesh following the death of 23-year-old Rajni Sharma at Regional Hospital, Kullu, as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu promises a transparent investigation. While the state awaits an independent medical report, the government is balancing calls for accountability with the legal protection of healthcare professionals.
PoliticsFormer Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused his successor, N Chandrababu Naidu, of orchestrating a publicity campaign to claim credit for the Veligonda irrigation project. Reddy contends that the TDP government is distorting the history of a project largely completed under his own administration's tenure.
PoliticsProtesters in Haridwar demanded action under the SC/ST Act on Monday, targeting BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt. The outcry follows a ritualistic 'purification' of a Haldwani venue where Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge held a rally, an act critics label as a blatant display of caste-based untouchability.
PoliticsUzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred his nation’s highest state honour upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a two-day visit, marking a significant milestone in the leader’s ongoing series of international recognitions that officials in Madhya Pradesh are hailing as a victory for all 1.4 billion Indians.
PoliticsBJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia attacked the Bhagwant Mann administration on Monday, labeling its response to protesting government employees as repressive. Bhatia condemned the state’s decision to pursue disciplinary action against workers demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, pending allowances, and the resolution of long-standing pay grievances.
PoliticsFormer BJP Minority Morcha chief Jamal Siddiqui has condemned recent directives from the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama that seek to limit women's public presence. The controversy follows a circular from the influential Islamic organization advising against women sharing stages with men, sparking a sharp debate over religious doctrine versus constitutional equality.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav leveled explosive allegations against the Uttar Pradesh administration on Monday, characterizing the state’s Special Task Force as a tool for caste-based persecution. During a press conference in Lucknow, he claimed that police encounters and custodial deaths are increasingly influenced by the victim's social identity.
PoliticsLeader of Opposition Yashpal Arya led a defiant protest at the Haldwani Circle Officer's office Monday, demanding an FIR against those who performed a 'purification' ritual at Ramlila Maidan. Congress workers paralyzed the office, citing a double standard in how the police handle complaints involving their party versus political opponents.