PoliticsTwelve bills cleared the floor during the recent Monsoon Session without a single meaningful debate, according to Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram. Speaking in Madurai, the former finance minister contrasted the quiet halls of Parliament with the active, cross-party discourse currently defining the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly proceedings.
Politics“India's Prime Minister, His Excellency Narendra Modi ji, we welcome you to Uzbekistan. We are eagerly waiting to meet you.” These sentiments, echoed by local citizens and the Indian diaspora, signal a warm reception as the Prime Minister begins his two-day state visit to Tashkent this Saturday.
PoliticsKarnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad appeared before a Bengaluru magistrate on Saturday to answer charges of criminal defamation. The pair, summoned following a private complaint from an RSS worker, secured conditional bail after posting personal bonds of 10,000 rupees each.
PoliticsBefore landing in Tashkent for a two-day state visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a group of Uzbek students who recorded a heartfelt welcome video in fluent Hindi. The Prime Minister highlighted the clip on social media, citing the gesture as a clear indicator of the deepening cultural ties between nations.
PoliticsConflict defines the exit of B Nagendra from the Karnataka cabinet, as the minister steps down amid a brewing scandal while party leadership attempts to frame the move as a noble sacrifice against what they characterize as baseless opposition attacks regarding the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam.
PoliticsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday, where Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar marked Raksha Bandhan by tying a rakhi on his wrist. The minister was greeted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde upon his arrival.
PoliticsA viral video showing two youths being coerced into chanting religious slogans in Mumbai’s Lalbaug-Parel area has triggered a sharp response from AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan. He is calling for immediate police intervention and the arrest of individuals who allegedly subjected the victims to verbal abuse and physical violence.
PoliticsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan has turned the tables on the Congress leadership, questioning why those who held power for decades following independence failed to eradicate the very caste discrimination they now criticize. Paswan’s remarks follow Rahul Gandhi’s fierce condemnation of a recent 'purification' ritual held after a Congress rally in Uttarakhand.
PoliticsSreekaryam police took District Congress Committee member Chenthi Anil into custody Friday evening after he allegedly blocked the convoy of Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan. The confrontation occurred in Thiruvananthapuram as the state leader traveled to attend a public event commemorating the birth anniversary of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
PoliticsFormer Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a sharp critique against the proposed Uniform Civil Code, warning that the state’s tribal population stands to suffer the most severe consequences. Baghel argues that imposing a singular legal framework threatens to dismantle the specific cultural and social protections currently enjoyed by these communities.
PoliticsSardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party, has called for urgent UN intervention to address an intensifying crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He reports that the region has endured a total lockdown for 70 days, resulting in severe shortages of medicine and essential civilian supplies.
PoliticsA 6.3 per cent drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index to 51.7 in August marks a deepening pessimism among American households. This decline, which spans every political affiliation, underscores a mounting anxiety over the cost of living and a darkening outlook for the broader national economy.
PoliticsRahul Gandhi has called for the immediate registration of an FIR under the SC/ST Act following reports of a purification ritual performed after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge visited Uttarakhand. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha labeled the act a criminal offense during a press conference in Delhi on Saturday.
PoliticsStanding within the sanctum of the Tarapith Temple in Birbhum, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared that his administration’s mandate was birthed through divine intervention. He framed the recent electoral transition not merely as a political shift, but as the arrival of a nationalist wave sweeping across the state.
PoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has leveled accusations of systemic graft against the Maharashtra government, claiming the administration has lost public trust ahead of the Sinhasth Mahakumbh in Nashik. Raut’s comments arrived after local residents reportedly boycotted a conference featuring Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to protest ongoing infrastructure delays.
PoliticsWith the 2027 Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections looming, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is pivoting his core political strategy. He has redefined the party’s signature "PDA" acronym—traditionally representing backward classes, Dalits, and minorities—into a call for "Patience, Discipline, and Action" to broaden his electoral appeal.
PoliticsThreats targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees are the product of a calculated collusion between the Pakistani government, its military, and the ISI, according to Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta. He warned that any attempts to destabilize the region will be met with a crushing, befitting response from Indian security forces.
PoliticsFormer Delhi MLA HS Phoolka has publicly denounced three BJP parliamentarians for visiting the residence of the late Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to offer condolences. Phoolka, a long-time advocate for 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims, argued that such gestures of sympathy belong exclusively to the families affected by the violence.
For three months, the Chandigarh Taxi Union has occupied the streets, challenging the dominance of ride-hailing giants like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Union president Amandeep Singh says the protest is a last-ditch effort to force compliance with government-mandated fare structures and neglected social security benefits for drivers.
PoliticsAddressing the passage of the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill as a black day for his state, Naveen Patnaik has called upon Odisha’s BJP MPs to defy party lines. The former Chief Minister argues the legislation strips the state of its rightful control over 44 percent of India’s mineral wealth.
PoliticsFollowing a catastrophic flash flood on August 26 that claimed 626 lives, Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel formally thanked the Indian government for its rapid intervention. The disaster, centered in the Bhotekoshi region, has left 2,426 people missing, prompting a significant cross-border rescue operation and a third delivery of Indian humanitarian aid.
PoliticsWith the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections on the horizon, the Congress party has tapped Sandeep Gupta and Akshit Singh to spearhead its digital outreach. The appointments, confirmed by national social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate, signal a broader push to modernize campaign messaging ahead of the upcoming state-level political battles.
PoliticsConflict surrounds the upcoming Universal Oneness Celebrations at Madison Square Garden, as RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat faces pushback from critics while diaspora leaders insist the event promotes unity. The visit, marking the organization's centenary, aims to emphasize interfaith dialogue despite vocal opposition from local political figures.
PoliticsTo commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service, the BJP is launching the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' across India. National Secretary and MP Kavita Patidar confirmed that a state-level workshop in Raipur will kickstart the campaign, mobilizing party workers to push the vision of a developed nation by 2047.
Politics“My record is very clear in calling out Pakistan,” declared USCIRF Commissioner Dr. Asif Mahmood, emphasizing his persistent campaign against the systemic persecution of religious minorities. He specifically highlighted the alarming frequency of forced conversions involving Hindu girls as a primary focus of his ongoing advocacy efforts.
PoliticsA walkathon in Madurai, aimed at steering the younger generation away from narcotics, drew Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Saturday, even as the state government faces intense scrutiny over a series of violent crimes allegedly linked to widespread drug abuse across Tamil Nadu.
Veteran Congress legislator TB Jayachandra has publicly challenged the Karnataka government’s proposed cabinet expansion, characterizing the current administration as an ineffective "all-party government" that lacks both cohesion and experience. His remarks highlight growing internal friction regarding ministerial appointments and the state's handling of critical crises.
PoliticsSeated across from Mohan Bhagwat at a private New York dinner, the influence of India’s most enigmatic leader became clear. While he holds no elected office, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh represents a civilizational force that views a durable partnership with Washington as essential for India’s future.
PoliticsThree senior Punjab BJP figures face formal disciplinary action after airing internal grievances at an unsanctioned Sangrur press conference on August 25. The move signals a tightening of party discipline as leadership attempts to quell growing discontent regarding recent organizational reshuffles and the perceived sidelining of veteran party cadre.
PoliticsKarnataka Minister KH Muniyappa has publicly cleared colleague B Nagendra of involvement in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scandal. His comments arrive as BJP legislators escalate their opposition, staging round-the-clock protests in the state assembly to demand accountability for the alleged misappropriation of 180 crore rupees in Dalit welfare funds.