PoliticsAt the Teen-Murti Haifa Chowk in New Delhi, members of the Forum for Awareness of National Security gathered Wednesday to honor the Indian soldiers who fought in the 1918 Battle of Haifa. The ceremony marked a historic victory that continues to shape modern diplomatic ties between India and Israel.
PoliticsA political firestorm has engulfed the Election Commission of India after reports emerged that two commissioners raised objections 14 times over the last year regarding Special Intensive Revision procedures. While Opposition leaders are demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the government maintains that these deliberations reflect a healthy, functioning democracy.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party MLA Om Prakash Singh has demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing grave concerns over the commission's impartiality. The call follows reports of internal friction, where two election commissioners reportedly challenged numerous administrative decisions made without their prior knowledge or consent.
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PoliticsWith the September 28 Village Committee elections approaching, Tripura Congress leaders Saptagiri Ulaka and Asish Kumar Saha have launched a pointed critique of the ruling alliance’s record. The party is questioning the transparency of the TTAADC and demanding stronger protections for tribal land rights and customary laws.
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PoliticsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Baba Baidyanath Medical Trust Hospital in Jharkhand on Wednesday, positioning the spiritual destination of Deoghar as an emerging hub for medical tourism. The 750-bed facility, a collaboration with P.D. Hinduja Hospital, aims to serve lower and middle-income patients across the region.
PoliticsAddressing the plight of job aspirants in Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi has called on Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to finalize appointments for 27 percent of OBC quota positions. Gandhi cited reports from students who claim that 13 percent of these reserved posts have remained frozen for over four years.
PoliticsA mob of 30 to 35 people surrounded and assaulted former IPS officer and Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir outside the Purba Jadavpur police station on Wednesday night. Kabir, who arrived at the station to address the detention of his associates, collapsed from his injuries before being transported to a hospital.
PoliticsA sharp political confrontation has erupted over the state of Ayodhya, as Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav exchanged accusations regarding urban development, land rights, and the legacy of the Ram Mandir construction project in the historic city.
PoliticsAlleging systematic exclusion of internal dissent, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP V. Sivadasan has called for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demand follows reports that two election commissioners logged 14 separate objections to administrative decisions made without their consultation over the past ten months.
PoliticsYSRCP Legal Cell President Manohar Reddy has accused the TDP-led coalition of orchestrating a reign of terror against political opponents, citing the reopening of old cases and violent intimidation as evidence of a calculated attempt to suppress dissent ahead of upcoming local body elections in Andhra Pradesh.
PoliticsClaiming a calculated effort to undermine democratic integrity, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of orchestrating the removal of 30 lakh names from West Bengal’s electoral rolls. He argues these deletions were specifically engineered to bolster the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral prospects in the region.
PoliticsDelhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met with Acting Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Judge Ricardo Couto de Castro, on Wednesday to advocate for strengthened legislative cooperation. Their discussion at the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro centered on sharing democratic governance practices between the two nations.
PoliticsA violent molestation case in Jamui has ignited a fierce political standoff in Bihar, with ruling BJP ministers promising a total rejection of the state's past lawlessness while the opposition RJD demands the resignation of leadership over their handling of the investigation and public safety failures.
PoliticsTrinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of orchestrating the removal of 30 lakh names from West Bengal’s electoral rolls to boost the BJP’s prospects. Citing internal commission friction, Banerjee demanded an immediate Look Out Circular and the arrest of the poll official.
PoliticsThe Bharatiya Janata Party has overhauled its organizational hierarchy across multiple states, tasking senior leaders with high-stakes regional management as the Election Commission gears up for biennial Rajya Sabha contests. National President Nitin Nabin confirmed the appointments, signaling a shift in strategy for upcoming electoral battles in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
PoliticsJay Meena claimed a historic bronze in the men’s singles soft tennis event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking India’s first-ever podium finish in the sport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the athlete on Wednesday, highlighting the achievement as a defining moment for the sport’s growth across the country.
PoliticsCPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby has called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, characterizing the current Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls as a systematic purge. Baby’s demand follows reports that fellow commissioners repeatedly challenged the CEC's procedural decisions over the past ten months.
PoliticsLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted Australian High Commissioner Philip Green and London School of Economics Professor Susan Marks in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting, confirmed by the All India Congress Committee, brought together the senior opposition leader, a key diplomatic envoy, and a prominent scholar of international law.
PoliticsCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the Election Commission of India of abetting an assault on democracy, characterizing any failure to address reported irregularities as an act of treason. Her sharp rebuke follows allegations that top election officials repeatedly dissented against internal decision-making processes over the past ten months.
PoliticsCongress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi has leveled a sharp critique against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the poll body is functioning as a tool of the executive. Singhvi claims the CEC has systematically sidelined fellow commissioners, effectively turning a constitutional institution into a mechanism for partisan objectives.
PoliticsAam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of orchestrating a mass vote-rigging scheme, calling for his immediate arrest on sedition charges. Citing reports of unauthorized executive actions, Kejriwal demanded the annulment of recent assembly elections in Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has cast doubt on the Election Commission of India’s impartiality, citing internal dissent within the poll body as evidence that his supporters were systematically purged from electoral rolls. Speaking in Lucknow, the former Chief Minister alleged a coordinated effort to disenfranchise his party's base during recent polls.
PoliticsThe Karnataka BJP has launched a fierce campaign against the state administration, alleging that reckless fiscal management has pushed the region into a debt trap exceeding Rs 8.24 lakh crore. Opposition leaders claim the Finance Department has issued a formal warning against further unbudgeted financial commitments.
PoliticsKarnataka BJP leaders gathered at the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue in Bengaluru on Wednesday to denounce the state administration, accusing the Congress-led government of economic insolvency and the misappropriation of welfare funds meant for Dalit communities. The protest intensified calls for Finance Minister DK Shivakumar to step down.
PoliticsA former High Court judge has resigned from Maharashtra’s UCC drafting committee, sparking fresh confrontation. Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh seized on the departure to condemn the BJP’s state-by-state legislative campaign, arguing that the party is weaponizing civil law to drive political polarization rather than genuine legal reform.
Politics“If we fight, there's nothing to lose, except the chains of slavery,” BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared on Wednesday, throwing his support behind farmers protesting the Telangana government’s refusal to release irrigation water from the Jurala Project despite sufficient reserves in the reservoir.
PoliticsConflict: Opposition leaders are calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports that two fellow commissioners lodged 14 formal objections against his decisions. The Indian National Congress has scheduled an urgent briefing to address allegations that the integrity of the Election Commission has been fundamentally compromised.
PoliticsOpposition leaders are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports that his colleagues, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, registered 14 formal objections to his decisions over the past ten months. The allegations have sparked a fierce debate over the integrity of India’s electoral processes.
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PoliticsConflict erupted after a stand-up performance during Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore featured mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP officials condemned the act as a disrespectful assault on Indian family values and the dignity of the Prime Minister’s late mother, sparking a heated political standoff.
PoliticsCiting Supreme Court intervention in Delhi’s electoral roll revision, Congress MP Mallu Ravi is calling for the immediate application of judicial safeguards to the Special Intensive Revision process in Telangana. He argues that arbitrary voter deletions threaten fundamental democratic rights and mirror ongoing national concerns regarding electoral integrity.