Politics“Everyone knows who is operating under the BJP's patronage,” Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh declared Tuesday, warning that a split in the opposition vote would hand victory to the BJP in the upcoming Rejinagar by-election. He urged voters to consolidate behind party nominee Rabiul Alam Chowdhury to prevent a fragmented mandate.
PoliticsWith assembly elections looming in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, BSP chief Mayawati has summoned party leadership to Lucknow for a high-stakes strategy session. Starting at 11 AM, the meeting aims to tighten booth-level organization and finalize candidate selection protocols as the party navigates a shifting political landscape.
PoliticsA 31-member parliamentary committee on Home Affairs convenes at Parliament House today to tackle two pressing national agendas: the rising incidence of crimes against children and the efficacy of federal funding in the northeastern states, with top ministry officials expected to provide testimony throughout the dual-session hearing.
PoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has called for the immediate suspension and legal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demand follows reports of internal dissent within the Election Commission, where fellow commissioners allegedly raised objections regarding irregularities in the Special Summary Revision process.
PoliticsIran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved a bill authorizing the seizure of cargo and the temporary detention of vessels failing to comply with transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the legal pressure on maritime traffic amid heightened regional tensions with the United States.
PoliticsA political firestorm erupted Wednesday following reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally objected 14 times in ten months to decisions made by CEC Gyanesh Kumar without their consultation. The internal friction has prompted opposition leaders to demand the Chief Election Commissioner’s immediate removal.
PoliticsSeven former Trinamool Congress MPs have secured high-ranking positions within the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, signaling a strategic consolidation of the party's ranks. National President Jyotiprokash Chatterjee released the list of 27 office-bearers on Tuesday, formally integrating the defectors into the party’s central organizational structure.
PoliticsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly session on Tuesday, navigating a volatile diplomatic landscape defined by a blunt ultimatum from Donald Trump, who threatened to annihilate the Islamic Republic if a new nuclear and security deal is not reached.
PoliticsChief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered the immediate release of state compensation for SC and ST sexual assault victims through a dedicated 'Green Channel.' The directive, issued during a high-level committee meeting, aims to bypass bureaucratic delays and provide urgent humanitarian relief to those affected by systemic violence.
PoliticsDuring a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron identified the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical necessity. He warned that the vital waterway must be shielded from political blackmail to stabilize the escalating global energy crisis.
PoliticsWith the appointment of Engineer Sunil Sen as the new head of the BJP’s OBC Morcha in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has tasked party cadres with a specific mission: translating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25-year tenure of public service into a ground-level campaign for the state’s electorate.
PoliticsThe Iranian delegation abruptly exited the United Nations General Assembly hall on Tuesday as Donald Trump used his address to threaten the Islamic Republic with total annihilation. The walkout occurred while the former president outlined his vision for potential military strikes and future nuclear negotiations between the two nations.
PoliticsGesturing a firm zero with his hand, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma credited his administration’s policies for the total cessation of rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park. The announcement, timed with World Rhino Day, marks a stark departure from the state's historical record of high-frequency wildlife killings.
PoliticsFormer minister Seediri Appalaraju has called for a formal CBI investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities within the District Selection Committee, following a violent confrontation at the SAAP office. He accused the state government of orchestrating a conspiracy to silence opposition voices demanding transparency in the hiring process.
PoliticsA violent confrontation at the SAAP office has escalated into a political standoff, as former minister Seediri Appalaraju accused the ruling TDP government of orchestrating a coordinated attack on YSRCP protesters. The incident occurred while party members were seeking a formal CBI investigation into alleged irregularities within the DSC recruitment process.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has signaled a potential overhaul of the state's public service commission, citing widespread corruption and the infiltration of "rogues" into the body. The government is currently consulting legal experts to determine if the Karnataka Public Service Commission can be legally dissolved.
PoliticsBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will launch the 81st United Nations General Assembly high-level debate on Tuesday, setting the stage for a speech centered on multilateralism and the urgent restructuring of the UN Security Council. His address precedes the intervention of US President Donald Trump in New York.
PoliticsComparing election affidavits from 2004 to 2023, Congress government whip Balmoor Venkat has accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi leadership of using their decade in power to illicitly amass land and wealth. He vowed a full-scale inquiry into the alleged encroachments, particularly those involving government and endowment properties in Ranga Reddy district.
PoliticsFacing an investigation into alleged money laundering involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, CPI(M) MLA PA Muhammad Riyas has declared his innocence. The probe, prompted by an Enforcement Directorate report, targets financial dealings linked to Riyas, his wife T Veena, and Kerala's Leader of Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan.
Politics“The biggest evidence is that the most wanted terrorists of the world are living in Pakistan,” human rights activist Arif Aajakia stated, arguing that the country’s failure to address extremist infrastructure and systemic human rights abuses across its provinces demands urgent international accountability.
PoliticsThe East Turkistan Government-in-Exile is pressing President Donald Trump to place the treatment of Uyghur and other Turkic communities at the center of his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping. The organization demands that the U.S. leader challenge China directly on allegations of genocide and systemic human rights abuses in the region.
PoliticsBJP legislators exited the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday, protesting the government’s failure to address the grievances of National Health Mission employees and lingering job vacancies. The walkout underscores a growing legislative standoff as opposition members demand immediate action on public commitments rather than waiting for the restoration of statehood.
PoliticsA viral video showing the harassment of two minors in Bihar’s Jamui has sparked a sharp rebuke from Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who argued that high-level government schemes remain meaningless if public spaces are not secured for women and children against rising, increasingly violent crime.
PoliticsFormer Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is escalating his confrontation with the ruling TDP, planning to brief the Governor on recent clashes during YSRCP rallies. The opposition leader accuses state authorities of orchestrating violence to suppress public demands for a CBI inquiry into DSC recruitment irregularities.
PoliticsThe G7 foreign ministers issued a stern condemnation of ongoing Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and Yemeni civilian infrastructure, labeling the strikes an unacceptable threat to regional stability. The group directly implicated Iran, demanding an immediate end to the arming of rebel forces in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
PoliticsPersistent demand and a surge in commodity prices could force the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy further, according to St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem. He warns that failing to act now risks leaving inflation significantly above the central bank’s 2% target over the next 18 months.
PoliticsTamil Nadu Minister S Ramesh leveled sharp criticism against former HR&CE Minister P K Sekar Babu on Tuesday, questioning his grasp of administrative duties. The rebuke followed Sekar Babu’s characterization of official temple inspections as VIP darshan, a comparison Ramesh dismissed as a fundamental misunderstanding of department protocols.
PoliticsThe Election Commission of India has finalized the schedule for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, while simultaneously triggering elections for 28 Legislative Council seats. These polls address impending vacancies in the Upper House and the expiration of terms for various Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies.
PoliticsThe election for the Khatushyamji Municipal Council chairperson ground to a halt Monday after Congress candidate Lakshmi Devi vanished before casting her vote. With the councillor from Ward No. 10 nowhere to be found, local authorities indefinitely postponed the poll, leaving the fate of the civic body in limbo.
PoliticsTensions flared in Mahabubnagar district on Tuesday as police intercepted and detained state BJP leader N Ramchander Rao and his delegation near Jadcherla. The party officials were en route to the Jurala Project to address mounting grievances from local farmers regarding irrigation water access despite existing reservoir reserves.