PoliticsSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has condemned the recent demolition of a mosque within the Saharanpur District Magistrate’s office complex, arguing that those who desecrate religious sites violate the core tenets of Sanatan Dharma and its commitment to communal harmony and the universal belief in treating the world as family.
PoliticsA U.S. business jet carrying special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on Saturday, signaling a high-stakes push to end the conflict in Ukraine. The arrival follows President Donald Trump’s confirmation that the pair is spearheading a mission to broker a definitive peace deal between the two nations.
PoliticsA purification ritual performed at a site recently visited by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has ignited a fierce political confrontation, with K C Venugopal accusing the BJP and RSS of fostering a culture of bigotry that threatens the social fabric of India under the guise of religious practice.
PoliticsA surge of political friction has gripped Tamil Nadu following public endorsements of actor Vijay as a prime ministerial candidate by his party, the TVK. While party leaders argue a Tamil figure should lead the nation, the rhetoric has already strained the fragile coalition dynamics with the Congress party.
PoliticsCommuters stranded on platforms and children hurried into underground shelters define the new reality of Kyiv as Russian drone strikes intensify. With winter temperatures dropping, the capital faces a grueling test of endurance, where the simple act of navigating the city has transformed into a high-stakes gamble against constant aerial threats.
PoliticsThirteen years after a brutal ambush in Chhattisgarh’s Jhiram Valley left 29 people dead, the NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur prepares to deliver its verdict this Saturday. The 2013 assault decimated the state Congress leadership, sparking over a decade of investigation, judicial scrutiny, and bitter political finger-pointing between rival parties.
PoliticsA quasi-judicial body has overturned the suspension of two teachers penalized for attending an RSS march last Saturday, prompting BJP leader Prakash Reddy to label the Karnataka government’s initial disciplinary action as both unfortunate and unconstitutional. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the state’s current administration.
PoliticsThe Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption launched a series of raids across properties linked to former minister KN Nehru on Saturday, triggering a fierce political clash. DMK leadership has dismissed the investigation as a retaliatory strike designed to silence Nehru’s vocal opposition during the ongoing legislative assembly session.
PoliticsKarnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the BJP of bowing to an RSS-driven agenda following a controversial purification ritual in Uttarakhand. The incident, involving the alleged cleansing of a public venue after a rally by Mallikarjun Kharge, has sparked a legal confrontation and renewed political hostilities.
PoliticsConflict defines the latest political standoff as Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao accused the Congress of manufacturing a controversy over the Haldwani purification ritual. While the opposition party prepares for a massive protest in Dehradun, the BJP maintains the entire incident is a non-issue being exploited for divisive political gain.
Politics“They decide something on Monday, they revoke it on Wednesday, and they reinstall it on Saturday,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever remarked in Mumbai. While avoiding a direct mention of Donald Trump, the newly minted leader used his India trip to condemn the arbitrary nature of modern protectionist trade policies.
PoliticsConflict erupted in Hyderabad after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy declared AIMIM leaders Asaduddin and Akbaruddin Owaisi as patriotic as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The statement, delivered at a flyover inauguration, sparked immediate backlash from the state BJP, which labeled the comparison a calculated political maneuver.
PoliticsNearly 1,000 vehicles departed Dhaka’s Motijheel district on Saturday, initiating a 246-kilometer motor rally toward Chattogram. Led by an 11-party opposition coalition, the procession challenges the current administration on a six-point charter, demanding constitutional reforms, judicial accountability, and urgent relief from a worsening national energy and security crisis.
Politics“A strong country means a lower interest rate,” Donald Trump declared on Truth Social, framing the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy as a direct threat to American economic sovereignty. The former president argued that the U.S. should command the world’s lowest borrowing costs to maintain its competitive edge against global trading partners.
PoliticsFormer Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has condemned the ritualistic cleansing performed at a site recently visited by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, arguing that such an act against a prominent Dalit leader signals a broader, worsening climate of persecution against marginalized communities under the current government.
PoliticsPunjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria launched an Anti-Drug and Wellness Walkathon at Sukhna Lake on Saturday, calling for a unified public effort to combat the region's drug crisis. He argued that the influx of contraband requires local complicity and urged residents to prioritize the security of the next generation.
PoliticsFreshly appointed leadership at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has descended upon Ayodhya to assume control of ongoing operations. General Secretary Govind Dev Giri confirmed that newly installed Treasurer Mahesh Bhagchandka and the Trust’s first CEO, Air Marshal (Retd) Jitendra Mishra, are currently undergoing intensive briefings at the premises.
Politics“They can break idols, but they cannot break our values,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared during Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Lucknow. Addressing the Reserve Police Lines on Friday, he framed India’s cultural heritage as an invincible force that has survived centuries of systematic attempts to erase its spiritual landmarks.
PoliticsAmidst nationwide Janmashtami festivities, Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta offered prayers at the East of Kailash ISKCON temple on Friday. His visit coincided with a broader wave of observances across the country, ranging from high-profile political appearances in Bihar to a historic religious procession in Jammu and Kashmir.
PoliticsThe Cockroach Janta Party has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Delhi Police, demanding the arrest of suspects involved in the violent assault of protester Nishu Azad’s father. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das warned that if authorities fail to act on their promises, the group will return to the streets in peaceful protest.
PoliticsBJP MLC N Ravikumar has accused the Karnataka government of abandoning farmers, claiming officials ignored widespread water shortages by limiting drought declarations to only 101 taluks. The sharp criticism comes as the state struggles with dried-up reservoirs and failing crops across multiple districts, fueling a volatile political showdown.
PoliticsRajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra has accused the BJP-led state government of orchestrating systemic irregularities in the upcoming urban local body and panchayat elections. Citing manipulated reservation lotteries and deliberate administrative delays, the opposition leader claims the ruling party is actively undermining the integrity of the democratic process.
PoliticsPunjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring demanded the immediate suspension of the Senior Superintendent of Police on Friday, citing the brutal assault of a citizen who waved a black flag at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Warring condemned the act as a severe violation of basic human rights.
PoliticsWith Village Committee elections looming in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha and TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma held high-level talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Friday, signaling an urgent push to solidify a seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and its regional ally.
PoliticsAmid traditional chants and devotional prayers at the ISKCON Temple in Patna, former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in temple rituals to seek divine blessings for the state. The visit concluded with a symbolic gesture as Kumar placed a sacred Shatari crown upon senior leader Sanjay Jha.
PoliticsCongress MP Dharamvira Gandhi sparked a political flare-up this week by alleging that the Special Intensive Revision process in Punjab had effectively erased his family from the electoral map. The Election Commission of India swiftly countered his narrative, labeling the claims of missing voter data as entirely baseless and unsubstantiated.
PoliticsFearing for her life after receiving open threats, activist Nishu Azad has demanded immediate police protection and the swift arrest of the man who allegedly attacked her father. Following a meeting with authorities and MP Chandrashekhar Azad, the Delhi Police promised to apprehend the suspect within 72 hours.
PoliticsShiv Sena UBT leader Anand Dubey has called on the central government to address the grievances of protester Nishu Azad, framing the issue as a matter of national duty. His appeal follows a direct confrontation between the opposition and the administration over the alleged protection of a suspect in a physical assault case.
PoliticsVishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad Mahila President Yamuna Pathak dismissed claims of political interference in the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the inaugural CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, emphasizing that the decision originated solely from the board’s internal, structured selection process.
PoliticsFollowing the catastrophic Bhotekoshi flash floods that displaced over 1.6 million people, Prime Minister Balendra Shah will travel to New York to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The trip marks his first foreign visit since assuming office, shifting the focus from the Foreign Minister to the executive head.