PoliticsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma framed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the Nagaon bypoll as a decisive rejection of Rahul Gandhi’s political strategy. Speaking in Guwahati, Sarma highlighted a significant shift in regional voting patterns, positioning the result as a validation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
PoliticsClaiming the systematic subversion of India’s democratic framework, a delegation of INDIA bloc parliamentarians presented a four-point memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. The opposition leaders allege that widespread electoral fraud, specifically targeting EVMs and voter rolls, has compromised the integrity of recent assembly and national elections.
PoliticsDeclaring that democracy has delivered a definitive rebuke to mobocracy, BJP General Secretary Smriti Irani celebrated the party's clean sweep of eight Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. The announcement followed the rejection of opposing nomination papers, effectively securing the seats without the need for a contested vote.
PoliticsDemocracy has delivered a decisive rebuke to mobocracy, according to BJP General Secretary Smriti Irani, following the party’s sweep of eight Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. The results, solidified after the rejection of independent candidates’ nomination papers, leave the ruling party in a commanding position within the Upper House.
PoliticsAs the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly drew to a close in Arusha, Tanzania, the Indian delegation concluded a series of high-level engagements centered on climate resilience, legislative governance, and the election of a new international leadership, culminating in the formal selection of Australia’s Milton Dick as the new IPU President.
PoliticsRecalling Jawaharlal Nehru’s 1947 "Tryst with Destiny" address, Rahul Gandhi mobilized INDIA bloc lawmakers on Friday to confront the Election Commission of India. The opposition alleges systemic voter disenfranchisement, claiming 13 crore names were purged from electoral rolls to disadvantage citizens opposed to the ruling government.
PoliticsOpposition lawmakers marched from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, seeking President Droupadi Murmu’s intervention regarding the Election Commission of India. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the coalition delegation demanded a formal inquiry into alleged institutional bias and irregularities that they claim have compromised the nation’s electoral integrity.
PoliticsThousands of party workers gathered in Odisha to honor the 149th birth anniversary of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das, the legendary social reformer and freedom fighter. BJP leaders used the commemoration to link his historical legacy of public service to the party’s current national campaign for a developed India by 2047.
Politics“A person who is afraid will die tomorrow, if not today,” Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge remarked Friday, framing the central government’s decision to shutter metro stations and cancel train services as an admission of deep-seated insecurity ahead of a planned INDIA bloc protest in the national capital.
PoliticsDistrusting the state police under the current TDP-led coalition, the YSRCP has formally petitioned the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to deploy Central Armed Police Forces for upcoming local body elections, citing a pervasive atmosphere of intimidation and the potential for misuse of official machinery against their candidates.
PoliticsAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stands accused of political betrayal after the Supreme Court blocked a 34 percent reservation quota for local-body elections. YSRCP leaders argue the government knowingly ignored legal constraints, leaving the state’s Backward Classes without the statutory protections promised during the recent election campaign.
PoliticsThe European Parliament has officially rejected China’s efforts to isolate Taiwan from global forums, urging the European Union to deepen economic and security ties with the island. Lawmakers explicitly condemned Beijing’s transnational repression and its aggressive reinterpretation of international resolutions to undermine Taiwan’s status on the world stage.
PoliticsThe Bharatiya Janata Party maintained a commanding lead in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly by-elections, as early Election Commission trends on Friday signaled a potential shift in voter sentiment. Suvendu Adhikari credited the party's performance to the direct impact of central welfare schemes on Muslim minority communities.
PoliticsCongress spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has accused the central government of weaponizing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to potentially disenfranchise 13 crore voters. Alleging unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission, Rathore is now calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
PoliticsArvind Kejriwal has called on citizens to gather at Jantar Mantar on October 10 to protest against alleged mass voter deletions under the oversight of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The AAP leader argues that the BJP is systematically purging opposition voters while populating rolls with fraudulent entries.
PoliticsWith a commanding margin of 102,712 votes, BJP candidate Hasi Rani Rath has surged ahead in the Nandigram Assembly constituency, signaling a strong performance for the party in the October 6 by-elections. Official Election Commission trends show rivals Milind Pradhan of Congress and CPI’s Santi Gopal Giri trailing significantly behind.
PoliticsTelangana BJP leader N. Ramchander Rao has launched a sharp critique against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging he consistently prioritizes foreign voices over national interests. The accusation follows a recent social media exchange between Gandhi and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding the regulatory hurdles facing Starlink’s entry into the Indian market.
PoliticsKarnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has accused the state government of crippling public transport through financial mismanagement, claiming that ₹6,500 crore in outstanding payments has left the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation unable to pay staff salaries or secure fuel supplies for its bus fleet.
PoliticsA margin of 8,482 votes propelled All India NR Congress candidate Ashok Anand to victory in the Thattanchavady Assembly by-election, as the Election Commission of India confirmed the results on Friday. Anand’s win follows a vacancy created when Chief Minister N Rangasamy opted to retain his Mangalam constituency seat instead.
PoliticsUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dismissed opposition criticism regarding Starlink’s regulatory hurdles, accusing Congress leadership of ideological incoherence. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2026, Scindia argued that the government maintains a consistent policy for satellite spectrum, despite recent online exchanges between Elon Musk and Rahul Gandhi questioning the licensing process.
PoliticsWith the fifth round of counting complete in Dharapuram, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate P Sathyabama holds a 724-vote advantage over her AIADMK rival. The early results suggest a competitive shift in the state’s by-elections, as the party also marks a strong opening performance in the Madurantakam constituency.
PoliticsThe Punjab government has officially appointed IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as the state’s Director General of Police, locking in a two-year tenure for the veteran officer. The decision, approved by the Governor, follows a selection process involving a panel vetted by the Union Public Service Commission.
PoliticsDismissing claims of corporate favoritism, BJP leader Ram Madhav asserted that India is not a banana republic where spectrum allocation happens by whim. He targeted Rahul Gandhi for his sudden shift in rhetoric, questioning why the Congress leader has pivoted from labeling Elon Musk a security threat to defending his business interests.
PoliticsBJP leader Ram Madhav has rejected accusations of regulatory bias regarding Starlink’s entry into India, asserting that the government operates under established legal frameworks rather than serving private interests. His comments follow a public exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Elon Musk that cast doubt on India’s spectrum allocation process.
PoliticsSince October 2, Delhi Police have filed approximately 25 criminal cases against demonstrators, targeting individuals for alleged vandalism, assault, and obstruction of government operations. These legal actions stem from widespread violations of prohibitory orders currently enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita across the New Delhi district.
Politics“Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy.” This cryptic reply from Rahul Gandhi to Elon Musk, which sparked a flurry of online speculation, was not a defense of Starlink but a calculated strike against the growing corporate influence over India's federal policy, according to MP Karti Chidambaram.
PoliticsConflict defines the latest clash between the BJP and the Leader of Opposition as MP Tejasvi Surya accused Rahul Gandhi of performing a political U-turn regarding Starlink. Surya alleges that Gandhi’s recent support for Elon Musk’s satellite venture serves only to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ignoring previous national security warnings.
PoliticsConflict has erupted in Telangana as both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi and the Congress party converge on a singular demand: the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Following allegations of widespread voter deletions, political rivals are now mobilizing street protests in Hyderabad to challenge the integrity of the electoral process.
PoliticsThe Madras High Court prepares to deliver a verdict Friday on the validity of the Assembly Speaker’s decision to accept the resignations of six AIADMK legislators. This legal challenge centers on whether the Speaker acted prematurely while disqualification proceedings against these members were already underway for defying the party whip.
PoliticsAround 5 AM on Thursday, glass windows at the residence of CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya shattered under a barrage of beer bottles. The veteran politician pointed directly to the RSS and BJP, describing the incident as a targeted attempt to intimidate him through aggressive verbal abuse.