PoliticsConflict erupted in Karnataka’s political arena as state ministers dismissed BJP demands for B. Nagendra’s resignation, firing back with accusations of hypocrisy. While the opposition targets the minister over a Rs 90 crore embezzlement scandal, senior government figures argue that the BJP ignores similar legal troubles within its own ranks.
PoliticsTwo decades after a military operation in Kohlu claimed the life of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, activists are flooding social media to honor his legacy. The anniversary of his 2006 death has reignited long-standing calls for the protection of political rights, regional autonomy, and dignity for the Baloch people.
PoliticsThe Himachal Pradesh Assembly’s monsoon session has descended into a bitter partisan standoff, as both Congress and BJP leaders trade accusations over the alleged disrespect of national symbols. The dispute centers on the sequence of the National Anthem and Vande Mataram, overshadowing pressing legislative business for the fifth consecutive day.
PoliticsConflict emerged over the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on Wednesday as AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the BJP-led government of excluding most female residents from the monthly financial assistance program. Bharadwaj characterized the scheme’s strict eligibility criteria as a barrier to entry, arguing that the government is prioritizing publicity over genuine welfare.
PoliticsWith a 52 percent rainfall deficit gripping Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of administrative negligence. While 628 of the state’s 688 mandals face acute water shortages, the opposition leader charges that the government remains indifferent to the mounting agricultural collapse.
PoliticsFollowing a strategic meeting at 10 Janpath, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has positioned Rahul Gandhi as the undisputed challenger to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting, which focused on national and Maharashtra-specific issues, has fueled fresh speculation regarding an imminent cabinet shakeup within the central government.
PoliticsWith seven assembly elections looming, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has triggered a sweeping leadership overhaul. The reorganization replaces key state-level figures and establishes a fresh roster of national office-bearers, signaling a strategic effort to consolidate the party’s footprint across multiple regions before the upcoming political cycle.
PoliticsWith 628 of Andhra Pradesh’s 688 mandals suffering from a 52 percent rainfall deficit since June, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the current administration of ignoring a worsening agrarian crisis. He argues that officials are prioritizing political optics over the immediate survival of the state’s parched paddy nurseries.
PoliticsNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced firm opposition to an upcoming event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, sparking a wave of support from Congress leaders in India. While Mamdani questions the exclusionary nature of the movement, local politicians are using the controversy to launch broader accusations against the organization.
PoliticsAs RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat touches down in New York for an outreach tour, Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole has ignited a fresh political clash. Patole is demanding transparency regarding the organization’s funding, questioning how a group he claims lacks formal NGO registration manages bank accounts across 36 countries.
PoliticsCongress leader Nana Patole has sparked a political firestorm, claiming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh holds a terrorist designation in the United States. The allegation surfaced as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in New York for an outreach tour, coinciding with local opposition to a planned event at Madison Square Garden.
PoliticsCongress MP Imran Masood has dismissed the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal as fundamentally unworkable, igniting a sharp debate over the feasibility of synchronizing India's electoral cycles. While the opposition warns of constitutional and practical hurdles, proponents insist the reform is essential for national fiscal health and administrative efficiency.
PoliticsThe Maharashtra Public Service Commission’s decision to scrap the Group-B Drug Inspector recruitment exam has ignited a fierce political confrontation, with opposition leaders accusing the state government of systemic negligence. Allegations of widespread paper leaks and compromised integrity have prompted calls for accountability beyond the commission’s internal findings.
Politics“All our MLAs, ministers or workers are disciplined soldiers of our party,” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated Tuesday, dismissing mounting calls for Minister B Nagendra to resign over his alleged role in the multi-crore Karnataka Dalit Valmiki Corporation scam.
PoliticsUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a sharp rebuttal against Congress MP P. Chidambaram, accusing the opposition party of historically dismantling the system of simultaneous elections. As the debate over the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal intensifies, Chouhan argued that the current electoral cycle is a product of past constitutional overreach.
PoliticsCongress MP Manish Tewari has publicly disputed claims by JPC Chairman PP Chaudhary regarding the timeline for simultaneous elections, asserting that the legislative draft under review specifically cites 2034 as the implementation target. The disagreement highlights deepening friction over the constitutional viability of the government's electoral synchronization agenda.
PoliticsWith 18 crore Muslims represented by only 24 parliamentarians, Asaduddin Owaisi is calling for a major political pivot. Addressing supporters at a Jalsa-e-Rahmatul-lil-Alameen event in Hyderabad, the AIMIM president urged his base to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, citing his success in Bihar.
Politics“Why this partisan attitude?” asked Telangana Minister D Sridhar Babu, questioning the federal government’s refusal to grant Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy permission for an official trip to the United States. The state government claims the denial undermines the collaborative spirit expected between the Union and its constituent states.
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PoliticsA volatile session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly erupted into a shouting match Tuesday as DMK representatives and TVK legislators clashed over past allegations of communal profiling and the contentious cancellation of the Parandur airport project.
PoliticsFormer Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has mobilized the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party to contest every available seat in Andhra Pradesh's upcoming rural and urban local body polls. Following a high-level meeting in Tadepalli, the party leadership declared a singular, aggressive agenda focused on total electoral participation.
PoliticsDarlene Graham Nordone secured the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff. The victory cements her position on the November ballot, effectively replacing her late brother, Lindsey Graham, and confirming the potency of direct presidential intervention in GOP primaries.
PoliticsThousands of devotees crowded the streets surrounding the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, marking Thiruvonam with traditional prayers. The heavy turnout at the historic shrine anchored a day of statewide celebrations, as political figures across India utilized the harvest festival to call for unity and social equality.
PoliticsFormer Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared on Tuesday that he remains committed to the cause of internal reservation and social justice, regardless of his current lack of government power. Addressing a seminar, he urged oppressed communities to identify their true allies and resist forces that seek to divide them.
PoliticsPunjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has officially ruled out coalition talks for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections, declaring the party's intent to contest all 117 seats independently. This firm stance challenges growing speculation regarding a potential reunion between the BJP and its former long-term ally, the Shiromani Akali Dal.
PoliticsJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faced criticism this week over rising electricity costs, framing the tariff adjustment as a fiscal compulsion rather than a policy choice. Speaking in the Gulmarg constituency, he argued that the hike was inevitable after four years of stagnant rates amidst persistent national inflation.
PoliticsJyotishpeeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has accused Rahul Gandhi of harboring a malicious, superficial understanding of Sanatan tradition. The religious leader condemned the Congress politician’s recent critiques of ancient scriptures, labeling his public comments on Manusmriti as politically motivated misinformation that insults India's cultural heritage.
PoliticsThe proposed "One Nation, One Election" framework neither infringes upon federalism nor violates the Constitution’s basic structure, according to Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman PP Chaudhary. He argues that synchronizing the electoral calendar serves administrative efficiency and national interest without diminishing the autonomy of state governments or their legislative powers.
PoliticsOpposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have formally demanded the withdrawal of the government's new caste census questionnaire, arguing that its open-ended structure will distort demographic data and leave marginalized communities undercounted.
PoliticsThe name of Lake Ontario may soon change to "Lake America," according to Donald Trump, who floated the proposal on Truth Social this week. The suggestion arrives as the latest rhetorical salvo in a rapidly deteriorating trade relationship that has already triggered massive tariffs on both sides of the border.
PoliticsMore than 300 senior party leaders are set to descend on Orchha for a two-day state executive committee meeting on August 30 and 31. The gathering, which was previously delayed by the Datia by-election, aims to consolidate the organization’s reach and sharpen its strategy for upcoming political cycles.