PoliticsIn the former coal-mining heartland of Makerfield, voters head to the polls Thursday in a contest that serves as a proxy war for the future of the Labour Party. A victory for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham would likely trigger an immediate challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled leadership.
PoliticsRumors of a fresh exodus from the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp have been dismissed as media fabrication by party MP Anil Desai. While speculation mounts that seven MPs are preparing to align with the Eknath Shinde-led faction, leadership insists the party remains intact and focused on its scheduled parliamentary agenda.
PoliticsA 45-day parliamentary investigation into the National Election Commission began Thursday following widespread ballot shortages that disrupted voting during the June 3 local elections. The probe seeks to address systemic failures after the fiasco sparked public protests, the resignation of the commission chief, and urgent demands for institutional reform.
PoliticsFriends must be honest with friends when it comes to defense spending. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at NATO headquarters on Thursday with a blunt message for the alliance: Washington intends to publicly and privately pressure member states that consistently fail to meet their established security commitments.
PoliticsTwo German naval vessels are currently transiting the Suez Canal toward the Red Sea, marking a strategic move by Berlin to position forces for a possible security mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed the deployment as he arrived at a NATO summit in Brussels.
PoliticsFormer Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren declared on Thursday that independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, backed by the NDA, is poised for a decisive victory in the state's Rajya Sabha elections. As voting commenced at the Legislative Assembly, BJP leadership voiced strong expectations of securing the necessary majority.
PoliticsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to attend the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels this Thursday. The visit marks a critical moment for the alliance, which coordinates military aid shipments to Kyiv as the conflict continues to test international logistics and support levels.
Politics“Shikari naya hai, jal puraana hai,” AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi remarked on Thursday, dismissing opposition claims that external threats drive party defections. The Hyderabad MP targeted the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Trinamool Congress, arguing that these organizations must own their internal failures rather than blaming outside forces for mass exits.
PoliticsThe United States has moved to reduce its immediate contributions to NATO’s crisis response forces, a shift confirmed by Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Thursday. While the cut is effective now, the alliance is currently coordinating efforts to redistribute responsibilities and ensure that existing security gaps are filled by other member states.
PoliticsRussian air defense systems neutralized 555 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, as the aerial assault triggered significant disruptions near Moscow. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that approximately 180 of these incoming projectiles were intercepted while specifically targeting the capital, forcing authorities to restrict movement on the city’s major arterial roads.
PoliticsPolling stations opened in Ranchi on Thursday for two Rajya Sabha seats, with independent candidate Parimal Nathwani banking on broad cross-party support. As the NDA-backed nominee faces off against JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and Congress’s Pranav Jha, the contest has narrowed to three candidates vying for two available positions.
PoliticsAs polling stations opened in Ranchi for the Rajya Sabha elections, JMM leader Manoj Pandey leveled sharp accusations against the BJP, claiming the opposition alliance is fighting a battle against money-driven politics. Pandey specifically decried the presence of a Gujarat-based industrialist, characterizing him as a pawn for legislative poaching.
PoliticsSix MPs from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction have reportedly shifted their allegiance to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, according to MLC Chandrakant Raghuvanshi. This development, dubbed Operation Tiger, signals a potential new rift within the party, fueling speculation that more lawmakers may abandon the Thackeray camp ahead of the foundation day.
PoliticsAs polling stations opened in Jharkhand on Thursday, the Rajya Sabha race for two seats intensified into a high-stakes clash between the NDA and the ruling INDIA coalition. With three candidates vying for two positions, the outcome hinges on whether independent hopeful Parimal Nathwani can overcome a united opposition front.
PoliticsConflict: Congress leader Pawan Khera has publicly dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rapport with Donald Trump, arguing that personal praise from the US President masks a troubling lack of tangible benefits for India and exposes a dangerous vulnerability in national security strategy.
PoliticsTrinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has accused the BJP-led central government of endangering West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by withdrawing her long-serving personal security detail. Moitra decried the move as a calculated act of humiliation, contrasting the reduction in Banerjee’s protection with the high-level security provided to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
PoliticsCalling the recent string of egg-throwing incidents against Trinamool Congress figures a display of 'deemocracy,' BJP leader Agnimitra Paul suggested the protests represent long-simmering public fury. She argued that while the BJP does not endorse lawlessness, the hostility is a direct consequence of systemic corruption and unchecked government misgovernance.
PoliticsRJD MP Sudhakar Singh has issued a formal legal notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, demanding a comprehensive audit of all donations and expenditures spanning the 2021-2026 fiscal years. The move follows escalating political pressure and allegations of financial misconduct surrounding the temple’s construction funds.
PoliticsWest Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has slammed Mamata Banerjee’s participation in a recent hawkers' march as a desperate attempt to stay relevant. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh accused the TMC chairperson of orchestrating the very encroachment crisis she now protests, claiming her political influence has eroded to the point of performative public displays.
PoliticsRejecting claims that Taiwan’s refusal to accept Beijing’s rule constitutes a provocation, President Lai Ching-te signaled on Thursday that the island remains committed to bolstering its military capabilities. He urged the United States to expedite pending arms sales while emphasizing that the responsibility for regional stability lies with China’s increasing coercion.
PoliticsUnion Minister Prataprao Jadhav has accused Sanjay Raut of orchestrating the decline of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction through his aggressive rhetoric. As whispers of a potential mass defection under the moniker 'Operation Tiger' circulate, Jadhav insists the Rajya Sabha MP’s confrontational language is driving the party toward total collapse.
PoliticsKarnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashok has labeled the state’s flagship Gruha Lakshmi scheme an "organised loot," alleging that public funds are being funneled to thousands of deceased and unverified ghost beneficiaries while oversight committees remain idle and continue to collect taxpayer-funded salaries and perks.
PoliticsUttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claims that 25 to 26 Samajwadi Party MPs are prepared to defect, fueling speculation of a major political realignment. While Maurya asserts the ruling party is not actively poaching members, the narrative follows aggressive rhetoric from SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar.
PoliticsConflict erupted Thursday as BJP leader Prakash Reddy dismissed criticism from Rahul Gandhi and other opposition figures regarding the temporary restriction of Telegram. While Gandhi characterized the move as an attempt to punish students rather than address systemic corruption, Reddy labeled the opposition's stance as opportunistic political theater.
PoliticsWith currency-counting machines failing to keep pace with the alleged spoils of office, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao has launched a blistering offensive against the Congress government, accusing senior ministers of systemic extortion, illegal land-grabbing, and a total abandonment of pre-election welfare commitments.
PoliticsLegislators gathered at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday to cast ballots for seven Legislative Council seats, marking a pivotal test for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. With eight candidates vying for the vacancies, the outcome hinges on whether parties can secure the 28-vote threshold required for each seat.
PoliticsDismissing fears of cross-voting, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha General Secretary Mithilesh Kumar Thakur declared the INDIA bloc’s numbers secure as polling opened for the state’s two Rajya Sabha seats. Thakur explicitly rejected the possibility of legislative defections, framing the contest as a battle against the opposition's reliance on financial influence.
PoliticsA fleet of BJP and NDA legislators departed from a Ranchi hotel this morning, heading to the Legislative Assembly to cast ballots for two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. The high-stakes contest pits JMM’s Baidyanath Ram and Congress nominee Pranav Jha against Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, who has secured crucial backing from the NDA.
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PoliticsWith voting underway for seven Legislative Council seats in Karnataka, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has dismissed concerns over cross-voting within his ranks. He remains adamant that the BJP and its JD(S) alliance partners will secure the necessary support to ensure both their candidates emerge victorious in the biennial contest.
PoliticsA fresh barrage of ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday as Ukrainian drones targeted an oil refinery in Moscow, marking a violent escalation just hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held high-stakes discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders to coordinate a path toward ending the protracted war.