PoliticsRecounting the moments his co-pilot turned violent mid-flight, Captain Smit Machchhar told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he channeled 17 years of aviation experience into one final, desperate move toward the cockpit door, knowing that collapse would mean certain death for everyone aboard the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv service.
PoliticsFormer Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur marked the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri by championing their enduring influence on Indian public life. Speaking in Shimla, the opposition leader framed their legacies as essential blueprints for modern governance, non-violent advocacy, and personal integrity in leadership.
PoliticsCongress MP Manish Tewari has called for the immediate cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the process has disenfranchised 13 crore citizens. The demand comes amid growing opposition outrage, with lawmakers alleging systematic irregularities and calling for the restoration of the voter list used during the June 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
PoliticsIgnoring prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, activists from the SFI and DYFI converged on Jantar Mantar Friday to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, centered on the controversial Special Intensive Revision exercise, triggered a heavy security crackdown and widespread metro station closures.
PoliticsPersistent maritime instability in West Asia has forced the Indian government to extend its RELIEF intervention timelines, offering exporters a critical safety net against soaring freight and insurance costs. The move aims to shield trade routes from the volatility currently gripping the Gulf and surrounding maritime corridors.
PoliticsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has branded the Election Commission of India’s recent move to form a compliance committee for its ECINET system a calculated deception. He argues that the commission’s original claims regarding the platform’s legal and constitutional integrity were false, casting doubt on the leadership of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
PoliticsStanding at Jantar Mantar on Gandhi Jayanti, RJD MP Manoj Jha framed the opposition’s protest against the Election Commission as a struggle for the republic’s soul. He argued that the government’s heavy-handed restrictions and the shutdown of metro services signaled a departure from the democratic ideals associated with Mahatma Gandhi.
PoliticsThe country marked the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri with tributes at Vijay Ghat, where his sons, Anil and Sunil Shastri, joined national leaders to commemorate his enduring influence. They highlighted his hallmark simplicity and the continued resonance of his iconic slogan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
PoliticsCongress leader Hanumant Rao issued a sharp rebuke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, demanding the central government prioritize caste-based census and OBC reservation benchmarks. Ahead of Shah’s scheduled October 4 visit to Telangana, Rao framed the tour as a hollow gesture that ignores the pressing needs of the community.
Politics“The BJP is scared, and this is the reason they break our posters, banners, placards and mics,” Congress candidate Milan Pradhan said on Friday. The Nandigram by-poll contender alleged systematic vandalism by opposition workers, questioning whether such intimidation tactics remain compatible with the standards of a democratic election process.
PoliticsSupreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has called on citizens to converge at Jantar Mantar to protest against the Election Commission, urging participants to leave party banners behind. The appeal comes as Delhi Police enforce strict prohibitory orders, deploying the Rapid Action Force and shuttering 11 metro stations to prevent mass demonstrations.
Politics“Both are great sons of the country,” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge declared on Friday, marking the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Speaking to reporters, he urged citizens to reflect on the legacies of these two leaders who shaped India’s path through simplicity and resilience.
PoliticsArriving at Jantar Mantar via public transit, Aam Aadmi Party Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj urged citizens to join a demonstration against the Election Commission. Challenging security restrictions and police deployment, he framed the gathering as a vital constitutional struggle for the future of Indian democracy.
PoliticsKarnataka BJP president B. Y. Vijayendra has dismissed claims by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar that the party orchestrated a conspiracy to purge 50 lakh voters from electoral rolls. Vijayendra labeled the accusation a fabrication, asserting that only 25,000 Form 7 applications were filed across the state by various political parties.
PoliticsCongress leader Sachin Pilot has dismissed the BJP’s Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra as a failure, accusing the Central government of neglecting border security while synthetic drugs continue to flood the state. Pilot’s sharp rebuttal follows Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent pledge to eradicate the drug trade if his party gains power.
PoliticsPolitical tension in Uttar Pradesh has escalated as the Samajwadi Party signals plans to field a third candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, prompting a sharp retort from Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who claims 25 opposition legislators are currently in talks to defect to the BJP.
PoliticsUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal took to the campaign trail in Morigaon and Nagaon, rallying support for BJP candidate Debashish Sharma ahead of the October 6 Lok Sabha by-election. Accompanied by state party leadership, Sonowal framed the contest as a mandate for the ongoing development agenda championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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PoliticsThe INDIA bloc has declared a week-long national protest campaign beginning October 2, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The coalition cited alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and voter exclusions, setting the stage for a major confrontation with the government and the election oversight body.
PoliticsDeclaring that a "political hunt" has begun, Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa challenged the opposition during a Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 convention in Shikaripura on Wednesday. He urged voters to replace current leadership, framing the upcoming electoral cycle as a decisive moment for the constituency's political future.
PoliticsDMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan launched a sharp critique of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during a campaign stop in Dharapuram, branding the TVK leader a political proxy for the BJP. Elangovan alleged that Vijay’s primary objective is to destabilize the DMK under the influence of leadership in Delhi.
PoliticsMadhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla has slammed Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming visit to Balaghat, claiming the Congress leader is seeking political mileage rather than expressing genuine concern. Shukla argued that Gandhi’s delayed arrival, following a series of child deaths in the region, signals a lack of sensitivity toward the local population.
PoliticsCongress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has formally requested that Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria launch an inquiry into the alleged unauthorized occupation of government ministerial residences in Chandigarh by Aam Aadmi Party leaders and office bearers, claiming these public assets are being diverted for private political use.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has attributed the state’s current fiscal pressures to the budgetary mismanagement of previous BJP administrations. Speaking near the Hanur helipad on Wednesday, he argued that the finance department’s recent warnings stem directly from unauthorized projects authorized during the tenure of B.S. Yediyurappa.
PoliticsTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has dismissed political criticism of his frequent trips to New Delhi, asserting that persistent engagement with the central government is essential to unlock stalled infrastructure projects and secure land transfers vital for the state’s long-term economic growth and administrative progress.
PoliticsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah’s pledge to eradicate synthetic drugs in Punjab by 2029 has triggered a sharp rebuke from Aam Aadmi Party leader Anurag Dhanda. The confrontation underscores a deepening political divide, as both parties attempt to frame the state’s long-standing narcotics struggle as the other’s primary failure.
PoliticsDismissing accusations of political hubris, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay asserted Wednesday that his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, operates to serve the public rather than sustain a dynastic monarchy. Addressing supporters in Dharapuram, Vijay claimed his administration is actively dismantling the previous government’s legacy of centralized family control.
PoliticsFormer Rajya Sabha MP V Vijayasai Reddy has pledged that 66 percent of all roles in his forthcoming political party and subsequent government will be reserved for Gen Z. Speaking in Visakhapatnam, the veteran politician signaled a radical shift in leadership structure, prioritizing the youth for the majority of organizational and administrative positions.
PoliticsAlleging systemic manipulation, opposition leaders are mobilizing a nationwide campaign to challenge the Election Commission of India. Following a three-and-a-half-hour strategy session in New Delhi, the coalition resolved to march on the commission and petition President Droupadi Murmu, citing concerns that institutional autonomy has collapsed under government influence.
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PoliticsRashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the Election Commission and the central government of orchestrating a systematic conspiracy to rig electoral outcomes. Speaking after an INDIA alliance meeting in New Delhi, Yadav branded recent Bihar elections a complete fraud, claiming the poll panel operates as a political puppet.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav confirmed on Wednesday that his party intends to maintain its existing coalition structure for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. While finalizing these partnerships, Yadav dismissed the possibility of absorbing defecting BJP lawmakers, citing the logistical difficulty of honoring commitments to potential new arrivals.