Politics“Congratulations to the Election Commission's centralized software for emerging as the BJP's most effective 'Star Campaigner'!” Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala declared on Tuesday. He targeted the ECINet platform, alleging that its centralized architecture is systematically disenfranchising voters and stripping local registration officers of their operational authority.
PoliticsStanding in the heart of Sangrur, Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched a sharp attack against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party has failed to curb the state's escalating drug crisis while simultaneously dishonoring its commitments to the people of Punjab.
PoliticsKhachindra Reang, a candidate for the Tipra Motha Party, suffered a gunshot wound Monday as violence disrupted voting in Gomati district. The attack occurred near the Warengbari polling station during the first village committee elections held in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council in over a decade.
Campaigning in Dharapuram, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused Chief Minister Vijay of prioritizing social media optics over administrative duty. The critique comes as the region faces a severe agricultural crisis, with farmers struggling to secure irrigation water while the state leadership remains largely absent from local concerns.
PoliticsAs thousands gathered at Ludhiana’s Punjab Agricultural University for the Jashn-e-Inquilab celebration honoring Bhagat Singh, state ministers launched a blistering critique of the BJP’s ongoing anti-drug campaign, dismissing the opposition’s statewide efforts as a calculated charade rooted in hypocrisy rather than genuine policy.
PoliticsTirupur voters heard a sharp critique of political maneuvers as DMK leader Kanimozhi campaigned for party candidate Advocate Suganya. Seeking to consolidate support, the MP dismissed opposition tactics and questioned the motives behind the by-election, framing the contest as a test of loyalty and governance in Tamil Nadu.
PoliticsTop brass from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh are set to converge in Mathura on October 3 and 4, signaling a rigorous push to fortify grassroots infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
PoliticsWith the 2027 assembly elections on the horizon, the Bharatiya Janata Party is initiating a series of high-level strategy sessions starting today. National President Nitin Nabin will chair a pivotal gathering of state in-charges and co-in-charges at the party headquarters to align organizational priorities across key northern states.
PoliticsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has formally invited the Tamil Nadu government to send a delegation to inspect the disputed Mekedatu project site. The move follows recent meetings with Union ministers, where Shivakumar sought to clarify that the reservoir is intended exclusively for drinking water rather than irrigation.
PoliticsCongress party workers took to the streets across 550 districts on Monday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations, which saw police use water cannons in Jaipur and mass detentions in Delhi, signal an escalating confrontation between the opposition INDIA bloc and the Election Commission.
PoliticsDemonstrations erupted across all 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday as Congress party members demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters submitted formal memoranda to the President of India via local Deputy Commissioners, citing deep-seated concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.
PoliticsRecalling a political trajectory that began as an independent and evolved into the Chief Ministership of Telangana, Revanth Reddy credits his alliance with Congress to a shared vision for the nation. He describes his decision to join the party as a response to the shifting power dynamics after state bifurcation.
PoliticsThe Council of the European Union has imposed restrictive measures on 10 individuals and 17 entities linked to the forced deportation and ideological re-education of Ukrainian children. These sanctions target officials and organizations accused of facilitating the illegal transfer of minors to Russia and occupied territories to erase their Ukrainian identity.
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PoliticsTensions escalated in Delhi as police filed a non-cognisable report against Minister Parvesh Verma for allegedly slapping a youth in Tilak Nagar, while simultaneously lodging an FIR against AAP MLA Jarnail Singh following a separate complaint from PWD engineers amid a wave of local protests.
PoliticsFormer Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi argues the Election Commission’s recent press note inadvertently confirms internal dysfunction. By promising to adopt standard procedures like holding agenda meetings and recording minutes, the poll panel has effectively admitted these essential practices were neglected during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
PoliticsStanding before farmers in Bahadurpally, BRS working president KTR Rama Rao pledged on Monday that his party would restore land titles if returned to power, characterizing the current land acquisition for the Bullet Train project as a real estate scam rather than a necessary infrastructure development.
PoliticsA rejected peace overture hangs over New York this week, where Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi convenes with international mediators. The meetings follow Donald Trump’s dismissal of a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leaving Tehran and Washington trapped in a cycle of public brinkmanship and private back-channeling.
PoliticsWith voter registration for the upcoming Graduates’ MLC elections now underway, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao is mobilizing party cadres to secure a repeat victory in the Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahbubnagar constituency. He maintains that the current political climate favors his party as dissatisfaction with both national and state leadership grows.
PoliticsWalking through the hallowed grounds of the Golden Temple and the somber silence of Jallianwala Bagh, US Ambassador Sergio Gor marked his latest stop in a cross-country tour of India. His visit to Amritsar serves as a symbolic bridge in his ongoing diplomatic outreach following his recent appointment.
PoliticsRahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of orchestrating "vote theft" at Delhi’s Bela Estate, where 727 out of 728 registered voters were recently removed from electoral rolls. The Leader of Opposition claims the disenfranchisement specifically targets homeless residents who have lived in the area for decades despite 2023 demolitions.
PoliticsRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated development projects worth Rs 117 crore in Khairthal on Monday, using the platform to launch a sharp political offensive against the Congress party. Joined by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Sharma framed his administration’s agenda as a direct antithesis to what he called the opposition’s politics of deception.
PoliticsYSRCP spokesperson Putha Siva Shankar has launched a scathing critique against media outlets for labeling protesting government employees as a “blade batch” and “ganja batch.” The remarks, delivered during a tribute to revolutionary icons, characterize the media’s rhetoric as a targeted smear campaign against highly qualified civil servants.
PoliticsA sea of Congress workers marched through Bhopal on Monday, chanting for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration turned volatile at Board Office Square, where police deployed water cannons to push back protesters attempting to breach barricades in a defiant challenge to the current electoral process.
PoliticsThousands of Congress workers across India took to the streets on Monday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrations erupted from Srinagar to Kerala, with protesters alleging systemic irregularities and collusion with the ruling BJP regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls and electoral database management.
PoliticsCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has labeled the current Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls a shocking situation, claiming citizens are being systematically stripped of their constitutional right to vote. He alleges that unilateral software changes and internal procedural bypasses within the Election Commission are undermining the integrity of Indian elections.
Politics“This is not your father’s country; you cannot slap someone like this,” Arvind Kejriwal declared on Monday. The Aam Aadmi Party leader demanded the immediate arrest of Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh following a viral video showing the minister striking a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar.
PoliticsDelegates from ten regional associations gathered in Sydney this September to confront the potential erosion of their cultural identity. The 10th General Meeting of the Australian Tibetan Community Association centered on China’s recently enacted Ethnic Unity Law and Progress, sparking calls for Canberra to intervene against perceived transnational repression.
PoliticsAgainst the backdrop of commemorations for Mahakavi Gurram Jashuva and Bhagat Singh, YSRCP leadership launched a sharp critique of the current Andhra Pradesh coalition. Party officials claim that the administration’s policies are fostering an environment of insecurity and systemic suppression for Dalits, minorities, and other marginalized social groups.
PoliticsConflict defines the current political climate in Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accuses the Aam Aadmi Party of weaponizing state machinery. Speaking amidst the 'Punjab Bachao' rally, Badal claimed the ruling party has compromised official residences and public assets to serve partisan interests ahead of 2027.
PoliticsA paper cone of Jhalmuri in hand, BJP President Nitin Nabin stepped briefly away from Kolkata’s vibrant street-food culture to address the Yuva Samvad Conclave. His two-day visit to West Bengal shifted quickly from local flavor to a pointed critique of the state's current social and economic direction.