PoliticsFormer Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat was detained by police outside Dehradun’s Lok Bhavan on Thursday while attempting to submit a memorandum. The protest centered on the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Governor of Sikkim, a move critics argue ignores unresolved questions regarding his alleged links to the Ankita Bhandari murder.
PoliticsDedicated to the decades-long campaign for missing persons led by Mama Qadeer Baloch, the Baloch National Movement’s UK chapter gathered in London for its fifth council meeting. The assembly resulted in a unanimous vote for a new cabinet, signaling a fresh phase for the party’s organizational presence in Britain.
PoliticsUnion Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has demanded a judicial probe into the ongoing sting operation controversy in Karnataka, openly challenging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to surrender his phone for inspection. He asserts that the state government is weaponizing police to intimidate JDS workers rather than addressing internal security breaches.
PoliticsDismissing a viral video circulating against her, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta claimed the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have abandoned their legislative duties to focus exclusively on personal attacks. She urged her political rivals to shift their attention toward the tangible development projects currently underway across the national capital.
PoliticsDemocratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has issued a sharp rebuke of the U.S. administration’s diplomatic stance toward Pakistan, accusing the current leadership of enabling authoritarian overreach. The Illinois lawmaker is calling for the immediate release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan amid a deepening crisis of political repression in the country.
PoliticsLabeling actor Imran Khan an 'aasteen ka saanp'—a snake in the grass—BJP MLC Parinay Fuke has publicly endorsed a 'Leave India' notice issued to the US citizen. The move follows Khan's detention at a Mumbai protest, where he joined calls for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
PoliticsFour young men have vanished in separate incidents across Balochistan, with families and activists pointing to state security forces. While one man from Karachi recently returned home after months in captivity, the pattern of arbitrary detentions continues to fuel deep-seated unrest and demands for accountability across the volatile province.
PoliticsMumbai police have ordered actor Imran Khan to depart India by October 28 following his participation in a political demonstration at August Kranti Maidan. The actor, who holds a United States passport, faced scrutiny after joining a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar last week.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the Election Commission, accusing them of systematic vote theft and electoral manipulation. Speaking in Lucknow, Yadav claimed the ruling party is resorting to such tactics as it rapidly loses public support across the state.
PoliticsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah declared an end to Naxalism in Bastar, framing the movement's decline as a victory for tribal communities long plagued by insurgency. His remarks came during an assistive device distribution drive, where he cited the high number of local disability cases as physical evidence of decades of violence.
PoliticsA delegation of BJP women parliamentarians has petitioned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to intervene following the dismissal of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from Jawaharlal Nehru University. The move comes after an internal committee substantiated sexual harassment complaints filed by 11 female students against the lawmaker.
PoliticsA photograph showing Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant alongside spiritual leader Jagadguru Satishacharya Ji Maharaj surfaced Thursday, marking the latest in a series of high-profile public engagements for the Kanpur-based figure. The meeting, documented on the spiritual leader's social media, emphasized themes of cultural preservation and the reinforcement of Sanatan traditions.
PoliticsBJP MLA Ram Kadam and Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC launched a coordinated offensive against the opposition on Thursday, dismissing Rahul Gandhi’s claims of electoral theft while leveling serious accusations of foreign financial influence against the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP).
PoliticsA sharp social media exchange between American singer Mary Millben and activist Abhijeet Dipke has ignited a fierce confrontation between the BJP and Congress. While the opposition dismisses the controversy as a manufactured distraction, ruling party officials are leveling serious allegations of foreign interference and illicit funding against the CJP.
PoliticsMumbai authorities have issued a 'Leave India' notice to actor Imran Khan, mandating his departure by October 28. The action follows the American passport holder's participation in a protest at August Kranti Maidan, where he publicly challenged the government and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
PoliticsNewly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram is pushing back against reports suggesting he intends to prioritize the Bharatiya Janata Party within his state role. Speaking on Thursday, the veteran politician insisted he has moved beyond party affiliations, emphasizing that his tenure will focus on inclusive governance rather than partisan interests.
PoliticsAs the Supreme Court prepares to hear a petition from Rahul Gandhi and 12 opposition leaders, CPI(M) MP John Brittas expressed confidence in a judicial intervention regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing broader concerns over the Election Commission’s operational autonomy and the state of civil liberties.
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PoliticsCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the Delhi Police for detaining the parents of Ankita Bhandari during a protest at India Gate, branding the state’s response to their pursuit of justice as a display of cowardice while simultaneously questioning the gubernatorial appointment of a controversial BJP figure.
PoliticsA deepening schism within the ruling establishment has surfaced following reports that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh invited former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to its upcoming Vijayadashmi event. The move comes months after Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation, an exit the opposition now characterizes as a forced departure orchestrated by top government leadership.
PoliticsConflict erupted at India Gate on Wednesday as Congress leaders joined the parents of Ankita Bhandari in a protest, demanding that President Droupadi Murmu revoke the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim, citing his alleged involvement in the 2022 murder case.
PoliticsAddressing a crowd of miners at Godavarikhani, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress-led government is orchestrating the privatization of Singareni Collieries Company Limited. He pointed to a massive financial shortfall and unexplained coal losses as evidence of a deliberate campaign to destabilize the state-owned utility.
PoliticsTensions flared at Odisha’s Utkal University as rival student wings clashed, prompting a heavy police presence on the Vani Vihar campus. With student union elections scheduled for October 15, the confrontation between the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal has left the campus on edge.
PoliticsAt 4 a.m. on Thursday, Delhi Police cleared a sit-in at India Gate, detaining the parents of Ankita Bhandari alongside senior Congress leaders. The demonstrators were protesting the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Governor of Sikkim, citing his alleged connection to the case that resulted in Bhandari’s 2022 murder.
PoliticsThe parents of Ankita Bhandari were released from the Tilak Marg Police Station early Thursday, hours after Delhi Police detained them during a late-night sit-in at India Gate. The family and accompanying opposition leaders had gathered to protest the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim.
Politics“If you want to turn this into an elite club, then congratulations to you,” AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi remarked Wednesday, rejecting the INDIA bloc’s claims of singular leadership in the protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while asserting his party’s long-standing legal and political opposition.
PoliticsConflict erupted at the Singareni Karmika Garjana in Ramagundam as BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the state government of orchestrating the privatization of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited, citing missing coal inventories and severe operational failures under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
PoliticsFormer Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan has leveled sharp criticism against Rahul Gandhi, claiming the Congress leader physically manhandled Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during a public appearance. Narayan alleged that Gandhi pulled the Chief Minister's clothing and shoved him, describing the interaction as a public affront to the state of Karnataka.
PoliticsStanding before a crowd in Godavarikhani, BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao leveled explosive accusations against the Telangana government, alleging a ₹10,000-crore financial scandal within the Singareni Collieries Company. He demanded an immediate independent investigation, warning that his party would launch statewide protests if the state’s fiscal management remains unchecked.
PoliticsRahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, accusing Delhi Police of brutalizing student protesters during demonstrations against electoral roll revisions. The opposition leader warned that the state's attempt to silence dissenting voices would fail, vowing to hold every responsible official accountable.
PoliticsA Delhi court has remanded two Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, to five days in judicial custody following their arrest at the Jantar Mantar protest site. The detentions, triggered by an unauthorized entry into the area, have ignited a fierce political confrontation between the government and the Opposition.