PoliticsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav kicked off his 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election campaign on Thursday, launching a 'PDA Rath' from Lucknow to Raebareli. Amidst massive crowds, Yadav declared that a "bulldozer of votes" would dismantle the ruling BJP’s influence, framing the upcoming contest as a decisive referendum on the current administration.
Politics“It is unfair to speak of a crime-free society if the head of state is illiterate and criminal,” said Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday. His remarks follow a surge in public outrage after a viral video captured the molestation of a young girl in the Samastipur district.
PoliticsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has rejected reports of internal friction within the Election Commission of India, labeling accusations of unilateral decision-making by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as a calculated political campaign designed to undermine the constitutional integrity of the poll panel.
PoliticsBJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a sharp retort against Rahul Gandhi after the Congress leader alleged that systemic rigging and the disappearance of anti-incumbency trends have compromised Indian elections. Trivedi characterized Gandhi’s grasp of political history as nonexistent, arguing that Congress’s decline stems from increased transparency rather than institutional manipulation.
PoliticsAs US Air Force B-1 Lancer bombers roared over Joint Base Andrews, Donald Trump personally greeted Xi Jinping on the tarmac this week. The welcome set an optimistic tone for a three-day summit, with the US President publicly describing his Chinese counterpart as looking stronger and more vibrant than ever before.
PoliticsProtesters gathered outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office in Bhopal on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Members of the Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress accused the official of overseeing electoral roll irregularities, brandishing placards that labeled the election process a form of voter manipulation.
PoliticsClaiming that the nation’s electoral framework has collapsed, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India and the ruling BJP of orchestrating widespread vote manipulation. Gandhi’s sharp critique follows internal reports of persistent dissent among top election officials regarding the management of voter databases and registration procedures.
Politics“If I were to be pardoned for one murder, I would shoot them,” Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani declared Thursday, reacting to revelations of deep-seated friction within the Election Commission of India. His inflammatory remarks follow reports that top commissioners have repeatedly challenged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s decision-making process.
PoliticsOpposition parties are preparing to submit an impeachment notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar within the next two weeks. This parliamentary challenge follows mounting criticism from the Congress and other parties regarding the Election Commission’s handling of voter rolls and alleged procedural irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision process.
PoliticsBharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin arrives in Jaipur this Friday for a packed schedule of grassroots engagement and high-level political planning. His itinerary balances symbolic service initiatives with critical strategy sessions aimed at mobilizing party leadership ahead of the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan.
PoliticsFacing mounting criticism over back-to-back criminal incidents in Samastipur and Patna, Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary has asserted that the administration is maintaining control. His defense comes as viral footage of an alleged assault in Samastipur fueled opposition claims that the state’s law and order apparatus has collapsed.
PoliticsCongress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has accused the Election Commission of India of being "hijacked," calling for an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following allegations of widespread voter deletions and internal administrative dissent.
PoliticsKarnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the central leadership of engineering institutional frameworks to shield top officials from accountability. His remarks follow reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi repeatedly flagged internal objections regarding electoral-roll procedures and the Special Intensive Revision exercise over the last ten months.
PoliticsOutside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, activists from the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement gathered on Wednesday to demand internationally supervised referendums on self-determination. The demonstration focused on the political and economic status of Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Saraiki Waseb, and Gilgit-Baltistan within Pakistan.
PoliticsAt the Teen-Murti Haifa Chowk in New Delhi, members of the Forum for Awareness of National Security gathered Wednesday to honor the Indian soldiers who fought in the 1918 Battle of Haifa. The ceremony marked a historic victory that continues to shape modern diplomatic ties between India and Israel.
PoliticsA political firestorm has engulfed the Election Commission of India after reports emerged that two commissioners raised objections 14 times over the last year regarding Special Intensive Revision procedures. While Opposition leaders are demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the government maintains that these deliberations reflect a healthy, functioning democracy.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party MLA Om Prakash Singh has demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing grave concerns over the commission's impartiality. The call follows reports of internal friction, where two election commissioners reportedly challenged numerous administrative decisions made without their prior knowledge or consent.
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PoliticsWith the September 28 Village Committee elections approaching, Tripura Congress leaders Saptagiri Ulaka and Asish Kumar Saha have launched a pointed critique of the ruling alliance’s record. The party is questioning the transparency of the TTAADC and demanding stronger protections for tribal land rights and customary laws.
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PoliticsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Baba Baidyanath Medical Trust Hospital in Jharkhand on Wednesday, positioning the spiritual destination of Deoghar as an emerging hub for medical tourism. The 750-bed facility, a collaboration with P.D. Hinduja Hospital, aims to serve lower and middle-income patients across the region.
PoliticsAddressing the plight of job aspirants in Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi has called on Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to finalize appointments for 27 percent of OBC quota positions. Gandhi cited reports from students who claim that 13 percent of these reserved posts have remained frozen for over four years.
PoliticsA mob of 30 to 35 people surrounded and assaulted former IPS officer and Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir outside the Purba Jadavpur police station on Wednesday night. Kabir, who arrived at the station to address the detention of his associates, collapsed from his injuries before being transported to a hospital.
PoliticsA sharp political confrontation has erupted over the state of Ayodhya, as Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav exchanged accusations regarding urban development, land rights, and the legacy of the Ram Mandir construction project in the historic city.
PoliticsAlleging systematic exclusion of internal dissent, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP V. Sivadasan has called for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demand follows reports that two election commissioners logged 14 separate objections to administrative decisions made without their consultation over the past ten months.
PoliticsYSRCP Legal Cell President Manohar Reddy has accused the TDP-led coalition of orchestrating a reign of terror against political opponents, citing the reopening of old cases and violent intimidation as evidence of a calculated attempt to suppress dissent ahead of upcoming local body elections in Andhra Pradesh.
PoliticsClaiming a calculated effort to undermine democratic integrity, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of orchestrating the removal of 30 lakh names from West Bengal’s electoral rolls. He argues these deletions were specifically engineered to bolster the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral prospects in the region.
PoliticsDelhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met with Acting Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Judge Ricardo Couto de Castro, on Wednesday to advocate for strengthened legislative cooperation. Their discussion at the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro centered on sharing democratic governance practices between the two nations.
PoliticsA violent molestation case in Jamui has ignited a fierce political standoff in Bihar, with ruling BJP ministers promising a total rejection of the state's past lawlessness while the opposition RJD demands the resignation of leadership over their handling of the investigation and public safety failures.
PoliticsTrinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of orchestrating the removal of 30 lakh names from West Bengal’s electoral rolls to boost the BJP’s prospects. Citing internal commission friction, Banerjee demanded an immediate Look Out Circular and the arrest of the poll official.
PoliticsThe Bharatiya Janata Party has overhauled its organizational hierarchy across multiple states, tasking senior leaders with high-stakes regional management as the Election Commission gears up for biennial Rajya Sabha contests. National President Nitin Nabin confirmed the appointments, signaling a shift in strategy for upcoming electoral battles in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
PoliticsJay Meena claimed a historic bronze in the men’s singles soft tennis event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking India’s first-ever podium finish in the sport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the athlete on Wednesday, highlighting the achievement as a defining moment for the sport’s growth across the country.