PoliticsKarnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has accused the BJP of bowing to an RSS-driven agenda following a controversial purification ritual in Uttarakhand. The incident, involving the alleged cleansing of a public venue after a rally by Mallikarjun Kharge, has sparked a legal confrontation and renewed political hostilities.
PoliticsConflict defines the latest political standoff as Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao accused the Congress of manufacturing a controversy over the Haldwani purification ritual. While the opposition party prepares for a massive protest in Dehradun, the BJP maintains the entire incident is a non-issue being exploited for divisive political gain.
Politics“They decide something on Monday, they revoke it on Wednesday, and they reinstall it on Saturday,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever remarked in Mumbai. While avoiding a direct mention of Donald Trump, the newly minted leader used his India trip to condemn the arbitrary nature of modern protectionist trade policies.
PoliticsConflict erupted in Hyderabad after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy declared AIMIM leaders Asaduddin and Akbaruddin Owaisi as patriotic as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The statement, delivered at a flyover inauguration, sparked immediate backlash from the state BJP, which labeled the comparison a calculated political maneuver.
PoliticsNearly 1,000 vehicles departed Dhaka’s Motijheel district on Saturday, initiating a 246-kilometer motor rally toward Chattogram. Led by an 11-party opposition coalition, the procession challenges the current administration on a six-point charter, demanding constitutional reforms, judicial accountability, and urgent relief from a worsening national energy and security crisis.
Politics“A strong country means a lower interest rate,” Donald Trump declared on Truth Social, framing the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy as a direct threat to American economic sovereignty. The former president argued that the U.S. should command the world’s lowest borrowing costs to maintain its competitive edge against global trading partners.
PoliticsFormer Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has condemned the ritualistic cleansing performed at a site recently visited by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, arguing that such an act against a prominent Dalit leader signals a broader, worsening climate of persecution against marginalized communities under the current government.
PoliticsPunjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria launched an Anti-Drug and Wellness Walkathon at Sukhna Lake on Saturday, calling for a unified public effort to combat the region's drug crisis. He argued that the influx of contraband requires local complicity and urged residents to prioritize the security of the next generation.
PoliticsFreshly appointed leadership at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has descended upon Ayodhya to assume control of ongoing operations. General Secretary Govind Dev Giri confirmed that newly installed Treasurer Mahesh Bhagchandka and the Trust’s first CEO, Air Marshal (Retd) Jitendra Mishra, are currently undergoing intensive briefings at the premises.
Politics“They can break idols, but they cannot break our values,” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared during Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Lucknow. Addressing the Reserve Police Lines on Friday, he framed India’s cultural heritage as an invincible force that has survived centuries of systematic attempts to erase its spiritual landmarks.
PoliticsAmidst nationwide Janmashtami festivities, Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta offered prayers at the East of Kailash ISKCON temple on Friday. His visit coincided with a broader wave of observances across the country, ranging from high-profile political appearances in Bihar to a historic religious procession in Jammu and Kashmir.
PoliticsThe Cockroach Janta Party has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Delhi Police, demanding the arrest of suspects involved in the violent assault of protester Nishu Azad’s father. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das warned that if authorities fail to act on their promises, the group will return to the streets in peaceful protest.
PoliticsBJP MLC N Ravikumar has accused the Karnataka government of abandoning farmers, claiming officials ignored widespread water shortages by limiting drought declarations to only 101 taluks. The sharp criticism comes as the state struggles with dried-up reservoirs and failing crops across multiple districts, fueling a volatile political showdown.
PoliticsRajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra has accused the BJP-led state government of orchestrating systemic irregularities in the upcoming urban local body and panchayat elections. Citing manipulated reservation lotteries and deliberate administrative delays, the opposition leader claims the ruling party is actively undermining the integrity of the democratic process.
PoliticsPunjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring demanded the immediate suspension of the Senior Superintendent of Police on Friday, citing the brutal assault of a citizen who waved a black flag at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Warring condemned the act as a severe violation of basic human rights.
PoliticsWith Village Committee elections looming in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha and TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma held high-level talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Friday, signaling an urgent push to solidify a seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and its regional ally.
PoliticsAmid traditional chants and devotional prayers at the ISKCON Temple in Patna, former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar participated in temple rituals to seek divine blessings for the state. The visit concluded with a symbolic gesture as Kumar placed a sacred Shatari crown upon senior leader Sanjay Jha.
PoliticsCongress MP Dharamvira Gandhi sparked a political flare-up this week by alleging that the Special Intensive Revision process in Punjab had effectively erased his family from the electoral map. The Election Commission of India swiftly countered his narrative, labeling the claims of missing voter data as entirely baseless and unsubstantiated.
PoliticsFearing for her life after receiving open threats, activist Nishu Azad has demanded immediate police protection and the swift arrest of the man who allegedly attacked her father. Following a meeting with authorities and MP Chandrashekhar Azad, the Delhi Police promised to apprehend the suspect within 72 hours.
PoliticsShiv Sena UBT leader Anand Dubey has called on the central government to address the grievances of protester Nishu Azad, framing the issue as a matter of national duty. His appeal follows a direct confrontation between the opposition and the administration over the alleged protection of a suspect in a physical assault case.
PoliticsVishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad Mahila President Yamuna Pathak dismissed claims of political interference in the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the inaugural CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, emphasizing that the decision originated solely from the board’s internal, structured selection process.
PoliticsFollowing the catastrophic Bhotekoshi flash floods that displaced over 1.6 million people, Prime Minister Balendra Shah will travel to New York to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The trip marks his first foreign visit since assuming office, shifting the focus from the Foreign Minister to the executive head.
PoliticsFacing a fiscal crunch, the Himachal Pradesh government plans to establish a dedicated mining department to consolidate riverbed dredging and mineral extraction. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expects this administrative shift to streamline operations and boost state coffers by up to Rs 3,000 crore annually, far exceeding current earnings.
PoliticsThe abrupt removal of Konda Surekha from the Telangana Council of Ministers has deepened the divide within the ruling Congress, with state BJP President N. Ramchander Rao claiming the move exposes systemic corruption and factional infighting that now threatens the stability of Revanth Reddy’s administration.
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PoliticsRajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha will lead the Indian parliamentary delegation at the 12th Inter-Parliamentary Union Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians. The event, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from September 4 to 6, gathers legislators from across the globe to address themes of human rights, climate resilience, and digital justice.
PoliticsHimachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi has leveled sharp allegations against the BJP, claiming the party exploits religious and temple-related narratives to mask widespread financial corruption. Speaking in Shimla, Negi argued that these tactics serve as a strategic distraction from the state's legitimate resource rights and fiscal governance.
PoliticsA diplomatic gesture intended to bridge history between Belgium and India ended in a sugary mishap. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever revealed that a delicate, chocolate-crafted replica of the India Gate monument failed to survive its journey to New Delhi, forcing him to promise a replacement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PoliticsWith conviction rates and infrastructure gaps in focus, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed Assam’s senior police leadership to expedite criminal investigations. The directive mandates that chargesheets for all criminal cases be filed within 60 to 90 days, marking a push to modernize the state’s legal and policing framework.
PoliticsBettiah MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed to chair the Joint Parliamentary Committee tasked with scrutinizing the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026. The committee, comprising 25 members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, will conduct a detailed examination of the legislation following intense opposition during the Monsoon Session.
PoliticsThe 10-day monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly concluded Thursday, marked by extensive debates on healthcare and youth employment. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan praised the session's overall productivity, citing a 91 percent attendance rate and the successful passage of seven government bills during the 45-hour proceedings.