PoliticsUttarakhand Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya has announced a silent fast at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground this Sunday. The protest, involving hundreds of Congress workers, serves as a direct challenge to local authorities following a controversial 'purification' ritual performed at the same venue after a rally held by Mallikarjun Kharge.
PoliticsBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi dismissed allegations of caste-based discrimination regarding a recent purification ritual in Uttarakhand, accusing Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of manufacturing social divisions. The rebuttal follows Gandhi’s demand for an FIR under the SC/ST Act after a ritual was performed following Mallikarjun Kharge's visit to Haldwani.
PoliticsPerforming a purification ritual at the site of a rally held by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is a direct affront to the Constitution, according to Shashi Tharoor. The Congress MP condemned the Haldwani incident as a stark manifestation of untouchability, arguing that such acts target the dignity of all Dalit citizens.
PoliticsThe brazen daylight shooting of a casino director outside the North Goa Police headquarters has ignited a sharp political confrontation. Aam Aadmi Party state president Valmiki Naik accused the administration of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant of fostering a permissive environment where criminal elements operate with total impunity.
PoliticsA cordial embrace at the airport signaled the start of Narendra Modi’s two-nation diplomatic tour, as the Indian Prime Minister arrived in Tashkent on Saturday. Accompanied by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Modi began his visit by paying tribute at the Yangi Uzbekistan Park, honoring the nation's 30 years of independence.
PoliticsUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy challenged the traditional approach to disability advocacy on Saturday, arguing that systemic empowerment and equal access serve the community better than mere compassion. During a visit to Mandya, he oversaw the distribution of assistive equipment and the launch of new educational infrastructure backed by corporate funding.
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PoliticsThe resignation of B Nagendra from the Karnataka cabinet marks a triumph for the Dalit community, according to Leader of Opposition R Ashoka. Addressing the press on Saturday, Ashoka argued that the move was the direct result of an eight-day pressure campaign by the BJP-JD(S) alliance regarding misappropriated welfare funds.
PoliticsAccusing the Karnataka government of systemic betrayal, opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy announced a 10-day protest march from September 1 to 10. The campaign targets the alleged misappropriation of welfare funds meant for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, aiming to expose what the BJP calls the Congress party's anti-Dalit agenda.
PoliticsTwelve bills passed through Parliament without meaningful discussion during the recently concluded Monsoon Session, according to Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram. Speaking in Madurai, the senior Congress leader contrasted the federal legislature’s current performance with the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, where active debate remains a standard practice.
PoliticsTwelve bills cleared the floor during the recent Monsoon Session without a single meaningful debate, according to Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram. Speaking in Madurai, the former finance minister contrasted the quiet halls of Parliament with the active, cross-party discourse currently defining the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly proceedings.
Politics“India's Prime Minister, His Excellency Narendra Modi ji, we welcome you to Uzbekistan. We are eagerly waiting to meet you.” These sentiments, echoed by local citizens and the Indian diaspora, signal a warm reception as the Prime Minister begins his two-day state visit to Tashkent this Saturday.
PoliticsKarnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad appeared before a Bengaluru magistrate on Saturday to answer charges of criminal defamation. The pair, summoned following a private complaint from an RSS worker, secured conditional bail after posting personal bonds of 10,000 rupees each.
PoliticsBefore landing in Tashkent for a two-day state visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a group of Uzbek students who recorded a heartfelt welcome video in fluent Hindi. The Prime Minister highlighted the clip on social media, citing the gesture as a clear indicator of the deepening cultural ties between nations.
PoliticsConflict defines the exit of B Nagendra from the Karnataka cabinet, as the minister steps down amid a brewing scandal while party leadership attempts to frame the move as a noble sacrifice against what they characterize as baseless opposition attacks regarding the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam.
PoliticsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday, where Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar marked Raksha Bandhan by tying a rakhi on his wrist. The minister was greeted by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde upon his arrival.
PoliticsA viral video showing two youths being coerced into chanting religious slogans in Mumbai’s Lalbaug-Parel area has triggered a sharp response from AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan. He is calling for immediate police intervention and the arrest of individuals who allegedly subjected the victims to verbal abuse and physical violence.
PoliticsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan has turned the tables on the Congress leadership, questioning why those who held power for decades following independence failed to eradicate the very caste discrimination they now criticize. Paswan’s remarks follow Rahul Gandhi’s fierce condemnation of a recent 'purification' ritual held after a Congress rally in Uttarakhand.
PoliticsSreekaryam police took District Congress Committee member Chenthi Anil into custody Friday evening after he allegedly blocked the convoy of Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan. The confrontation occurred in Thiruvananthapuram as the state leader traveled to attend a public event commemorating the birth anniversary of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
PoliticsFormer Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a sharp critique against the proposed Uniform Civil Code, warning that the state’s tribal population stands to suffer the most severe consequences. Baghel argues that imposing a singular legal framework threatens to dismantle the specific cultural and social protections currently enjoyed by these communities.
PoliticsSardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party, has called for urgent UN intervention to address an intensifying crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He reports that the region has endured a total lockdown for 70 days, resulting in severe shortages of medicine and essential civilian supplies.
PoliticsA 6.3 per cent drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index to 51.7 in August marks a deepening pessimism among American households. This decline, which spans every political affiliation, underscores a mounting anxiety over the cost of living and a darkening outlook for the broader national economy.
PoliticsRahul Gandhi has called for the immediate registration of an FIR under the SC/ST Act following reports of a purification ritual performed after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge visited Uttarakhand. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha labeled the act a criminal offense during a press conference in Delhi on Saturday.
PoliticsStanding within the sanctum of the Tarapith Temple in Birbhum, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared that his administration’s mandate was birthed through divine intervention. He framed the recent electoral transition not merely as a political shift, but as the arrival of a nationalist wave sweeping across the state.
PoliticsShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has leveled accusations of systemic graft against the Maharashtra government, claiming the administration has lost public trust ahead of the Sinhasth Mahakumbh in Nashik. Raut’s comments arrived after local residents reportedly boycotted a conference featuring Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to protest ongoing infrastructure delays.
PoliticsWith the 2027 Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections looming, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is pivoting his core political strategy. He has redefined the party’s signature "PDA" acronym—traditionally representing backward classes, Dalits, and minorities—into a call for "Patience, Discipline, and Action" to broaden his electoral appeal.
PoliticsThreats targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees are the product of a calculated collusion between the Pakistani government, its military, and the ISI, according to Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta. He warned that any attempts to destabilize the region will be met with a crushing, befitting response from Indian security forces.
PoliticsFormer Delhi MLA HS Phoolka has publicly denounced three BJP parliamentarians for visiting the residence of the late Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to offer condolences. Phoolka, a long-time advocate for 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims, argued that such gestures of sympathy belong exclusively to the families affected by the violence.
For three months, the Chandigarh Taxi Union has occupied the streets, challenging the dominance of ride-hailing giants like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Union president Amandeep Singh says the protest is a last-ditch effort to force compliance with government-mandated fare structures and neglected social security benefits for drivers.
PoliticsAddressing the passage of the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill as a black day for his state, Naveen Patnaik has called upon Odisha’s BJP MPs to defy party lines. The former Chief Minister argues the legislation strips the state of its rightful control over 44 percent of India’s mineral wealth.
PoliticsFollowing a catastrophic flash flood on August 26 that claimed 626 lives, Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel formally thanked the Indian government for its rapid intervention. The disaster, centered in the Bhotekoshi region, has left 2,426 people missing, prompting a significant cross-border rescue operation and a third delivery of Indian humanitarian aid.