PoliticsConflict erupted Monday as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma lashed out at the INDIA bloc for marching toward the Supreme Court. The protest followed Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud’s refusal to meet with opposition leaders, prompting accusations that the coalition is actively eroding constitutional trust.
PoliticsClaiming that the Special Intensive Revision process has been compromised by lakhs of fraudulent entries, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has vowed to expose irregularities across all 403 assembly constituencies. The former Chief Minister stated that his party has identified instances of single individuals holding up to ten registered votes.
PoliticsBarricades and closed metro stations define the landscape of Central Delhi today as the INDIA bloc launches a mass protest march to the Supreme Court. The demonstration follows the rejection of a memorandum submitted by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to the Chief Justice, sparking a direct confrontation over electoral integrity.
PoliticsAlleging that democratic foundations are crumbling under the weight of electoral manipulation, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu confirmed that the INDIA bloc will submit formal memoranda to constitutional institutions today during a coordinated protest march in the national capital.
PoliticsOpposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has accused the Tamil Nadu government of suppressing democratic dissent by placing multi-purpose medical workers under house arrest. The workers, who were attempting to travel to Chennai to demand job regularization, were intercepted at their homes before their protest could officially begin.
PoliticsBarricades have tightened around Central Delhi as the INDIA bloc prepares for a 'Challo Dilli' march today, escalating a confrontation with the Election Commission. The protest follows a rejected request from Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to meet with the Chief Justice of India regarding electoral grievances.
PoliticsThousands are gathering in central Delhi today as the INDIA bloc launches a protest march from Connaught Place to the Supreme Court. Led by Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, the demonstration challenges the Election Commission’s recent conduct, persisting despite the Chief Justice of India's refusal to meet with the parliamentary delegation.
PoliticsChief Justice of India Surya Kant has formally declined a request from the INDIA bloc to discuss alleged electoral irregularities, insisting that the judiciary remains an institution for legal filings rather than administrative lobbying as opposition leaders prepare to march toward the Supreme Court in protest of the Election Commission.
PoliticsFormer Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda declared that the INDIA bloc’s march to the Supreme Court will persist until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar steps down. The opposition coalition claims a pattern of electoral irregularities has compromised the integrity of the institution, necessitating this public agitation.
PoliticsA First Information Report has been lodged against Lok Sabha MP and former JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam following a complaint from the university's Chief Security Officer. Registered on October 11 at Vasant Kunj North police station, the case invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita regarding sexual harassment.
PoliticsBarricades line the streets of Central Delhi as Haryana Congress legislators converge on the home of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. The gathering signals a coordinated push by the INDIA bloc to mobilize support for a protest march toward the Supreme Court, targeting alleged electoral irregularities.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara dismissed mounting speculation regarding his potential elevation to the state’s top office on Sunday. Addressing supporters who have publicly voiced their preference for him to lead the state, Parameshwara insisted that political hierarchies remain firm and the current administration is fully occupied.
PoliticsCentral Delhi faces severe restrictions as the INDIA bloc prepares a major protest march to the Supreme Court on October 12, 2026. Despite Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declining a formal meeting with opposition leaders, the coalition is moving forward to demand the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Politics“Action should be taken against whoever raised a shoe,” Samajwadi Party MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel declared, sharply criticizing a public brawl between Congress workers in Lucknow. The incident, which erupted at the office of former UP Congress president Ajay Rai, has drawn fire for damaging the opposition's political decorum.
PoliticsTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy claims the political climate in Goa mirrors the optimism he witnessed in his home state before the 2023 polls. Speaking at the Congress-led Goy Rakhonn Yatra, he urged voters to back the party’s 'Hand' symbol to prevent smaller factions from splitting the anti-BJP vote.
PoliticsThe INDIA bloc will proceed with its October 12 march to the Supreme Court despite Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant declining a formal meeting with the opposition delegation. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal stated the coalition respects the judicial protocol but remains steadfast in its protest against alleged electoral irregularities.
PoliticsDonald Trump confirmed that Katie Zacharia will officially begin her tenure as White House Press Secretary on Monday, coinciding with Columbus Day. The incoming spokesperson, a former communications advisor for Trump Media & Technology Group, is scheduled to host her first formal briefing at the White House on Tuesday morning.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has declared a nationwide push to defend electoral participation, alleging that systematic efforts are underway to strip citizens of their voting rights. The state leader confirmed his participation in a planned march in Delhi to protest against these perceived threats to democratic integrity.
Dolkun Isa, president of the Uyghur Centre for Democracy, has publicly questioned the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, citing a history of institutional failures. He alleges that during her term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, her office compromised the safety of activists by sharing sensitive information with Beijing.
PoliticsChief Justice of India Surya Kant has declined a request from INDIA bloc leaders to meet and discuss alleged electoral irregularities, directing the opposition to instead file a formal petition. The court maintained that because the matter remains sub judice, administrative meetings are an inappropriate venue for addressing these grievances.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar heads to New Delhi on Monday, spearheading a massive protest by the INDIA bloc against what he describes as systematic efforts to undermine the voting rights of Indian citizens, a move he claims threatens the very foundation of the nation's democratic structure.
PoliticsStanding in the heart of a traditional Samajwadi Party stronghold, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has launched an aggressive campaign for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, urging minority voters to abandon their historic reliance on legacy political figures in favor of building an independent, self-determined leadership.
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PoliticsChallenging the ruling BJP’s focus on religious polarization, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has rebranded the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls as a class struggle. In Azamgarh, he dismissed the Chief Minister’s “80% versus 20%” framing, proposing instead a conflict between the struggling 99% and a privileged 1%.
PoliticsFormer Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal and ex-Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have condemned the Delhi Police following the detention of senior Left leaders during recent protests. The party claims that officials subjected demonstrators to inhumane treatment, including hours of aimless transport in police vehicles and the denial of basic food.
PoliticsTensions flared at the TGRTC Kala Bhavan on Sunday as activists from the Vishva Hindu Rakshak Parishad and Bajrang Dal mobilized to block comedian Kunal Kamra from taking the stage, citing long-standing grievances over his past material concerning Hindu deities.
Politics“Is there no place for peaceful protest in a democracy?” AAP leader Sanjay Singh asked on Sunday, condemning the mass detention of demonstrators protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party claims over 6,000 people were arrested, alleging the government weaponized public transport shutdowns to stifle dissent in the capital.
PoliticsA rare alignment of political rivals occurred Sunday as Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray stood together outside Shivaji Park Police Station. They demanded the immediate release of demonstrators detained for protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral process irregularities.
PoliticsSenior Advocate and Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi has condemned the police crackdown on protesters in the national capital, labeling the preemptive detentions both illegal and unconstitutional. He argued that the actions of authorities represent a blatant violation of the fundamental right to peaceful assembly before any demonstration could even occur.
Calling the vote the ultimate weapon of democracy, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has urged all political parties to back the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Speaking from his Itanagar residence, Khandu argued that cleaning voter lists is a non-partisan necessity essential for the integrity of the state's 6.90 lakh electorate.
PoliticsCPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has formally petitioned President Droupadi Murmu, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, and Chief Justice of India Surya Kant following an alleged police assault in Delhi. The lawmaker claims he was physically targeted while speaking to the press, marking a severe breach of parliamentary privilege.