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Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that actor Vijay’s political entry will affect three parties’ vote bank, but not of DMK. He agreed that there was “latent energy” in Vijay’s party but was sceptical about whether that would transform itself to face an assembly election. As per him, TVK will effect Vijaykanth’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam […]
Former sarpanches in Telangana protested, demanding the state government clear their long-pending bills totaling Rs 1,300 crore. Police arrested several former sarpanches as they attempted to reach Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s residence in Jubilee Hills to submit a memorandum. The group, carrying banners and posters, had gathered after prayers at Peddamma temple to voice their […]
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed confidence in securing a decisive mandate in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, while remaining vigilant against potential last-minute tactics from the BJP. He emphasized that the chief ministerial candidate for the Maha Vikas Aghadi will be decided post-election. Ramesh noted challenges with seat-sharing among allies but stressed unity in addressing key issues.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra talked about Wayanad by-polls. She is contesting the polls after her brother, Rahul Gandhi resigned from the seat. She said that the people of Wayanad are like her family. Asked whether if she felt more at home in Wayanad than Delhi, she said, “I received a lot of love […]
Political turmoil is brewing in Maharashtra as rebels from major parties, including Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), have filed nominations for the November 20 assembly elections despite being denied tickets. With nearly 36 candidates from Mahayuti and 26 from MVA turning rogue, party leaders are urging them to withdraw to avoid vote splitting.
Leaders from southern India have raised concerns over the imposition of Hindi in official communications, highlighted by CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas’s recent protest. On Sunday, Brittas objected to Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu sending official responses in Hindi. In response, he wrote back to the minister in Malayalam, emphasizing the need for linguistic […]
Israel has officially severed ties with UNRWA, the agency aiding Palestinian refugees, following a parliamentary vote to ban its operations. Foreign Minister Israel Katz claimed UNRWA is part of the problem in Gaza, alleging connections to Hamas. The agency warned that this decision could lead to a collapse of humanitarian efforts in the region, which […]
Opposition MPs on the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Bill wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and alleged that panel chief Jagdambika Pal has been making unilateral decisions on key matters. The lawmakers claim Pal, a BJP MP, has been setting consecutive three-day sessions without consulting other committee members. They argue hat […]
As the US presidential election approaches, experts predict that ties with India will remain strong regardless of the outcome. Both candidates prioritize enhancing relations with India, although trade tensions may rise under Trump and human rights could gain focus under Harris. The election’s outcome will influence India’s balancing act between its partnerships with the US [&h...
J&K assembly’s first session in 6 years quickly descended into chaos after PDP MLA Waheed Para introduced a resolution opposing Article 370’s abrogation. Para called for restoration of special status and called for restoring the special status. He requested a discussion on it despite it not being on the agenda. Chaos erupted as ruling, opposition […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the BJP’s campaign in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s government for hindering development in the tribal state. Speaking at a rally in Garhwa, Modi predicted the JMM’s ouster in the upcoming elections and emphasized that the BJP would establish a “double-engine government.” He urged party workers to strengthen the party&...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced it would consider allotting the whistle symbol to the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), led by Vasai MLA Hitendra Thakur, for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls. This statement followed a BVA petition hearing at the Bombay High Court. Previously, the whistle symbol was allocated to the Janta Dal (United) […]
Opposition MPs warned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that they might “dissociate” from the joint parliamentary committee studying the Waqf Bill. They accused committee Chair Jagadambika Pal of unilaterally deciding meeting dates and consultations, calling it a “forceful” attempt to push the Waqf Amendment Bill. The proposed changes, tabled in August, faced strong protests fr...
Karnataka govt has invited former US President Barack Obama to attend a joint Assembly session commemorating the centenary of the 1924 Congress session chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi. This session marked the beginning of Gandhi’s freedom movement against British rule in India. Minister HK Patil announced that CM Siddaramaiah has sent an official invitation […]
A ruckus erupted in the newly elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly during its first session in six years on Monday, as People’s Democratic Party lawmaker Wahid Parra introduced a resolution opposing the scrapping of Article 370. Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers opposed the move, while Speaker Rahim Rather stated that no resolutions had been officially admitted […]