Former parliamentarian Sajjan Kumar has died following his conviction in a prominent case connected to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence. The individual, who once represented a constituency in the national capital as a member of the Congress party, received a life term from the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018. The ruling addressed charges involving...
A senior United States representative recently visited Srinagar and made a statement underscoring the significance of Jammu and Kashmir within the broader framework of India. The remark came during official engagements in the city and was presented in a straightforward manner without additional elaboration on policy details. The envoy noted that the region forms an...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has stated that his party stands with tribal communities engaged in a satyagraha opposing the Ken-Betwa project. He indicated that the Congress intends to apply pressure on the government regarding the concerns raised by these groups. The remarks emphasize solidarity with the affected populations and outline a plan to advocate through...
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn an earlier directive that instructed schools, colleges, and police to stop students from participating in protests organized by the Campaign for Justice and Peace along with left-leaning groups. The reversal comes after widespread criticism and demonstrations by opposition parties. Officials confirmed that the initial circular, issued last week, aimed...
Authorities in Tamil Nadu have decided to withdraw a previous directive that sought to limit student involvement in certain political programs. The move comes after an earlier instruction from the directorate urged educational institutions and related bodies to implement coordinated measures aimed at discouraging participation in such events. Reports detailing the steps taken were also...
Veteran actor and former minister Umashree spoke emotionally in the Legislative Council on Tuesday about entering politics and social service to connect with people and move past personal difficulties. She was elected unanimously as Deputy Chairperson of the Upper House that day. Addressing tributes from members across parties, many noting her early struggles as a...
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that he would not employ his position to create adversaries or cause harm to others. He expressed his intention to collaborate with leaders from various political parties for the benefit of the state. During the Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday, while congratulating the newly elected Deputy Speaker Mankal Vaidya,...
The Bharatiya Janata Party has named national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde as its Uttar Pradesh in-charge. The move places the veteran organizer in charge of preparations for next year’s assembly elections. Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel was appointed UP co-in-charge. The decisions followed BJP president Nitin Nabin’s announcement of a major organizational overhaul...
Congress leader and former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday that elephant habitats and corridors are being systematically destroyed by mining and other projects, adding that the commitment to protect them is clearly missing. His comments followed a Supreme Court directive issued the previous day ordering the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change...
Days after a DMK leader faced backlash for remarks about an actress close to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, the party’s publication Murasoli published an editorial criticizing his actions at an official Independence Day event. The piece faulted Vijay for placing the actress in the front row alongside his parents at Fort St George and...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay issued an apology in the state Assembly on Monday after a minister mentioned former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi by name without customary honorifics. The comment prompted immediate objections from the opposition DMK, which described it as a violation of protocol. Vijay moved swiftly to ease tensions and stated...
Following the end of activist Devendra Mahto’s indefinite fast on Monday evening, fellow student demonstrators in Ranchi also halted their protest. The action followed the state government’s decision to annul results of all competitive examinations held by testing agency TDPL since 2014 and to introduce reforms. A section of the demonstrators stated they would maintain...
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao said on Monday that the BRS serves justice to one family only, the Congress has become a party offering justice to brothers, and the BJP alone works for justice to the people. Speaking at a state OBC Morcha meeting at the party office, he asked the state government to...
Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarty argued on Sunday against population-based delimitation, stating that a uniform 50 percent rise in Lok Sabha seats across states would mislead the public. Speaking to The Hindu in Chennai, he noted that the Tamil Nadu Congress opposes any seat adjustment tied to population growth. He warned that Tamil Nadu’s...
K. Annamalai, who recently left the BJP to form his own political party, characterized the initial 100 days of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s administration as bringing a fresh breath to Tamil Nadu politics. However, he noted the lack of a clear vision from the new government so far. Evaluating the TVK-led government, Annamalai highlighted the presence of...
Job seekers demonstrating against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams will meet state officials again on Monday, August 17, 2026, as their protest enters its 24th day and six participants remain on hunger strike. The previous day, demonstrators burned effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, claiming the JMM-Congress...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the India Today Tamil YouTube channel on Monday. He urged that truth be given greater voice at the event. The launch coincided with Vijay attending the India Today Tamil Roundtable as chief guest to open proceedings, as his government marked 100 days in office. The main gathering will include...
Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami has urged a careful diplomatic strategy with the United States and Israel. He cautioned that Iran cannot maintain normal conditions during an extended conflict, even though it has endured outside pressures. Khatami noted that the Islamic Republic has shown resilience against foreign threats but stressed that ongoing hostilities would create...
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences following the death of Trinamool Congress leader and former Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee. The five-time MLA from Rampurhat in Birbhum district was found hanging at a party office on Sunday. Several TMC figures, including MP Abhishek Banerjee, blamed the BJP and some media outlets for smear...
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on “dimagi Naxals” on Sunday, clarifying that the phrase did not target opposition leaders. In a statement on social media platform X, Rijiju explained that the term referred to individuals who back Maoists, oppose the Constitution, support separatists and Article 370, and favor disconnecting the...
The BJP stated on Sunday that the Congress party follows a policy of opposing patriotic symbols and questioned whether anyone who supports India’s sovereignty would object to Vande Mataram being performed on Independence Day. The party called on the Congress to issue a public apology within 24 hours for what it described as an insult...
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