Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has intensified his campaign in Bihar by describing the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election as a decisive referendum on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state. Addressing party workers and supporters during an election campaign, Kishor urged voters to treat the bypoll as an opportunity to assess the performance of...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of coordinated search operations across Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case involving a former Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator. The searches were carried out at multiple premises associated with the former MLA and individuals believed to be linked to...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has widened its investigation into an alleged financial irregularities case linked to funds associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC), focusing on aircraft and helicopter purchases involving transactions estimated at nearly ₹160 crore. The agency is examining whether these high-value aviation acquisitions were financed using proceeds of crime or involved the laundering...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to secure a significant victory in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal after divisions within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) resulted in rival factions deciding against entering the contest. The development has dramatically altered the political equation in the state and is expected to strengthen...
India and Indonesia are moving closer to finalising a significant defence agreement that could further strengthen their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesia has expressed its intention to procure the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system from India in a deal estimated to be worth around $200 million, while discussions are also underway regarding the...
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday expressed shock over an alleged incident in Salem district involving a functionary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), who was accused of threatening officials with a knife over the selection of workers for the VB-G RAM G rural employment programme. According to reports, the TVK...
The escalating geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran has sparked a fierce domestic debate over international diplomacy, with senior American lawmakers intensely questioning the validity of Pakistan acting as a diplomatic mediator. The renewed wave of skepticism follows recent public remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to Tehran, where...
Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress leader Aroop Biswas appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the organization of a proposed football event involving Argentine football legend Lionel Messi. The questioning marks a significant development in the high-profile probe,...
The Supreme Court has expressed strong reservations over an attempt by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to seek judicial intervention against political speeches delivered by actor-turned-politician Vijay and leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). During the hearing, the apex court observed that political criticism and public debate are integral to a healthy democracy and...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...