Punjab’s political environment is witnessing increased activity as the state’s leading political parties begin positioning themselves for the next Assembly election. While the election is still some time away, political leaders across party lines have already launched campaigns, strengthened organisational networks, and intensified outreach efforts to secure voter confidence. The ruling party is focusing on...
Senior Congress leader S. Venugopal has called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding donations made for the Ram Temple, intensifying the political debate over the management and transparency of funds collected for the prestigious religious project. The demand comes amid growing scrutiny over how contributions from devotees and supporters have been collected,...
A group of 21 opposition parties has jointly approached the Supreme Court, expressing serious concerns regarding the Election Commission’s ongoing voter roll verification exercise. The parties have urged the country’s highest court to examine the process, arguing that it could potentially affect the voting rights of millions of citizens if not implemented with adequate safeguards...
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has formally taken oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha following his re-election to the Upper House of India’s Parliament. The oath-taking ceremony marked his continued presence in one of the country’s most significant legislative bodies, reinforcing his longstanding role in national politics and parliamentary affairs. Kharge,...
A fresh political confrontation has erupted over the reported casualties suffered during Operation Sindoor, with the Congress party accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of providing incomplete or inaccurate information to Parliament regarding the number of soldiers who lost their lives during the military operation. The controversy emerged after statements made in Parliament concerning the operation’s...
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has reignited debate over the high-profile murder of Kanhaiya Lal, questioning why justice remains elusive years after the shocking crime that shook the nation. Gehlot accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the incident as a political tool during elections while failing to ensure a timely conclusion to...
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Maharashtra’s opposition alliance comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), is facing renewed scrutiny after a significant number of its legislators stayed away from an important strategy meeting during the ongoing Assembly session. The absence of 23 legislators from the meeting has sparked political...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commemorated the anniversary of the Emergency imposed in India in 1975, describing the 21-month period as one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s democratic history. Recalling the events that unfolded between June 1975 and March 1977, the Prime Minister said the Emergency represented a direct assault on the...
A political debate over unemployment and workers’ rights intensified after a bonded labour case emerged in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district, prompting senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to sharply criticize the government over what he described as a worsening employment crisis in the country. The controversy erupted following reports that several workers were rescued from conditions...
The United States Senate has voted against a proposal aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s authority to undertake military action against Iran without explicit approval from Congress, highlighting sharp divisions between Republicans and Democrats over executive war powers and America’s role in escalating tensions across West Asia. The vote came amid growing concerns among lawmakers...