Opposition parties are set to stage a protest at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament on Monday, demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action taken during a demonstration held in the national capital on July 20. The Opposition has alleged that the handling of the protest by security forces...
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has renewed his criticism of the government’s E20 petrol initiative, stating that ministers have been unable to convince citizens about the safety and effectiveness of ethanol-blended fuel. His comments have reignited the political debate over India’s move towards petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol. Ramesh questioned the government’s repeated defence...
The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a fresh debate over the future of Muslim voter support, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi attempting to expand his party’s presence in the state. His growing outreach has sparked discussions about whether he could challenge the long-standing influence of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh...
Despite persistent disruptions in both Houses of Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session, the Central Government is preparing to move forward with an important legislative agenda by introducing four significant Bills. The proposed measures cover a range of governance and judicial reforms, including amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), changes concerning Supreme Court...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully retained the prestigious Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, reinforcing its dominance in one of the state’s politically significant urban seats. The bypoll, widely viewed as an important political test for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, concluded with the BJP...
Senior political commentator and BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has triggered speculation about his political future after removing references to the Bharatiya Janata Party from his social media profile. The development has drawn attention in political circles, with observers closely watching whether the move indicates a change in his association with the party. Poonawalla, who had...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a crucial high-level meeting with senior members of the Union government and top national security officials, signaling the government’s focus on addressing key strategic, security, and parliamentary issues. The meeting brought together some of the country’s most senior decision-makers at a time when several important domestic and international...
The Supreme Court has brought to an end the criminal proceedings involving former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a long-running coal block allocation case, accepting the closure report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision effectively clears the former prime minister and other individuals who had been named in connection with the...
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial remarks about what she described as a “gutter generation”, saying her comments were directed at a section of young people whom she accused of using abusive and vulgar language during recent protests. The actor-turned-politician faced criticism after making strong comments about the behaviour and language...
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, alleging that more than 2,000 government schools have been shut down in the state and accusing the administration of failing to protect the education system. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Raut claimed that the closure of...