A month after the West Bengal Assembly election results, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the All India Trinamool Congress, are grappling with one of the most significant political reversals in their history. For a leader known for her resilience, combative style, and deep connection with Bengal’s electorate, the developments of the past month Read More…
New Delhi: Lao PDR Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday during his first official visit to India. Welcoming the Lao leader, President Murmu highlighted the close civilisational ties between India and Lao PDR, rooted in Buddhism and the Ramayana, and noted that the Read More…
New Delhi: Authorities are reportedly considering placing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijith Dipke under preventive detention following an assessment of potential security threats linked to the party’s proposed protest activities. According to reports, Dipke, who is currently in the United States, is expected to arrive in India on Saturday. Authorities have decided to take Read More…
Karnataka Chief Minister-elect D K Shivakumar on Tuesday rejected media reports speculating about the composition of the new state Cabinet, stating that no official decision had been announced regarding the list of ministers. Shivakumar, who returned to Bengaluru from New Delhi along with outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after discussions with the Congress high command, said Read More…
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his remarks on Vande Mataram, alleging that the Congress has once again “capitulated” to the Muslim League, an ally of the ruling coalition in Kerala. The controversy arose after Tharoor questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the Read More…
The Congress on Tuesday criticised the Modi government over ongoing protests by villagers in Odisha’s Koraput district against a proposed bauxite mining project, alleging violations of legal provisions governing forest land and tribal rights. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said villagers were protesting against attempts to secure clearances for bauxite mining by allegedly bypassing legal safeguards. Read More…
India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded maritime trade amid global supply chain disruptions and growing strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The issues were discussed during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi. Read More…
Congress leader Shanimol Osman was elected Deputy Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. In the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress leader Shanimol Osman was elected as an MLA after defeating CPI candidate Daleema. Later, she was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly by defeating CPI MLA Muhammad Muhsin from Read More…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official functions, describing it as unnecessary and burdensome for audiences. Speaking to reporters amid the ongoing debate over the national song in Kerala, Tharoor said there was universal respect for Vande Mataram, Read More…
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician Vijay on Monday said he does not wish to be seen as a Chief Minister but as the “chief servant” and a true representative of the people of Tamil Nadu. Addressing party workers and supporters, Vijay said political leadership should be rooted in public service rather than power. Read More…