K Kavitha Party Denied TRS Name by Election Commission
The Election Commission has refused to register K Kavitha's Telangana Rakshana Sena under the TRS acronym after objections, forcing a branding reset for the new party at a politically sensitive moment in Telangana.
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister, Handing India's Student Movement Its Biggest Victory
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister on 25 July 2026, announced on X after weeks of NEET paper leak protests, is only the second ministerial exit under Modi in 12 years.
'Time Has Come to Remove This Government': Rahul Gandhi Claims Students' Victory, Opposition Eyes Parliament
Rahul Gandhi called Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a students' victory, demanded a Modi apology and accountability, as the opposition moves the paper-leak fight to Parliament's Monsoon Session.
After the Fast Ends, the Paperwork Begins: Tracking Wangchuk's Written Assurances
Sonam Wangchuk's fast is over, but the government's written promises on NEET-UG reform and paper-leak courts still await gazette notifications and formal orders.
After Wangchuk's Fast, the Real Test: What a Credible Exam-Reform Panel Must Look Like
The Centre has promised an exam-system review to end Sonam Wangchuk's fast. Whether the oversight panel is real reform or symbolism depends on how it is built.
From Fast to Floor: How the NEET Leak Crisis Becomes a Monsoon Session Flashpoint
As Sonam Wangchuk ends his fast over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the crisis moves to Parliament. A look at what opposition motions can and cannot achieve.
One Week On: A Scorecard for the Government's NEET Protest Promises
Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast on written government assurances. One week on, here is a benchmark-by-benchmark scorecard of what is delivered, pending and rhetorical.
Prime Minister Modi's First Major Response to the Exam-Leak Protests: What He Announced and What He Did Not
The prime minister's intervention shifted the official response from silence or departmental statements to a national political commitment, while
What Did the Centre Promise Sonam Wangchuk? A Clause-by-Clause Guide to the Assurances
The settlement that ended the fast is best understood by separating broad political language from specific commitments that students can monitor
Fast-Track Courts for Paper-Leak Cases: Can They Deliver Speed Without Sacrificing Justice?
Fast-track courts can reduce delay only if investigations, charge sheets, forensic evidence, staffing and appeal procedures are strong enough to
Inside the High-Level Talks That Ended the Fast: Amit Shah, JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh's Roles
A reported high-level meeting became the turning point in a confrontation that had combined medical danger, street pressure and a widening political cost
A Stronger Anti-Paper-Leak Law: Penalties, Prevention and the Questions Parliament Must Answer
A tougher statute will be judged not only by maximum penalties but by whether it prevents insider compromise, protects evidence and gives candidates
Opposition Parties and the Student Protest: Support in Parliament, Strategy on the Street
Opposition backing increased parliamentary pressure and media reach, while organisers tried to preserve an identity larger than conventional party
Why Moving a Senior Education Official Matters—and Why Personnel Changes Alone Are Not Reform
Personnel action can signal accountability, but durable examination reform requires public reasons, institutional redesign and follow-through beyond
The Rs 1 Crore Compensation Demand: Justice for Families or an Incomplete Remedy?
The demand for compensation forces attention onto families who experienced devastating loss, but money cannot replace prevention, transparent causation
Who Is Abhijeet Dipke? The Founder Behind the Cockroach Janta Party's Shift From Satire to Street Power
Understanding the founder helps explain the movement's language, organisational style and tension between anti-establishment humour and the
Spider-Man, Hulk and Protest Memes: How Pop Culture Helped Students Communicate
Costumes, memes and satire made a technical education dispute emotionally accessible while preserving the movement's irreverent identity
Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Demand After Government Concessions: Has the Political Question Changed?
Government concessions reduced some immediate pressure but did not eliminate the argument that ministerial responsibility is distinct from criminal
From Students to Parents and Professionals: How the Protest Coalition Expanded
The movement's growth beyond exam candidates transformed it from a sectoral grievance into a broader argument about fairness, employment and trust in
Cockroach Janta Party Explained: How Online Satire Became a Gen Z Street Movement
The Cockroach Janta Party began as online satire and has become a youth-led movement demanding examination accountability, political respect and institutional reform
July 20 Parliament March: What Sonam Wangchuk and CJP Are Planning, Demanding and Risking
Organisers have called students and parents to a peaceful Parliament march on July 20, turning the hunger strike into a major test of mobilisation and public-order management
Opposition Leaders Rally Around Sonam Wangchuk: Support, Strategy and the Politics of the Hunger Strike
Opposition leaders have visited or backed Sonam Wangchuk’s protest, increasing pressure on the Centre while competing to define the education-accountability agenda
Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Demand: Would a Minister’s Exit Fix India’s Examination Crisis?
The demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation has become the protest’s central test of accountability, but structural reform will require more than one personnel change
Hunger Strikes in Indian History: What Gandhi, Potti Sriramulu, Bhagat Singh, Irom Sharmila and Anna Hazare Teach Us
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast has renewed interest in India’s long history of hunger strikes, from anti-colonial protest to statehood, human rights and anti-corruption movements
What Happens Next in Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike? Five Scenarios After the July 20 Mobilisation
The next phase could involve talks, hospitalisation, a mass Parliament march or prolonged stalemate. Each scenario carries different risks for Wangchuk, CJP and the government
Supriya Sule Signals Conditional NCP (SP) Support for Delimitation Bill While Rejecting Alliance Speculation
Supriya Sule says NCP (SP) may support the Centre’s delimitation proposal if Lok Sabha seats rise by 50% across all states, while denying an imminent NDA switch.
Uddhav Thackeray Backs Cockroach Janta Party Protest as Youth Movement Plans 20 July Parliament March
A satirical online formation has grown into a wider campaign over examination accountability, drawing support from established political leaders while testing whether digital anger can sustain organised action.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Security Downgrade, Bungalow Order Stir Bihar
A government order downgrading Lalu Prasad Yadav's security cover and asking him to vacate an official bungalow has opened a fresh political flashpoint in Bihar, with the RJD chief's reaction fuelling the row.
Manipur CM's Churachandpur Visit: First Since 2023 Unrest
The Manipur Chief Minister travelled to Churachandpur for a BJP MLA's funeral, his first visit to the district since the 2023 violence, lending the sombre occasion an unmistakable political significance.
Odisha SIR: 20 Lakh Voter List Deletions Spark Opposition Alarm
Odisha's special intensive revision has placed electoral-roll accuracy under scrutiny after officials reported roughly 20 lakh deletions from the draft voter list and opposition parties raised fears of wrongful exclusion.
Rekha Gupta Interview Puts Delhi EV Incentives and Civic Services in Focus
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's interview with The Indian Express places electric-vehicle incentives and urban-service delivery at the heart of the capital's policy debate, framing how the government wants Delhi's next phase to look.
BrahMos Talks With Indonesia Sharpen India's Defence Export Push
A possible BrahMos missile agreement with Jakarta, in focus ahead of Prime Minister Modi's Indonesia engagement, underlines India's ambition to become a serious defence exporter across Southeast Asia.
Jaishankar's Six-Nation Tour Kicks Off India's UNSC Seat Campaign
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's July 5-15 tour of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium doubles as bilateral outreach and the opening move of India's UN Security Council campaign.
Modi's Balotra Push: Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore Projects and Energy Message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Balotra in Rajasthan paired development projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore with remarks crediting India's diplomacy for steering the country through West Asia-linked energy pressures.
Modi's Indo-Pacific Swing: Three Nations, One Diaspora-Driven Strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, weaving diaspora outreach, trade ambitions and Indo-Pacific strategy into a single six-day diplomatic push.
Parliament's Monsoon Session Set For July 20 To August 13
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the government's recommendation for the 2026 Monsoon Session, giving India's political calendar a fixed window for legislation, debate and opposition strategy.
TMC Bengal Chief Quits Within a Month, Putting Party Under Scrutiny
A close aide of Mamata Banerjee has reportedly stepped down as the Trinamool Congress's Bengal unit chief barely weeks after taking charge, reviving questions about organisational stability inside West Bengal's ruling party.
Centre Lines Up Six New Bills for Monsoon Session as Crowded Legislative Agenda Takes Shape
The Union government is preparing a packed monsoon session of Parliament, slating six fresh bills alongside the Finance Bill and a high-stakes return of the delimitation legislation in late July.
NDA Eyes Second Run at Delimitation and Women's Quota Bills With DMK, TMC Outreach
After its April defeat, the central government is courting DMK and Trinamool Congress MPs to revive the delimitation and women's reservation bills, with shifting numbers in the Lok Sabha reopening the arithmetic.
Vijay's TVK Government Faces Six By-Polls as AIADMK MLAs Defect in Tamil Nadu
Six Tamil Nadu assembly seats have fallen vacant after AIADMK legislators jumped to the ruling TVK, setting up early by-elections that will test Chief Minister Vijay's grip after a historic Dravidian-era upset.
Census 2026 Caste Count Moves Into Houselisting Phase, Reshaping Reservation Politics
India's first digital, caste-enumerated census has entered its staggered houselisting phase across states, setting up far-reaching consequences for OBC reservation, welfare targeting and electoral strategy.
Bengal's New BJP Government Rolls Out First Policy Wave: Women's Schemes, Pay Panel, UCC Pledge
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's BJP government moved quickly after ending Trinamool's 15-year rule, doubling women's assistance, ordering a pay commission and committing to a Uniform Civil Code within six months.
FCRA Rule Changes Put NGO Foreign Funding Under Sharper Scrutiny
Amended FCRA rules will require NGOs to specify why they seek foreign funds, where they operate and who controls them, while excluding proselytisation from permitted faith-based activities.
George Kurian Resigns as Minister After Rajya Sabha Term Ends
The exit of one of Kerala BJP's most prominent national faces reopens questions over the party's southern strategy and its Rajya Sabha arithmetic.
Modi Likely to Tour Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand in July
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reported to be planning a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour from 6 to 11 July, spanning Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, though the itinerary is not yet official.
Rebel TMC Bloc Challenges Mamata Banerjee Over Party Control
A rebel Trinamool Congress faction claims it has removed Mamata Banerjee as chairperson and named Arup Roy in her place, setting up a likely fight over the party name and symbol at the Election Commission.
West Bengal's First BJP Budget Bets on DA Hike, One Lakh Jobs and Welfare
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta's debut budget pairs a 20-point DA hike, one lakh government jobs and a major Annapurna Yojna outlay with industry incentives, framing the BJP's first big policy test in Bengal.
West Bengal Budget 2026 Promises One Lakh Jobs, DA Hike and Kalyani Airport
West Bengal's 2026 budget puts jobs, a sharp dearness allowance hike and infrastructure such as a Kalyani greenfield airport at the heart of the new state government's first major fiscal statement.
Ladakh Shutdown Exposes Deepening Trust Gap With Centre Over Meeting Minutes
A near-total shutdown across Ladakh over disputed high-powered committee minutes signals that months of talks have failed to resolve demands for statehood, Sixth Schedule safeguards and job protection.
Odisha BJP Claims Several BJD Leaders Are Keen to Switch Sides
BJP leaders in Odisha claim several BJD figures want to switch sides, comparing the possible churn to earlier splits in regional parties, though no mass defection has been confirmed.
Tamil Nadu's Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme: One-Gram Gold For Newborns in Government Hospitals
Chief Minister Vijay's Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme will give every baby born in a Tamil Nadu government hospital a one-gram gold ring, reviving the welfare-versus-cost debate.
Gujarat Court Sentences AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava to Seven Years in Forest Officials Case
A Narmada district court has sentenced AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others to seven years in prison in a 2023 case involving forest officials, with implications for tribal-belt politics.
Gurgaon Arrests Reopen Scrutiny of Bhagwant Mann Video Forensic Row
Two arrests in Gurgaon over an allegedly manipulated video of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have pushed a state political dispute into a wider reckoning over digital evidence and forensic independence.
George Kurian Resigns as Union Minister After BJP Skips Rajya Sabha Renomination
Union minister George Kurian has resigned after the BJP did not renominate him to the Rajya Sabha, a reminder of how ministerial tenure hinges on parliamentary membership and party seat calculations.
Vijayvargiya's 'Don't Use Our Roads' Remark Sparks Political Row in Madhya Pradesh
A reported comment by Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya linking public road use to political loyalty has triggered a sharp clash over civic rights and the language of public office.
Madhya Pradesh Moves Closer to a Uniform Civil Code Draft as Consultations Advance
Madhya Pradesh is preparing a draft Uniform Civil Code covering marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, setting up a politically sensitive debate over religion, gender justice and state powers.
Gujarat Court Convicts AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava in Extortion Case
A Gujarat court has convicted Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava in an extortion-related case, a verdict with significant stakes for tribal politics in south Gujarat and the AAP's regional standing.
Madhya Pradesh CM's Family Land Deals Near Ujjain Road Projects Face Scrutiny
Reports examining land linked to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's relatives near Ujjain road corridors have triggered a political row, with the opposition seeking an inquiry and the CM denying any wrongdoing.
Nitin Nabin's Punjab Outreach Signals BJP's Early 2027 Election Push
BJP national president Nitin Nabin's Punjab visit sharpened the party's positioning for the 2027 Assembly polls, with sharp attacks on CM Bhagwant Mann and plans to contest all 117 seats.
Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code Draft Nears as Bhopal Talks Conclude
After a marathon seven-hour stakeholder meeting in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh's committee signals a uniform civil code draft could land by early July, even as most opposition parties stay away.
Karnataka BJP Reviews MLC Cross-Voting as Leadership Questions Grow
The Karnataka BJP has moved into damage control after reported cross-voting in Legislative Council polls, with leaders weighing accountability, party discipline and the cohesion of the state unit.
Delhi Orders Graft Probe Into Medicine Procurement by Health Officials
Delhi's Chief Minister has ordered a corruption probe against two senior health officials over alleged irregularities in medicine procurement, deepening scrutiny of a case already under anti-corruption review.
Mohan Yadav Family's Ujjain Land Purchases Draw Scrutiny in Madhya Pradesh
An Indian Express investigation reports that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's family and linked real estate firms bought 137 plots across 168 acres in Ujjain after he took office, in areas later touched by road projects.
Sikkim Electoral Roll Revision Flags 20,000 Voters for Possible Deletion, Putting Due Process to the Test
Sikkim's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has placed about 20,000 names under scrutiny for possible deletion, raising questions about accuracy, transparency and the rights of eligible voters.
Kailash Vijayvargiya's Indore Remarks Spark Row Over Roads and Welfare
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has triggered controversy with Indore remarks suggesting those who call leaders 'Kafirs' should not use roads they built or claim welfare benefits.
Madhya Pradesh CM's Family Land Deals in Ujjain Draw Scrutiny Amid Road-Project Push
An investigation into 137 plots worth about Rs 45 crore acquired near Ujjain by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's family has put the city's development map and questions of transparency at the centre of a political row.
Rajasthan Custody Over RSS Video Puts Free Speech and Policing in the Spotlight
A social-media user's video on RSS-style activity in a playground has landed him in Rajasthan Police custody, triggering a political row over whether commentary has been criminalised.
Rebel TMC MLAs Name Arup Roy Chairperson, Deepening Mamata Banerjee's Crisis
A breakaway group of Trinamool Congress legislators has declared Arup Roy chairperson of what it calls the 'real TMC', mounting an open challenge to Mamata Banerjee's leadership in West Bengal.
Rajasthan Forms Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code Legislation
Rajasthan has set up a committee to prepare draft Uniform Civil Code legislation, drawing the state into a national debate over personal laws, gender rights and community protections.
Congress Sends Observers to Jammu and Kashmir as Internal Tensions Sharpen
The Congress high command has moved to assess factional friction in its Jammu and Kashmir unit, deputing senior leaders to gather feedback as the party works to rebuild organisation and protect alliance space.
Maharashtra Tables Record Rs 97,706 Crore Supplementary Demands, Farm Relief in Focus
Maharashtra has placed one of its largest-ever supplementary spending demands before the legislature, anchoring nearly Rs 97,706 crore on farm loan waivers, welfare and urban development amid fiscal-discipline questions.
PM Modi Calls on President Murmu as Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation Grows in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, a call that drew sharp political attention amid mounting speculation over a possible Union Council of Ministers reshuffle.
Mahayuti Sweeps 16 of 17 Maharashtra MLC Seats as Opposition Draws a Blank
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance has won 16 of 17 Legislative Council seats while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi failed to win any, signalling renewed momentum for the governing coalition.
Madhya Pradesh UCC Draft Expected by Early July After Marathon Bhopal Consultations
Madhya Pradesh's Uniform Civil Code panel signals a draft by late June or early July as it weighs marriage, inheritance and gender rights against community concerns.
Punjab Moves to Cap Private School Fee Hikes at Five Percent
The Punjab Cabinet has cleared an ordinance limiting annual private school fee increases to five percent and mandating refunds of excess collections, in a bid to bring predictability for parents.
Centre Amends FCRA Rules for Foreign-Funded Organisations
The Home Ministry has tightened FCRA reporting on foreign nationals among key functionaries, raising the compliance bar for NGOs, charities and research bodies that take overseas funds.
TMC Expels Senior Leaders as West Bengal Party Crisis Deepens
The Trinamool Congress crisis escalated as the party expelled eight senior leaders, including Firhad Hakim, over alleged anti-party activity, after a rebel faction claimed to remove Mamata Banerjee.
Vijay Uses Tamil Nadu Assembly Debut to Sharpen His Political Pitch
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's first major Assembly appearance framed welfare, state rights and administrative delivery as his government's priorities, marking his shift from cinema to formal governance.
Vijay's First Detailed Assembly Speech Sets the Tamil Nadu Agenda
In his first detailed Assembly speech, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay framed welfare, governance, state rights and Centre-state relations as the benchmarks his new government wants to be judged on.
Delhi Slum Rehabilitation Policy Puts Housing and Eligibility in Focus
Delhi's proposed slum rehabilitation policy could reshape housing for nearly four lakh families, but its credibility hinges on transparent surveys, fair eligibility rules and time-bound delivery.
Bidadi Township Debate Intensifies in Karnataka Over Land and Growth
The proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township near Bidadi has become a political flashpoint, as Shivakumar and Kumaraswamy spar over an open debate and farmers raise land and livelihood concerns.
Centre Tightens FCRA Rules For NGOs Receiving Foreign Funds
India has amended its Foreign Contribution Regulation Act rules, adding disclosure and compliance demands for NGOs taking overseas donations and excluding proselytisation from permitted faith-based activity.
Ladakh Shutdown Pushes Statehood Dialogue With Centre Back Into Focus
A near-total shutdown across Ladakh on June 23 saw Leh and Kargil bodies press New Delhi for credible dialogue, reviving demands for statehood, Sixth Schedule safeguards and land and job protections.
BJP-Led Mahayuti Sweeps Vidarbha in Maharashtra Council Polls
The BJP-led Mahayuti has tightened its grip on Vidarbha, winning local-authority council seats in Nagpur, Amravati and Bhandara-Gondia and signalling its organisational depth ahead of crucial civic battles.
Kejriwal's Punjab Visit Comes as Akal Takht Summons Looms Over Mann Government
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal toured Punjab to rally workers just days before the Akal Takht's June 29 summons of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's cabinet over a contentious Sikh affairs law.
Kerala Water Cannon Row Raises Questions Over Protest Policing and Public Health
A bottle held up inside the Kerala Assembly has turned a student protest into a wider debate over police crowd-control methods, water quality and official accountability.
Sena UBT Defections Await Speaker's Recognition in Fresh Maharashtra Twist
A reported bid by six Shiv Sena UBT MPs to be recognised as a separate group has opened a new front in Maharashtra's party-split politics, with the Lok Sabha Speaker's call now pivotal.
Doval Welcomes US-Iran Understanding at BRICS Security Meet, Citing Hormuz Calm
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has welcomed a reported US-Iran understanding that eased fears around the Strait of Hormuz, framing India's stake in energy security, shipping and citizen safety in West Asia.
TMC Rebellion and Expulsions Deepen Trinamool's Bengal Discipline Crisis
Open defiance by councillors and workers, followed by expulsions touching figures like Firhad Hakim and Arup Roy, has turned a local Trinamool dispute into a wider test of party discipline in West Bengal.
Ladakh Shutdown Reflects Mistrust Over Statehood and Safeguards Talks
A shutdown call in Ladakh has pushed the region's demands for statehood, constitutional safeguards and job and land protection back into national focus amid frustration over stalled talks with the Centre.
Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Join Eknath Shinde Camp in Maharashtra's 'Split 2.0'
Six Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) crossed over to Eknath Shinde's faction on June 22, sharply weakening the UBT in Parliament and reigniting Maharashtra's Sena-versus-Sena war.
TMC Leadership-List Dispute Reaches the Election Commission
A dispute inside the Trinamool Congress over office-bearer lists and organisational authority has reached the Election Commission, raising procedural questions with real stakes for West Bengal politics.
India-US Trade Talks Put Export Gains and Domestic Safeguards in Focus
As India weighs preferential access for the United States, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal vows to protect national interest while Congress warns a hurried pact could hurt farmers and small producers.
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Praja Seva Department to Speed Up Grievance Redressal
Karnataka's cabinet has cleared a dedicated Praja Seva department, with its own minister and senior IAS oversight, to deliver time-bound, integrated resolution of public grievances across the state.
CAG Flags Kerala's Debt Burden at Rs 4.85 Lakh Crore in Fiscal Warning
A CAG report pegs Kerala's total debt at Rs 4.85 lakh crore by March 2025, citing missed fiscal targets and heavy borrowing that sharpen the challenge facing the new state government.
CJP's Diaper-Donation Protest at Jantar Mantar Keeps NEET Paper-Leak Issue in Focus
The Cockroach Janta Party launched a diaper-donation drive at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, using symbolic protest to press its demand for accountability over alleged NEET-UG paper-leak failures.
Anna Hazare Warns of July 5 Hunger Strike Over Maharashtra RTI Rule Changes
Veteran activist Anna Hazare has threatened an indefinite fast from July 5 at Ralegan Siddhi unless Maharashtra rolls back amendments to its Right to Information rules that he says could weaken citizens' access to information.
Government Revises FCRA Penalties for Foreign-Funded NGOs
The Union government has revised penalties under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, tightening compliance rules for organisations receiving foreign funds, including violations such as breaching permitted administrative-expense limits.
TMC Rebel Bloc Claims to Oust Mamata Banerjee, Vows Election Commission Fight
A breakaway Trinamool Congress faction says it has removed Mamata Banerjee as chairperson and installed Arup Roy, setting up a high-stakes battle over who is the real party.
Gurugram Arrests Deepen Row Over Forensic Report on Bhagwant Mann Video
Gurugram police have arrested two men accused of fabricating a forensic report tied to a viral video involving Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, sharpening a debate over digital evidence and forensic integrity.
INDIA Bloc Reaches Five-Point Consensus After Allies Push Back on Congress
A tense INDIA alliance meeting in New Delhi ended with a five-point agreement and a vow to meet bimonthly, even as Left, SP and RJD leaders bluntly told the Congress to act as the coalition's glue.
Modi's G7 Outing In Evian Turns On A Crowded Schedule Of Bilaterals
Attending the G7 summit in Evian, Prime Minister Modi packed in a series of bilateral meetings, including with Canada's Mark Carney and the UK's Keir Starmer, signalling a busy phase of personal diplomacy.
Parliament Monsoon Session Set For July 21 To August 12 With Heavy Legislative Load
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has confirmed the 2026 monsoon session will run from July 21 to August 12, with the government lining up a crowded bills agenda for both Houses.
INDIA Bloc Friction Spills Into The Open After Latest Opposition Meeting
An editorial questioning Rahul Gandhi's handling of coalition politics has laid bare tensions within the INDIA bloc, even as the Congress leader insists there is no discord in the alliance.
INDIA Bloc Under Strain as Allies Turn on Congress After Assembly Setbacks
A bruising round of state elections has deepened fault lines in the opposition INDIA alliance, with the DMK, TMC and others openly venting frustration at the Congress at a June bloc meeting.
Government Plans Fresh Push On Delimitation After 131st Amendment Defeat
Having seen the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill fall short of the two-thirds majority earlier this year, the Centre is preparing to bring delimitation-linked legislation back in the monsoon session.
Suvendu Adhikari's BJP Government Settles In as Bengal Adjusts to Historic Power Shift
Six weeks after ending 15 years of Trinamool rule, West Bengal's first BJP administration under Suvendu Adhikari has completed its cabinet, signalling priorities on law and order, jobs and administrative reset.
Vijay's TVK Government Pushes Welfare Agenda as DMK Settles Into Opposition
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, now in power in Tamil Nadu, has rolled out free-power and women's-safety measures as Udhayanidhi Stalin leads a chastened DMK from the opposition benches.
Parliament's Monsoon Session to Take Up Key Economic and Welfare Bills
Lawmakers return to a packed legislative agenda, with debate expected on data-protection rules, labour codes and a fresh welfare push ahead of state polls.
Cabinet Clears Rs 9,585-Crore Delhi-NCR Clean Mobility Scheme And Airline Relief
The Union Cabinet has approved a major clean-mobility programme for the Delhi-NCR alongside a support mechanism to cushion airlines from volatile fuel prices, decisions hailed by the Prime Minister.
Kerala's UDF Government Under Satheesan Beds In as LDF Reckons With Defeat
V. D. Satheesan's Congress-led UDF ministry, formed after a sweeping win that ended a decade of Left rule, is finding its feet even as the LDF and a sidelined Pinarayi Vijayan weigh their next moves.
Cabinet's Economic Package Spans Credit Guarantee, Insurance FDI And Kharif MSP
A sweep of recent Cabinet decisions, from an expanded credit guarantee scheme to liberalised insurance FDI and higher kharif support prices, sets out the government's economic-policy priorities for the season.
DK Shivakumar Takes Over as Karnataka CM in Long-Anticipated Congress Handover
Karnataka's drawn-out power-sharing saga reached its climax as DK Shivakumar was sworn in as chief minister in early June, with Siddaramaiah accommodated in the Congress Working Committee.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Expands Assam Cabinet as NDA Cements Second-Term Dominance
After the NDA's three-fourths sweep in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inducted a dozen new ministers in early June, balancing fresh BJP faces with allies AGP and BPF in his second-term council.