A political and administrative debate has erupted in Chhattisgarh over the BJP-led state government’s intention to reverse the five-day work week policy for government employees. Introduced in February 2022 by the former Congress government, the policy gave Saturdays and Sundays off in exchange for extended working hours during weekdays. It was aimed at enhancing work-life balance, promoting staff well-being, and streamlining public service delivery.

Kavitha, the younger daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has set off a storm in the political sphere with her recent comments suggesting that there is an active plan to merge the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her explosive statements have taken many by surprise and sparked wide speculation about the future of BRS and the internal challenges the party is facing. Speaking out for the first time in weeks, Kavitha

West Bengal's political climate intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a rally in Alipurduar. Accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government of corruption, cruelty, and complete failure on law and order, Modi said that Bengal is plagued by violence, despair among youth, and a collapsing education system. He specifically cited the communal unrest in Murshidabad and Malda following protests against the

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh has issued a show-cause notice to its Gonda district chief Amar Kishore Kashyap after a video surfaced showing him in an allegedly inappropriate interaction with a woman at the party office. The incident, recorded on April 12, became public recently and has stirred controversy within party circles and on social media. In the video, Amar Kishore Kashyap is seen escorting a woman into the BJP district office in Gonda. The footage, capt

A deeply personal and politically charged letter from former MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha to her father, BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has ignited a storm in Telangana's political circles. Reportedly handwritten after the BRS Silver Jubilee celebrations in Warangal, the 6-page letter begins with “My Dear Daddy” and goes on to raise pointed concerns about the party’s leadership direction, KCR’s speech, and his muted criticism of the BJP. Kavitha’s

A recent event involving Miss World 2025 contestants has ignited a political and cultural firestorm in Telangana. The controversy erupted after a video surfaced showing women volunteers washing and wiping the feet of international beauty pageant participants before their entry into the historic Ramappa temple, located in Mulugu district. This act, which was meant as a ceremonial welcome, has been widely criticized by political parties and social groups who view it as a blow to the dignity and

The BJP has launched a sharp political attack on the Congress after senior party leader Union Minister P Chidambaram publicly raised doubts over the cohesion and future of the INDIA opposition bloc. His candid remarks, made during the launch of a book co-authored by Congress leader Salman Khurshid and Mrityunjay Singh Yadav, gave the ruling party fresh ammunition ahead of critical state elections and the looming 2029 general polls. At the event on Thursday, Chidambaram remarked

In a major development that has sparked intense national outrage, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the filing of a police case against state minister Vijay Shah for his controversial and sexist remarks directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court took suo motu cognizance of the issue and directed the Director General of Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the minister. This directive came shortly after a video clip of Mr Shah’s comments at a public cult

In a sharp and politically charged statement, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has lashed out at Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Vijay Shah over his controversial comments allegedly targeting Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The issue has taken center stage in political discourse, sparking outrage both online and offline. The minister’s remarks during a public address in Mhow refer

In a heartbreaking development, Vanshika, an Indian student living in Canada, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa confirmed her death in an official statement, noting that local authorities are currently investigating the cause. The tragic discovery comes just days after Vanshika was reported missing, raising serious concerns among the Indian community in Ottawa and her family back home in India. Vanshika, daughter of Devinder Sin

A delegation of BJP leaders in Karnataka met Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader at his office in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru on Monday, formally requesting the revocation of the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs. The legislators were suspended last month for alleged misconduct and disruption of Assembly proceedings. The suspension, which drew widespread attention, was enforced on March 21, when the 18 MLAs were penalized with six months suspension from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly

In a fiery statement on Thursday, BJP leader and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty launched a sharp political offensive against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, holding her responsible for the recent communal tensions linked to the Waqf protest in Murshidabad. He accused her of being a divisive force in the state and directly blamed her for the ongoing violence that has shaken parts of Bengal. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Chakraborty claimed that Mamata Banerjee,

In a development that has ignited a fresh round of political controversy, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday conducted a raid at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). The raid comes just days after Pathak was appointed as the party’s co-in-charge for the Gujarat Assembly elections scheduled for 2027. The timing of the raid has triggered a strong reactio

In a high-profile development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of raids on Tuesday, including one at the Jaipur residence of senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. The action is part of the central agency's ongoing investigation into the multi-crore Pearl Agro Corporation Limited (PACL) scam, which is one of India’s largest known ponzi schemes, reportedly involving a staggering Rs 48,000 crore. According to ED officials, t

A major development is expected in the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chennai today. The high-profile visit has led to intense political speculation about an imminent change in the state leadership, particularly amid discussions about strengthening the alliance between the BJP and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) ahead of upcoming elections. Amit Shah is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with se

The national capital is once again witnessing a political showdown, this time over a critical issue—electricity supply. Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, blaming the recent wave of power outages on the alleged mismanagement by the BJP-led administration. Kejriwal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration over what he

A political war of words broke out in Delhi on April 5, 2025, between the BJP and AAP following the petition filed by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, who challenged the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Supreme Court. Khan, a prominent member of AAP and former Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, has raised concerns that the Bill limits religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, introduces arbitrary executive interference, and threatens minority rights in managing religious and charitable institution

In a fiery exchange over the long-standing language debate and the contentious three-language policy under the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a scathing counterattack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Responding to Adityanath’s accusation that the DMK is fostering regional and linguistic division for vote-bank politics, Stalin described the remarks as not ironic but “political black comedy at its dark

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a recent episode of the ANI podcast, made strong remarks regarding communal harmony in the state under his government. Asserting that Muslims are the safest community in Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath credited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s governance since 2017 for the absence of communal riots in the state. His comments have sparked widespread discussions over the state of inter-religious trust, safety of minorities, and the broader implicatio

In a politically charged development, key Tamil Nadu BJP leaders, including state BJP chief Annamalai, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, and BJP state secretary Vinoj P Selvam were detained by Tamil Nadu police on Monday. The leaders were held ahead of their planned protest against the alleged Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) liquor scam. The protest, scheduled to begin at 11 am, faced disruption as BJP leaders were either placed under house arrest or t