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

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has sparked fresh controversy by replacing the official rupee symbol with the Tamil letter for ‘ru’ from the Tamil word ‘rubai’ (meaning rupees) in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26. This unexpected decision has intensified the ongoing language debate between the Tamil Nadu government and the central administration. The teaser for the state budget, set to be presented on March 14, 2025, prominently featured the new logo, omittin

In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the Haryana mayoral elections, winning 9 out of 10 mayoral positions in key regions such as Gurugram and Rohtak. The only exception was Manesar, where Dr Inderjit Yadav, an independent candidate and former BJP rebel, claimed victory. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hailed the party's massive win, calling it a validation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a &lsquo

A heated exchange erupted in Parliament after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark triggered strong objections from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kharge’s comment, made during a Rajya Sabha session, referred to his party's intent to hold the BJP accountable. However, a specific Hindi term used by Kharge, which loosely translates as 'nailing' someone, sparked protests from BJP MPs who claimed it was derogatory and directed at the Chair. In response to B

In a dramatic turn of events, the Andhra Pradesh MLC election witnessed what is now being described as one of the costliest nomination filings in the state's political history. This extraordinary development unfolded during the nomination process of BJP candidate Somu Veerraju, which involved multiple complications, last-minute approvals, and two special flights to ensure the documentation was completed before the deadline.   The Nomination Crisis

The Karnataka government’s 2025 budget, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has ignited a major political controversy, with the BJP accusing Congress of appeasement politics over the allocation of funds for minority welfare programs. The budget earmarks significant funds for Muslim welfare, including: ₹1,000 crore for minority development ₹150 crore for Waqf property protection ₹100 crore for Urdu schools A ₹6,00

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu has ruled against granting YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Jagan Mohan Reddy the status of Leader of the Opposition. The decision follows YSRCP’s significant electoral defeat, which reduced its representation in the 175-member Assembly to just 11 MLAs. According to legislative norms, a party must hold at least 10 percent of the total seats, equivalent to 18 MLAs, to be eligible for the Opposition Leader position. As YSRCP fail

The ongoing debate over Hindi imposition and Tamil language rights has once again fueled a major political clash between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and BJP state president K Annamalai. The two leaders engaged in a heated exchange on X, where Stalin accused the BJP of prioritizing Hindi and Sanskrit over Tamil, while Annamalai defended the Modi government’s commitment to Tamil culture.Stalin strongly criticized the central government’s language policies, urging the BJP to

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in the final stages of electing its new national president, with the decision expected to be announced by March 15, 2025. The position became vacant after JP Nadda was elevated to a Union ministerial role, prompting a keenly contested leadership race within the party. The BJP’s national leadership is working towards selecting a strong candidate capable of guiding the party through the next five years, as it prepares for crucial state and national elec

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs were stopped from entering the Delhi Assembly on Thursday after being suspended earlier this week for creating a ruckus in the House. The barricades placed at the entrance road to the Assembly complex prevented them from accessing the premises, further escalating the political standoff between the AAP and BJP in Delhi.Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, condemned the move and accused the BJP-led Delhi government of dictatorial tactics. She to

Washington: Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has raised doubts about his son's potential political career, citing concerns over his ability to connect with people at all levels. In a candid interview with Al Arabiya News, Errol expressed skepticism about Elon’s suitability for politics, emphasizing that his son is more accustomed to working with elite professionals than engaging with the general public.   E

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the imposition of Hindi, warning that the state is ready for another language war if necessary. His comments come amid growing concerns over the Centre’s three-language policy, which Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has long opposed.The DMK has consistently maintained that Tamil Nadu will only follow Tamil and English as its official languages and has frequently accused the BJP-led Union

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is expected to make a pivotal decision regarding the next chancellor to lead its vast network of 11 universities and eight state agencies. The board, which is meeting in Houston, could vote on a sole finalist for the position, initiating a mandatory 21-day waiting period before finalizing the appointment. According to sources familiar with the search process, the board has identified five candidates for c

Punjab's political landscape is witnessing growing uncertainty as Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has claimed that over 32 MLAs from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are in touch with him. Bajwa further suggested that even more could be communicating with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), indicating that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government may be on the verge of collapse.However, Bajwa clarifie

Tensions continue to rise in Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance, with visible cracks emerging between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and the BJP. The latest dispute centers around Thane, Shinde’s political stronghold, where veteran leader Ganesh Naik’s ‘janta darbar’ has been seen as a direct challenge to his authority.Large hoardings and posters announcing Naik’s public townhall have fueled speculation that a rift within the coa

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has accused the newly formed BJP government of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance to women in its first cabinet meeting. In a video posted on X, she criticized the BJP for allegedly deceiving the women of Delhi.In response, newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta dismissed Atishi’s remarks, stating that the new government would operate on its own terms. "It’s our gove

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Manikrao Kokate has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Nashik district and sessions court in a 1995 case involving the use of fraudulent documents to obtain government flats under a special housing scheme. In addition to the jail term, he has been fined Rs 50,000. His brother, Sunil Kokate, was also convicted in the same case.The verdict was delivered by Additional Chief Justice

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has sparked a political showdown with the DMK by challenging its IT wing to a social media hashtag battle. The confrontation comes after DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that if the BJP government continued imposing Hindi, the slogan in Tamil Nadu would shift from ‘Go Back Modi’ to ‘Get Out Modi’.   Responding aggressively, Annamalai dared DMK supporters to tweet ‘

Delhi New CM:In a historic political shift, Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi in a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan. The event marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after nearly three decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states were present to witness the oath-taking ceremony. The event, attended by nearly 30,00

A significant political development unfolded today in the national capital as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully orchestrated the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi’s new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta. This event not only marked BJP’s dominance in Delhi but also witnessed key political figures from Andhra Pradesh in attendance. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party (JSP) president Pawan Kalyan were among the special invitees, reinforcing their polit