Congress Approves $70 Billion Immigration Funding Package The U.S. Congress on Tuesday approved a $70 billion funding package to support President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement and border control policies through the remainder of his term. The measure passed the House of Representatives in a narrow 214‑212 vote, largely along party lines, and now heads to the White House for Trump’s signature.

The INDIA Bloc convened in New Delhi on June 8, 2026, for a crucial strategy meeting as opposition parties aim to coordinate and unify ahead of future electoral contests, including the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The session is particularly significant amid questions about the alliance's cohesion following recent electoral setbacks and growing internal friction. Leaders from 23 parties attended or were expected to participate, including prominent figures such as Congress president Mallikarjun K

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has not yet received an invitation to the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on Monday, June 8, 2026, according to sources. The meeting is being held at the Constitution Club in Delhi, where representatives from 23 Opposition parties are expected to gather for an important round of political discussions. The agenda is likely to focus on rebuilding Opposition unity, reviewing recent Assembly election set

Pawan Kalyan and Revanth Reddy kept their reactions calm, preventing a political exchange from turning into a bigger Andhra-Telangana row. Telugu States See Political Heat Again The political atmosphere between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana often becomes sensitive when leaders from one Telugu state comment on the other. A similar situation developed recently after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was targeted by some Tela

Washington, DC, Friday, June 5, 2026 — Rep. Ro Khanna has backed H.Res.69, a Hindu American resolution in the U.S. House that recognizes the contributions of Hindu Americans and condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry and attacks on Hindu places of worship. Khanna said in a post on X on Monday, June 1, 2026, that he was proud to cosponsor the measure introduced by Rep. Shri Thanedar. He said the resolution celebrates the contributions and diversity of the Hindu A

House Approves Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions In a notable move, the US House of Representatives passed legislation providing billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing stricter sanctions on Russia. The vote ended 226-195, with 18 Republicans and one independent breaking ranks with party leadership to join Democrats. The legislation introduces targeted oil and gas sanctions on Russia and signals bipartisan concern over c

Hanu Karlapalem Alabama District 4 campaign officials are criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court’s Alabama congressional map ruling, saying it could weaken Black political representation before the 2026 elections. Karlapalem, the Democratic nominee for Alabama House District 4, released a statement on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, after the court’s 6-3 decision allowed Alabama to use a disputed congressional map in the 2026 election cycle. Hanu Karlapa

BJP Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Statement The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not remain in power in a year. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, stated that the system Modi once controlled is now collapsing internally and suggested that the government may attempt to suppress public pres

The ongoing political friction between Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Telangana leaders over the past week took a significant turn on Wednesday when BRS working president KTR addressed the controversy for the first time. Pawan Kalyan’s response to the situation has been widely interpreted as a strategic move to de-escalate regional tensions. While KTR welcomed Pawan Kalyan’s announcement to contest in Telangana elections, he firmly stated that outsiders sh

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao addressed the Press Club Hyderabad on Wednesday, launching a comprehensive critique of Telangana’s ruling Congress government led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. KTR described Congress as the “first enemy of Telangana,” alleging that the state has regressed under its administration after a decade of development under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao. He highlighted that Telangana had achieved notable progress in agriculture,

US House Approves Resolution to End Iran War The US House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 4, passed a resolution ordering the withdrawal of American troops from Iran, marking a rare bipartisan move in the Republican-controlled chamber. Four Republican members joined Democrats in backing the measure, which passed 215-208 and now moves to the Senate for debate. The resolution, part of the War Powers Resolution framework, seeks t

Karnataka witnessed a historic political event on June 3, 2026, as senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the state’s Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. The ceremony, which began at 4:00 PM IST, marked the culmination of a carefully planned leadership transition within the party. Former Deputy Chief Minister and a key strategist for the Congress in southern India, Shivakumar’s appointment as the 25th Chief Minister signifies the party’s focus on stability, governance, a

Pawan Kalyan Hyderabad meet triggers attacks from Kavitha and Congress Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan is set to hold a major political meeting in Hyderabad on June 2, putting Telangana politics on alert. The event, being called the Telangana Nava Nirmana Sankalpa Sabha, is expected to focus on Janasena’s future plans in Telangana and the party’s organisational expansion in the state. Reports say the meeting will be hel

Rajya Sabha elections for 27 seats have triggered a fresh numbers battle, with the NDA hoping to cross 150 seats and Congress facing pressure in key states.​ Rajya Sabha polls: NDA eyes 150 mark as Congress faces Gujarat setback The next big political contest will move to the Rajya Sabha, where elections to fill 27 seats are set to test the strength of the ruling NDA and the opposition Congress. With voting scheduled for June 18, the BJP-led alliance is

D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah will travel to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and finalise Karnataka’s new cabinet. Purpose: The meeting aims to decide ministerial berths, balance caste and regional representation, manage loyalist groups, and prepare for the June 3 swearing-in. Karnataka Cabinet Talks Move To Delhi Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New

DK Shivakumar Named Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is set to become Karnataka’s new Chief Minister after the Congress Legislature Party elected him as its leader in Bengaluru. Congress Picks DK Shivakumar DK Shivakumar is set to take charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka after being elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader. The decision was taken at a CLP meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru after Siddara

The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up as a crucial moment for Congress. Early data from prediction platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket indicate Democrats may hold the advantage. This comes amid President Trump’s declining approval rating, growing voter concerns over economic conditions, and national security issues. Insights from Prediction Markets Both Kalshi and Polymarket show Democ

Karnataka Congress New Leader   Karnataka Congress Enters Transition Phase Karnataka Congress is moving towards a major leadership change after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister and the state Cabinet was dissolved. The Congress Legislature Party is set to meet at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru to elect its new leader, with DK Shivakumar widely expected to take charge. DK Shivakumar CM Role In Focus

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on May 29, 2026, a day after resigning as Karnataka Chief Minister. The meeting is expected to focus on Siddaramaiah’s future role, possible Rajya Sabha offer and the leadership transition as D.K. Shivakumar emerges as the likely successor. Siddaramaiah is set to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over breakfast in New Delhi on Friday, a day after stepping down as Karnataka

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Chief Minister on May 29, 2026, after returning from Madhya Pradesh. Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until Congress finalises the next leader and alternative arrangements are made. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation from the post of Chief Minister, marking a major political transition in the state. The resignation was