In response to growing protests in Kolkata over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Bangladesh has called Shikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, the Acting Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, back to Dhaka for urgent consultations. Rahman, who also serves as the Minister - Political Affairs, is expected to return to Kolkata by the middle of this month, after attending the foreign secretary-level talks scheduled between India and Bangladesh next week. Protests, primarily led by po

Congress MPs staged a protest in Parliament by wearing jackets that displayed the slogan "Modi-Adani Ek Hain" (Modi and Adani are one) on Thursday. This demonstration was part of the party's ongoing campaign to demand answers from the government about alleged financial irregularities and favoritism involving the Adani Group. The protestors entered Parliament premises wearing the jackets and chanting slogans accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting billionaire business

Cyclone Fengal continues to affect Karnataka, with Bengaluru and other regions expected to experience rainfall for the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka, with moderate rainfall expected on Tuesday. The intensity of rainfall will decrease from the third day. A yellow alert has been issued for Bengaluru, Hassan, Mandya, and Ramanagara, indicating heavy rainfall between 6 cm an

In Islamabad, Pakistan, intense protests have erupted, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with violent clashes between protesters and police resulting in casualties. The protests are centered around Imran Khan's imprisonment and accusations of political persecution, as well as the alleged rigging of recent elections. As tensions escalated, the Pakistani government called in the military to restore order, issuing "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245 o

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

Students from Gudavalleru Engineering College staged a protest on August 29, claiming that hidden cameras were installed in the ladies’ hostel bathrooms and that videos recorded with these cameras were shared on social media. In response to the allegations, Superintendent of Police R Gangadhar Rao clarified on Monday that an investigation, including a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report, found no hidden cameras in the hostel. He also stated that police questioned various

An unexpected and heartwarming moment unfolded in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly today, as Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan shared a hug with YCP MLC Botsa Sathyanarayana. The incident occurred right after the PAC members’ election was completed, and the brief exchange has since gone viral on social media. Initially, Pawan extended a handshake to Botsa, but the latter surprised everyone by pulling Pawan into a friendly hug. This gesture, caught on camera, has sparked interest, especially g

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has escalated his verbal attacks on opposition leader KCR by throwing an open challenge for him to attend assembly sessions. While Revanth has achieved his goal of becoming the CM and leader of the house, he is eager to see KCR in the opposition seat, which has not happened yet due to KCR's absence from assembly sessions. In a bold statement, Revanth called out KCR to come out of hiding in his farmhouse and confront him in the assembly. He emphasized that

In defiance of a curfew imposed in Manipur due to ongoing violence, members of various civil society organizations gathered for a rally in Imphal West on Tuesday to protest against the reimposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in parts of the northeastern state. The rally, which was organized by groups like the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, began in the Kwakeithel area and covered about 3.5 kilometers before it

In a scathing criticism of her brother and YSR Congress party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila condemned his decision to boycott the upcoming assembly session. Sharmila emphasized the importance of elected members attending the assembly to address the concerns and issues of their constituents. She called on Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party MLAs to either fulfill their responsibilities or resign from their assembly memberships. Tel

Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand has enforced Section 144 across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Cyberabad for a month to maintain law and order, restricting public gatherings such as protests, rallies, and meetings unless authorized by the police. This decision has sparked criticism from the public, prompting the commissioner to clarify its intent. In a recent statement on X, CV Anand emphasized that the enforcement is not a curfew but a measure to empower police stations t

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently responded to opposition allegations concerning his supposed involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. In a firm statement, he denied any wrongdoing and reaffirmed his commitment to honest politics. Opposition parties, including the BJP and JD(S), have accused Siddaramaiah of being linked to a land scam, claiming misconduct during his tenure. In light of these allegations, the Chief Minister clarified that h

As the counting of votes nears completion in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, the electoral landscape presents a striking contrast between the two regions. In Haryana, the BJP is achieving a surprising turnaround, leading in 50 out of 90 assembly seats. This marks a significant departure from earlier predictions that favored the Congress, which is currently trailing with 35 seats. With the magic number for forming a government set at 46, the BJP appears poised to secure its third consecutive

Savitri Jindal, the independent candidate and India’s richest woman, has achieved a remarkable victory in the Hisar Assembly constituency, defeating BJP's Kamal Gupta and Congress candidate Ram Niwas Rara by a margin of 18,941 votes. Expressing her gratitude, Jindal took to X, stating, “Abhaar Hisar Parivar” (Gratitude to the family of Hisar). At 74, Jindal's latest win marks her third successful campaign in Hisar, having previously won the seat in 2005 and

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under increasing pressure to resign as allegations surrounding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam escalate. Following a trial court's order to file charges, opposition parties, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal Secular, have intensified their calls for his resignation. Adding to the pressure, veteran Congress leader KB Koliwad, a five-time MLA and former Assembly Speaker, publicly sugges

On Friday, the Karnataka government announced its decision to withdraw open consent for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiries within the state. Law Minister HK Patil highlighted concerns regarding the perceived "biased" actions of the CBI, which the opposition alleges are directed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to target its leaders, especially ahead of upcoming elections. Patil clarified that the withdrawal is not related to the ongoing land

Amid escalating controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee used for preparing laddus at the Tirupati temple, the Karnataka government has issued a directive mandating that all 34,000 temples under its management exclusively use Nandini brand ghee. This decision aims to maintain the sanctity and quality of temple rituals, including the preparation of prasada and the lighting of lamps. The controversy erupted earlier this week when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step by seeking a report from the Karnataka High Court concerning controversial comments made by Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda. During a recent hearing focused on a landlord-tenant dispute, Justice Srishananda referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" and made a misogynistic remark about a woman lawyer. These statements have raised serious concerns about the conduct of judges and the implications of their wor

Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is expected to be promoted to the position of Deputy Chief Minister, according to sources. A formal announcement from Governor RN Ravi’s office is anticipated later today. Speculation about his elevation has been circulating for months, with party insiders suggesting it aims to bolster the DMK’s leadership in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections. Having played a pivotal role in the DMK’s rec