In a dramatic turn of events in American politics, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party called the America Party, signaling a major break with former ally President Donald Trump. The announcement follows a bitter public fallout between the two high-profile figures over Trump’s massive domestic spending plan, which Musk has described as fiscally irresponsible and a threat to the nation’s economic stability. Once among T

At a high-voltage rally in Mumbai on Saturday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray shared a public stage for the first time in nearly two decades. The powerful political reunion was triggered by the widespread backlash over the Maharashtra government's controversial decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in primary schools. Addressing a p

In a significant legislative move early in his second term, President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law during a celebratory Fourth of July ceremony at the White House. The bill, hailed by Trump as a fulfillment of several key campaign promises, introduces wide-reaching tax cuts, substantial boosts to military spending, and increases funding for immigration enforcement. The legislation also includes controversial reductions to Me

During his historic address to Ghana's Parliament on July 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement that sparked both surprise and amusement among the members present. PM Modi highlighted India’s vast political diversity by revealing that the country boasts over 2,500 political parties. “I repeat, 2,500 political parties,” he said with a chuckle, prompting a ripple of laughter and surprise among the parliamentarians in Ghana.

WASHINGTON — A controversial excise tax targeting wind and solar energy projects has emerged as a flashpoint in the Republicans' sweeping domestic policy bill, catching both lawmakers and industry leaders off guard. The provision, which penalizes renewable energy initiatives if a portion of their components originate from China, was inserted without clear authorship or explanation, prompting concern and confusion among several Republican senators. Despite the bill spanning 940 pages

T Raja Singh, the controversial BJP MLA from Telangana, has resigned from the party, citing an ongoing leadership tussle within the state unit. Known for his provocative statements, Singh’s resignation adds to the growing political uncertainty surrounding the BJP’s leadership in Telangana. His decision comes at a time when internal conflicts and disagreements over the party’s direction have been surfacing.

Amid the growing speculation over a potential leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the issue, stating that the decision lies in the hands of the party’s high command. Responding to media questions, Kharge remarked, “It is in the hands of the party high command. No one can say what is going on in the high command,” suggesting that the leadership change, rumored to see D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief

The ongoing deadlock between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over the selection of the next BJP national president has left the party's top leadership in a state of flux. Despite the extension of JP Nadda’s term until June 2024 to oversee the Lok Sabha elections, no successor has been named, and the state-level organizational appointments remain incomplete. The impasse is expected to dominate discussions at

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist of Gujarati Muslim ancestry, has made history by winning New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. If elected, Mamdani would become the first Indian-American and Muslim mayor of New York City. However, his victory has sparked significant backlash from far-right politicians and social media users, many of whom have resorted to Islamophobic rhetoric. Among the lo

Former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing online tirade against Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani after Mamdani secured a major victory in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Mamdani, who currently serves in the New York State Assembly representing Astoria, Queens, won 43.5% of the vote with 90% of ballots counted. His success marks a significant milestone for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, sparking both celebration among his supporters and criticism from

Former Chief Minister YS Jagan is embroiled in a heated legal battle following a tragic incident involving his bulletproof car, which allegedly crushed an elderly man named Singayya while Jagan was inside the vehicle. The Guntur police have filed a case in connection with this incident and have named Jagan as the second accused (A2) in the case. In a significant development, the Guntur police have taken strong measur

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that could shape the future of the city’s progressive politics. With 90 percent of the ballots counted, Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assembly member and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, secured 43 percent of the vote. Despite the vote still undergoing a ranked-choice coun

The San Jose District 3 special election is reaching its decisive moment, with voters heading to the polls Tuesday. The final financial disclosures ahead of the vote reveal a competitive and high-stakes race between Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos and community leader Gabby Chavez-Lopez. Both candidates have used the final weeks of the campaign to consolidate support and push messaging, but it is Tordillos who holds the lead in fundraising. According to official filing

A last-minute veto from Governor Greg Abbott has spared Texas’ growing hemp industry from a sweeping ban on THC products, prompting celebration from businesses across the state including in Cedar Park. At J Heart CBD, store manager Lizzie Taylor said the team was in disbelief on Sunday night as the news broke. “My coworker and I started screaming,” said Taylor. “We thought we were going to los

The counting of votes for the 2025 assembly bypolls in five key constituencies across four Indian states began on Monday, June 23. The bypolls were conducted on June 19 in Gujarat’s Visavadar and Kadi seats, Punjab’s Ludhiana West, Kerala’s Nilambur, and West Bengal’s Kaliganj. Early trends show the BJP leading in both Gujarat seats, while the AAP is ahead in Punjab’s Ludhiana West and the Congress leads in Kerala’s Nilambur

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been officially named an accused in a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a man in Guntur district. The incident occurred on June 18, 2025, while Reddy was returning from a condolence visit to Rentapalla village in Palnadu district. The vehicle in question, part of the ex-CM’s convoy, reportedly ran over an elderly man named Singaiah on the Etuku

In a major development amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran has temporarily reopened its closed airspace to facilitate the evacuation of Indian nationals. The decision comes as a humanitarian gesture following diplomatic efforts by the Indian government. As per official reports, nearly 1,000 Indian citizens, including students and workers stranded in different regions of Iran, will return to India on Friday night via special chartered flight

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy sparked controversy during a recent media interaction by defending the “Rappa Rappa” posters displayed at his Sattenapalli public meeting. The posters depicted Jagan in a violent avatar alongside the famous dialogue from the film Pushpa 2, suggesting a ruthless political comeback if he returns to power. Instead of distancing himself from the aggressive imagery, Jagan embraced the message,

The recent public meeting organized by YS Jagan in Sattenapalli turned tragic, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and sparking criticism from Andhra Pradesh’s Home Minister Taneti Vanitha. Despite clear advisories from the Andhra Pradesh Police Department advising against the event due to security concerns, the YCP-led tour proceeded as a “console tour” to meet the family of a deceased supporter.

Voting for by-elections to five assembly seats across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala began on June 19, setting the stage for high-stakes political showdowns. Though the number of seats is limited, the contests are expected to reflect broader voter sentiment and alliance cohesion ahead of several key state elections in 2026. In Punjab, the Ludhiana West seat vacated after the death of AAP ML