The Natalie Harp Trump row has intensified after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff publicly targeted President Donald Trump’s close working relationship with his executive assistant. The remarks triggered an unusually aggressive White House response and renewed attention on Harp’s access, personal letters and role inside Trump’s circle. Ossoff remarks put Natalie Harp in spotlight Democratic Sen

The Kharge Vande Mataram row intensified on Tuesday, August 18, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended the version of the national song followed by his party and rejected BJP allegations of disrespect. The dispute has also fuelled a wider Congress-BJP clash as Kharge focuses on strengthening the party in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Vande Mataram Row Intensifies Kharge t

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s proposed new office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai has come under scrutiny following allegations over the renovation tender process. The office is reportedly being shifted to the 10th floor to allow the Chief Minister to work closer to senior government officials and improve administrative coordination. ₹5.54 Crore Renovation Tender Draws Scrutiny Questions have been raised over the reported ₹5.54 crore renovation te

Tamil Nadu’s ₹67,542 crore investment announcement has triggered a political debate, with the DMK questioning how many TN investment MoUs under TVK represent fresh projects. Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa also raised concerns over airports, jobs and the state’s investment branding strategy. The Tamil Nadu government has announced investment commitments worth ₹67,542 crore across 97 projects at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment

India's Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 ended on August 13 after weeks of Parliament disruptions driven by student protests, the Ram temple row and demands for government answers. PRS Legislative Research said Lok Sabha worked for only 15% of its scheduled time and Rajya Sabha for 33%, while legislative scrutiny and Question Hour were heavily affected. Parliament disruptions dominate the session

Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize an $817.5 million bond package for roads, the county jail, courthouse and other projects, as rapid population growth across Plano, Frisco, McKinney and nearby suburbs increases infrastructure demand. $817.5 million bond package goes to voters Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize an $817.5 million bond

BJP and Congress leaders confronted each other in the Parliament complex on Tuesday as political attention shifted to the Jharkhand student protests. The dispute followed police action against aspirants demanding answers over alleged JPSC and JSSC examination irregularities in Ranchi. Jharkhand Students in Jharkhand have been protesting over alleged irregularities linked to recruitment and comp

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay stepped up the Tamil Nadu anti-drug drive on August 11 by leading students in a mass anti-drug pledge in Chennai. The programme forms part of the government's wider Drug Free Tamil Nadu campaign, which combines school awareness, stronger enforcement, rehabilitation and public reporting tools. Anti-drug pledge brings students into campaign Students from

PM Modi, Gandhis join Revati Sule’s wedding reception The wedding reception of NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule’s daughter, Revati Sule, brought several of India’s leading political figures together in Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the prominent guests who attended the reception at the Pawar family’s residence at 6, Janpath. Revati, the daughter of Supriya Sule and granddaughter of NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, married Sarang Lakhani. The newlyweds welcomed the guests, posed for photographs and received their blessings during the evening. Leaders from different parties attend The guest list included RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Several chief ministers and senior representatives from national and regional parties also attended. Photographs from the event showed Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra greeting the couple and interacting with members of the Pawar family. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda shared pictures from the reception. The photographs included his meetings with Sharad Pawar, the newlyweds, Praful Patel and Jitendra Awhad. Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule personally received guests as leaders from different political parties arrived to congratulate Revati and Sarang. Wedding celebrations attract political attention The reception took place a day after the wedding ceremony, which was also attended by several senior leaders. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were among those present. One photograph showing Prime Minister Modi, Sharad Pawar and Amit Shah seated near one another attracted particular attention. The image appeared amid recent engagements between the NCP (SP) leadership and the central government. However, no formal political meeting was announced during the private celebration. The presence of leaders from rival parties highlighted the Pawar family’s wide political relationships. Sharad Pawar has worked with politicians across different parties during his long public career. Although the gathering attracted attention because of its high-profile guest list, it remained a family celebration. Leaders attended to congratulate the newlyweds and spend time with the Pawar family. The reception offered a rare sight of political rivals meeting away from election campaigns and parliamentary debates. From Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah to the Gandhi family and regional leaders, the event brought many prominent political personalities together under one roof.

Political tensions within the ruling alliance have surfaced in Ongole, with TDP MLA Damacharla Janardhan and Jana Sena leader and former minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy exchanging allegations. Damacharla, who defeated Balineni in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, responded strongly to recent accusations made against him and questioned Balineni’s political approach after joining the Jana Sena Party. Damacharla Accuses Balineni Of Creating Alliance Differences

Tamil Nadu politics has traditionally been shaped by intense rivalries, making political consensus among the state’s major parties difficult even when they broadly agree on an issue. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay encountered that reality during his latest attempt to build a common Tamil Nadu position on delimitation. Vijay chaired an all-party meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on Saturday, August 8, to discuss the proposed delimitation exercise and its pos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met around 45 NDA Lok Sabha MPs at a breakfast meeting in New Delhi, urging stronger participation in parliamentary debates, better preparation, smoother House proceedings and greater focus on state development and alliance unity. NDA meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast interaction with around 45 newly elected and first-time NDA Lok Sabha MPs on Frida

The Shakib Al Hasan house attack in Magura involved vandalism and an attempted fire hours after the former Bangladesh cricket captain appeared at a media event connected to Sheikh Hasina. Police reported no injuries and opened an investigation as political tensions remained high. Shakib Al Hasan House Attack in Magura Unidentified attackers targeted the Magura residence of former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Awami League lawmake

Mohsin Naqvi Biggest Scam Claim Fuels Pakistan Power Speculation Mohsin Naqvi's biggest scam claim has added fresh political pressure in Pakistan after he alleged that judges, bureaucrats, politicians and bankers were involved in a decades-long corruption network. The remarks come days after his warning that Pakistan's governance system had collapsed, intensifying debate over reforms and the country's political direction.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has played down unrest within the Congress after legislators reportedly offered to resign over their exclusion from the expanded Cabinet. DK Shivakumar Downplays MLA Resignations Over Cabinet Snub Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought to contain growing dissatisfaction within the Congress after two party legislators reportedly offered to resign because they were not included in the latest

Masoud Pezeshkian resignation rumours have spread online after a senior Iranian cleric claimed the president had repeatedly considered stepping down. Pezeshkian, however, has publicly rejected the reports, while his office has described the allegation as false and politically motivated. Pezeshkian denial Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he would remain in office and continue performing

Prashant Kishor registered a major victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes. The result ended the BJP’s decades-long dominance and gave the Jan Suraaj Party its first Assembly seat in Bihar. Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur By 19,324 Votes Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has scored a remarkable victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, defeating the Bharatiya Janata

  Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into police custody from his Chennai residence following an FIR over his controversial protest speech. His lawyers moved the Madras High Court for anticipatory bail as the case triggered fresh tension between the DMK and the ruling TVK.  

Brazil President Lula election campaign has officially begun as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told supporters he is in excellent shape and ready for the political battle ahead. The campaign launch signals the beginning of a closely watched Brazil election race that will determine the country's next leadership. Lula Launches Election Campaign

Parliament’s Monsoon Session entered its third week with key legislation listed for discussion and Opposition protests disrupting proceedings. A parliamentary panel will question Meta, Google, X, Snapchat and other platforms amid scrutiny over digital regulation and the removal of PM Modi’s post.