CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as India’s next Vice President, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar. The 68-year-old BJP veteran secured a clear victory today by polling 452 first preference votes, while Opposition-backed candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy managed 300 votes. The results underscored not only the NDA’s parliamentary stren
CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as India’s next Vice President, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar. The 68-year-old BJP veteran secured a clear victory today by polling 452 first preference votes, while Opposition-backed candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy managed 300 votes. The results underscored not only the NDA’s parliamentary stren
Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, responded sharply to Amit Shah's remarks questioning the appropriateness of a chief minister running a government from jail. The Union Home Minister had earlier raised concerns over ministers or chief ministers holding office while incarcerated for serious criminal charges. Kejriwal, who was imprisoned in connection with the liquor policy scam case, fired back at Shah, claiming that the case
Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, responded sharply to Amit Shah's remarks questioning the appropriateness of a chief minister running a government from jail. The Union Home Minister had earlier raised concerns over ministers or chief ministers holding office while incarcerated for serious criminal charges. Kejriwal, who was imprisoned in connection with the liquor policy scam case, fired back at Shah, claiming that the case
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to appoint a new National President ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. According to sources, the announcement is expected soon, with the party determined to contest the crucial polls under fresh leadership at the central level. The selection process has been prolonged due to multiple factors. Extensive consultations were carried out, with over 100 senior lead
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to appoint a new National President ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. According to sources, the announcement is expected soon, with the party determined to contest the crucial polls under fresh leadership at the central level. The selection process has been prolonged due to multiple factors. Extensive consultations were carried out, with over 100 senior lead
Actor Vijay, leader of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made it clear that his party will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections without forming alliances with the ruling DMK or the BJP. Addressing a packed rally in Madurai, Vijay emphasized that TVK would not be playing second fiddle to any established Dravidian party, including the AIADMK and DMK. His stance signifies a bold political move as he prepares to introduce his party to
Actor Vijay, leader of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made it clear that his party will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections without forming alliances with the ruling DMK or the BJP. Addressing a packed rally in Madurai, Vijay emphasized that TVK would not be playing second fiddle to any established Dravidian party, including the AIADMK and DMK. His stance signifies a bold political move as he prepares to introduce his party to
In a move that has ignited a political storm in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which has sparked widespread controversy and heated debates. The Bill proposes that any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister who is arrested and remains in custody for more than 30 days due to charges carrying a jail term of five years or more should be removed from office. This legislation has led to
In a move that has ignited a political storm in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which has sparked widespread controversy and heated debates. The Bill proposes that any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister who is arrested and remains in custody for more than 30 days due to charges carrying a jail term of five years or more should be removed from office. This legislation has led to
Tensions escalated outside the San Francisco immigration court on Wednesday as protesters and federal agents clashed during a heated demonstration. The confrontation highlighted the growing anger and frustration over immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agents in detaining individuals during routine court hearings. What began as a gathering of demonstrators quickly turned into a scene of shouting, pushing, and physical altercations as Immigr
Tensions escalated outside the San Francisco immigration court on Wednesday as protesters and federal agents clashed during a heated demonstration. The confrontation highlighted the growing anger and frustration over immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agents in detaining individuals during routine court hearings. What began as a gathering of demonstrators quickly turned into a scene of shouting, pushing, and physical altercations as Immigr
A massive uproar unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three controversial bills that would mandate the removal of any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or Minister who is arrested for 30 consecutive days due to serious criminal charges. The proposed laws, which include the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisatio
A massive uproar unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three controversial bills that would mandate the removal of any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or Minister who is arrested for 30 consecutive days due to serious criminal charges. The proposed laws, which include the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisatio
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election, following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, 2025, due to health issues. The announcement was made by BJP president JP Nadda after a key meeting attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. If elected, Radhakrishnan w
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election, following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, 2025, due to health issues. The announcement was made by BJP president JP Nadda after a key meeting attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. If elected, Radhakrishnan w
Summary The BJP has nominated Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation due to health reasons. Radhakrishnan, born in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, is a two-time MP and for
Summary The BJP has nominated Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation due to health reasons. Radhakrishnan, born in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, is a two-time MP and for
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has backed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations of vote theft during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, adding his own sensational claim about Maharashtra’s assembly polls. Pawar alleged that two individuals approached him ahead of the 2024 Maharashtra elections, guaranteeing victory in 160 out of 288 seats. He said he and Rahul Gandhi declined the offer, choosing not to b
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has backed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations of vote theft during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, adding his own sensational claim about Maharashtra’s assembly polls. Pawar alleged that two individuals approached him ahead of the 2024 Maharashtra elections, guaranteeing victory in 160 out of 288 seats. He said he and Rahul Gandhi declined the offer, choosing not to b
The Pulivendula ZPTC by-election has become a highly contentious issue for the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), with the outcome carrying significant implications for its dominance in the region. Known for its favoring of ruling parties in local elections, the battle for this by-election is anything but easy. The election was delayed for almost two years due to the untimely death of Maheshwar Reddy
The Pulivendula ZPTC by-election has become a highly contentious issue for the ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), with the outcome carrying significant implications for its dominance in the region. Known for its favoring of ruling parties in local elections, the battle for this by-election is anything but easy. The election was delayed for almost two years due to the untimely death of Maheshwar Reddy
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The veteran politician died around 1:00 PM at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, where he had been undergoing treatment. Malik, a prominent political figure with a career spanning more than five decades, played a pivotal role in Indian politics and governance. He was notably the Governor during the historic abrogation of Article 370, a land
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The veteran politician died around 1:00 PM at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, where he had been undergoing treatment. Malik, a prominent political figure with a career spanning more than five decades, played a pivotal role in Indian politics and governance. He was notably the Governor during the historic abrogation of Article 370, a land
Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested inside the Texas State Capitol during a protest opposing the Republican-led redistricting efforts. The arrest, which was partially captured in a video shared by Martin himself on social media platform X, shows him being forcibly taken to the ground by officers during the confrontation. According to Travis County booking records, Martin now faces multiple misdemeanor
Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested inside the Texas State Capitol during a protest opposing the Republican-led redistricting efforts. The arrest, which was partially captured in a video shared by Martin himself on social media platform X, shows him being forcibly taken to the ground by officers during the confrontation. According to Travis County booking records, Martin now faces multiple misdemeanor
Tensions are mounting in Washington, DC after DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson came under fire from the city's police union for his response to a protest that took place outside his residence over the weekend. The protest centered around Initiative 82, a controversial measure that has drawn sharp division among residents, lawmakers, and labor advocates. According to the DC Police Union, Mendelson allegedly called the police to report a group of peaceful protesters gathere
Tensions are mounting in Washington, DC after DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson came under fire from the city's police union for his response to a protest that took place outside his residence over the weekend. The protest centered around Initiative 82, a controversial measure that has drawn sharp division among residents, lawmakers, and labor advocates. According to the DC Police Union, Mendelson allegedly called the police to report a group of peaceful protesters gathere
The ongoing political drama surrounding the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka has now shifted from Bengaluru to Delhi. Both Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister, and DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, have arrived in the national capital. Their visit comes at a time when speculations about a potential leadership change in the state have been circulating, especially after recent claims by Karnataka MLAs about the need for a change in leadership.
The ongoing political drama surrounding the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka has now shifted from Bengaluru to Delhi. Both Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister, and DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, have arrived in the national capital. Their visit comes at a time when speculations about a potential leadership change in the state have been circulating, especially after recent claims by Karnataka MLAs about the need for a change in leadership.
In a dramatic twist, a Shiv Sena minister tried to join the opposition Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) protest in Thane amidst a brewing language debate in the state. The protest, organized by MNS leader Raj Thackeray, was met with chaos as MNS workers were detained by the police. The protest centered around the controversial 'slapgate' incident, in which MNS workers assaulted a food stall owner for speaking Hindi instead of Marathi.
In a dramatic twist, a Shiv Sena minister tried to join the opposition Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) protest in Thane amidst a brewing language debate in the state. The protest, organized by MNS leader Raj Thackeray, was met with chaos as MNS workers were detained by the police. The protest centered around the controversial 'slapgate' incident, in which MNS workers assaulted a food stall owner for speaking Hindi instead of Marathi.
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
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
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
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
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
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse on Friday evening to participate in a peaceful protest as part of the growing national “No Kings” movement. The protest in downtown Columbus was one of several planned across the country in response to what participants described as increasingly authoritarian rhetoric coming from former President Donald Trump. Organizers and attendees expressed concern about recent messages and imagery associated with
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse on Friday evening to participate in a peaceful protest as part of the growing national “No Kings” movement. The protest in downtown Columbus was one of several planned across the country in response to what participants described as increasingly authoritarian rhetoric coming from former President Donald Trump. Organizers and attendees expressed concern about recent messages and imagery associated with