On March 10, 2026, the Lok Sabha took up an opposition resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from office, citing allegations of bias towards the ruling party. The motion was introduced by Congress legislator Mohammad Jawed, along with MPs K Suresh and Mallu Ravi. As Jawed read out the notice for the resolution, a heated debate began regarding the presiding officer during the proceedings. AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi raised a point of order questioning the legitimacy of Jagdambika P

Political tensions in Andhra Pradesh intensified after Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila made strong remarks about former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. During a recent media interaction, Sharmila criticized Jagan’s political approach and accused him of ignoring public issues in the state while focusing mainly on matters related to his party leaders and cadres. According to Sharmila, Jagan’s recent visits to Andhra Pradesh appear to be limited to occasions rela

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy recently visited the Hyderabad home of newlywed actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna to offer his blessings and congratulations. The couple, who had kept their wedding private, had tied the knot on February 26 in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur with only close family and friends present. The wedding had long been speculated upon by fans, and the announcement of their union finally put those rumors to rest. Following their ceremony, Vijay and

As 72 Rajya Sabha seats fall vacant in 2026, Congress finds itself in a precarious situation in Maharashtra. The party is engaged in intense negotiations within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance to secure the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat. This move has been dubbed a “mathematical necessity” to protect the party's national standing in the Upper House, with the party facing a crucial test of numbers. Congress currently holds 27 Rajya Sabha seats, but the imminent retirements o

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated a grand Sathyanarayana Puja at their newly-built home in Thummanpet, Telangana, shortly after their wedding. The event, held in the presence of close family members and villagers, marked a traditional and heartfelt celebration of their union. As part of the ritual, the villagers warmly welcomed the newlyweds with vibrant music, dance performances, and traditional ceremonies. The couple received blessings from the elders of the village, who pe

The deadlock over seat-sharing negotiations between Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu has continued, with the Congress formally requesting 45 Assembly seats for the 2026 polls. This demand, conveyed during a meeting between Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, senior leader TS Singh Deo, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is based on an internal review of the Congress’s performance in the 2021 Assembly elections. According to Congress, the request stems from a strategic analysis

World leaders and policymakers reacted quickly on Friday after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs, a decision that effectively blocks a key component of his trade policy agenda. The ruling has prompted governments and market observers worldwide to evaluate the potential consequences for international trade, economic stability, and future US trade relations. Speaking at a White House breakfa

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Narendra Modi-led government following a controversy at the AI Impact Summit 2026, where a robot dog displayed by Galgotias University was alleged to be a Chinese product rather than an indigenous innovation. Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi described the event as a disorganised PR spectacle, accusing the government of

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, expressed confidence that the DMK would form the government on its own after the upcoming 2026 elections. Despite buzz surrounding a potential rift between the DMK and Congress, Stalin reassured that the alliance between the two parties remained strong, with the DMK and Congress contesting the election together. He emphasized that the question of power-sharing would not arise at this stage, as the DMK was confident of making "even greater inroads" than in

The ongoing standoff between the government and the Opposition took a new turn as the Congress-led Opposition staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The protest erupted as Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his speech on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. The Opposition, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded that Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, be allowed to speak, especially after the Lok Sabha Speaker’s refusal to let Gandhi quote

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a "traitor," accusing the Congress of harboring hatred toward Sikhs. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi described Gandhi's comments as reflecting "arrogance at its peak" and an insult not only to Bittu but to the Sikh community as a whole. The heated exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Ravneet Singh Bittu took place outside Parliament on Wednesday. Gandhi, as Bi

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use a newly approved congressional map that is expected to benefit Democrats in upcoming elections, rejecting an emergency appeal filed by state Republicans and backed by the Trump administration. The unsigned order, issued without explanation and with no noted dissents, leaves intact district boundaries that could alter the balance of power in several closely contested House races as the country moves toward high-stakes midterm contests

The US House of Representatives moved closer to preventing a government shutdown on Tuesday after Speaker Mike Johnson rallied Republican lawmakers behind a sweeping government funding bill, setting the stage for final passage of legislation designed to keep federal agencies operating through the end of the fiscal year. The procedural victory marked a critical step in advancing the appropriations package and reflected intense negotiations within the Republican conference to maintain unity ahe

A major development unfolded in Telangana politics on Saturday as the Special Investigation Team completed its first round of questioning of former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in connection with the phone tapping case. The SIT officials arrived at KCR’s residence in Nandi Nagar earlier in the afternoon and began the inquiry at approximately 3:00 pm. What initially appeared to be a routine

The US Justice Department on Friday released more than three million additional pages of records tied to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking what officials described as the final disclosure under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The release includes thousands of videos and hundreds of thousands of images and concludes a lengthy document review process aimed at complying with congressional requirements for public disclosure. Speaking at a news co

Telangana made a significant splash at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, showcasing its ambition to become a global hub for innovation, technology, and sustainable development. Led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana delegation secured several key partnerships and investments aimed at propelling the state’s economy to new heights. One of the most notable agreements was with Blaize, a US-based company specializing in energy-efficient AI hardware and sof