Summary The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ended without solving the Ukraine war. Two possible outcomes have emerged: Ukraine could become a smaller but sovereign nation with Western protection, or it could lose both land and indepen

The Election Commission of India (ECI) strongly refuted allegations of “vote chori” made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, assuring citizens that electoral rolls remain transparent and credible. At a press conference in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar clarified that assigning house number zero and instances of duplicate names did not amount to electoral fraud. He further challenged Gandhi to p

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

Harris County Commissioners Lesley Briones and Adrian Garcia are preparing to unveil their new budget priorities during a press conference this morning, with a focus on investments in public safety, health, and infrastructure. This announcement, which is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. outside Commissioners Court in downtown Houston, is expected to highlight crucial areas such as disaster preparedness, road projects, and law enforcement funding. Despite the expansive

In a fresh political twist in Andhra Pradesh, former chief minister YS Jagan has stirred controversy with scathing comments targeting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy. Speaking to the media, Jagan accused the Congress high command of having a hidden truce with Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy share a direct “hotline connection” with Chandrababu, which is why

San Jose’s newest elected representative has officially taken office, marking a new chapter for District 3 after a period of political turbulence. Anthony Tordillos was sworn in at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, joining his colleagues on the dais to the applause of supporters and community members. The moment marked the culmination of a fast-moving political journey for Tordillos, who previously served as chair of the city’s Planning Commission

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has strongly criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its notice to Rahul Gandhi, stating that the poll body is “not a court” and should not act like one when handling petitions or complaints. Chidambaram said the ECI is an administrative body tasked with ensuring free and fair elections and has a duty not only towards political parties but also to the country’s voters.

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Anand Sharma has stepped down as the chairman of the party’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), a position he held for nearly a decade. In his resignation letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharma said the department needs reconstitution to bring in younger leaders with potential and promise, ensuring continuity and fresh perspectives in its functioning.

Tensions erupted in Kolkata on Saturday during a protest led by the parents of the RG Kar Medical College doctor who was raped and murdered in August 2024. The rally, joined by several BJP leaders including Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, turned chaotic when demonstrators tried to breach police barricades en route to the West Bengal secretariat, Nabanna. Police resorted to a lathicharge and deployed water cannons, with BJP leaders claiming over 100

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

Kristi Noem, speaking in the Chicago suburb of Lombard on Friday, sharply criticized Illinois officials for what she described as a lack of cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. She claimed that since the beginning of the year, city authorities have approved only 8% of the detainers lodged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the region. A detainer is a request from ICE asking another law enforcement agency to notify them before releasing a s

Harris County commissioners voted 3-1 to formally censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo during a tense and contentious court meeting that unfolded on Thursday. The decision came after an intense exchange in which Hidalgo reportedly interrupted fellow commissioners multiple times, expressing frustration over the failure of her proposed tax increase aimed at supporting early childhood education. The measure, which she hoped to place on the November ballot, w

Vice President JD Vance is at the center of a growing political controversy following revelations that the US Secret Service arranged for a temporary increase in the Ohio River’s water level to accommodate a private kayaking trip for his 41st birthday. The incident, which took place last week, has prompted criticism from political opponents and public commentators who view the move as an unnecessary use of government resources, especially at a time when

In a significant development ahead of the Vice Presidential election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President JP Nadda are expected to finalize the NDA's nominee by August 12, 2025. This comes after the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar due to health reasons, which has left the position vacant on the very first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. A crucial meet

In a fiery press conference held in New Delhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leveled serious allegations against the Election Commission (EC) of India. Gandhi accused the EC of colluding with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to rig elections by manipulating the voter rolls in states like Karnataka. Gandhi claimed that the Congress party has uncovered evidence pointing to th

In a bold and fiery statement from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sent shockwaves through the political landscape by issuing a direct warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Participating in a protest organized by the Congress party demanding the implementation of 42% OBC reservation, Reddy’s sharp words reflected the rising tensions between the ruling NDA government and the opposition.

A tweet from Texas Senator Mayes Middleton has sparked a wave of controversy after he questioned whether Houston Representative Gene Wu, a prominent member of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, was “back in China.” This remark was made amid the ongoing standoff in Texas, where Democratic lawmakers, including Wu, left the state to prevent a Republican-led redistricting vote from proceeding. Middleton's

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

Democratic lawmakers from Texas have traveled to Illinois to prevent the Republican-led Legislature in their home state from advancing a controversial plan to redraw congressional districts. This dramatic move marks the latest chapter in the long-standing national debate over gerrymandering, the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one political party. Their arrival in Illinois has intensified political discussions, particularly as Illinois itself faces criticism fo