Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a crucial Council of Ministers meeting at Seva Teerth in Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. All Union ministers, including Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, have been asked to remain in the capital during this period. The meeting comes immediately after PM Modi’s foreign visit and is expected to cover governance priorities, regional geopolitical developments, and possible political changes within the g

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, addressed the Security Council on May 21, strongly condemning Pakistan for attacks beyond its borders and interference in India’s internal matters. He emphasized that global attention and accountability are critical to protecting civilians and upholding international humanitarian standards. Historical Context of Pakistan’s Violence

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer triggered laughter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, May 20, after accidentally claiming that the United Kingdom had secured a trade deal with North Korea instead of South Korea. He quickly corrected the statement, describing it as a “slip of the tongue” and apologising to MPs. “I’ve just been handed a note saying that I inadvertently said we did a trade deal with North Korea rather than South Korea. That would be breaking news and not very good. So,

TVK-led government clarifies that rebel AIADMK MLAs supporting the government will not receive cabinet positions, securing allies backing. Rebel AIADMK MLAs Excluded from Cabinet Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has ruled out offering cabinet posts to rebel AIADMK MLAs who are extending support to the government. The clarification was made following warnings from the

The TMC-controlled Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued demolition notices to 17 properties linked to party MP Abhishek Banerjee, sparking speculation about internal friction within the party. KMC’s Demolition Notices to Abhishek Banerjee In an unusual political twist, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), controlled by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), sent demolition notic

Whitehall, Ohio, will hold a recall election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, giving voters a chance to decide whether Mayor Michael Bivens and two city councilmembers should remain in office. Whitehall City Council approved the special election date on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after petition efforts moved the recall process forward. The vote will include Bivens and councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar. Who

The Trump Paxton endorsement has sharply raised the stakes in the Texas Senate runoff, giving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton a major boost against incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, one week before the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas. The decision adds new momentum to Paxton’s campaign as he tries to unseat Cornyn, a four-term senator and longtime Rep

Actor Manchu Manoj confirms that his wife Bhuma Mounika Reddy may contest in the next elections, generating political buzz.​ Actor Manchu Manoj has sparked fresh political discussions in Andhra Pradesh by confirming that his wife, Bhuma Mounika Reddy, is likely to contest in the upcoming elections. During a recent interaction with media, Manoj stated that public expectations naturally lean towards her political entry due to their active involvement in previous elec

The 2026 Republican primaries on May 19 mark a crucial moment in U.S. politics. Voters in six states are selecting candidates for congressional seats, governors’ offices, and state legislatures. These races are also a measure of President Donald Trump’s sway within the GOP, reflecting voter loyalty and potential shifts in party alignment ahead of the midterm elections. Trump’s Backed Candidates Face a Crucial

Bengal Police Crackdown After Park Circus Namaz Protest Violence Tension continued to grip Kolkata’s Park Circus area after violent protests over restrictions on roadside namaz and anti-encroachment drives left several police personnel injured and triggered a large-scale police crackdown. The unrest, which erupted on Sunday evening at the busy Park Circus Seven Point Crossing, has now become one of the biggest law-and-or

A fresh political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan launched a sharp personal attack on Chief Minister Vijay. Speaking at a party meeting in Thiruchendur, the senior DMK leader questioned why Vijay’s wife and children were absent from his oath-taking ceremony. The remark quickly became controversial because it targeted Vijay’s private life instead of only questioning his political performance or the newly formed TVK government. Personal A

Santa Clara County primary races are drawing major campaign spending ahead of the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 primary election, with fundraising gaps emerging in the District 1 supervisor race and the county prosecutor contest. Campaign finance filings show District 1 Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and District Attorney Jeff Rosen holding clear fundraising advantages over their challengers, according to reporting by San José Spotlight and public campaign finance records availa

Oath Date & Time: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM IST, Thiruvananthapuram. VD Satheesan took oath as Kerala Chief Minister as the Congress-led UDF returned to power after 10 years. A 21-member UDF Cabinet was sworn in at Central Stadium, marking a major political shift in Kerala. The Congress-led United Democratic Front returned to power in Kerala on Monday, with VD Satheesan taking oath as the state’s new Chief Minister at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapu

Pawan Kalyan has underlined that the Andhra Pradesh alliance must work with collective responsibility, while also making it clear that Jana Sena’s identity and leadership will remain strong within the coalition. Pawan Kalyan Reaffirms Alliance Commitment Before the 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections, Pawan Kalyan clearly stated that the larger purpose of the alliance was more important than the individual interests

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu recently laid the foundation stone for the Rs 15,000-crore AMCA defence hub in Puttaparthi. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) flight testing and integration complex is a key part of India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter programme, aiming to strengthen the country’s defence aerospace capabilities. Previously, the Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister MK Stalin had prop

TDP’s Mahanadu 2026 Goes Fully Online: Chandrababu Naidu Adopts New Format The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is set to celebrate its annual flagship event Mahanadu in a completely new format this year. Instead of the traditional grand physical gathering, Chandrababu Naidu has decided to hold the event online as part of nationwide fuel-saving measures. Mahanadu Schedule and Background

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has had a remarkable political journey — from holding a local ZPTC position to becoming the chief minister of Telangana. Yet, his ambitions appear to extend beyond the state. At a recent media conclave, Revanth Reddy candidly shared his aspirations for national politics.   “I wish to be the chief minister of Telangana till 2034, and then I have the aspirations of moving to national politics. My journe

Kamala Harris urged Democrats to consider a broader political strategy before the 2026 midterm elections, including discussions on the Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, redistricting and statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The former vice president made the remarks during a livestream hosted by Win With Black Women on Wednesday night, May 13, 2026, as Democrats debate how to respond to Republican-led redistricting efforts and recent court rulings affecting voting