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Rival Rallies Face Off in London's Parliament Square as Anti-CEC Protests Reach the Diaspora
Hundreds rallied at the Gandhi statue in London against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR exercise, with Dhruv Rathee speaking, as pro-Modi groups held a counter-protest.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Tariffs, Sparing India From 100% Levy for Now
Trump has suspended the Graham Act's Russia-linked tariffs a day before the deadline, lifting an immediate 100% tariff threat over India's oil purchases.
France and Germany Strike Deal to Soften EU 2035 Car Rules in Exchange for Made in Europe Push
Paris and Berlin agreed to cut the 2035 car CO2 target to 90% with no offset for the rest, tied to strict local-content rules for European-made cars.
Trump Drops Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter's Execution After Backlash
Trump says Nidal Hasan will still face a firing squad on December 3, but the execution will not be broadcast, reversing a plan announced by the Pentagon.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Opposition's SIR Plea, Says Nobody Can Browbeat Judiciary
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission on the INDIA bloc's voter-roll petition, while also issuing notice on a plea against the bloc's march to the court.
Cabinet Clears Rs 2,010 Crore Festive Bonus for 11.4 Lakh Railway Employees
The 78-day productivity-linked bonus is capped at Rs 17,951 per worker, with the outlay up about 8% from last year as railway headcount covered rises.
L Murugan Quits Union Council of Ministers and Rajya Sabha to Rebuild BJP in Tamil Nadu
MoS L Murugan has resigned from the Modi government and the Rajya Sabha, saying he will work full-time on the BJP's Tamil Nadu base before 2029.
Amit Shah Urges BIMSTEC Nations to Deny Terror Networks Any Safe Haven in the Region
At BIMSTEC's first Home Ministers' Meeting, Amit Shah sought faster intelligence sharing, extradition help and joint action on drugs and terror finance.
Police Halt INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court; Rahul Gandhi Files Writ Against Election Commission
Stopped at Bhagwan Das Road, opposition leaders filed Rahul Gandhi v. Election Commission of India minutes before the Supreme Court's filing counter shut.
Zelenskyy Offers Elections if Putin Agrees to a 60-Day Ceasefire, Answering Trump
Responding to Trump's call for a new Ukrainian leader, Zelenskyy said he will hold elections if Russia accepts a 60-day full ceasefire.
Supreme Court Holds Rare Sunday Sitting on Delhi Protest Detentions and Metro Shutdown
A special Supreme Court bench is hearing a habeas plea over detained opposition leaders and a contempt case over Delhi's Metro closures during the anti-CEC protest.
Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New President, Blaming Zelenskyy for High Diesel Prices
Trump said it is time for Ukraine to get a new president, a day after striking a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv says will fund Moscow's war.
Delhi Police Detain Around 500 Including Dhruv Rathee and CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Ahead of Anti-CEC Protest
Police held about 500 people, pulled CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke off a plane and sealed central Delhi to stop a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
INDIA Bloc Takes 'Vote Chori' Charge to President Murmu, Says She Asked for Proof
A 10-member opposition delegation handed President Murmu a memorandum demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's exit, a halt to SIR and a return to paper ballots.
Ethiopia Tells UN It Must Defend Itself Against Eritrea's 'All-Out Invasion' of Tigray
In its first formal statement on the incursion, Addis Ababa says Eritrean troops have pushed up to 60 km into Tigray, raising fears of a new Horn of Africa war.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Released After 8 PM as Delhi Police Block INDIA Bloc's Jantar Mantar Sit-In
Police carried Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi away from a sit-in near Janpath on Wednesday; both were freed after 8 pm as the opposition vowed to keep protesting.
INDIA Bloc Takes CEC Protest to Rajghat as Delhi Police Name Rahul and Priyanka in Fresh FIRs
On day three of the opposition's campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, MPs headed to Rajghat as police filed three FIRs over Wednesday's clashes.
Modi Marks 25 Years as Head of Government, Says Public Trust Is His Greatest Strength
PM Modi marked 25 years as head of government since becoming Gujarat CM on Oct 7, 2001, at a BJP event at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium.
INDIA Bloc MPs March on Election Commission Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal
Opposition MPs marched from Parliament towards Nirvachan Sadan on Tuesday over the SIR voter-roll exercise, and were stopped by police near Akashvani Bhawan.
India and Switzerland Sign Migration and Young Professionals Pacts as Modi, Parmelin Push Trade Access
Modi and Parmelin signed mobility and young professionals agreements and agreed to widen market access, defence and nuclear energy cooperation.
Swiss President Parmelin Begins First State Visit to India as EFTA Trade Pact Turns One
Guy Parmelin was received at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday ahead of talks with PM Modi, with trade, investment and the India-EFTA pact topping the agenda.
Trump Forms 'Super Intelligence Force' Under DNI Jay Clayton to Steer US AI Policy
Trump has created a four-member Super Intelligence Force, led by intelligence chief Jay Clayton, to coordinate federal AI policy and report directly to him.
Trump to Send $90 Medicare Part B Payments to 20 Million Seniors a Month Before Midterms
The White House will pay a one-time $90 to over 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees from a never-used fund, weeks before the November 3 US midterms.
Congress Names Pargat Singh Punjab Chief, Aradhana Misra UP Chief Ahead of 2027 Polls
Congress replaced Raja Warring in Punjab and Ajay Rai in Uttar Pradesh, picking Pargat Singh and Aradhana Misra to lead before the 2027 elections.
AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj Detained at Jantar Mantar as Delhi Police Block Anti-CEC Protest
Police invoked Section 163 and shut 11 Metro stations as AAP's Delhi chief and party workers were detained at a Gandhi Jayanti protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Mamata Banerjee Names CEC and EC IT Chief in Bengal Rigging Charge as Abhishek Claims 150 Seats Were Swung
At a Delhi press conference, Mamata Banerjee accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar and ECI IT head Seema Khanna of manipulating Bengal's rolls and counting.
Supreme Court Refuses to Unfreeze Mamata-Led TMC's Four Bank Accounts, Asks Calcutta HC to Hurry
The Supreme Court declined to hear the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's plea against the freezing of four Indian Bank accounts and asked the Calcutta High Court to expedite.
Aadhaar Biometric Check Now Mandatory for Subsidised LPG Refills; Commercial Cylinder Up Rs 62.50
From October 1, domestic LPG users must complete Aadhaar biometric authentication to book 14.2-kg refills at the regulated price, as commercial rates rise.
Modi, Trump Hold First Call Since US Russia-Energy Tariff Law as Trade Deal Hangs in the Balance
PM Modi dialled President Trump on Wednesday to review trade, defence and energy ties, 12 days after a US law allowed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil.
Cabinet Raises Rabi MSPs, Clears Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor and AI Traffic Grid for Delhi
Oilseeds and pulses got the biggest rabi MSP hikes while wheat rose just Rs 25, as the Cabinet also cleared GEC-III and a Delhi AI traffic system.
INDIA Bloc Meets in Delhi as Kharge Sets Out Six Demands Over SIR and the Election Commission
Opposition parties met at Delhi's Constitution Club to plan joint action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with Kharge listing six demands including a return to ballot papers.
Trump Offers Iran Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds for Concrete Nuclear Steps
US officials say Trump is willing to ease sanctions and unfreeze Iranian money if Tehran takes verifiable nuclear steps, as Qatari mediators push a new plan.
Supreme Court Quashes NSA Detention of Sambhal Violence Accused, Fines UP Government Rs 10 Lakh
The Supreme Court struck down Mulla Afroz's NSA detention, ruling a custodial confession cannot justify it, and ordered UP to pay Rs 10 lakh in costs.
Mann Ki Baat 138: Modi Marks a Decade of Surgical Strikes, Pushes Census Self-Enumeration
In the 138th Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi marked 10 years since the 2016 surgical strikes, restated zero tolerance on terror and urged citizens to self-enumerate for the Census.
Election Commission Scraps Form 6 Affidavit Rule, Announces Transparency Steps Amid SIR Row
Facing nationwide protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, the Election Commission announced it would scrap the disputed Form 6 affidavit requirement, extend deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra, and make its meeting agendas public.
White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Ahead of Trump's Tennessee Trip
CNN was left off the presidential press pool for Trump's Saturday trip to a Tennessee football game, days after a federal judge ordered the network's White House credentials restored.
Jairam Ramesh Accuses Election Commission Of 'Illegal' Form 6 Changes That Block Gen Z Voters
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of unconstitutionally altering the Form 6 voter registration process, creating hurdles for first-time Gen Z voters, hours after the EC ordered special enrolment camps for young voters.
Congress Stages Nationwide Protests Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Congress workers were detained and water cannons used as the party held nationwide protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the voter rolls row.
Union Cabinet Set to Approve Revamped Investment Treaty Framework to Woo Foreign Capital
India's Cabinet is expected to soon clear a new model Bilateral Investment Treaty that protects taxation rights while easing terms for foreign investors.
IRDAI Proposes Sweeping Insurance Commission Caps, PB Fintech Stock Crashes 36%
IRDAI's new consultation paper proposes hard caps on insurance distribution commissions, triggering a 36% crash in PB Fintech shares and a lower circuit for Turtlemint.
Pakistan Locks Down Islamabad Ahead of Imran Khan's Party Protest March
Pakistan deployed 22,000 security personnel and sealed off Islamabad with shipping containers on Thursday to block a planned weekend march by supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan.
PM Modi Opens Two-Day 'Chintan Shivir' With Cabinet at Seva Teerth to Review Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day brainstorming session with Union Cabinet ministers at Seva Teerth, with each minister presenting a self-assessment of their ministry's performance.
Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict on Election Commissioner Appointment Law, CJI to Decide on Constitution Bench
A two-judge Supreme Court bench split on whether to refer the 2023 CEC appointment law to a larger bench, leaving the final call to the Chief Justice of India.
Opposition Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal After Report of Rift Inside Election Commission
A media report claiming two Election Commissioners repeatedly objected to decisions during the SIR rollout has triggered opposition calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal.
Sitharaman Tells BRICS Tax Chiefs the Bloc Must Shape Emerging Global Tax Rules
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the BRICS Tax Heads Meeting in New Delhi that decisions made in ongoing multilateral tax talks will shape cross-border taxation for a generation.
Election Commission Announces Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council Poll Schedule Across Five States
The ECI set October 23 as polling day for Rajya Sabha seats from UP, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, along with 28 Legislative Council seats across four states.
V4 Nations Back India's Permanent UNSC Seat Bid at First-Ever Foreign Ministers' Meet
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic backed India's UNSC bid at the first V4-India ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
China Confirms Xi Jinping's First US State Visit In 11 Years For Trump Talks
Beijing confirmed Xi Jinping will visit Washington from September 23-25 for talks with Donald Trump, his first state visit to the US since 2015, as the two sides navigate a fragile trade truce and Taiwan tensions.
Zelensky, Trump Agree to Meet in New York as Ukraine Peace Push Gains Momentum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in New York, calling it a moment that could change a lot for the peace process.
Russia Wraps Up First Wartime Parliamentary Election as Kremlin Dominance Looks Assured
Russia's three-day State Duma election ended Sunday with United Russia set to retain control, as Ukraine launched over 1,100 drones and exiled opposition figures staged protests abroad.
Ukraine Launches Its Biggest-Ever Drone Barrage On Moscow As Russia Wraps Up First Wartime Election
Ukraine fired over 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, with what Moscow's mayor called the largest-ever strike on the capital, as Russia closed out its first wartime parliamentary election.
Russia Opens Three-Day Wartime Parliamentary Election as Putin Seeks to Cement Grip
Voting began Friday in Russia's first wartime State Duma election since the 2022 invasion, with the outcome all but assured for Putin's ruling party.
Election Commission Freezes TMC's Name and Symbol Amid Mamata-Ritabrata Faction Feud
The Election Commission issued an interim order barring both rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the party's name and 'flowers and grass' symbol ahead of West Bengal bypolls.
Supreme Court Questions Election Commission's Shiv Sena Symbol Decision
A Supreme Court bench questioned why the Election Commission did not deny the Shiv Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol to both rival factions in the 2022 party split.
EU Unveils Kids Act to Ban Social Media for Under-13s Across 27 Nations
The European Commission proposed the EU Kids Act, barring under-13s from social media and requiring parental oversight for teens up to 15.
US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Clearing Path for 100% Tariffs on India and China Over Oil
The US House passed a sanctions bill empowering Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil and gas buyers including India and China, prompting a measured Indian government response.
Hague-Backed Court Convicts Former Kosovo President Thaci of War Crimes, Sentences Him to 25 Years
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicted ex-President Hashim Thaci of murder, torture and arbitrary detention linked to the 1998-99 independence war, sentencing him and three former commanders.
Rahul Gandhi, BJP Trade Barbs Over New UPI Merchant Charges as Congress Calls It a 'Tax'
Political parties clashed on Wednesday over the Centre's new 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, with Congress calling it a tax and the BJP dismissing the criticism as misinformation.
EU Delays Russia Sanctions Renewal to September 22 Amid Fight Over Delisting Oligarchs
The EU pushed back its deadline to renew sanctions on 2,600 Russian entities to September 22, after France and Slovakia pressed to delist oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Rajasthan Civic Polls: BJP Leads Statewide As Congress Ends Its 36-Year Grip On Ajmer
Counting in Rajasthan's urban local body elections shows the BJP ahead in most municipal corporations, while Congress springs a major upset by dislodging the BJP in Ajmer after 36 years.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress Spar With BJP Over All-Vegetarian BRICS Dinner Menu
A vegetarian-only menu at the BRICS Summit gala dinner in Delhi triggered a sharp exchange between Congress leaders and the BJP over India's culinary diversity.
BRICS Leaders Unanimously Adopt New Delhi Declaration Amid West Asia Rift
BRICS nations overcame sharp differences over West Asia to unanimously adopt the New Delhi Declaration 2026, a diplomatic win for India's chairship of the bloc.
Xi Jinping Arrives In Delhi For BRICS, Set For First Modi Meeting Since Galwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold his first bilateral meeting with PM Modi since the 2020 border clash.
Election Commission Recognises Vijay's TVK As State Party, Allots 'Whistle' Symbol
The ECI has recognised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a state party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and reserved the Whistle symbol for actor-turned-politician Vijay's outfit.
IAEA Refers Iran To UN Security Council As Grossi Flags New Construction At Pickaxe Mountain
The IAEA's Board of Governors referred Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council, hours after chief Rafael Grossi said satellite imagery showed fresh construction at Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain site.
Xi Jinping Confirms India Visit For BRICS Summit, First Trip In Nearly Seven Years
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, his first visit to India since 2019.
Mayawati Expels Nephew Akash Anand From BSP Again, Citing Divided Loyalties
BSP chief Mayawati declared nephew Akash Anand 'completely freed' from the party hours after his father-in-law announced his retirement from politics.
Serbia's Vucic Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections for October 25
President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved Serbia's National Assembly by decree and set early parliamentary elections for October 25, months ahead of schedule.
All 22 BRS MLAs Suspended From Telangana Assembly Amid Protests Over Police Action
Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar suspended BRS working president K T Rama Rao and 21 other legislators for the rest of the monsoon session after they stormed the Assembly well.
Sununu and Pappas Win New Hampshire Senate Primaries, Setting Up Battleground Race
Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won their New Hampshire Senate primaries Tuesday, setting up a contest that could help decide Senate control.
Supreme Court to Examine Delhi's Satya Niketan Building Collapse on a Pan-India Basis
The Supreme Court signalled it may fold Delhi's fatal PG collapse into its nationwide scrutiny of illegal construction, listing the matter for September 10.
Election Commission Announces Bypolls for Six Seats Across Four States, Voting Set for October 6
The ECI scheduled by-elections for five assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam.
Merz Calls AfD's Historic Saxony-Anhalt Win a 'Deeply Shocking' Blow to Germany's Political Center
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was 'deeply shocked' after the far-right AfD's record win in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, warning the result will have consequences for national politics.
Congress Reshuffle: Sachin Pilot Named Punjab In-Charge, Baghel Shifted to Assam
The Congress high command overhauled state in-charge assignments on Saturday, moving Sachin Pilot to Punjab and Bhupesh Baghel to Assam.
Two Senior Reform UK Aides Step Down After Undercover Sting Exposes Alleged Foreign Donations
Reform UK's head of policy and a close Farage aide quit their roles after a Channel 4 sting alleged the party solicited banned overseas funding for polling.
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill Barring Federal Funds to Universities That Boycott Israel
The House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act 237-169 with bipartisan support, sending the measure to the Senate.
Modi, Belgian PM De Wever Ink Defence and Renewable Energy Pacts at Delhi Summit
PM Modi and Belgium's Bart De Wever agreed to double bilateral trade in five years and signed MoUs on defence and clean energy during De Wever's first visit to India.
Republican Senator Urges Trump to Fire Defense Secretary Hegseth Amid Iran War Strain
Senator Thom Tillis accused Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of 'inept mismanagement' as the US military faces mounting strain from the resumed war with Iran.
Keir Starmer to Step Down as MP, Triggering London By-Election
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, setting up a closely watched by-election.
SCO Leaders Sign Bishkek Declaration as Modi Pushes Anti-Terror Agenda, Pakistan to Chair Bloc
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, including PM Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin, signed the Bishkek Declaration on Tuesday, with Pakistan set to take over the bloc's chair.
Modi Warns Against 'Double Standards' on Terrorism as SCO Leaders Adopt Bishkek Declaration
PM Modi called for dismantling terrorism's global ecosystem as SCO leaders, including Xi Jinping and Putin, signed the Bishkek Declaration at the 26th summit.
US Supreme Court Lets White House Continue $400 Million Ballroom Construction
A divided Supreme Court allowed construction on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom to continue while a legal challenge over its approval plays out.
Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89, Son Haakon Succeeds Him as King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at 89 after a short illness, with his son Crown Prince Haakon ascending the throne as King Haakon VIII.
US Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide, Adding Uncertainty for Indian Applicants
The Trump administration has paused visa interview scheduling at US embassies worldwide for a consular training programme, raising concerns for Indian students and workers.
China, India Hold Border Talks in Beijing, Agree to Keep Seeking Settlement
Wang Yi and Ajit Doval held talks in Beijing on the disputed Himalayan border, agreeing to continue dialogue and hold the next round in India in 2027.
Doval Holds 25th Round of India-China Border Talks With Wang Yi in Beijing
NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for Special Representatives talks on the boundary question, ahead of Xi Jinping's expected BRICS visit to India.
Supreme Court Eases 3-Year Practice Rule for Civil Judge Aspirants, Adds Training Mandate
SC modifies its 2025 mandate requiring three years of bar practice for civil judge recruitment, allowing training and clerkship to count instead.
Opposition Slams Government Over RSS-Linked Members in NCERT Textbook Panel
Opposition leaders accused the government of politicising education after NCERT's reconstituted textbook panel included members with alleged RSS and ABVP links.
Cabinet Clears Rs 13,041 Crore Rail And Highway Push Across Five States
The CCEA approved five rail and highway projects worth Rs 13,041 crore spanning Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Iran's Top Negotiator Says Strait Of Hormuz Will Stay Shut Until US Meets Demands
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Hormuz will remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade and sanctions, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire deadline lapsed.
Russian Court Jails Opposition Politician Lev Shlosberg for 11 Years Over Anti-War Posts
A Pskov court sentenced Yabloko politician Lev Shlosberg to over 11 years in prison for anti-war statements, as Russia's crackdown on dissent intensifies.
Iran's Parliament Advances Bill to Criminalize Contact With 'Hostile' Foreign Media
Iranian lawmakers approved the general principles of a bill criminalising interviews with US- or Israeli-linked media, part of a wider crackdown.
Delhi on High Alert After Bomb Threats Target Red Fort, High Court, Airport Ahead of Independence Day
Email threats referencing Khalistan and the 1984 riots targeted the Red Fort, Delhi High Court, IGI Airport and Metro lines a day before India's 80th Independence Day.
Jharkhand Job Exam Protest Enters 21st Day; Students to Take Out Tiranga Yatra on Independence Day
Students agitating over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams plan an Independence Day march as the CM's assurances fail to end the 21-day standoff.
Bar Council of India Reverses NALSAR Enrolment Ban After Backlash
BCI withdrew its order blocking 2026 NALSAR law graduates from enrolling as advocates, hours after the directive triggered a social media uproar.
Karnataka Observes Statewide Bandh as Cauvery Water Release Order Sparks Protests
Kannada organisations and farmer groups called a 12-hour bandh across Karnataka on Thursday after the Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.
Parliament's Monsoon Session Ends Sine Die After Mines and Minerals Bill Clears Rajya Sabha
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Thursday, capping a disruption-heavy Monsoon Session that still saw 11 bills passed, including a mining sector amendment.
Lok Sabha Sends FCRA Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee Amid Opposition Uproar
The Lok Sabha approved a motion referring the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to a 31-member joint panel, as the Opposition demanded its complete withdrawal.
Parliamentary Panel Suggests Capping Private Hospital Room Rates at 3-Star Hotel Tariffs
A parliamentary committee has recommended pegging private hospital room charges in metros to nearby 3-star hotel rates to curb excessive billing.
Jharkhand Bandh Over Police Action on Job Aspirants Spills Into Parliament Logjam
BJP's statewide Jharkhand bandh over alleged police brutality on JPSC-JSSC aspirants triggers a fresh political slugfest and disrupts Parliament.
Rajya Sabha Passes Bankers' Book Evidence Bill, Completing Its Journey Through Parliament
Rajya Sabha cleared the Bankers' Book Evidence Bill by voice vote on Monday, replacing an 1891 law and giving digital banking records formal legal standing.
Vice President Radhakrishnan Launches Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign From Andaman
VP C P Radhakrishnan launched this year's Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan from Sri Vijaya Puram on August Kranti Diwas, invoking Netaji's 1943 flag-hoisting legacy.
US Lawmaker's FCRA Criticism Draws Sharp Pushback From India
A US Congressman's attack on India's proposed FCRA amendments has triggered a diplomatic pushback, with commentators framing the criticism as foreign interference.
Lok Sabha Passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Amid Opposition Protests
The Lok Sabha cleared the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote without debate as opposition MPs protested other issues.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Recognise Digital Banking Records as Legal Evidence
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 replaces an 1891 colonial law, making electronic and cloud-based banking records legally admissible in court.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Expand Supreme Court to 38 Judges Amid Opposition Protests
Lok Sabha clears a bill raising the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38 to tackle rising case pendency.
Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll, Jan Suraaj Breaks Through in BJP Stronghold
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur bypoll by roughly 19,000 votes, marking his party's first-ever electoral victory in Bihar.
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Singh in Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and aide Vinod Tomar in the case filed by six women wrestlers in 2023.
Mayawati Expels Senior BSP Leader Ashok Siddharth Again Ahead of 2027 UP Polls
BSP chief Mayawati has expelled senior leader Ashok Siddharth and party coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal for indiscipline, months after reinstating Siddharth, as the party moves to tighten its ranks before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.