India Politics

Omar Abdullah's Resolution Seeks Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood

By referring to J&K Assembly's 2000 and 2024 resolutions and pitching for J&K's statehood, Omar tried to do a balancing act – not alienating his base in Valley while cornering BJP.As Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rose in the Assembly Monday to speak on his resolution seeking immediate restoration…

Rohit Sandhu | Sep 29, 2026

Telangana's Special Intensive Revision Raises Questions About Exclusion and Fairness

The State’s 3.38-crore-strong electorate has been cut down to 2.65 crore. Even among those in the draft roll, 35 per cent have been flagged for “logical discrepancy”, raising serious questions about the process’s motive and fairness.

Rakhi Ratul | Sep 28, 2026

Madras High Court Directs Media to Withhold Information on Veeramani POCSO Case

Madras High Court directed media and digital platforms to not disclose any information related to Veeramani POCSO case other than what is officially shared by SIT.

Rini Kapoor | Sep 27, 2026

Demands for Chief Election Commissioner's Resignation Grow Amid Voter Roll Controversy

The din over one man’s misdoings glosses over the collective institutional complicity that has resulted in one of the direst crises to hit Indian democracy since the Emergency.

Vivek Bagchi | Sep 26, 2026

BJP Spent Rs 529 Cr on 5 Assembly Polls, More Than Twice of Congress' Rs 248 Cr

According to expense reports submitted to EC, BJP spent Rs 286.99 cr—over 50%—in Bengal, Rs 82.67 cr in Kerala, Rs 96.26 cr in Assam, Rs 51.56 cr in Tamil Nadu & Rs 11.89 cr in Puducherry.

Sameer Shah | Sep 25, 2026

Mamata Banerjee Loses Trinamool Name and Symbol Ahead of West Bengal Byelections

A setback for the Trinamool founder, but it would be unwise to write her off yet.

Vivek Bagchi | Sep 24, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Intervenes to Stop Rahul Bondre from Joining BJP

The Leader of Opposition's decision to intervene to stop the two-term MLA from switching parties has surprised many in the Congress, who say it is extremely rareHe was set to join the BJP on Tuesday in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Then Rahul Gandhi…

Vivek Bagchi | Sep 23, 2026

NSUI Draws Blank in DUSU Elections as Internal Rebellions Challenge Kanhaiya Kumar’s Leadership

New Delhi: Kanhaiya Kumar was brought into the Congress from the Left with a clear political proposition: his visibility among young voters could help the party rebuild its connection with a constituency it has struggled to retain. A former JNU students’ union president and one of the more…

Vivek Bagchi | Sep 22, 2026

India Outlines Roadmap for Strategic Independence in Maritime Technology

India’s maritime sector is entering an important phase of transformation. Investments in ports, shipbuilding, ship repair, ship recycling, inland waterways and maritime infrastructure are creating new opportunities. Yet the long-term objective cannot be limited to building more ships or expanding…

Seema Patel | Sep 21, 2026

Six-State Kishau Dam Agreement Sparks Credit War in Himachal Pradesh

Sukhu links the agreement to Congress govt’s broader argument that Himachal must secure greater financial benefits from projects that use its land and water resources; BJP rejects its bid to seek creditHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has described the agreement on the…

Vivek Bagchi | Sep 20, 2026

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