A Deccan Herald cartoon commentary highlights how election campaigns themselves, rather than political opponents, have become the Prime Minister's most formidable challenge in the current political climate.
The Central Armed Police Forces Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha draws criticism from opposition and retired officers over IPS appointments and systemic promotion delays, sparking debate on paramilitary reforms.
Deccan Herald's Speak Out column for March 26, 2026, features diverse public opinions on critical national topics, highlighting citizen perspectives on governance and policy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces Border Roads Organisation will develop robust infrastructure along the 1,600 km Indo-Myanmar border to enhance border management and operational mobility.
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Home Minister Amit Shah chairs an informal Group of Ministers addressing strategic issues from the West Asia conflict, focusing on LPG, LNG, and urea supply disruptions. Another GoM led by Manohar Lal tackles energy supply concerns.
West Bengal's electoral rolls shrink as 12 lakh voters declared ineligible. Judicial officers clear half of 60 lakh pending cases, with anxiety over remaining 28 lakh. First supplementary list adds 10 lakh names, but rural areas report large-scale disenfr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a 68% approval rating in the latest Morning Consult survey, reaffirming his status as the world's most popular democratic leader, ahead of peers from Switzerland and South Korea.
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal alleges Election Commission bias towards BJP in Kerala, citing nomination acceptance and official communication issues. He also accuses LDF government of corruption in liquor bar license extensions.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of fielding weak candidates to help LDF in Kerala assembly elections, claiming covert collusion between the two parties.
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Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, after evading police for nearly seven months in a rape case. The arrest followed a multi-state operation tracking his movements.
The government introduced the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha, facing opposition from Congress and TMC who warn of excessive executive powers. The minister defended it as targeting misuse of foreign funds.
Punjab Congress leaders are at odds over the investigation into Gagandeep Singh Randhawa's suicide, with some seeking a CBI inquiry and others demanding court-monitored oversight, amid accusations from BJP and AAP.
In 1926, CY Chintamani delivered a fiery speech in Bombay, criticizing Liberals for weak opposition to British rule and praising Swarajists as the true threat to bureaucracy.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami launched his election campaign in Chennai, targeting the DMK government's welfare cuts and dynastic politics while defending his alliance with BJP.
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Candace Owens has publicly criticized The Charlie Kirk Show, accusing it of promoting views opposite to Kirk's usual stance. Her comments have ignited a major online debate about the show's direction and authenticity.
A misogynistic comment by IUML leader A Irshad targeting LDF candidate U Prathibha has ignited a political firestorm in Kayamkulam, leading to his suspension and legal action.
The Union government has stated there is no proposal to declare Banswara's Mangarh Dham a national monument, addressing queries in Parliament about the historic tribal site.
Himachal Pradesh High Court issues notices to state govt, Election Commission, and Rajya Sabha MP Anurag Sharma over PIL alleging incomplete asset disclosure and false affidavit in nomination papers.
The family of Lieutenant Manprit Singh Goldi, a fallen Army officer, has petitioned the Punjab government to reinstate his name on a local school after it was removed during a state-sponsored rebranding to a 'School of Eminence'.
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The Congress party has been ordered to vacate its long-standing offices at 24, Akbar Road and 5, Raisina Road in Lutyens Delhi by March 28, 2026, prompting legal considerations and requests for extensions.
Bhagat Singh's life and ideas resist simple ideological labels like Marxist or nationalist. His unity of thought and action, at age 23, challenges historians to understand him beyond textual analysis.
Rep. Madeleine Dean clashed with a Trump administration official in a congressional hearing, demanding evidence on U.S. strikes against drug trafficking boats and questioning fentanyl claims, amid transparency concerns.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's warning that immigration agents could face arrest, calling his remarks disgraceful and defending ICE personnel.
An FIR has been registered against AIMIM state president Shaukat Ali for allegedly threatening retaliatory encounters if Muslims are killed in police actions in Uttar Pradesh, with three arrests made.
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Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026 despite opposition demands for wider consultation. Two NCTP members resigned, citing lack of community input and calling the bill regressive.
Singapore's Coroner's Court confirms Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's death as accidental drowning, while Assam's fast-track court pursues murder charges, sparking political controversy ahead of elections.
TDP minister Nara Lokesh's light-hearted remarks at a wedding have ignited discussions on women's reservation in assemblies and Lok Sabha, its implementation from 2029, and concerns over political nepotism.
Assam's excise department establishes 30 check posts at inter-state borders to curb illicit liquor movement ahead of assembly elections. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota directs enhanced vigilance at all border points.
Retired Calcutta High Court judge Sahidullah Munshi has been removed from the electoral roll after judicial scrutiny. His son, an advocate, expresses dismay as the family faces voter list adjudication.
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An EC official confirms 13 lakh names removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls during adjudication, bringing total deletions to 76 lakh. The process involves judicial scrutiny and technical challenges.
