Category : National Politics


DH Cartoon: Poll Campaigns as PM's Toughest Rival

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.

Amit Shah Heads GoM on West Asia Crisis Impact on Supplies

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.

Bengal Voter List: 12 Lakh Ineligible, 60 Lakh Cases Pending

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

PM Modi Tops Global Popularity Charts with 68% Approval

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.

Venugopal Alleges EC Bias, Corruption in Kerala Politics

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.

AAP MLA Arrested After 7-Month Manhunt for Rape Charges

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.

FCRA Amendment Bill Tabled Amid Opposition Concerns

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.

HP High Court Notices on MP's Asset Disclosure

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.

Family Seeks Restoration of Martyr's Name on Punjab School

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'.

Why Bhagat Singh Defies Easy Labels in History

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.

White House Slams Philly DA's ICE Arrest Warning

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.

Transgender Bill Passed, NCTP Members Resign in Protest

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.

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