Politics

Liberal Minority for the Third Time Canada’s 2025 federal election has delivered another minority government for the Liberal Party, led by newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney. With 169 seats secured in the 343-member House of Commons, the Liberals fell just three short of a majority. While still the largest party in Parliament, they will…

US Vice President JD Vance is set to embark on an international tour from April 18 to April 24, 2025, with planned visits to Italy and India. This marks his second foreign trip since assuming office, following his recent engagements in France and Germany. Accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children –…

In a pivotal development within Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, Nainar Nagendran has been elected as the new President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. This announcement comes on the heels of the BJP’s recent alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), marking a significant strategic move ahead of upcoming…

Legal Battle Intensifies for Former Karnataka CM Background of the Case The legal saga involving former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa took a significant turn when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on his plea challenging the revival of a corruption case against him. The Karnataka High Court had previously reinstated a complaint filed by…

Introduction: A Legal Challenge with Cultural Implications Sheikh Noorul Hassan, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Manipur’s Kshetrigao constituency and leader of the National People’s Party (NPP), an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Hassan contends that…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently concluded a significant three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where he engaged in comprehensive reviews of ongoing development projects and assessed the current security landscape. This visit underscores the central government’s commitment to fostering progress and ensuring stability in the region. Engagement with Regional Leaders Upon his arrival, Shah…

In the financial year 2023-24, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the frontrunner in political donations among India’s national parties, amassing approximately ₹2,244 crore. This substantial sum was garnered through 8,358 donations, highlighting the party’s robust fundraising capabilities. ​ Congress’s Donation Landscape The Congress party reported receiving ₹288.9 crore during the same period, sourced…

The controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to be debated in the Lok Sabha today, with the Rajya Sabha scheduled to take it up the following day. The bill, which aims to make significant changes to the management of Waqf properties in India, has generated intense political debate. On one side, the BJP-led National Democratic…

Is Modi Planning to Retire? Sanjay Raut stirred controversy by asserting that PM Modi’s visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters was linked to his retirement discussions. He suggested that the RSS leadership, including Mohan Bhagwat, is pushing for a change in the country’s leadership and will play a key role in selecting the…

Why Are BJP and DMK Clashing Over Language? A fresh political war of words has erupted between Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and UP CM Yogi Adityanath over the three-language policy in India’s National Education Policy (NEP). Tamil Nadu has long opposed Hindi imposition, advocating for a two-language policy (Tamil and English) in schools. In…