Politics

Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has officially stepped down, marking the end of the caretaker administration formed after the 2024 uprising. His resignation clears the way for a new elected government led by Tarique Rahman to assume office following a decisive parliamentary victory.

A fresh political controversy has rocked the Congress party after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar publicly criticised party colleagues including Shashi Tharoor and Pawan Khera while predicting electoral setbacks in Kerala ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to safeguard the interests of Indian farmers while negotiating the proposed trade agreement with the United States. His remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding the India US trade pact and its potential impact on agriculture.

Bangladesh is heading toward a major political transition after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a decisive two thirds majority in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Party chief Tarique Rahman is now expected to become the country’s next Prime Minister following a landslide mandate from voters.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Tarique Rahman following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s sweeping election victory. The call highlighted India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties amid a major political transition in Bangladesh.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed claims made by Rahul Gandhi linking his name to the Epstein files during a fiery Lok Sabha session. Puri explained his limited interactions with the late financier were strictly professional and unrelated to any criminal charges, intensifying the political debate ahead of the Budget session.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited the controversy over former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s unpublished memoir by citing a 2023 social media post to dispute Penguin Random House India’s claim that the book has not been released, deepening political tensions ahead of ongoing parliamentary sessions.

In a notable political development during the Budget Session of Parliament, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has opted not to immediately back the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. TMC leaders have called for a formal grievance notice to be sent first, seeking corrective action before escalating the issue to a motion, highlighting…

Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report after an unauthorised pre-print copy of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s yet-to-be-published memoir allegedly began circulating online, prompting concerns over security clearances and potential breaches of protocol.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fiercely criticized the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, saying slogans like “Modi teri kabr khudegi” show extreme animosity. Modi said his government’s work for a stronger India will continue despite political attacks.