Politics

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is the subject of renewed political speculation after her husband, Robert Vadra, acknowledged growing public admiration and comparisons to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, fueling debate about her potential as a future prime ministerial candidate.

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in major Indian cities on Tuesday, confronting police near Bangladesh diplomatic missions to condemn the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh and demand justice. The protests escalated diplomatic tensions and triggered heightened security measures.

At the customary tea gathering after the Winter Session of Parliament, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra eased post-session tensions with a light-hearted story that elicited warm reactions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The rare camaraderie came amid an otherwise charged political environment.

Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has declined to apologise for his contentious comments on Operation Sindoor, triggering a fierce political clash with the ruling BJP that has spotlighted tensions over national security and freedom of expression.

In an unexpected diplomatic development, Bangladesh’s primary opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has extended a rare commendation towards Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks a significant departure from their traditionally critical stance, hinting at a potential recalibration in cross-border political perceptions amidst evolving regional dynamics.

In a pivotal strategy session in the national capital, top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are evaluating all options for Karnataka, a key state for the party. Sources indicate the high-level huddle is focused on making a decisive move to counter the BJP’s political offensive.

AlwaysFirst obtains an exclusive look at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s internal strategy document for West Bengal. Moving beyond election rhetoric, the plan outlines a detailed, organization-heavy approach to consolidate its presence and mount a serious challenge to the ruling Trinamool Congress in the 2026 state elections. Discover the key pillars of this political masterplan.

The expansion of the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar took a sharp political turn as the opposition RJD launched a stinging attack, accusing the coalition of practicing the very “dynastic politics” it often denounces. The accusation came as several new ministers, including leaders’ relatives, were sworn in.

In a dramatic political development, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record-breaking tenth time. The move comes after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously elected him as their leader in the state legislature, just days after his abrupt exit from the opposition ‘Mahagathbandhan’…

In a dramatic reversal of alliances, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to reclaim his chair with the BJP-led NDA’s support, marking a record-extending tenth term. The move plunges the state’s ‘Mahagathbandhan’ into disarray and triggers a fresh round of political bargaining within the ruling coalition.