Politics

In a dramatic session of the Lok Sabha on February 2, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi ignited a fierce political confrontation after attempting to quote from what he said was an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. The move drew sharp rebukes from government leaders, repeated adjournments, and a deepening debate over parliamentary…

In Shorts Mumbai, January 31, 2026 — In a development that has sent ripples through Maharashtra’s political landscape, Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday. The ceremony came just three days after the tragic death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash, and marked a rare moment…

Sunetra Pawar, a senior NCP leader and wife of the late Ajit Pawar, is poised to take the oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister this Saturday, representing a rare and notable leadership transition. The appointment could make her the first woman to hold the post in the state.

At a major National Democratic Alliance rally in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering critique of the incumbent DMK government, branding it the “CMC government” and accusing it of promoting corruption, mafia influence and crime ahead of the critical 2026 Assembly elections. His remarks aim to crystallize voter sentiment and sharpen the…

In a stunning political shift in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party delivered decisive wins in the civic polls, toppling long-standing strongholds of rival parties in India’s financial capital and outperforming the Pawar factions in Pune.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif ignited international controversy by publicly urging the United States and Turkey to kidnap Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him the “worst criminal of humanity” over actions in Gaza. His remarks are drawing sharp criticism from diplomats and analysts around the world.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken a strong public stance against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s conduct during a high-profile Enforcement Directorate raid in Kolkata, sparking a fresh round of political controversy as the 2026 assembly elections gain intensity.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming a recently heard audio clip of Donald Trump shows India bending to U.S. pressure on Russian oil imports, deepening the political debate on foreign policy and energy strategy.

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi died in Pune at the age of 81 following a prolonged illness. The influential politician’s final rites will take place later today as tributes pour in from across the country.