Happening Now
Mamata Challenges EC Over Suspension of Officials
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticised the Election Commission of India and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the suspension of four officials involved in the state’s voter list revision process. Addressing a rally in Jhargram, Banerjee labelled the suspensions as politically motivated and vowed to stand by...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea by Justice Varma in Cash Dispute
The Supreme Court has delivered a setback to Justice Yashwant Varma, dismissing his plea related to the ongoing cash controversy. Varma had sought judicial intervention to challenge an order concerning allegations of financial misconduct. The bench ruled the plea was not worth entertaining, bringing significant attention to the legal...
Trump’s Tariff Sparks Heated Debate in Parliament
US President Donald Trump’s imposition of a sweeping new tariff on goods from India has ignited intense political debate within the country, as opposition leaders push for a comprehensive parliamentary discussion. On Thursday, the Congress party filed an adjournment motion, calling for a debate on what it describes as...
BJP Ties of New Bombay High Court Judge Spark Debate
The appointment of Advocate Arati Sathe as a judge of the Bombay High Court has raised significant political questions, particularly in Maharashtra. The approval, granted by the Supreme Court Collegium on July 28, also included the appointments of Ajit Bhagwantrao Kadehankar and Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar, but it is Sathe’s...
Election Commission Acts on Alleged Electoral Roll Manipulation
The Election Commission has ordered the suspension of election officials in West Bengal over allegations of wrongful additions to the state’s electoral roll. The action follows an inquiry into suspected electoral irregularities involving the officers responsible for the Baruipur Purba and Moyna assembly constituencies. The controversy emerged after reports...
Kalyan Banerjee Steps Down as Trinamool’s Lok Sabha Chief Whip
Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee has resigned from his position as the party’s chief whip in the Lok Sabha, following an altercation involving fellow party MP Mahua Moitra. Moitra had made a controversial remark, referring to Banerjee with the term “pig,” which led to the decision to step down....
Lula Declines Dialogue with Trump Amid Trade Tensions
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his intention to avoid engaging with US President Donald Trump, citing Trump’s disinterest in dialogue. During a press conference on Tuesday, Lula highlighted the imposition of tariffs as a significant low point in the relationship between the two countries, calling...
Supreme Court Removes Allahabad Judge from Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of India has issued an unprecedented order removing an Allahabad High Court judge from handling criminal cases, marking a significant intervention in the judicial process. The order was passed after the judge, who had been handling civil disputes, made an error in a case involving criminal...
Jeffrey Sachs Questions Prospects of India-U.S. Trade Deal
American economist Jeffrey Sachs has cast doubt on the possibility of a successful trade agreement between India and the United States, stating that he would be “extremely surprised” if such a deal were to materialise. Speaking at the ‘Rising Bharat Summit’ hosted by Moneycontrol, Sachs raised concerns about the...
Congress Defends Rahul After Supreme Court Rebuke
Congress has come out in full support of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, following a rebuke by the Supreme Court over his comments that “Chinese soldiers are beating up soldiers” in a speech. The statement, which has become a flashpoint in ongoing political battles, led to sharp criticisms from...
Nationwide Protest Planned Over US Tariff Threats and Trade Deal
A joint platform comprising 10 central trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called for a nationwide protest on August 13, 2025, in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement. The announcement, made on Monday, urges workers, farmers, students, and...
Jaishankar calls for multipolar world order amid tariff disputes
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has called for the establishment of a fair and multipolar global order, highlighting concerns over growing economic imbalances fueled by the policies of major powers. His remarks, made on Monday, come at a time when the world is grappling with the impact of...
US to impose bonds on foreign visitors with high overstay risk
The United States has introduced a pilot program designed to address the issue of visa overstays by imposing bonds on certain foreign visitors. Under this initiative, travellers from countries with a significant history of overstaying their visas could be required to pay a bond of $15,000. The move is...
India, US Push for Early Trade Deal by Month-End
India and the United States are moving swiftly towards finalising an early trade deal, aiming for completion by the end of this month. The agreement, which is expected to align with the framework outlined on March 29, is being pursued despite political rhetoric and the complex nature of both...
US and Indian Naval Forces Ramp Up Presence in Asia
Naval activity in the Indo-Pacific region has seen a sharp rise as global powers enhance their maritime presence amid rising tensions. The United States has dispatched two submarines to an undisclosed location, while India has ramped up its naval deployments in Southeast Asia. Both nations are positioning their forces...
Shibu Soren, JMM Leader, Passes Away at 81
Shibu Soren, the influential leader and founding patron of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, passed away at the age of 81 after battling a prolonged illness. His death occurred at Delhi’s Sri Gangaram Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment. Soren, who led the JMM for over three decades, was...
Sonia Gandhi criticises BJP for undermining the Constitution
Sonia Gandhi, chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing the party of mounting an assault on India’s Constitution. Gandhi expressed concerns that the BJP, along with its ideological affiliate, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, is actively eroding the democratic...
Mamata Banerjee and BJP Clash Over Bengali Language
A wave of controversy erupted following an August 3 letter by the Delhi Police that referred to Bengali, or Bangla, as a “Bangladeshi language.” Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee quickly condemned the statement as “scandalous, insulting, anti-national, and unconstitutional,” sparking a heated political debate. The letter, issued by Delhi...
