Category: India

The PM Modi-chaired Cabinet meeting approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number. The Constitution leaves the size of the Supreme Court open-ended. Article 124(1) provides for a…

TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing…

Mamata Banerjee, calling herself a ‘free bird,’ refuses to resign, alleging vote looting by BJP and EC. Raghav Chadha met President Murmu, claiming he’s the AAP-led Punjab government’s next target for switching parties. The US sank Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid UAE attacks. Kejriwal accused BJP of…

West Bengal witnessed a significant political shift as the BJP formed its first government, largely influenced by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This exercise, which removed nearly 12% of voters, disproportionately affected minority communities and became a central, contentious issue, reshaping voting trends and contributing to the…

The BJP has achieved a significant milestone by securing a victory in West Bengal in 2026, completing its symbolic arc across eastern India with control in Bihar, Bengal, and Odisha. This win consolidates a long-standing political project, marking a sharp turnaround for the party after a Lok Sabha setback and…

What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures….

This development comes after CM Mann left for his meeting with President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital later in the day. He will raise the issue of recent merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs into BJP, which included the likes of Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh,…

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who…

The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate…

The Union health ministry has issued revised national guidelines for hospital fire safety, mandating stricter checks, regular audits, and clear evacuation protocols, especially for critical care units. These new measures aim to prevent deadly fires by addressing vulnerabilities like high oxygen use and complex electrical systems, with a strong focus…

Bengal has witnessed a seismic political shift as the BJP surged to power, unseating Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress after 15 years. The saffron party secured a decisive victory, breaching the majority mark and fulfilling Amit Shah’s ambitious target. This marks a significant change in the state’s political landscape, ending decades…

The Supreme Court will examine the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, after petitions challenged its constitutionality. Advocates argue the new provisions, which replace self-perceived gender identity with medical verification, contradict the NALSA judgment’s emphasis on self-determination. The court issued notices to the Centre and states, seeking responses…

The Supreme Court has urged the National Medical Commission and the Centre to establish robust, tamper-proof rules for medical college admissions to curb frequent litigation. Highlighting the need for stricter selection processes, the court’s directive comes amid a significant number of vacant postgraduate medical seats, prompting a drastic reduction in…

AIADMK faces a significant electoral setback, its worst since 1996, with Edappadi K Palaniswami’s leadership challenged. The party’s traditional vote base has weakened, and internal divisions are exploited by rivals. The alliance with the BJP also proved problematic, raising concerns about subservience and corruption. Newer political forces are now vying…

Tamil Nadu’s regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain its footing, seeing a significant drop in seats and vote share. The BJP, despite high-profile visits, failed to translate visibility into voter trust, with opponents citing resistance to Hindutva politics. Both parties face uphill…