Category: India

As the campaign sharpens, the familiar charge of “bohiragoto” has returned to the centre of the political stage, with the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) reviving a narrative that helped it decisively blunt the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) five years ago. The immediate trigger this time, as…

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hit back at PM Modi’s criticism regarding the Women’s Reservation Bill, accusing him of misleading the nation. She defended her party, TMC, stating its consistent support for women’s representation. Banerjee clarified her opposition is to the delimitation exercise, which she believes is a political ploy,…

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will back an independent candidate in Edappadi after their nominee’s disqualification. Vijay urged voters to support K Premakumar, calling it a “fitting lesson” against alleged suppression of their symbol. This strategic shift occurs as TVK, launched in February, contests its first Assembly elections against…

Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, and D.K. Shivakumar have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of misrepresenting facts regarding the women’s reservation bill. They contend the government used the bill as a political shield for delimitation, not genuine empowerment, and that the bill’s passage was deliberately stalled….

Two India-flagged vessels, the Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were targeted by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a convoy of 14 ships to abort transit. The incident caused confusion over passage instructions, with multiple vessels turning back. India has lodged a protest with Iran, urging safe passage…

West Bengal’s electoral rolls have seen an addition of nearly seven lakh voters ahead of assembly elections. While the Election Commission has not yet released detailed demographic data, including first-time voters or gender-wise breaks, the total electorate now stands at over 6.82 crore. This comes after a Special Intensive Revision…

Iran’s top representative in India, Dr. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, addressed a shooting incident involving India-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing strong bilateral ties. He stated he had no information about the event but expressed hope for its peaceful resolution, advocating for peace in the region. …

Iran’s Supreme Leader representative in India, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, stated that recent Iran-US peace talks failed after Washington allegedly deviated from an agreed-upon 10-point plan. Ilahi claimed the US initially accepted the proposal but shifted its demands during negotiations in Pakistan, leading to the breakdown. …

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep regret over the women’s reservation bill’s defeat, apologizing to the nation’s women. He accused opposition parties like Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP of prioritizing self-interest over national progress and women’s empowerment, highlighting their alleged celebration of the bill’s failure as an insult to women’s dignity….

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pain and anger over the failure of the women’s reservation bill, accusing the DMK, Congress, and their allies of engaging in “hatred and petty politics.” He stated that the DMK “harms women” and “doesn’t stand with women in parliament,” predicting a response for their “anti-women…

Prime Minister Modi asserted that opposition parties will face repercussions for not backing the women’s reservation bill, urging ministers to highlight their “anti-women” stance. He reiterated the government’s commitment to implement the reservation by 2029, accusing the opposition of a “big mistake” and attempting to cover up their actions after…

On the occasion, he flagged off buses carrying pilgrims to the Char Dham shrines and also inspected a free medical camp set up for devotees. …

The Allahabad high court has temporarily halted its order for an FIR against Rahul Gandhi concerning alleged dual citizenship. The court emphasized the need to hear the accused before any decision. This follows an earlier directive to register a case based on claims of concealed British citizenship during company incorporation….

An Indian oil tanker, Desh Garima, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amidst heightened regional tensions and conflicting reports from Iran regarding its status. This passage highlights ongoing maritime activity despite concerns over the vital oil route. The Indian government has also bolstered support for the shipping sector with a…