Category : National Politics


ECI Deadline to Bengal Govt Over Non-Compliance

The Election Commission of India has issued a strict deadline to West Bengal government officials, demanding compliance reports by February 9, 2026, following multiple violations of electoral procedures.

Jairam Ramesh on LoP Speaking Rights in Parliament

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raises concerns about parliamentary democracy, highlighting how denying the Leader of Opposition speaking opportunities hampers House functioning and references Manmohan Singh's 2004 experience.

SC to Hear PIL Against Election Freebies by Parties

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation challenging the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and voter influence.

Tharoor Backs Rahul Gandhi on LoP Speech Issue

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has supported Rahul Gandhi's stance, stating that a larger problem was created by not allowing the Leader of Opposition to speak in Parliament, highlighting concerns over democratic norms.

HAL: 5 Tejas-Mk1A Ready for IAF, 9 Await GE Engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited announces five LCA-Mk1A fighter jets are fully prepared for Indian Air Force delivery, with nine additional aircraft built but pending engine supply from General Electric.

UP: Murder Case for Chinese Manjha Deaths, Yogi Orders Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed police to register murder cases for all Chinese manjha-related fatalities. The order follows the tragic death of a 36-year-old medical representative in Lucknow, whose throat was slit by the banned

Lok Sabha Passes Motion of Thanks Without PM's Reply

The Lok Sabha passed the motion of thanks on President's address through voice vote amid Opposition protests, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi not delivering his scheduled reply due to repeated disruptions.

Jan Suraaj Party Challenges Bihar Polls in Supreme Court

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent Bihar Assembly elections and seeking fresh polls. The case is scheduled for hearing on Friday before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant a

250 'Other Gender' Names Deleted from Bengal Voter List

A study by Sabar Institute reveals 250 'other gender' names deleted from Bengal's draft SIR list due to being 'untraceable' or 'absent', highlighting structural barriers faced by transgender and gender-diverse citizens in electoral processes.

Congress Cites 2004 Incident Amid Lok Sabha Standoff

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh shared old videos of Manmohan Singh being prevented from speaking in 2004, drawing parallels to the current parliamentary deadlock where PM Modi's speech was cancelled amid opposition protests.

SC to Hear PIL Against Election Freebies Promises

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation challenging the practice of political parties making freebies promises during elections, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and voter influence.

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