On September 23, 2024, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the central government to allocate a portion of election campaign funds for flood relief in West Bengal. After assessing the severe flood damage in East Burdwan, she emphasized the need to include destroyed mud houses in the upcoming housing construction plans. Banerjee also called for surveys ...
 "Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Dissanayake vows to restore governance and tackle economic turmoil after a historic election upset.")
Sri Lanka has a new leftist president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in after a historic election where he defeated the former leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe. Dissanayake promises to restore clean governance and address the deep economic crisis that led to his election. He plans to renegotiate the unpopular $3 billion IMF bailout. As he ...
As Haryana’s assembly elections approach, divisions within the Congress party are growing, providing an advantage to the BJP. The BJP accuses Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of only pretending to support Dalits and backward classes. Bhupinder Hooda emphasized that any insult to party member Kumari Selja will not be tolerated, recognizing the significance of ...
 "Amid Jammu and Kashmir’s election buzz, shopkeepers lament internet shutdowns crippling their businesses, fearing economic collapse.")
Srinagar’s Lal Chowk is alive with political talk following the first round of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. As the focus shifts to the next phase on September 25, many are discussing candidates and their strategies. However, a group of local shopkeepers is raising concerns about the ongoing internet shutdowns, which they believe are ...
Malkangiri Airport’s recent inauguration by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has raised serious concerns, as it reportedly lacked approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). An RTI inquiry revealed that no aerodrome license has even been applied for, prompting questions about whether it was an actual airport or just an airstrip. Criticism has ...
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah addressed concerns over illegal immigration in Jharkhand, vowing that the BJP would remove “Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators” if elected. He criticized the current JMM-Congress-RJD government for allowing infiltration due to fear of losing votes, urging voters to support the BJP to restore tribal welfare. Shah emphasized the need for a ...
 "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh champions ‘one nation, one election’ to save costs, as he critiques Congress’s divisive politics and supports Sikhs.")
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the BJP-led government will introduce a “one nation, one election” bill in Parliament. He emphasized the financial benefits of holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously, claiming it could save the country Rs three lakh crore. Speaking at an election rally in Sainik Colony, Singh highlighted that this ...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently criticized the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) government, accusing it of “vote bank” politics and promising to eliminate illegal immigrants if the BJP comes to power. Speaking at a rally, he pledged a health cover of Rs 10 lakh for poor residents aged 75 and older. Shah claimed that the ...
Jharkhand is set for a fiercely competitive election, as the BJP aims to capture the state from the opposition. Union Home Minister Amit Shah kickstarted the BJP’s “Parivartan Yatra,” which will cover 5,400 km across various divisions, highlighting the failures of the JMM-led government. The BJP is particularly focused on regaining support from Scheduled Tribe ...
In a strong critique of the Indian government’s recent approval of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal, senior Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa argues that it is a misguided effort to distract from the administration’s shortcomings. He compares this initiative to the previous rollback of farm laws, suggesting that it will face similar ...
