South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in an attempt to combat what he calls “anti-state” forces amid rising tensions with the opposition, which currently controls parliament. This unprecedented step quickly faced backlash, with lawmakers voting to lift the martial law just hours later, emphasizing their commitment to democracy. Thousands protested against Yoon’s ...
On September 30, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to check on his health after Kharge required medical assistance during a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Following the incident, Kharge assured supporters that he is stable and quipped that he would outlast Modi’s tenure in office. ...
Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister, announced that the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, is set for passage in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, amidst strong opposition claims that it threatens religious rights of minorities and interferes with existing waqf boards. The government argues the bill aims to enhance transparency and reduce arbitrary powers of waqf ...
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has reached out to Union Minister S. Jaishankar, asking for intervention with the Sri Lankan government regarding the arrest of 37 Indian fishermen. These fishermen were detained on charges of poaching and trespassing after their boats were intercepted by the Sri Lankan Navy. Stalin emphasized that the fines imposed by Sri ...
In a recent visit to flood-affected areas in Hooghly and South Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation and Jharkhand for the crisis caused by excessive water releases from dams. She stated that lakhs of people are impacted, warning that more flooding could occur as water levels rise. Ten districts have been ...
 "Opposition Rallies for Change as Shivaji’s Legacy Sparks Political Turmoil")
NCP president Sharad Pawar has declared that the opposition will vigorously work to remove the current Mahayuti government in Maharashtra within the next two months. Speaking to party workers in Mumbai, he criticized the government for the recent collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Sindhudurg, suggesting that those in power lack respect for ...
 "Fadnavis Slams Opposition Over Shivaji Statue Collapse Controversy")
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, criticized the opposition for their “pettiness” regarding the recent collapse of a statue dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg. His remarks followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public apology to those hurt by the incident. Fadnavis emphasized that the opposition is focused only on political gains, dismissing their concerns ...
