New Delhi/Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing a renewed political challenge following her party’s defeat in the state assembly elections, as a group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament has reportedly moved to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The dissident MPs, who are at odds with the TMC…
Despite the absence of key allies such as the DMK and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), leaders of 25 political parties attended the latest meeting of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc in New Delhi, according to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting signaled that the opposition coalition remains active and committed to…
Introduction Among the many communities that make up India’s extraordinary cultural mosaic, few are as unique and fascinating as the Siddis. Although their physical appearance reflects their African ancestry, their language, culture, religion, and way of life are deeply Indian. Today, the Siddis are found primarily in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra,…
An International Historical Report on 1,500 Years of Continuous Human Occupation Executive Summary A restoration project at the medieval Church of Saint-Philibert in Dijon, France, unexpectedly revealed one of the most important recent archaeological discoveries in French urban archaeology. What began as an attempt to repair damage caused by a 1970s renovation uncovered a sequence…
June 7, 2026 The United States has acknowledged that Iran’s missile attacks caused severe damage to a critical command facility at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East. The disclosure comes months after Washington initially downplayed the impact of Iranian retaliation during the conflict. According to Air…
From Viral Memes to the Streets of Jantar Mantar — Is India’s Newest Youth Movement a Genuine Uprising or a Political Experiment? New Delhi | June 6, 2026 Under the blazing summer sun at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, hundreds of young protesters wearing cockroach masks gathered with copies of the Constitution, exam admit cards, and placards…
Chennai, June 5, 2026: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has officially resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and announced the launch of a new political movement, marking a significant development in Tamil Nadu politics. Speaking through public statements and social media, Annamalai said he was embarking on “a new political journey” aimed…
Chennai: In a move that has sparked intense political discussion across Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reportedly decided not to contest the state’s lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat, paving the way for the Congress to stake its claim. The decision is being viewed as a significant political gesture by Vijay towards…
Bengaluru: Karnataka entered a new political chapter on Wednesday as senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister, succeeding Siddaramaiah. Veteran Dalit leader G. Parameshwara took oath as Deputy Chief Minister, marking a significant reshuffle in the Congress leadership structure in the southern state. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by top…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a significant political setback after expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised by Speaker Rathindra Bose as the leader of the Trinamool Congress Legislature Party. The development comes amid an escalating rebellion within the party that threatens its legislative and organisational structure. Support of 58 MLAs Ritabrata…
