Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — The first session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly began on Friday with the singing of “Vande Mataram,” marking the first time in the Assembly’s history that proceedings opened with the national song instead of the customary national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana.” The inaugural session of the new United Democratic Front (UDF)…
Kerala politics witnessed major turmoil after Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids were conducted at residences linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family, followed by widespread political protests across the state. The raids were reportedly connected to the CMRL–Exalogic financial transactions case, which has already sparked intense political controversy. What Happened? The ED carried…
BJP Alleges Foreign Plot Behind Viral CJP Movement; Allies Warn Against Ignoring Gen Z Anger A major political battle has erupted in India over the rapidly growing social media phenomenon known as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a satirical digital movement that has captured the imagination of millions of young internet users. While the Bharatiya…
In a major political development in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in the Falta Assembly constituency, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda defeating his nearest rival by more than 1.09 lakh votes. The result is being viewed as one of the most significant electoral upsets in the state, as Falta…
In a significant development ahead of the politically sensitive period in Uttar Pradesh, several Muslim organisations and clerics have reportedly demanded that the cow be declared India’s “National Animal” and that cow slaughter be completely banned across the country. The move has drawn nationwide attention because the cow remains one of the most emotionally and…
Unknown Gunmen Kill Al-Badr Commander in Muzaffarabad Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Burhan was a senior commander of the banned terror outfit Al-Badr and was also known by the alias “Doctor.” According to…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay has triggered fresh political controversy after paying tribute during the death anniversary remembrance of former LTTE chief Velu Pillai Prabhakaran . Vijay’s remarks made during Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day events have sparked intense debate in Tamil Nadu politics and posed a sensitive challenge for the…
Lahore: Nearly eight decades after the Partition of India, Pakistan’s cultural capital Lahore is witnessing a historic move to reconnect with its pre-Partition roots. The Punjab government has approved a plan to restore several old Hindu, Sikh, and British-era names of roads, neighbourhoods, and landmarks in the city, replacing names that were changed after 1947…
Thiruvananthapuram:V D Satheesan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, where the 21-member UDF cabinet also assumed office. The event marked the beginning of a new political chapter in the state and witnessed the presence of…
The Netherlands has officially returned the historic Anaimangalam Chola Copper Plates, also known as the Leiden Plates, to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the country. The handover marks a major milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to recover cultural artefacts taken abroad during the colonial period. The copper plates, dating back to…
