Politics

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director and co-founder of political consultancy I-PAC, in a money-laundering probe connected to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. Officials said the arrest was carried out in Delhi under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and ... Read full article.

Parliament will not pass the Diego Garcia/BIOT sovereignty bill before the King's Speech, a minister confirmed, leaving the plan’s fate to a potential return in the next session. The proposal would hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while preserving UK control over the Diego Garcia ... Read full article.

With tensions between Lebanon and Israel rising, Hezbollah's decision to align with Tehran's bloc has reshaped the battlefield and the diplomatic calculus. The group entered the US-Israel-Iran conflict on March 2, signaling a new level of regional involvement and complicating any effort to contain ... Read full article.

In a new twist to Assam’s already heated political climate, a prominent opposition claim has put the spotlight on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family. Pawan Khera has alleged that Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds three passports — a UAE Golden Card, an Antigua and Barbuda ... Read full article.

Bihar appears poised for a political transition as Nitish Kumar is expected to resign on April 14. He spent Monday at his official residence discussing names of Janata Dal (United) legislators who could be part of the new cabinet, signaling a potentially historic shift in the state's leadership. ... Read full article.

In Budapest, a political earthquake rippled through the city as voters delivered a verdict after 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s leadership. The election result marked a historic shift, and the city’s iconic Chain Bridge lit up in Hungary’s red, white and green to reflect a night of heightened emotion ... Read full article.

In Abu Dhabi, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held high-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to press ahead with what New Delhi calls an aggressive energy diplomacy in the Middle East. The discussions underscored a push to expand energy cooperation, secure steady ... Read full article.

Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule appears to have ended as voters delivered a decisive rebuke. Péter Magyar led the opposition to a landslide victory, signaling a new chapter for Hungary after years of what many called an illiberal drift. The nation woke to the results Sunday night with a clear mandate ... Read full article.

Chennai is buzzing as the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election season warms up, and the trend isn’t just about speeches or rallies. Whistles—the symbol allotted to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay—are now flying off shelves. Retailers and manufacturers report a sharp spike in whistle ... Read full article.

Delhi Police have placed the capital on high alert after a protest by factory workers in Noida turned violent, prompting a tightening of security at major entry points into the city. The demonstrations began as a march demanding salary revisions but soon spiralled into clashes, with arson, ... Read full article.

A Nigerian air operation is reported to have hit a village market near the border of Yobe and Borno states as part of efforts against Islamist militants in the region. The air force says it carried out mop-up strikes on identified terrorist locations within the Jilli axis of Borno State, but it has ... Read full article.

Allegations of sexual misconduct against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell have surfaced, prompting a volatile turn in the race. Swalwell has publicly denied the claims, which center on a former staffer and extend to other women. The controversy has upended the race, injecting ... Read full article.

Phase II of the nationwide voter-list revision, known as SIR Phase II, has wrapped up with a 10.2% cut in names across 12 states and union territories. In total, 5.18 crore names were removed, bringing the consolidated voters' list to about 45.81 crore names. The numbers indicate a concerted effort ... Read full article.

Posters in Patna advocating Nishant Kumar as Bihar’s future chief minister have sparked widespread discussion in the wake of Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha. Supporters are framing this as a call for a younger generation to lead the state, with the term 'young jansevak' resonating in ... Read full article.

Eric Swalwell, the California congressional figure running for governor, is facing claims that he sexually assaulted a former staffer and behaved inappropriately with other women. The accusations have upended the high-stakes race and prompted intense scrutiny of his past conduct as he campaigns for ... Read full article.

President Trump suggested that peace talks with Iran had progressed, but Iran would not agree to end its nuclear program, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation in the region. He hinted that the United States could block the Strait of Hormuz if Iran continued to press for concessions, a ... Read full article.

The blockade of central Dublin on O’Connell Street was cleared in a peaceful operation, signaling a possible end to six days of protests by farmers and hauliers over fuel costs. Mounted units and hundreds of officers helped restore access to the city’s main thoroughfare, removing trucks and ... Read full article.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to floor leaders across the political spectrum, urging them to back amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023. The move comes ahead of an extended Budget session during which parliament will consider changes aimed at increasing women’s representation ... Read full article.

Located on the Thanjavur-Mayiladuthurai border, Thiruvidaimarudur is a reserved Assembly constituency. The traditional lifeblood here is farming and handloom weaving, but the younger generation shows reluctance to follow these paths. Agriculture remains the core activity in this old delta region, ... Read full article.

Delhi's draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030, released by the BJP government, sets a bold target: any new two-wheeler sold in the city after April 1, 2028 should be electric. The policy is open for public comment for 30 days, inviting residents and industry players to weigh in on a fast-tracked ... Read full article.

The UK government has paused the plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid opposition from the United States and domestic concerns, with officials quietly weighing alternatives behind the scenes. The pause comes as senior officials reassess how to move forward on the deal that would involve ... Read full article.

In private conversations over the past year, Trump reportedly told close advisers he would issue clemency en masse at the end of his second term, joking that he would pardon anyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office, with a smaller radius cited in earlier chats. There has been talk of a ... Read full article.

President Donald Trump has submitted plans to repaint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building from slate gray to white, arguing the exterior “lacks any symbolic cohesion with the White House” and clashes with the surrounding neoclassical federal architecture. The EEOB sits across from the White ... Read full article.

Former New York City mayor Eric Adams has been granted Albanian citizenship and a passport by a presidential decree, as recorded in Albania’s official government journal and confirmed by a spokesperson. The decree, dated and signed by President Bajram Begaj, states: 'I decree granting citizenship … ... Read full article.

The Tucker Carlson Network has rolled out a new line of baseball caps bearing the phrase "LOW IQ" on Friday, a blunt, self-described response to Donald Trump’s late-Thursday Truth Social tirade that targeted Carlson and other prominent right-wing figures over the administration’s Iran policy. The ... Read full article.

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP released its Sankalp Patra, presenting it as a roadmap for a 'Sonar Bangla'. The document promises a crackdown on infiltration, job schemes for youth, and a financial push. It pledges Rs 3,000 for women and welfare schemes aimed at the ... Read full article.

Four migrants died while attempting a risky crossing from France to the United Kingdom, with two men and two women among the deceased. Rescue teams responded after the group attempted to board a water taxi off the coast near Saint-Etienne-au-Mont, close to Calais. The identities of the victims have ... Read full article.

Kamala Harris surprised attendees at Al Sharpton’s National Action Network gathering in New York by hinting at a possible run for the presidency in 2028. When asked about a second bid, she offered a cautious line: I am thinking about it. There was no formal campaign launch or pledge, but the ... Read full article.

In London, Starmer and US President Trump held fresh talks during a Gulf diplomacy visit, pressing for a practical plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions were described as focused and results-oriented, highlighting the strategic importance of one of the world's busiest sea ... Read full article.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the 7th Pay Commission would be implemented in West Bengal the moment a BJP government is formed, placing it at the centre of the party’s electoral pitch ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking at a rally in Haldia, Modi said the move would ... Read full article.

A dramatic timelapse shows oil tankers crawling through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital energy chokepoints, as congestion worsens. Vessel-tracking data from April 9 to April 10 reveals a visible slowdown in tanker movement amid heightened tensions in West Asia. President Donald ... Read full article.

Assam is witnessing a high-stakes electoral duel between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the BJP and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, as voters cast ballots in a contest that could determine the state's political direction. Sarma, seeking a third consecutive term, led the BJP’s campaign with ... Read full article.

Protesters in Ireland have escalated a fuel-driven action, saying they will continue until they receive engagement from the government or are physically removed. Demonstrations have spread across major routes and depots, with organizers urging restraint while directing supporters to keep pressure ... Read full article.

In Virudhunagar district, the race for seven Assembly constituencies is heating up ahead of the April 23 elections, with 135 candidates in the fray. Of the 189 who filed nominations, 35 papers were rejected, leaving 154 eligible to contest. Separately, 19 candidates had withdrawn, bringing the ... Read full article.

The Supreme Court on Thursday, April 9, 2026, ruled that anyone wishing to visit a temple must follow the sampradaya, or traditional practices, of the shrine or choose not to enter. In the Sabarimala reference, the court noted that while individuals may hold personal beliefs, the rituals and ... Read full article.

Raghav Chadha, once the deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, was replaced more than a week ago by Ashok Mittal, and his right to speak in Parliament from the party’s quota was curtailed. The development coincided with Chadha’s rising social-media profile spotlighting middle-class concerns, making the ... Read full article.

In a rally held in Haldia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out six guarantees for West Bengal if the BJP wins the assembly elections, signaling a hard stance against corruption and a push for development with accountability at the core. He framed the vision around the party’s guiding principle ... Read full article.

London — Defence Secretary John Healey delivered a stark warning to Vladimir Putin at a Downing Street press conference after Russian attack and spy submarines were detected operating in the North Atlantic. He said the UK and its allies tracked three vessels — an Akula-class nuclear-powered attack ... Read full article.

North Korea announced this week that its testing spree covered a range of weapons systems, including ballistic missiles equipped with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand a nuclear-capable arsenal aimed at deterring and pressuring its rival, South Korea, amid high regional tensions. In ... Read full article.

A woman has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham. Cheryl Bartley, 48, is accused in connection with the death of Robert Smith, 61, who lived in Brixton, south London. The ceremony took place at a home on Slade Road in Erdington in ... Read full article.

A new manifesto released ahead of upcoming political reforms calls for an internal reservation policy to ensure Dalit women are represented in governance at every level—from local bodies to the State Legislative Assembly. The Dalit Women’s Rights and Financial Independence Manifesto, 2026 argues ... Read full article.

The Department of Justice says Pam Bondi will not appear at the Epstein hearing because she is no longer in office after being fired by the president. Bondi still has about a month left at the DOJ, but her deputy has already updated his job title and is taking point on efforts to punish Trump’s ... Read full article.

Tata Trusts’ governance dispute intensified this week as Venu Srinivasan stepped down from the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution, a move reportedly prompted by a request from Siddharth Sharma, the Trusts’ chief executive. The request, and the broader question of whether ... Read full article.

In a move aimed at easing pressure on fuel supply, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directed states to allocate 70% of packed non-domestic LPG to various sectors while capping industrial supplies to protect essential uses. Under the plan, industrial sectors such as pharma, food ... Read full article.

In a surprise move, the White House announced an immediate 50% tariff on all goods from any nation that supplies military weapons to Iran, effective right away, with no exclusions. The president stated in a Truth Social post that there will be no exclusions or exemptions, underscoring a hardline ... Read full article.

After nearly 40 days of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a fragile ceasefire in the Gulf conflict has led to the reopening of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Hundreds of vessels carrying crude oil, LNG, LPG and other cargo had been stranded in the waterway, leaving more than ... Read full article.

In a striking reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before an 8 p.m. deadline, stating on Truth Social that the move marks a double-sided ceasefire and that long-term peace is within reach. The announcement comes after he warned that a “whole ... Read full article.

Annie Ramos, 22, who came to the United States as a toddler, was detained by immigration agents at the military base where her husband, U.S. Army Staff Sgt Matthew Blank, is stationed. The couple had traveled from Houston to complete paperwork so they could begin living together, but the plan was ... Read full article.

The government announced a cap on interest rates for Plan 2 and postgraduate student loans at 6% from September, aiming to shield graduates from sudden debt spikes as inflation pressures rise. The cap applies for the academic year from 1 September to 31 August and is tied to the RPI figure for the ... Read full article.

The UK government has blocked rapper Kanye West, who often goes by Ye, from entering Britain to headline the Wireless Festival in London. A senior government figure said Ye should absolutely not perform at the festival as sponsors and lawmakers pressed for cancellation amid widespread condemnation ... Read full article.