Indian Politics

Cockroach Janta Party founder’s parents say they won’t let him join politics

Founder’s parents refuse permission for him entering politics.

Founder’s parents refuse permission for him entering politics. Anita wants Abhijeet focused on career, not politics. Barely a week after its launch, the satirical digital platform Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has exploded across social media, gathering more than 19 million Instagram followers. But while its founder, Boston University student Abhijeet Dipke, is riding a wave

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Take forward reforms, PM tells Ministers

PM urges ministers to push reforms faster for progress.

PM urges ministers to push reforms faster for progress. Ministers met amid Iran war fears and economic uncertainty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a rare full meeting of his Council of Ministers in New Delhi on May 21, 2026, using the occasion to send a clear message: India’s reform push cannot slow down, even as

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Bandi Bageerath withdraws bail plea from Telangana High Court in POCSO case

Bandi Bageerath withdraws bail plea in POCSO case.

Bandi Bageerath withdraws bail plea in POCSO case. Withdrawal came before High Court’s crucial bail order hearing. Bandi Sai Bageerath withdrew his anticipatory bail petition from the Telangana High Court on Wednesday, May 20, after his arrest in a POCSO case that has gripped local headlines and put a spotlight on power, privilege and legal

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Cab, auto strike in Delhi NCR LIVE: Transport disruptions hit New Delhi Railway Station; 68+ unions join ‘Chakka Jam’

Delhi commuters stranded as massive cab-auto strike intensifies.

Delhi commuters stranded as massive cab-auto strike intensifies. Delhi cab, auto unions demand fare revision after fuel prices surged sharply across NCR. Commuters across Delhi-NCR woke on May 21 to news that could make an already stressful weekday commute even more trying: taxi and auto unions have called a three-day strike from May 21 to

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PM Modi returns to India after five-nation tour

PM Modi returns home after successful five-nation diplomatic tour.

PM Modi returns home after successful five-nation diplomatic tour. Prime Minister Modi visited UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy during his diplomatic tour beginning May 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday, May 21, after completing a tightly scheduled five-nation tour that produced a string of agreements on energy, defence and

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Manipur: Security forces launch operation to trace hostages held by armed groups

Manipur forces launch urgent mission to rescue hostages

Manipur forces launch urgent mission to rescue hostages Sniffer dogs join intense search operation, officials confirm Imphal — Security forces intensified search operations on Wednesday, May 20, combing the interior hill terrain of Kangpokpi district as they try to find people still believed to be held hostage by armed groups. Police said teams have fanned

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Centre imposes undeclared lockdown, claims Punjab CM

Punjab chief minister accuses Centre of undeclared nationwide lockdown

Punjab chief minister accuses Centre of undeclared nationwide lockdown Punjab promises fair voter checks, protection for genuine citizens Patna — Launching a blistering critique of the Union government, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre on Monday of steering the country into what he called an “undeclared lockdown” while hiding the

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Supreme Court objects to bail denial for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Supreme Court questions denial of bail under UAPA

Supreme Court questions denial of bail under UAPA Court cites KA Najeeb precedent supporting bail under UAPA On Monday, May 18, the Supreme Court voiced sharp disapproval of a January 2026 judgment that had denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger-conspiracy case, saying the two-judge bench that decided

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Rohingya, Bangladeshi names should be removed from voters list: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy demands removing Rohingya, Bangladeshi voter names

Kishan Reddy demands removing Rohingya, Bangladeshi voter names Telangana electoral rolls revision drive begins from June 15 On Sunday, May 17, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy in Hyderabad urged that any names found on electoral rolls belonging to Rohingyas or Bangladeshi nationals be removed, and called on all political parties to

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Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Congress leader Satheesan takes oath as Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers follow

Satheesan sworn Kerala Chief Minister, ministers take oath

Satheesan sworn Kerala Chief Minister, ministers take oath Modi congratulates V.D. Satheesan on becoming Kerala CM At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, a new chapter began in Kerala’s political life as V.D. Satheesan took the oath as Chief Minister at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, assuming leadership of the United Democratic Front (UDF)

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