The national capital is once again witnessing a political showdown, this time over a critical issue—electricity supply. Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, blaming the recent wave of power outages on the alleged mismanagement by the BJP-led administration. Kejriwal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration over what he

In a heartfelt act of friendship, remembrance, and community service, a New Jersey Girl Scout has created a nature trail dedicated to the memory of her late friend. Joellie Giquinto of Medford Lakes recently unveiled “Marketa’s Trail,” a peaceful, mile-long path winding through the wooded areas of her hometown. The trail is named in honor of Marketa McCabe, a close friend who passed away at the age of 20, four years ago. The project, rooted in love and resilience, has earned Jo

A political war of words broke out in Delhi on April 5, 2025, between the BJP and AAP following the petition filed by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, who challenged the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Supreme Court. Khan, a prominent member of AAP and former Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, has raised concerns that the Bill limits religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, introduces arbitrary executive interference, and threatens minority rights in managing religious and charitable institution

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu has ruled against granting YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief Jagan Mohan Reddy the status of Leader of the Opposition. The decision follows YSRCP’s significant electoral defeat, which reduced its representation in the 175-member Assembly to just 11 MLAs. According to legislative norms, a party must hold at least 10 percent of the total seats, equivalent to 18 MLAs, to be eligible for the Opposition Leader position. As YSRCP fail

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in the final stages of electing its new national president, with the decision expected to be announced by March 15, 2025. The position became vacant after JP Nadda was elevated to a Union ministerial role, prompting a keenly contested leadership race within the party. The BJP’s national leadership is working towards selecting a strong candidate capable of guiding the party through the next five years, as it prepares for crucial state and national elec

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs were stopped from entering the Delhi Assembly on Thursday after being suspended earlier this week for creating a ruckus in the House. The barricades placed at the entrance road to the Assembly complex prevented them from accessing the premises, further escalating the political standoff between the AAP and BJP in Delhi.Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, condemned the move and accused the BJP-led Delhi government of dictatorial tactics. She to

Washington: Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has raised doubts about his son's potential political career, citing concerns over his ability to connect with people at all levels. In a candid interview with Al Arabiya News, Errol expressed skepticism about Elon’s suitability for politics, emphasizing that his son is more accustomed to working with elite professionals than engaging with the general public.   E

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is expected to make a pivotal decision regarding the next chancellor to lead its vast network of 11 universities and eight state agencies. The board, which is meeting in Houston, could vote on a sole finalist for the position, initiating a mandatory 21-day waiting period before finalizing the appointment. According to sources familiar with the search process, the board has identified five candidates for c

Punjab's political landscape is witnessing growing uncertainty as Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has claimed that over 32 MLAs from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are in touch with him. Bajwa further suggested that even more could be communicating with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), indicating that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government may be on the verge of collapse.However, Bajwa clarifie

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has accused the newly formed BJP government of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance to women in its first cabinet meeting. In a video posted on X, she criticized the BJP for allegedly deceiving the women of Delhi.In response, newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta dismissed Atishi’s remarks, stating that the new government would operate on its own terms. "It’s our gove

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Manikrao Kokate has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Nashik district and sessions court in a 1995 case involving the use of fraudulent documents to obtain government flats under a special housing scheme. In addition to the jail term, he has been fined Rs 50,000. His brother, Sunil Kokate, was also convicted in the same case.The verdict was delivered by Additional Chief Justice

The Union Home Ministry has requested the President of India to grant sanction for the prosecution of AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The sanction has been sought under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, with the Ministry citing an ongoing ED probe and sufficient evidence.Satyendar Jain, 60, was arrested by the ED in May 2022 in connection with alleged hawala dealings. H

Vijayawada Court has ordered a 14-day remand for Vallabhaneni Vamsi, a leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), in connection with the kidnap of Satyavardhan, an employee at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office. Vamsi was arrested in Hyderabad and was brought to Vijayawada on Thursday night. After his arrest, Vamsi was questioned for over 8 hours at the Krishna Lanka police station before being presented before the court. The legal proceedings continued from 11 pm to 2:15 am,

A closed-door meeting took place in Davangere, Karnataka, attended by several prominent Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes leaders, including key ministers such as G Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, HC Mahadevappa, K Rajanna, and Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The gathering took place during the Maharshi Valmiki Jatra Mahotsava at Valmiki Matha in Rajanahalli, Harihar. Speculation about the meeting being linked to a potential change in the Karnataka Pradesh Cong

The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have marked a dramatic shift in the city’s political landscape as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a stunning comeback after 27 years in the political wilderness. The party secured 48 of the 70 seats, comfortably crossing the halfway mark of 36, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had dominated the last two elections, managed to win only 22 seats. This res

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has ordered an investigation into the allegations made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attempted to poach its candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results, set to be announced on February 8, 2024. The investigation comes after AAP accused the BJP of trying to lure 16 of its candidates with promises of ministerial positions and Rs 15 crore each if they defected.The controversy unfolded when AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal mad

BJP’s Strong Criticism of Akhilesh Yadav: The BJP strongly condemned Akhilesh Yadav's remarks declaring the Election Commission "dead" and accusing the Opposition of repeatedly undermining constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Sambit Patra, BJP MP, expressed outrage over Yadav's statement, calling it an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission, which is a co

The high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections have commenced, with over 1.56 crore electors casting their votes across 70 constituencies in a single phase. A total of 13,766 polling stations have been set up across 2,696 polling locations. Employees in both government and private sectors in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana have been granted a paid holiday due to the elections.As voter turnout is expected to be a decisive factor in this election, all eyes are on Delhi’s electorate. In the 20

In a sharp speech in Parliament today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took direct aim at his political rivals ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. Referring to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), he criticized the Delhi CM for allegedly spending taxpayer money on luxurious amenities for his official residence, famously dubbed 'sheeshmahal.' Modi highlighted that while Kejriwal focused on "jacuzzis and stylish showers," his government had prioritized providing tap wa

With less than 24 hours before the Delhi Assembly elections, a police case has been registered against Chief Minister Atishi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who is contesting from the Kalkaji constituency, has been named in a disobedience case at the Govindpuri police station. The case, filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stems from allegations that Atishi and her supporters refused to vacate Fateh Singh Marg despite being instructed to do so by the police, citing poll