The Congress Party, once a dominant force in Delhi's politics, is facing a potential rout in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections. After struggling in the 2015 and 2020 elections, where it failed to secure any seats, the latest exit polls suggest that Congress might not open its account again. Various exit polls predict a strong win for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), with the party expected to win anywhere from 39 to 60 seats. In contrast, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is projected to win b

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has made a bold prediction for the Delhi Assembly Election scheduled for February 5. Kejriwal forecasted that his party could win up to 55 seats out of the 70, with a possibility of securing more than 60 seats if women voters participate in full force and convince the men in their households to vote for AAP. During a roadshow in Kalkaji, Kejriwal made a direct appeal to women, emphasizing that the election w

Sonia Gandhi's Controversial Remark: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi sparked controversy when she referred to President Droupadi Murmu as a "poor thing" after Murmu's speech in Parliament. This remark, made outside the House, was criticized by BJP MPs, leading to calls for disciplinary action against Sonia Gandhi. BJP leaders accused Gandhi of displaying an elitist and anti-tribal mindset.   BJP's Response and Privilege Motion

An advocate representing the Federation of Farmers Association in Telangana, D Vijaypal Reddy, has issued a legal notice to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) for not attending the Telangana Assembly in his capacity as the Leader of Opposition (LoP). The notice, drafted by legal consultant Paduri Srinivasa Reddy, states that KCR has failed to fulfill his duties as LoP, a position critical for holding the ruling government accountable and safeguarding public interests. &nb

A political standoff erupted on Tuesday between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over allegations of "poisoned water" being supplied to Delhi via the Yamuna river. The Congress, amid this growing controversy, has intervened by demanding action from the Election Commission (EC) against both parties, depending on the validity of the claims. The row began when AAP leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, filed co

On Friday, a motion to suspend opposition members from the parliamentary panel discussing the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed after protests and allegations of hasty proceedings. BJP's Nishikant Dubey moved the motion, which was supported by the committee, resulting in the suspension of several opposition members, including Kalyan Banerjee, Mohammad Jawed, A Raja, Asaduddin Owaisi, Naseer Hussain, Mohibullah, Mohamed Abdullah, Arvind Sawant, Nadeem-ul Haque, and Imran Masood. The

Janet Petro has been appointed as the acting administrator of NASA, making history as the first woman to hold the position since the agency’s founding in 1958. This appointment comes after President Donald Trump took office, with Petro replacing Bill Nelson, the 14th NASA administrator. In her new role, Petro is responsible for overseeing NASA’s budget, programs, and operations until the U.S. Senate confirms a new administrator. Notably, Trump had nominated entrepreneur

Rishabh Pant Appointed Captain of LSG for IPL 2025 Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has been named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Pant, who was previously the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC), was bought by LSG for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. The decision came after a bidding war between LSG and DC, with LSG winning the deal. Pant’s IPL Journey and Record Auction

With the Delhi elections just weeks away, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP are intensifying their efforts to win the support of voters from urban slums, a significant part of the capital's electorate. The AAP has renewed its charge that Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved a land use change in Shakur Basti, which could negatively affect the slum dwellers in the area. To back this claim, AAP has released a document containing the minutes from a Delhi Development Authority (D

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence when Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj, arrived to refute BJP’s claims about a luxurious upgrade. The BJP had accused Kejriwal of spending public money on lavish renovations to the Chief Minister's bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road, calling it "Sheeshmahal," allegedly featuring a golden toilet, swimming pool, and minibar. In respo

Political tensions in Telangana have surged as a violent clash erupted between Congress and BJP cadres in the Nampalli area of Hyderabad. The altercation, which took place outside the BJP state office, was sparked by a protest by Congress workers following offensive remarks made by former BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri about Priyanka Gandhi. The Congress protesters, reportedly throwing stones and eggs, triggered a violent confrontation with BJP supporters, leading to physical assaults with sticks and

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was visibly emotional during a press conference today after BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, struggling to control her tears, expressed disbelief at the level of personal attack made against her elderly father. Bidhuri, a BJP candidate running against Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency, had targeted her over her surname and made unfounded accusations about her family’s past, including alleging their involvement wi

Rohit Sharma’s future in Test cricket has come under scrutiny after the Indian opener was left out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. Officially, Rohit "opted to rest" from the game, but this decision has raised questions about his long-term role in the format. Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's cricketing legends, speculated that this might signal the end of Rohit's Test career, suggesting that the selection committee may look to younger players who can lead t

Rohit Sharma's future in India's Test cricket setup has become uncertain following the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Amidst poor batting performances and leadership criticism after India's loss to New Zealand, reports suggest that Rohit may not be part of India's Test plans beyond this series. Although his retirement is not imminent, the chances of his continuation in the format remain unclear. With Rohit possibly on the brink of his final Test ap

In a shift of political support, major US business leaders and companies are lining up to donate substantial sums to Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee, following his landslide victory. Corporate America, which largely supported Kamala Harris and the Democratic agenda in the 2020 presidential race, is now keen to strengthen ties with the incoming Republican administration. With some of the largest donations coming from figures like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI’s Sam A

Om Prakash Chautala, a five-time Chief Minister of Haryana and a prominent figure in Indian politics, has passed away at 89 following a cardiac arrest at his residence in Gurgaon. Born on January 1, 1935, in Sirsa, Haryana, Chautala’s political career spanned several decades. He first became Chief Minister in 1989, but his tenure was marked by short stints due to political instability. His third term in 1991 was also brief, as President's rule was imposed within two weeks. However,

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently made significant remarks regarding India’s Constitution, highlighting the democratic process of its adoption and emphasizing its deep connection with India's traditions. Shah stated that the Constitution was adopted after extensive feedback from the people, marking a democratic milestone in India’s history. Some of his key quotes touched upon the ongoing debates in Parliament about the Constitution, noting that they have served

On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha voted to introduce two bills aimed at amending the Constitution to allow simultaneous federal and state elections under the BJP’s One Nation One Election initiative. The bills passed with a simple majority—269 votes in favor and 198 against—but the opposition pointed out that the government failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority, required to amend the Constitution. Congress MPs, including Manickam Tagore and Shashi Tharoor, emph

In a significant political development, the BJP has decided to send notices to MPs who were absent in the Lok Sabha during the introduction of the government’s flagship One Country One Election Bill. Sources revealed that more than 20 BJP MPs were not present during the division of the house, even though the party had issued a three-line whip instructing all members to be present. Despite the absences, the government successfully passed the bills, which aim to amend t

The Indian rupee opened at 84.83 against the US dollar on Monday, a depreciation of 4 paise compared to the previous close of 84.79. The decline in the rupee is largely attributed to the uncertainty following the announcement of a leadership transition at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Shaktikanta Das will be succeeded by Sanjay Malhotra, sparking initial concerns in the market. However, markets quickly adjusted to the news, with experts noting that the RBI is closely monitoring banking sys