Ahead of the Andhra Pradesh election, the internal assessment of the Andhra Pradesh home department resulted in an increased security protocol for CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.  Now, it is the turn of Nara Lokesh to have an elevated security protocol and the same has been confirmed a little while ago.  According to the assessment of centra forces, there is an elevated degree of threat for Nara Lokesh, the next generation leader of TDP and as a result, he has been accorde

Susan Crawford has emerged victorious in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, securing a seat that ensures liberals maintain their narrow 4-3 majority on the state’s highest court. The race, marked by unprecedented campaign spending, drew national attention due to its potential influence on crucial issues like abortion rights, labor laws, and redistricting in a key battleground state. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge with strong Democratic

In Florida’s special election for the 1st Congressional District, Republican Jimmy Patronis emerged victorious, successfully fending off a challenge from Democrat Gay Valimont. This race, held on Tuesday, became a focal point for national political observers as it was widely seen as a test of Trump-era Republican strength in a district that President Donald Trump had carried by approximately 37 points in the previous election. Patronis, who was heavily favored for the tra

In a surprising political shift, Greenland's Democrats party secured a landmark victory in the 2025 parliamentary elections, significantly altering the country’s political landscape. The centre-right Democrat party, led by Jens-Frederik Nielsen, more than tripled its seats, replacing the Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) party as the largest party in Greenland’s Inatsisartut (parliament). The Democrats'

In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the Haryana mayoral elections, winning 9 out of 10 mayoral positions in key regions such as Gurugram and Rohtak. The only exception was Manesar, where Dr Inderjit Yadav, an independent candidate and former BJP rebel, claimed victory. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hailed the party's massive win, calling it a validation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a &lsquo

In a dramatic turn of events, the Andhra Pradesh MLC election witnessed what is now being described as one of the costliest nomination filings in the state's political history. This extraordinary development unfolded during the nomination process of BJP candidate Somu Veerraju, which involved multiple complications, last-minute approvals, and two special flights to ensure the documentation was completed before the deadline.   The Nomination Crisis

The central government is expected to announce a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) this week, according to several media reports. This anticipated hike is set to benefit over 12 million central government employees and retirees under the guidelines of the 7th Pay Commission. If implemented, this increase will raise the existing DA from 53% to 55% of the basic pay. The increase is designed to help employees and pensioners manage inflation by adjusting their income to

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

Rajiv Kumar’s tenure as Chief Election Commissioner of India, beginning in May 2022, has seen multiple landmark elections, including the 2023 Karnataka and Telangana polls and the 2022 presidential elections. His leadership has faced ongoing scrutiny, with opposition parties alleging bias towards the ruling BJP and raising concerns about the integrity of the election process, particularly regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the criticism, Kumar has defended the election

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

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

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

Seven AAP MLAs Resign Just Days Before Delhi Election: In a significant political development, seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs have resigned ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections, scheduled for February 5. These MLAs, who include Naresh Yadav (Mehrauli), Rohit Kumar (Trilokpuri), Rajesh Rishi (Janakpuri), Madan Lal (Kasturba Nagar), Pawan Sharma (Adarsh Nagar), Bhawna Goud (Palam), and BS Joon (Bijwasan), were not given tickets to contest in the election again. Their

Chandrababu Naidu's Role in NDA's Delhi Campaign Chandrababu Naidu has become a significant figure within the NDA alliance, with top leaders such as Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda valuing his political acumen. Recognizing his influence, the NDA has invited Naidu to campaign for the party in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. He is expected to play a key role i

As Delhi Assembly elections approach, political tensions have escalated between the ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP. The controversy erupted after Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP convener and former Chief Minister, made a comment at an election rally comparing BJP leaders to Raavan, the antagonist from the Ramayana. Kejriwal referred to the episode in the Ramayana when Raavan, disguised as a golden deer, tricks Sita into asking Lord Ram to chase it, leading to her abduction. Kejriwal use

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, 2025, with votes being counted on February 8. Over 1.55 crore voters in the national capital will participate in the election to choose members of the 8th Delhi Assembly. A total of 13,033 polling stations will be set up across 70 constituencies, 12 of which are reserved. The Election Commission revealed that polling will take place in a single phase, with the last date

Germany's government has accused US billionaire Elon Musk of attempting to influence the upcoming February elections by publicly supporting the far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk, who is known for his support of US President-elect Donald Trump, made headlines earlier this month by claiming that "only the AfD can save Germany" on his social media platform X. He further solidified his stance with an opinion piece in a German Sunday newspaper.

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 aftermath of the YSR Congress' landslide defeat in the 2024 general election has left the party in turmoil, with many senior leaders defecting. Prominent figures like Alla Nani, Breda Mastan, Avanti Srinivas, and Grandhi Srinivas have already parted ways with Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, signaling the party’s deepening crisis. Adding to the woes, seasoned Andhra Pradesh politician and former Congress MLA Gone Prakash Rao has claimed that 4-5 more MLAs are likely to leav