The Karnataka government’s 2025 budget, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has ignited a major political controversy, with the BJP accusing Congress of appeasement politics over the allocation of funds for minority welfare programs. The budget earmarks significant funds for Muslim welfare, including: ₹1,000 crore for minority development ₹150 crore for Waqf property protection ₹100 crore for Urdu schools A ₹6,00

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a direct assault on federalism. In an unprecedented move, he has written letters to the chief ministers of all South Indian states, along with West Bengal, Odisha, and Punjab, urging them to form a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to oppose the move. A Nationwide Political Outreach The letter marks a major political

Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape has once again been stirred by a controversial remark from former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Jagan, who frequently visits the state and makes statements that spark debate before returning to Bengaluru, has now found himself at the center of a new controversy.During his latest visit, Jagan made a satirical remark about Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party (JSP) leader Pawan Kalyan, stating that Kalyan is "Corporator Ki Ekkuva, M

Andhra Pradesh : Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu made headlines during his visit to Delhi, once again proving his political acumen and diplomacy. As a seasoned politician, Naidu was the center of attention for the national media, which attempted to corner him on the controversial Hindi imposition debate in South India.With rising concerns in South India over the promotion of Hindi over regional languages, national media pressed Naidu for his stance on the issue. However

The political rivalry between former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has taken a new turn after Jagan’s latest remark about Pawan. Known for his occasional jibes at the Janasena Party chief, Jagan once again targeted him, this time calling him “Corporater Ki Ekkuva, MLA Ki Thakkuva.”The comment, which was intended to belittle Pawan Kalyan’s political stature, quickly sparked outrage among Janasena supporters, le

The Indian government has strongly condemned the security breach that took place during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar’s visit to the United Kingdom. A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday denounced the "provocative activities" carried out by a small group of "separatists and extremists" and called on the UK government to meet its diplomatic obligations.The breach occurred when a group of Khalistani extremists gathered outsi

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump called Hamas "sick and twisted" for keeping hostages and withholding the bodies of those killed. He emphasized that if Hamas fails to comply, there will be severe consequences, promising Israel full support to eliminate the group.This warning comes amid direct talks between the U.S. and Hamas regarding t

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy took a sarcastic and dismissive stance when asked about Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan’s recent remarks on opposition status. During his latest media interaction, Jagan reacted to questions about Pawan Kalyan’s statement that the people had rejected Jagan as an opposition leader, and the government had no jurisdiction in the matter.Rather than engaging in a detailed response, Jagan responded with a sharp and provocative comment about

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay has expressed strong concerns over the proposed delimitation process, urging the government to ensure fair representation and conduct public consultations before finalizing any changes. In a detailed five-page statement, Vijay clarified that his party is not against delimitation but firmly believes that no state should lose its rightful representation in Parliament due to constituency redistribution.Vijay emphasized that simply increasing t

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

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) following controversial remarks by its Maharashtra leader Abu Azmi, who praised Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. In a heated debate in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, Adityanath accused SP of supporting a historical figure known for persecuting India's faith and culture. Calling for Azmi’s immediate expulsion, he challenged SP’s silence on the matter and demanded that the part

China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2024, raising military spending to $249 billion as the country continues its aggressive modernization efforts amid escalating regional tensions. The budget, which was revealed in a draft report submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC) by Premier Li Qiang, underscores China’s strategic focus on military expansion in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and its border with India. This increase follows China’s

The ongoing debate over Hindi imposition and Tamil language rights has once again fueled a major political clash between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and BJP state president K Annamalai. The two leaders engaged in a heated exchange on X, where Stalin accused the BJP of prioritizing Hindi and Sanskrit over Tamil, while Annamalai defended the Modi government’s commitment to Tamil culture.Stalin strongly criticized the central government’s language policies, urging the BJP to

After the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) launched a campaign questioning the legitimacy of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) polling system. Several key YCP leaders, including Roja and Ambati Rambabu, repeatedly voiced concerns, suggesting that election results were manipulated. This narrative was an attempt to discredit the public mandate that had overwhelmingly favored the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). However, TDP remained largely indiffere

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet set sail for Sudan on Friday, carrying over two tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs, as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian efforts. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the aid consignment, reinforcing India's commitment to providing relief in conflict-affected regions."Extending Humanitarian Assistance to the People of Sudan. An Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed today for Sudan, carrying a consignmen

The latest round of tariff hikes by US President Donald Trump has triggered immediate countermeasures from Canada, China, and Mexico, escalating tensions in global trade. Beginning Tuesday, the US is imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada while also raising tariffs on all Chinese imports from 10% to 20%. In response, these nations have announced their own economic retaliations, signaling a sharp rise in trade disputes.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese officia

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, calling them “an act of war” and warning about their economic impact. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Buffett argued that tariffs function as a tax on consumers and ultimately drive up prices.“Tariffs are actually—we've had a lot of experience with them—they're an act of war, to some degree,” Buffett said. He added that consumers, not fore

Tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated once again as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced a complete halt to aid and supplies into Gaza. This decision follows a deadlock in ceasefire negotiations, with Israel demanding a new hostage release deal and Hamas rejecting the revised proposal.The fragile six-week ceasefire, brokered with the help of Egypt and Qatar, now hangs in the balance as both sides refuse to compromise on key demands. While Israel insist

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed confidence that US-Ukraine relations can be repaired following an intense diplomatic confrontation with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Speaking from London after a European security summit, Zelensky emphasized the need for closed-door discussions and reaffirmed his stance that Ukraine would not concede any territory to Russia in exchange for peace.Zelensky’s remarks came just days after his tense meeting with Trump and

India is heading into one of its hottest years on record, with meteorologists predicting severe heatwaves and soaring temperatures across the country in 2025. February 2025 was officially Delhi’s warmest in 74 years, and forecasts suggest that March will be significantly hotter than usual, bringing an increased number of heatwave days.Climate experts warn that 2025 could surpass 2024 in terms of extreme temperatures, highlighting rising global warming trends. With greenhouse gas emissio