Wednesday, July 1

Politics

BJP Leader Gulfam Singh Yadav Murder Case: Gangster Act Invoked Against 9 Accused, Properties to Be Seized
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

BJP Leader Gulfam Singh Yadav Murder Case: Gangster Act Invoked Against 9 Accused, Properties to Be Seized

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh:In a major development in the sensational murder case of BJP leader Gulfam Singh Yadav, the Sambhal Police have taken strict action under the Gangster Act against nine accused, including former Samajwadi Party (SP) block chief Ravi Yadav and his father Mahesh Yadav. Authorities have also initiated the process to seize their properties. Murder Motivated by Financial Gain SP Chief of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi stated that the investigation revealed the murder was premeditated and motivated by financial interests. Ravi Yadav, along with his associates, allegedly hired a notorious criminal from jail to carry out the murder using a poisonous chemical injection, making the incident both shocking and high-profile. Gangster Act and Property Seizure Following th...
What Future Awaits Rebel MLAs Without Upendra Kushwaha? Inside the RLM Chief’s Strategic Endgame
Bihar, Politics, State

What Future Awaits Rebel MLAs Without Upendra Kushwaha? Inside the RLM Chief’s Strategic Endgame

Patna:Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha is facing one of the most challenging phases of his political career. With three rebel MLAs staking claim over the party, Kushwaha finds himself caught in an organisational and political crisis that has raised serious questions about the future of both the rebels and the party itself. At a time when Bihar’s politics remains deeply entrenched in coalition dynamics, Kushwaha continues to be regarded as a significant leader within caste-based electoral arithmetic. However, internal dissent and allegations of dynastic politics have dented his carefully cultivated image as a socialist leader opposed to family-centric politics. Limited Political Weight of Rebel MLAs The three rebel MLAs — Rameshwar Mah...
Kapil Patil or Nishant Kumar? Nitish Kumar’s ‘New JDU’ Blueprint Takes Shape
Bihar, Politics, State

Kapil Patil or Nishant Kumar? Nitish Kumar’s ‘New JDU’ Blueprint Takes Shape

Patna:With the Janata Dal (United) embarking on a major organisational overhaul, political circles in Bihar are abuzz with speculation over the party’s next national leadership. As Chief Minister Nitish Kumar initiates the membership drive for the 2025–2028 period, indications are emerging that the JDU may soon witness a significant reshuffle—possibly including a change in the national president and key organisational posts. Known as the party’s undisputed and widely accepted leader, Nitish Kumar has often surprised both allies and rivals with bold political decisions. This time, too, he appears poised to redraw the party’s leadership structure under what insiders are calling the blueprint of a “New JDU.” Why Kapil Patil Is in the Spotlight Maharashtra-based leader Kapil Patil has...
UP SIR: More Women Dropped from Draft Voter List, Gender Gap Widens; Political Equations May Shift
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP SIR: More Women Dropped from Draft Voter List, Gender Gap Widens; Political Equations May Shift

Lucknow:Women voters, who have emerged as decisive game changers in recent Uttar Pradesh elections, appear to be the biggest casualties of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The draft voter list released after the SIR exercise indicates that significantly more women than men have been removed, triggering concerns over a widening gender gap and its potential impact on the state’s political landscape. According to preliminary trends emerging from district-level data, women account for a disproportionately higher share of deletions from the voter list. In several districts, the gap between male and female voters has widened by 3 to 5 percentage points. Statewide estimates suggest that over 10 per cent more women voters than men have been excluded from the draft ro...
Rajnath Singh Praises CM Yogi Adityanath, Calls Him ‘A Master of Economics as Well as Politics’
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Rajnath Singh Praises CM Yogi Adityanath, Calls Him ‘A Master of Economics as Well as Politics’

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday heaped praise on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, describing him not only as a seasoned politician but also as someone with a strong grasp of economics. Singh was speaking at the inauguration of Ashok Leyland’s new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Lucknow, which was jointly inaugurated by CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh said Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a key contributor to India’s overall development and is playing a leadership role in the country’s growth story. He credited this transformation to the policies and governance model of the Yogi Adityanath-led government. ‘You Are Skilled in Economics Too,’ Says Rajnath Singh “I always...
ED Officers Allegedly Threatened During I-PAC Office Raid; Mamata Banerjee Accused of Interfering
Politics, State, West Bengal

ED Officers Allegedly Threatened During I-PAC Office Raid; Mamata Banerjee Accused of Interfering

Kolkata: A high-voltage political confrontation unfolded in Kolkata on Thursday during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the office of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been accused of directly interfering in the agency’s operation, triggering a tense standoff between central investigators and the state police. According to ED sources, the central agency was conducting searches in connection with a money laundering investigation when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the I-PAC office. It is alleged that during the raid, she took possession of a mobile phone belonging to an I-PAC official, Pratik Jain, and retained it with herself. DGP Present, ED Officers Allegedly Intimidated The situ...
“Why Are You So Nervous After 14 Years in Power?” BJP Questions Mamata Banerjee Over ED Raid Row
Nation, Politics

“Why Are You So Nervous After 14 Years in Power?” BJP Questions Mamata Banerjee Over ED Raid Row

Political tensions escalated on Friday following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on the I-PAC office in Kolkata, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launching a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Banerjee of undermining constitutional norms and obstructing investigative agencies. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Prasad said the events that unfolded in West Bengal were unprecedented in independent India. He alleged that a sitting Chief Minister entering a private property during an ED investigation, threatening officials and allegedly seizing documents, was unethical, irresponsible, and unconstitutional. “A Dark Chapter for Democracy” Prasad claimed that the ED action was part of a p...
TMC Stirs Up in Delhi as ED Raids Spark Political Uproar
Nation, Politics

TMC Stirs Up in Delhi as ED Raids Spark Political Uproar

Tensions soared in Delhi on Friday as eight Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs staged a protest outside the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, objecting to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raid on the I-PAC office in Kolkata. The demonstration, which lasted only a short while, was broken up by Delhi Police, who escorted the MPs onto buses. The TMC accused the central government of undermining democracy and misusing central agencies for political purposes. MPs Lead the ProtestThe TMC MPs involved included Derek O’Brien, Satabdi Roy, Mahua Moitra, Bapi Haldar, Saket Gokhale, Pratima Mandal, Kirti Azad, and Sharmila Sarkar. They were vocally protesting the ED raid on the Kolkata-based political consulting firm I-PAC, which has been advising TMC on electoral strategy. Mahua Moitra Slam...
Modi Rolls Out Red Carpet for China, Surrenders Before Trump: Congress Criticizes Government’s Foreign Policy
Nation, Politics

Modi Rolls Out Red Carpet for China, Surrenders Before Trump: Congress Criticizes Government’s Foreign Policy

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a scathing attack on the central government over reports suggesting that it plans to lift five-year-old restrictions on Chinese companies. Kharge described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy as erratic and unstable, likening it to a pendulum that swings unpredictably. Disrespect to Gallant Soldiers in GalwanKharge criticized Modi’s earlier promise of “I will not let the country bow down”, arguing that current actions contradict this pledge. He said that the sacrifices of Indian soldiers martyred in the Galwan Valley clash were disrespected when Modi gave China what he termed a “clean chit.” Now, by rolling out the red carpet for Chinese firms, Kharge asserted, the government is demonstrating the hidden depth of China’s ...
“From What to What, Betrayer”: Congress Takes a Swipe at PM Modi Over US Minister’s Comment
Nation, Politics

“From What to What, Betrayer”: Congress Takes a Swipe at PM Modi Over US Minister’s Comment

The Congress party has taken a tongue-in-cheek dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi following comments by the US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, regarding the delay in a trade deal between India and the United States. Using lines from classic Bollywood songs, the opposition party sought to mock the Prime Minister over the stalled negotiations. Congress Hits Out Using Old Bollywood LyricsCongress General Secretary in charge of communications, ** Jairam Ramesh**, referenced Lutnick’s statement without directly naming PM Modi. In a social media post, Ramesh wrote:*“Hug hug naa raha, Post post naa raha … Kya se kya ho gaya bewafa tere dosti mein.”*These lines borrow from iconic 1960s films—“Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya” from the 1965 film Guide, starring Dev Anand, and “Dost Dost Na Raha” from the...