A growing Indian online youth movement has alleged that its social media accounts were suspended or compromised amid increasing political tensions and criticism of the government. Read More: Indian state extends internet ban in hunt for Sikh separatist The group, known as “Cockroach Janta Party,” claimed that all of its social media accounts had been taken down after […]
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Modi faces key electoral test as vote counting continues
Vote counting in key Indian state elections continued on Monday under tight security, with attention focused on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking crucial gains. Read More: India votes as Narendra Modi seeks third term Elections across five states and territories were held in April and May, with the ruling BJP hoping […]
Raghav Chadha faces backlash after BJP switch
Indian politician Raghav Chadha has reportedly faced a strong backlash on social media after announcing his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Read More: Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha to tie the knot in Rajasthan? The Rajya Sabha member, who is also the husband of Bollywood actor Parineeti […]
Trump remarks spark backlash in India over citizenship post
A controversial post attributed to US President Donald Trump has triggered a strong reaction in India after he allegedly referred to India in harsh terms during a discussion on citizenship and immigration issues. Read More: Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Hormuz open According to reports circulating in international media, Trump described India as a “hellhole” and […]
UP CM Yogi threatens to identify and remove Muslims from the state
Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has made controversial remarks targeting the Muslim community, claiming that his government would identify and remove Muslims from the state. Read More: Pakistan slams UP CM’s statement about taking back ‘Sindhu’ Speaking during a public address in Assam, Adityanath asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could cleanse Assam […]
BJP elects youngest president to woo youth voters
MUMBAI: India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday elected Nitin Nabin, 45, as its youngest-ever party president, signaling a generational shift aimed at winning over the country’s young electorate. Read More: BJP sweeps polls in three Indian states Nabin, a five-time legislator from Bihar—India’s poorest state—was elected unopposed as the BJP’s 12th president, succeeding JP […]
BJP objects to New York mayor’s note to jailed student leader Umar Khalid
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for what it called “interference” in India’s internal affairs after he wrote a note to jailed student leader Umar Khalid. Party leaders warned that New Delhi would not tolerate foreign commentary on domestic legal matters. The reaction followed the circulation of […]
US Commission says BJP pushing India toward Hindu state
Washington: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom said the BJP is trying to turn India into a clear Hindu state. The commission noted that India’s political system increasingly favors the majority religion and discriminates against religious minorities, including Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs. The report highlights close ties between the ruling BJP and the Rashtriya […]
Bihar election: Modi’s BJP banks on economic promises as poverty dominates poll issues
PATNA – India’s poorest state, Bihar, will go to the polls on Thursday, with economic hardship and unemployment emerging as the central issues for its 130 million residents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hoping to capitalize on voters’ economic concerns, offering cash incentives and large-scale investment promises in a bid to […]
India launches major voter roll revision
NEW DELHI – India on Tuesday began a large-scale revision of its voter rolls under the “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) initiative, a move that critics warn could lead to widespread voter exclusion. The three-month exercise spans 12 states and union territories, many of which are preparing for local elections next year. Election Commission of India […]