Politics
BJP Accused of Funding YouTubers to Fuel Polarisation in Bengal Elections
Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the BJP of paying YouTubers, influencers, radio jockeys and actors to create a narrative of religious polarisation during the West Bengal elections, while BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar defended the payments as standard political practice.
27 Sep 2026
Revanth's comment underscores Congress's family‑centric politics, says analyst Rao
Political analyst Ramchander Rao said Revanth's recent remark highlights the Congress party's reliance on family ties.
27 Sep 2026
CJP Co‑Convener Ranka Signals Party Will Consider Electoral Politics
Co‑convener Ranka of the Civic Justice Party (CJP) said the party cannot rule out entering electoral politics in the future, stating that a 'no' is never an option for them.
27 Sep 2026
Viksit Bharat Beyond Modi: India's 2047 Vision Examined
South Asian Herald publishes a feature titled “Viksit Bharat Beyond Modi: India’s 2047 Test”, analysing the country’s developmental outlook for its centenary year beyond the current leadership.
27 Sep 2026
Azad Launches New Blue‑Themed Political Group in Uttar Pradesh
Azad has announced a new political faction in Uttar Pradesh, adopting a distinct shade of blue to differentiate itself in the state's crowded political arena.
27 Sep 2026
Election Commission’s Clarification Spurs Unified Support from Congress, BJP and Allies
The Election Commission clarified a procedural issue, prompting Congress, BJP and their allies to express unified backing, signaling a shift in political alignment.
27 Sep 2026
Rohit Varman Calls India’s Political Order ‘Fascist’ Over Hindutva‑Capital Ties
Rohit Varman, a political commentator, has declared that India’s current political system is fascist, citing the close relationship between Hindutva ideology and large corporate interests.
27 Sep 2026
ECI pushes Delhi SIR filing deadline to Oct 30, Maharashtra to Oct 12
The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for submitting SIR claims in Delhi to October 30 and in Maharashtra to October 12.
27 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA's SUV crashes on highway, survives the accident
A BJP legislator's SUV lost control and hit a pole on a Uttar Pradesh highway, but the lawmaker escaped serious injury.
27 Sep 2026
Congress leader Khera challenges EC on Form 6, labels West Bengal, Bihar polls illegal
Congress MP Khera has raised concerns with the Election Commission over the filing of Form 6, alleging that the recent elections in West Bengal and Bihar were conducted unlawfully.
27 Sep 2026
Rajiv Chandrasekhar tells Rahul Gandhi to apologise to PM or quit calling it fraud
Rajiv Chandrasekhar rebuked Rahul Gandhi’s fraud allegation, urging him to apologise to the Prime Minister and warning him to stop using the term ‘fraud’.
27 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Exempts Law and Order Department from RTI Transparency
The state government issued an order removing the Public Law and Order Department from the Right to Information Act, covering topics such as communal clashes, NSA detentions and deaths in custody.
27 Sep 2026