Indian political developments, elections, parties, and governance debates, summarised without spin and with a critical eye on extreme viewpoints.
BJP national general secretary BL Santhosh on Saturday said the RSS does not need registration to prove its existence, dismissing Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge’s demand for the organisation to register. Speaking…
Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons on Saturday to disperse Quami Insaaf Morcha protesters marching from Mohali towards the Governor House. The protesters were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners…
India’s streets have remained a key arena for dissent since Independence, with students, farmers, workers and civil society groups protesting over governance, inequality, corruption and representation, The Economic Times reports. Its account…
Saurav Das called on Gen-Z and young Indians to unite against division in an Independence Day post shared on August 15, 2026. He said people had overcome fear and that a generation…
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the Congress was engaged in a nationwide fight to protect the Constitution and constitutional values. Speaking at the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the KPCC headquarters…
The Congress denied BJP claims that Sonia Gandhi signalled for Vande Mataram to be stopped during an Independence Day programme at its New Delhi headquarters. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the full…
A BJP-backed group held a parallel Independence Day programme at Thrissur’s Thekkinkadu Maidan on Saturday, protesting that the official district celebration did not include the full rendition of Vande Mataram. The protesters…
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday announced a Maharashtra-wide campaign to assess government hospitals, citing alleged overcrowding, treatment delays and poor facilities. Founder Abhijeet Dipke said patients sometimes sleep on floors,…
Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he appeared to fumble while speaking about India’s bioeconomy during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. Congress leader Pawan Khera shared the…
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hoisted the national flag in Kakinada on Independence Day, where a police dog presented him with a gift during the celebrations, M9.news reports. The unexpected…
