POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Pakistan's anti-terrorism court issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, his wife, and 94 others for involvement in last week's protests in Islamabad. The protest called by Khan demanded electoral mandate restoration, release of detained ...

The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court convicted PTI founder Imran Khan in connection with the violent incidents on May 9, 2023, due to compelling audio and video evidence of him inciting violence and directing attacks. His bail in eight related cases was ...

A Samajwadi Party delegation was stopped from visiting Sambhal district after recent violence. Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the government and administration of orchestrating the events. The administration requested postponement to avoid worse...

Political leaders in Kashmir express concerns over a Rajasthan court's notice regarding a suit claiming the sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer was a Shiva temple. They criticize former CJI D Y Chandrachud's judgment for potentially esc...

Manipur Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra announced that the INDIA alliance is gearing up for protests in New Delhi to push for peace in the violence-stricken state. National leaders are expected to participate in the demonstrations, possibly sta...

Recalling that Wednesday marked a historic milestone -- the beginning of the final quarter-century before India's Constitution turned 100 -- Dhankhar lamented that the House members missed the opportunity to engage in productive dialogue.

Mizoram MP Vanlalvena proposed President's Rule and separate administrative units for Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur to quell the ongoing violence. Manipur's Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba criticized Vanlalvena's suggestion, urging hi...

Ten Kuki MLAs in Manipur, including seven from the ruling BJP alliance, are urging for the extension of AFSPA to the entire state. They argue that this is necessary to recover over 6,000 weapons looted during ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.

Maharashtra witnessed a chaotic polling day. Candidates' vehicles were attacked. Polling booths were vandalised. Political workers clashed and threatened each other. Police intervened to control the situation in several locations. Polling was tempor...

Five coal trucks were set ablaze in Jharkhand's Latehar district by suspected Maoist rebels overnight. The attack, attributed to the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee, occurred hours before the second phase of assembly elections in the state. The assaila...

Clashes between Kukis and Meiteis continue to devastate Manipur, resulting in numerous deaths and widespread displacement. Despite mounting pressure, including from the RSS, the BJP's handling of the crisis has been inadequate.

BJP leader Chitra Wagh accused the Congress of being involved in the attack on Archana Rothe, sister of BJP MLA candidate Pratap Adsad. Wagh questioned how Congress candidate Virendra Jagtap was aware of the incident before BJP workers and alleged t...

Congress criticized BJP as some Manipur NDA MLAs missed a meeting called by CM Biren Singh. Congress questioned if Home Minister Amit Shah was aware of the situation. They highlighted the ongoing suffering of the people. Violence continues in Manipu...

Former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh was hospitalized after an alleged stone-pelting attack on his convoy during the final day of campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. His son, Salil Deshmukh, who is also contesting, accused the B...

During a rally in Maharashtra's Daryapur, BJP leader Navneet Rana faced disruptions and alleged attacks involving thrown chairs. Rana blamed Shiv Sena (UBT) workers for the incident, accusing them of inciting religious slogans and disrupting the eve...

Violence flared in Manipur. Congress leaders blamed the BJP for the unrest. Protesters targeted homes of government officials. Authorities imposed restrictions and cut internet access in some areas. The violence follows the discovery of bodies, esca...

Ten tribal organizations in Manipur, including the ITLF, are urging people to boycott the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections. They argue that holding elections amidst ethnic violence is manipulative and that the HAC's resolution to...

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh strongly condemned Mizoram CM Lalduhoma's statement supporting the unification of Kuki-Zo people, emphasizing that any attempt to challenge India's integrity will be met with a firm response. Lalduhoma's statemen...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a review meeting with the Chief Secretary, DGP, and other senior officials from Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and neighbouring states to evaluate the law-and-order situation ahead of the ongoing assembly electio...