Tony Abbott vows to not be silent in Liberal rebuild Tony Abbott has spoken out against other conservative parties, but his vocal nature could cause trouble for Opposition Leader Angus Taylor. AAP · Jun 1
'Victim of state-sponsored terrorism': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee day after attack TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with stones and eggs in West Bengal. He described the incident as 'state-sponsored terrorism'. Banerjee thanked leaders for their support. He stated that the attack was a deliberate attempt to silence the opposition. He vowed to continue fighting for democracy and the people of… The Economic Times · May 31
Residence of former CM Nitish Kumar should be vacated first: Tej Pratap Yadav on Rabri Devi getting eviction notice Janshakti Janta Dal founder Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday hit out at the administration over the 15-day ultimatum issued to RJD leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, to vacate her 10, Circular Road bungalow, demanding that former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar vacate his… The Economic Times · May 31
Public will force even non-BJP state govts to implement Uniform Civil Code: Law Minister Arjun Meghwal Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is confident that public pressure will convince opposition-ruled states to embrace the Uniform Civil Code. He pointed out that three BJP-governed states have already passed UCC legislation. Meghwal asserted the Constitution backs this initiative, addressing concerns about its impact on tribal communities and stressing that… The Economic Times · May 29
Mahayuti will win all 17 MLC seats; no differences among allies: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest all 17 legislative council seats. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed no disagreements on seat sharing. The alliance aims to win all seats. Shinde also voiced support for a Uniform Civil Code, aligning with the state government's agenda. Discussions on Maratha reservation are ongoing. The Economic Times · May 28
Tatkare regrets no NCP leader backed him, Patel when they were 'targeted' after Ajit Pawar's death Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare expressed disappointment. He stated party colleagues did not support him and Praful Patel when targeted by the opposition. This occurred after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death earlier this year. Sunetra Pawar, who now heads the NCP, stressed unity. Party ministers and senior leaders attended… The Economic Times · May 27
Leadership tussle in Karnataka: BJP's Sanjay Saraogi says infighting 'permanent feature' of Congress "The Congress party's internal affairs--specifically, their constant internal squabbling and infighting--are a permanent feature of the party. That is why you may have observed that whenever the opposition, even by some fluke, manages to form a government, they rarely return to power," Saraogi told ANI. The Economic Times · May 27
'When nations engage in conflict, neighbouring countries are invariably affected': UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on repeated fuel price hikes Fuel prices are rising again across India. A minister blames global supply issues due to the Iran-US conflict. Petrol prices in Delhi have now crossed 100 rupees per litre. This is the fourth increase in less than two weeks. Opposition parties are criticizing the government. They say the hikes pressure… The Economic Times · May 25
INDIA bloc's conspiracy to set India ablaze will never succeed: Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi Union Minister Piyush Goyal has accused Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties of a major conspiracy to destabilize India and incite violence. Goyal stated their rhetoric is a deliberate plot to create unrest after electoral failures. He alleged political frustration drives the opposition's intention to incite violence. The public's wisdom will… The Economic Times · May 24
Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next? Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. This move could lead to an early national election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is predicted to lose the upcoming vote. An election date is yet to be set. Political commentators suggest a September election is likely. This decision follows a split with an… The Economic Times · May 20
A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition Matthew O’Toole said a Reform Government will have a ‘seismic consequence’ for the people of Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · May 18
Angus Taylor promises to index income tax to inflation in big tax gamble Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has committed a Coalition government to phase in income tax indexation under a “tax back guarantee” that he says “will fully protect all taxpayers from inflation”. The Conversation · May 14
Vijay Kutti Story: Tamil Nadu CM narrates a British Parliament story when nobody wanted to become a Speaker; watch the viral clip CM Vijay Kutti Story: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay mixed history, humour and parliamentary tradition inside the Assembly on Tuesday while speaking during the election of JCD Prabhakar as Speaker of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. Referring to an old British parliamentary tradition where Speakers were once… The Economic Times · May 12
Major dailies misrepresent the Delimitation bill defeat as a setback for women’s reservation The defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Friday has triggered a wave of misrepresentation. The NDA government-backed legislation aimed to use 2011 Census data to reapportion Lok Sabha seats under the guise of fast-tracking women's reservation. A united Opposition defeated the move, yet… Newslaundry · Apr 18
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Keir Starmer asked to apologise to MPs for ‘shameful record’ at PMQs The Prime Minister was accused of ‘ignoring the question and changing the subject’ in 23 out of 24 responses
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Keir Starmer urged to apologise for ‘contemptuous behaviour at PMQs’ Jesse Norman claimed the Prime Minister had ‘ignored the question and changed the subject’ in 23 out of his last 24 responses to Kemi Badenoch.
The Conversation · Apr 16 Grattan on Friday: Migration debate deserves better policy approach and less politicking from Liberals An effective opposition is good at policy. Last term and so far this term, the Coalition has been very poor at policy formulation.
Newslaundry · Mar 27 Echo chambers and ‘super mamas’: How Assam’s media created a pro-government loop In the days leading up to February 8, Assamese news channels carried a sense of anticipation.
Newslaundry · Mar 15 South Central 66: LPG crisis fears and why Opposition wants impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar In the first segment of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the LPG crisis and what that could mean for India going forward. They are joined by energy journalist and policy expert Shreya Jai, and climate journalist and researcher Aruna Chandrasekhar.
Evening Standard · Mar 12 Tories call on Starmer’s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson ‘cover-up’ The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a ‘potential cover-up’.
Whats Hot · Mar 10 ‘Aankh Maarta Hai’: Rijiju Mocks Rahul; Priyanka Hits Back A political moment from 2018 resurfaced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju referred to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s widely discussed “hug and wink” gesture to question the seriousness of the Leader of Opposition during parliamentary proceedings.
Whats Hot · Mar 9 Stock Market Rout and Parliament Protests as US‑Iran Conflict Hits India The escalating crisis in West Asia, triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliation, sent shockwaves through Indian stock markets and Parliament on Monday, March 9.
The Conversation · Feb 23 View from The Hill: Chris Minns makes sense on ISIS brides’ children, while opposition adds to scaremongering Among today’s leaders, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is notable in a couple of ways.
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Venezuela’s new amnesty law has a chilly response from opposition and detainees’ families Venezuela has passed a new amnesty law, but some families of political detainees and prisoners' rights groups are reacting with mixed feelings
Whats Hot · Feb 20 India Joins Pax Silica, Ashwini Vaishnaw Takes ‘Potato Chips’ Swipe at Opposition At the ongoing AI Impact Summit, India formally joined the United States’ flagship technology initiative, Pax Silica, marking what leaders described as a significant step in strengthening the India-US strategic technology partnership.