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Standards watchdog investigating Reform UK’s Richard Tice
Party’s deputy leader accused of a possible failure to declare an interest, commissioner says on its websiteUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, over a possible failure to declare an interest, the commissioner said on its website on Monday.More details soon … Continue reading...
Lok Sabha clears bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges, without debate
The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges. The legislation will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The government argues this increase will improve judicial efficiency and speed. The sanctioned strength was last increased in 2019.
Rare photos of ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi give her family hope
Asia Rare photos of ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi give her family hope August 3, 20265:42 AM ET By Lorcan Lovett In this photo released by Myanmar President Office on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, left, shakes hands with Arnaud de Baecque, resident representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, during their meeting in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Myanmar President Office/AP hide caption toggle caption Myanmar President Office/AP CHIANG MAI — The so...
'Neither officer using excessive force, nor criminal protester should be protected': SC
The Supreme Court stated police using excessive force and hardened criminals will not be protected. States can withdraw FIRs against students from the NEET-UG protest as per law. The court may issue guidelines on pellet gun usage during protests. "Criminal antecedents" will only cover grave and heinous offences, not minor cases. The matter has been listed for further hearing on August eighteenth.
Students outnumbered by 'puncture banane wale' at Jantar Mantar protest: BJP neta
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri alleged locksmiths and puncture repairers outnumbered students at a recent protest. He criticized the abusive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his family. Bidhuri claimed opposition leaders misled youth into gathering at Jantar Mantar for the protest. Prime Minister Modi expressed pain over abuses directed at his late mother. He called for forgiving the misguided youth and guiding them instead.
JASON CHAFFETZ: Democrats desperately need Nancy Pelosi to take charge
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is no Nancy Pelosi.The 85-year-old former House speaker from California is retiring, and the Democratic Party is baffled about its future. "Expand the tent" is its current trajectory, but at what cost? Turn it over to some who are not even registered Democrats?Democrats lack message discipline. DNC fundraising is anemic. Traditional party gatekeepers have been sidelined as the flow of money and energy has been rerouted through the less regulated and less transparent N...
Trump is winning every battle in Iran—and risking the war that matters
Five months into the Iran war, America is winning almost every battle. The harder question is whether we are winning the war.No one should minimize what the U.S. military has accomplished. American air and naval power have inflicted extraordinary damage on Iran's military infrastructure. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has lost command centers, missile launchers, drone facilities, air defenses, coastal installations, logistics hubs, and key personnel. Our servicemen and women have once aga...
The DOJ is increasingly charging ICE protesters with criminal conspiracy
The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists who oppose the Trump administration's deportation agenda.(Image credit: Jaida Grey Eagle for NPR)
For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching
The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence.(Image credit: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take place
Iranian spokesperson says there are no plans to receive or send a delegation following US president’s assertion that talks would take place todayTrump says Iran talks set for MondayHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East.Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, told reporters at a weekly press briefing on Monday that Iran is not currently holding any talks with the US, Reuters reports – contradicting claims made by Donald Trump on Sunday night that talks with Iran...
Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats
Retired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandalsUK politics live – latest updatesA Reform UK proposal to use the military to stop small boats bringing migrants to the UK from France lacks substance, a former Royal Navy officer has said, suggesting the UK’s warships would be better used countering actual military threats.Reform’s political opponents have claimed its plans have more to do with distracting from the financial scandals...
Criticism of Reform UK’s pledge to use Navy to stop small boats – politics live
Labour say plan is a ‘desperate attempt to distract from sleaze’ while a retired commander says it ‘lacks substance’Good morning and welcome to our coverage of UK politics. Reform UK is today pledging to use the Royal Navy to stop small boat crossings if the party wins the next general election.The boats in the channel would be intercepted by the Navy and returned to France or Belgium under a plan called “operation fortress”. Continue reading...
'We are different': Dipke after Taslima says Bangladesh student movement 'fooled' us
Abhijeet Dipke stated protests in Bangladesh and Nepal are being used to defame his group. Taslima Nasreen had drawn parallels between CJP protests and a past Bangladeshi student movement. The CJP founder asserted that their protests are fundamentally different from those abroad. In a separate development, the CJP extended support to students protesting examination irregularities. A student leader in Jharkhand began an indefinite hunger strike demanding an investigation.
Jantar Mantar no longer an ideal protest venue? SC hears PIL for alternative site
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an alternative protest venue in Delhi, with the petitioner arguing that Jantar Mantar is no longer suitable for demonstrations because they inconvenience local residents and disrupt essential services.
Oil plummets as Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil plummets as Trump calls off Iran strikes
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
President Trump announced proposed disarmament deal with Hamas last week. Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza.(Image credit: Jehad Alshrafi)
Karnataka cabinet expansion: 12 new faces out of 20 MLAs being inducted - full list
Twenty new ministers are set to be inducted into the Karnataka government as the state cabinet undergoes a major expansion, with the swearing-in ceremony likely to take place at 4 pm on Monday, after the governor approved their inclusion.
Foreigners can't use writ petitions to claim government land: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh high court dismissed petitions from Bangladeshi refugees seeking protection from eviction. The court stated foreigners cannot claim rights over government land without legal entitlement. Petitioners argued they had lived on the land for over sixty years. However, the court cited Supreme Court decisions on unauthorized occupation. The ruling emphasized that prolonged possession does not grant legal rights over government property.
South Korea ditches 'denuclearization-first' strategy. What will Pyongyang do next?
South Korea is moving away from its policy of prioritizing the immediate denuclearization of North Korea. But despite that shift, experts doubt Pyongyang will return to the negotiating table.(Image credit: KCNA/KNS)
Parliament panel to meet social media platforms over online safety, privacy
NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet representatives of major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapchat and Google on Monday to discuss online safety, user privacy and compliance with government rules.