political transition
Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Meet Amid Transition Talks as Congress Seeks Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape faces uncertainty as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hold crucial meetings over a contested power-sharing agreement. With the halfway point of their government passed, Congress leadership including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to intervene in resolving the leadership transition dispute that has persisted since the 2023 election victory.
Lalu Yadav's New Residence Marks Generational Shift in RJD and Bihar Politics
Nov 30, 2025 03:10 pm CST
RJD chief Lalu Yadav has moved to a tightly regulated new home that symbolizes a significant political transition in Bihar. Once known for his open-door politics at residences that functioned as bustling political courts, his current home enforces strict visitor protocols prioritizing his health. This change reflects the broader shift as his son Tejashwi Yadav increasingly takes charge of party operations, signaling the end of an era in Bihar's mass politics.
Karnataka CM Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Battle for Leadership Intensifies
Nov 27, 2025 07:07 pm CST
The power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point as both camps pressure Congress high command in Delhi. Siddaramaiah seeks to delay any decision until after the state budget presentation, while Shivakumar demands a clear transition plan. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Home Minister G Parameshwara emerge as potential compromise candidates as Congress leadership works to prevent another damaging internal conflict ahead of crucial state elections.
Madagascar's New Military Leadership: Colonel Randrianirina Assumes Presidency Following Political Upheaval
Oct 17, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar's president following a military power transition that ousted former President Andry Rajoelina. The new leader has promised comprehensive reforms for the impoverished nation, where protests over chronic electricity shortages evolved into a widespread movement backed by military forces. International delegations attended the inauguration as Madagascar experiences its third military transition since independence in 1960.
Syria's Controversial Parliamentary Formation: First Post-Assad Legislature Faces Democratic Legitimacy Questions
Oct 06, 2025 02:43 am CST
Syria's first post-Assad parliament takes shape through a contested selection process where interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will directly appoint one-third of lawmakers. Critics highlight democratic deficits as Kurdish and Druze regions remain excluded, raising concerns about representation and legitimacy in Syria's challenging political transition after 13 years of civil war.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.