political controversy
Bhopal Metro Project Faces Rs 3,000 Crore Cost Increase Amid Delays and Design Flaws
Nov 13, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Bhopal's metropolitan transit system remains unoperational due to persistent delays, design errors, and construction flaws. Originally announced in 2009 with promised completion by 2022, the project has seen costs balloon from Rs 6,941 crore to Rs 10,033 crore. Multiple stations show incomplete work while political parties exchange blame over the stalled infrastructure initiative that would eventually span 30.95 km across two lines serving 30 stations.
BJP-Congress Clash Over "Home-Grown Terrorists" Comment After Delhi Red Fort Attack
Nov 13, 2025 08:56 pm CST
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks about "home-grown terrorists" following the Delhi Red Fort terror attack has sparked intense political debate between BJP and Congress. BJP leaders strongly criticized his classification of terrorists, while the incident raises questions about the relationship between education and terrorism, as several suspects are medical professionals. The attack killed 8 people and injured around 20, expanding investigations to include connections with Al-Falah University.
UK PM Demands BBC Accountability as Trump Considers $1 Billion Lawsuit Over Misleading Edit
Nov 13, 2025 12:31 am CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for the BBC to "get their house in order" following US President Donald Trump's threat of a $1 billion lawsuit over a misleading edit of his speech related to the 2021 US Capitol events. The controversy has already led to resignations of top BBC executives and raises questions about media accountability, coming at a sensitive time as the BBC prepares to renegotiate its Royal Charter expiring in 2027.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav's 'Aukaat' Comment Sparks Political Controversy: Congress Demands Apology
Nov 12, 2025 07:53 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's controversial "aukaat" remark about government secretaries during a state-level sarpanch conference has ignited a political firestorm. State Congress President Jitu Patwari has demanded an immediate public apology, accusing the CM of insulting government employees while claiming to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system. The controversy emerges as the government promotes rural governance reforms ahead of upcoming panchayat elections.
Trump Threatens Billion-Dollar Lawsuit Against BBC for Misleading Speech Edit
Nov 12, 2025 04:48 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has indicated he feels "obligated" to sue the BBC over a misleadingly edited speech that suggested he encouraged violence before the 2021 Capitol incident. The controversy has already led to high-profile resignations at the British broadcaster, which has issued a public apology for the editing that omitted contextual statements from Trump's original speech.
Assam Polygamy Ban Under Fire: Congress Claims Political Motive Behind Move
Nov 10, 2025 09:00 pm CST
The Assam government's move to ban polygamy faces strong criticism from Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, who calls it politically motivated. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the bill will impose up to seven years imprisonment for offenders while exempting tribal populations, revealing tensions around the BJP's approach to personal laws and claims of national unity.
Kerala Congress Leader Defends 'Gana Geetham' as Patriotic Amid RSS Anthem Controversy
Nov 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A Congress leader from Kerala has sparked debate by defending "Gana Geetham" as a patriotic song with no exclusive ties to RSS, contradicting his party's position after school children sang it at a Vande Bharat Express inauguration. The incident has united Kerala's ruling CPM and opposition Congress in criticism, with the state government launching an investigation into what they call exploitation of children for political purposes.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Allegations of Tampering at Bihar Strong Room: Complete Investigation Details
Nov 09, 2025 02:27 am CST
The Election Commission of India has conducted a preliminary investigation into allegations made by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) regarding suspicious activities at a strong room in Hajipur, Vaishali district. The RJD shared CCTV footage claiming evidence of tampering, but the ECI clarified that only one display screen experienced a temporary timeout while the main security system remained operational throughout. The Commission explained that the pickup vehicle spotted on camera belonged to security personnel delivering supplies, with its entry properly documented.
Controversy Erupts as Congress Leader Digvijaya Singh Calls Jailed Umar Khalid "Innocent" Prompting BJP Outrage
Nov 04, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has sparked political controversy by describing former JNU scholar Umar Khalid as "innocent" and demanding his release after five years in custody. BJP representatives have responded with severe criticism, accusing Singh of sympathizing with individuals charged in national security cases. Khalid remains detained under UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots investigation.
Three Drunk Men Arrested for Kidnapping and Raping College Student in Coimbatore: Political Backlash Follows
Nov 04, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Three men with criminal histories were arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a female college student near Coimbatore airport while intoxicated. The suspects, two brothers and a relative, attacked the victim's male friend with a sickle before the assault. The incident has sparked political controversy in Tamil Nadu, with opposition parties criticizing Chief Minister MK Stalin's government over women's safety and police effectiveness ahead of assembly elections.