political crisis
Karnataka Political History Repeats: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tensions Echo Kumaraswamy-Yediyurappa Power Struggle
Nov 30, 2025 02:12 am CST
Karnataka faces political déjà vu as tensions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar mirror the 2007 power-sharing collapse between HD Kumaraswamy and BS Yediyurappa. Both situations feature rotational leadership agreements, caste dynamics, and delayed intervention from national party leadership, raising concerns about potential government instability.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah Holds Position as DK Shivakumar Awaits His Turn
Nov 28, 2025 02:18 pm CST
The ongoing leadership dispute between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point, threatening Congress party stability. While Siddaramaiah maintains strong support from OBC communities and over 100 MLAs, Shivakumar continues pressing his claim based on alleged power-sharing agreements. With BJP planning a no-confidence motion and Congress leadership urging resolution before December's Assembly session, the ruling party must quickly settle this conflict to prevent potential government collapse in one of its few remaining strongholds.
Karnataka Political Crisis: BJP Predicts Congress Split as Siddaramaiah-DKS Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 28, 2025 12:45 am CST
The Karnataka Congress faces potential internal division as the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaches a critical point. BJP state chief BY Vijayendra predicts a party split following the passing of an alleged midterm leadership transfer agreement, with supporters of both leaders mobilizing to secure their preferred outcome as Congress leadership attempts to resolve the growing crisis.
Bangladesh-India Relations at Critical Juncture Following Hasina's Death Sentence
Nov 20, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal's death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity has created a diplomatic challenge for India-Bangladesh relations. As Hasina remains in India and refuses extradition, both nations navigate complex political terrain while preparing for Bangladesh's February elections. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus seeks stability while managing relations with India amid growing political realignment within Bangladesh's major parties.
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence and Its Implications for Democratic Future
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent death sentence marks a critical juncture for the nation as it prepares for February elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. While her opponents view the verdict as justice, international observers question the trial's fairness. With the Awami League marginalized and political tensions at unprecedented levels, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in ensuring peaceful democratic transition amid concerns of potential election violence and polarization.
Trump Administration Shifts US Position on Bangladesh as Hasina's Son Claims Biden Funded Regime Change
Nov 19, 2025 05:18 pm CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, claims the Biden administration spent millions through USAID to orchestrate regime change in Bangladesh. Now living in the US while his mother faces a death sentence in absentia, Wazed notes a significant policy shift under President Trump, who has expressed greater concern about terrorism and Islamism in the region. He also praised India for ensuring his mother's safety during the violent 2024 protests that led to her exile.
RJD Family Crisis: Tej Pratap Yadav Demands Investigation Into Parents' Mental Harassment Amid Sister's Allegations
Nov 18, 2025 05:52 pm CST
Tej Pratap Yadav has publicly supported his sister Rohini Acharya following her allegations of mistreatment within the RJD family. He has called for an official investigation into potential mental harassment of their parents Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, while condemning those he terms as 'Jaichands' or traitors within the party structure. The dispute reveals deep divisions within Bihar's most prominent political family after recent electoral setbacks.
Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Former Bangladesh PM Aide Claims "Staged Drama" in Muhammad Yunus-Led Government Tribunal
Nov 18, 2025 11:51 am CST
The Awami League condemns the death sentence against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "staged drama" in a "kangaroo court." Her close aide Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury claims the verdict was pre-written, denying Hasina proper legal representation, and warns that Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government is pushing Bangladesh toward civil war while maintaining alleged ties with terrorist organizations.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Addresses Family Conflict: Tejashwi and Rohini's Feud Following Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 18, 2025 10:35 am CST
RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav has promised to resolve the escalating family dispute between his son Tejashwi Yadav and daughter Rohini Acharya following the party's poor performance in Bihar's assembly elections. The conflict erupted when Tejashwi allegedly blamed Rohini for the electoral loss and physically confronted her, prompting her emotional announcement to disown her family. The controversy has further complicated matters by involving personal attacks regarding Rohini's previous kidney donation to her father, highlighting the intersection of family dynamics and political challenges within one of Bihar's most influential political families.
Former Bangladesh Minister Calls Sheikh Hasina Trial "Scripted" and Warns of Political Crisis
Nov 17, 2025 06:17 pm CST
Mohammad Ali Arafat, former information minister of Bangladesh, denounces the trial against ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "sham" orchestrated by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. Arafat claims Bangladesh is falling under jihadist control and warns that upcoming elections are already "rigged," highlighting the deepening political crisis in the nation since Hasina's ousting in August last year.