Multiple Indian opposition parties, including TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and AAP, are experiencing internal crises, potential splits, and mass defections. This trend, exacerbated by loopholes in the anti-defection law, is reshaping the political landscape and impacting the ruling alliance's parliamentary strength.
South Korean ruling and opposition parties have agreed to hold a two-day confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook starting next Thursday. If confirmed by the National Assembly, Han would be the second female prime minister in the country's history.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for over 11 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal. Banerjee stated he would not 'cower down' and accused the ED summonses of being an attempt to weaken opposition parties.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. She is the second minister to leave Premier Jeremy Rockliff's cabinet in two weeks, facing pressure over $300,000 in legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding a caretaker mode breach.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet, citing "relentless personal and political" attacks. She is the second minister to leave Premier Jeremy Rockliff's cabinet in two weeks, facing pressure over legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding election caretaker mode breaches.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. She is the second minister to resign in two weeks, facing pressure over legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding election caretaker mode breaches.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. She faced pressure over $300,000 in legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding a caretaker mode breach during the last election. Howlett will remain in parliament on the backbench.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. This follows mounting pressure over $405,000 in taxpayer-funded legal fees and questions about her office's knowledge of a caretaker mode breach during the last election. She will remain in parliament on the backbench.
An inmate in Hoshiarpur jail, Manpreet Singh, livestreamed videos claiming drugs like methamphetamine are available inside and named a female jail official. Police registered a case, and an inquiry is underway. Opposition parties questioned the government's anti-drug campaign and law and order.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for parties that split from Congress to reunite, emphasizing the need to strengthen the party to counter the BJP. He urged NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar to lead this initiative, criticizing the BJP's historical contributions and accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to break opposition parties.
South Korea's ruling and opposition parties engaged in a heated debate on March 13th concerning the real estate holdings of Prime Minister nominee Han Sung-sook. The People Power Party criticized Han for allegedly neglecting illegal extensions on a building she owns, only to demolish them after her nomination. The Democratic Party countered, urging an end to what they called a "misguided smear campaign."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India will not allow Indus river waters to reach "patrons of terror," reinforcing the nation's stance against Pakistan. He highlighted India's growing global role, defence production, and economic progress, while criticizing opposition parties and the previous UPA government.
Taiwan's President has nominated 29 new members for the Control Yuan, including Chen Yung-hsing as president and Wang Jung-chang as vice president. The opposition parties, KMT and TPP, have expressed rejection, with TPP chairman Huang Kuo-chang calling the institution a "reward院" and "henchman院" and vowing to cut its budget.
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) announced protests against India over alleged 'push-ins' and border killings. They demand an end to the alleged human rights violations and attacks on sovereignty.
Ruling and opposition parties agreed to hold a National Assembly plenary session next week to adopt a plan for a parliamentary inquiry into the ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections. They also agreed to form a committee to discuss and quickly process non-contentious livelihood bills.
Japan's cross-party "Social Security National Council" is divided over consumption tax cuts. The opposition proposed benefits for low-to-middle income earners and permanent tax cuts as alternatives to a proposed two-year food and beverage tax cut. An interim report is due in June, but significant gaps remain between ruling and opposition parties.
Japanese opposition parties are demanding revisions to a government-proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law concerning the retrial system. The ruling coalition, however, has rejected these calls, leading to a potential stalemate in the Upper House.
Major opposition parties are protesting the government's revised plan for a "tax credit with benefits" system, which omits the tax credit component, making the intended "tax reduction measure" for low-to-middle income earners less clear.
South Korean ruling and opposition parties made final appeals for votes Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections on June 3. The elections, which include 16 mayoral/gubernatorial posts and 14 National Assembly seats, are seen as a test of public sentiment towards President Lee Jae Myung's administration.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party have agreed to pass a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 by June 5. They also agreed to hold a party leaders' debate in July.
Ethiopians vote in national elections on Monday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party widely expected to win a majority and secure his third term. Voting is underway amid a heavy military presence, though elections are not being held in the Tigray region due to ongoing conflict.
Opposition parties in India, including Congress and AAP, have strongly criticized the Modi government for recent increases in petrol and diesel prices. They accuse the government of "fuel loot" and burdening citizens despite stable international crude oil prices, questioning why India isn't buying cheaper oil from Russia and Iran.
