Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, condemning police action and urging empathy. His intervention highlights an escalating political clash between BJP and opposition over the issue, with PM Modi announcing fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced early parliamentary elections for October or November, with presidential elections to follow later. Vucic had previously vowed to resign as president after the parliamentary election date was set and promised to help the ruling Serbian Progressive Party win.
A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
Germany's CDU has named Thorsten Frei as its candidate to succeed Jens Spahn as parliamentary group leader following Spahn's resignation over a surrogacy scandal. Frei, a close confidant of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is scheduled for election on July 29.
Andy Burnham's unexpected rise to Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's resignation and a decisive byelection win, is analyzed. The article contrasts Burnham's political acumen with Starmer's perceived weaknesses and highlights Nigel Farage's recent missteps, while outlining the significant challenges Burnham faces in uniting Labour and governing in a volatile political landscape.
A parliamentary panel in New Delhi is examining the implementation of the mandatory 4% job reservation for differently-abled persons in central government jobs. It has requested detailed data from ministries on employee strength, reserved posts, actual representation, and backlog vacancies to assess compliance with the RPwD Act, 2016, amid concerns over non-compliance and administrative bottlenecks.
A UK parliamentary group has launched an inquiry into banking barriers faced by crypto businesses and consumers, citing concerns over investment, competition, and economic growth. The inquiry follows a survey revealing widespread transaction blocks and a 'hostile' banking environment, ahead of new FCA crypto regulations.
A study conducted during Hungary's parliamentary elections by civil liberties group Liberties found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini provide inaccurate and inconsistent voting advice. They often failed to recommend the correct party, particularly showing a strong bias against the Tisza party, and included parties not running in the election.
Queensland's LNP government spent nearly $50 million on advertising last financial year, including a $5 million statewide campaign and $9 million on road safety. Parliamentary estimates also revealed over $410,000 in termination payouts to ministerial staff, sparking opposition criticism.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister, declaring "my work is done" before handing power to Andy Burnham, who became Labour leader after Starmer's forced resignation. Burnham, the seventh PM since 2016, pledges to restore political stability and raise living standards.
Jens Spahn, parliamentary leader of Germany's ruling bloc, resigned after facing criticism for having a child via surrogacy in the US, a practice he previously criticized and his CDU party opposes. His resignation was deemed "unavoidable" by Chancellor Freidrich Merch.
German centre-right politician Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary group leader after facing hypocrisy accusations for using a US surrogate mother, a practice prohibited in Germany and previously opposed by him and his party. Chancellor Merz deemed the decision "right" and "inevitable."
Opposition parties in New Delhi staged a walkout from an all-party meeting to protest the government's invitation to a Trinamool Congress breakaway faction, which has merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and secured separate Lok Sabha seats.
South Korea's National Assembly Committee on Culture, Sports and Tourism postpones a hearing on the Korea Football Association (KFA) amid negotiations between ruling and opposition parties over committee formation, originally set to investigate the KFA's management and coaching appointment process following the national team's early FIFA World Cup exit.
Indigenous community members told a federal inquiry they felt dismissed by authorities following an alleged terror attack at an Invasion Day rally in Perth. They highlighted a perceived lack of urgency and condemnation compared to other incidents, and a normalization of racism post-referendum.
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was acquitted on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the final appeal in his six-year corruption case. The decision secures his parliamentary seat and allows him to continue his political career.
Israel's parliamentary elections for the Knesset are scheduled for October 27, 2026, marking the first time since 1988 that elections will be held on schedule. The current Knesset is expected to complete its full term, avoiding early dissolution. Public opinion polls show Likud leading, but no party is projected to secure a parliamentary majority.
Israel is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections by October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term. A new centrist party, Yashar!, is reportedly gaining popularity and has surpassed Netanyahu's Likud party in a recent poll.
A parliamentary committee's draft report on an anti-corruption bill acknowledges that a clause allowing removal of PMs, CMs, or ministers after 30 days in custody is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations include a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
A parliamentary committee's draft report acknowledges that a clause in an anti-corruption bill, which would remove officials from office after 30 days in custody, is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations suggest a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
UK's Representation of the People Bill faces scrutiny over big-money donations, particularly in crypto. Reforms aim to curb foreign and crypto donations, but critics argue they are insufficient. The article links wealthy crypto investors to the far-right, raising concerns about financial integrity and the potential for a 'crypto capital' that blurs crime and business.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady returned to Australia to face a media storm and Senate grilling following a major national mobile outage caused by a software fault. The incident affected millions, disrupted services, and led to a welfare check on triple-zero users. The company faces scrutiny and potential penalties.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady returned to Australia after a national mobile outage affected millions, disrupted services, and led to a Senate grilling. The outage, caused by a software fault with the company's time-telling systems, is the third major incident in less than a year, prompting government scrutiny and a regulatory investigation.
Questions are arising about the timing of a £5m gift to Nigel Farage and its declaration, alongside a £80,000 loan to Richard Tice, as Reform UK faces scrutiny over its finances and potential campaign funding issues.
