regional politics

Guwahati, April 1 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is unlikely to find electoral support in Assam, asserting that the regional sentiments of the state's voters would not favor an "outsider" political formation.Speaking to...

March 31, New Delhi — The West Asia region is at a critical turning point, with the conflict showing signs of both escalation and potential diplomatic movement, raising the prospect of a decisive shift in the coming days.United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said recent developments...

New Delhi, March 31 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel on Tuesday, as the two leaders exchanged views on the West Asia conflict, besides discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation.Jaishankar shared the update on X."Had a...

Islamabad, March 30 Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Pakistan is actively seeking to project itself as a mediator, reflecting the pressures and constraints it faces, both external and internal, according to a report.A meeting was recently held in Islamabad, which saw the participation...

Debra, March 30 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised issues of Bengali identity, the electoral roll revision process, and the TMC's national ambitions during her campaign, stating that after winning the upcoming elections, her party would work to "capture Delhi."Addressing a rally...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistan's Foreign Minister said on Sunday that the country would hold talks between the US and Iran after a meeting with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.Ishaq Dar made these remarks after the Foreign Ministers held consultations on the West Asia...

Islamabad, March 29 Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary Arbab Shehzad Khan said that a Pakistan-Afghanistan peace jirga will be held in Peshawar on March 31 to urge the leaders of the two nations to ease tensions and work towards peace, local media reported on Sunday.Addressing a press...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral summit of foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey on Sunday, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace, the Foreign Office said.Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish...

Kathmandu, March 28 Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah said on Saturday that he is "eager to work closely" with India while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings after the oath-taking ceremony.Prime Minister Modi greeted Shah shortly after the swearing-in...

Hyderabad, March 27 Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha said on Friday that she would launch her new political party on April 25, with "Telangana-centric" issues as its main focus.Speaking to reporters in Nizamabad, she said the name and flag of the party would be announced at 10 AM on...

Guwahati, March 27 – Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stated on Friday that the BJP is poised to form the government in Assam for the third time and will secure more than 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming that the party has taken "historic decisions" for the state...

Shillong, March 25 National People's Party (NPP) supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that his party is working to expand its base in neighboring Assam, identifying specific constituencies where it has established long-term relationships with local leaders.The...

Washington, March 23 – President Donald Trump said on Monday that negotiations with Iran could lead to long-term stability in the Middle East, a region vital to global energy supplies and home to millions of expatriates.Speaking to reporters during a tarmac exchange in Miami, Florida, Trump...

Ranchi, March 23 – The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its list of 21 candidates for the elections to the 126-member Assam assembly on Monday.The JMM aims to shed its image as a regional party and emerge as a national political force, with the goal of reaching out to the approximately 7...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran has begun charging certain vessels a transit fee of $2 million (approximately ₹18.8 crore) to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which officials describe as a new assertion of control amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel...

Brussels, March 21: Russia and China have carefully calibrated their support for Iran while avoiding a direct confrontation with the United States during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, a report highlights that this balancing act carries significant risks, as Gulf states may drift...

Chennai, March 21 – Thol. Thirumavalavan, leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Member of Parliament, has expressed concern over his party’s continued struggle to secure adequate electoral space, even after 25 years of active politics, highlighting the structural and social...

March 19, New Delhi — As the conflict enters its third week, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has once again affirmed that the country's position on the peaceful use of nuclear energy remains unchanged.Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Araqchi stated that after the conflict, coastal...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. According to reports from Akashvani Jammu, in a message, the Chief Minister stated that Navratri marks the beginning of the New Year and symbolizes the triumph of truth...

New Delhi, March 16 Amid the raging conflict in West Asia, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said "we are ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course", and asserted that Tel Aviv has consulted "diplomatic channels" in the last few days, including its partners the US and...