Starmer Strategist Leaves Downing Street After Two Weeks

Tom Kibasi was seconded from NHS England to work on part of the government reboot and was expected to be involved for months.

from mint - politics Tom Kibasi was seconded from NHS England to work on part of the government reboot and was expected to be involved for months.

‘Phulera Ki Panchayat’: AAP slams Delhi CM Rekha Gupta over husband's presence in official meeting

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticises Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for allowing her husband to participate in official meetings, likening the situation to the fictional 'Phulera Panchayat' from a popular web series. 

from mint - politics The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticises Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for allowing her husband to participate in official meetings, likening the situation to the fictional 'Phulera Panchayat' from a popular web series. 

Political uproar in Bihar as ex-RJD MLA's ‘jersey cow’ remark on Tejashwi Yadav's wife triggers controversy

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav got married in 2021 to Rachel Codinho, his batchmate from DPS RK Puram. Hailing from Rewari, Haryana, she later changed her name Rajshree Yadav.

from mint - politics RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav got married in 2021 to Rachel Codinho, his batchmate from DPS RK Puram. Hailing from Rewari, Haryana, she later changed her name Rajshree Yadav.

‘Not in a race to take credit...’: Eknath Shinde reacts to ads featuring only Devendra Fadnavis, says ‘working as team’

Full-page advertisements were published in prominent newspapers on Saturday, featuring only Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

from mint - politics Full-page advertisements were published in prominent newspapers on Saturday, featuring only Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Norway Wealth Fund Divestment Draws GOP Senator McCormick’s Ire

Senator Dave McCormick, an ally of President Donald Trump, urged the White House to consider tariffs and restricting Norway’s access to US markets in response to the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s decision to divest from Texas-based Caterpillar Inc.

from mint - politics Senator Dave McCormick, an ally of President Donald Trump, urged the White House to consider tariffs and restricting Norway’s access to US markets in response to the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s decision to divest from Texas-based Caterpillar Inc.

GST Reforms: ‘Decision not just for Bihar, but for whole country,’ says MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, slams Oppn

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary defends the recent GST rationalisation as a nationwide benefit, dismissing opposition claims linking it to the Bihar elections. The new structure introduces two main rates aimed at aiding households and businesses, amid criticisms of delayed reforms.

from mint - politics Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary defends the recent GST rationalisation as a nationwide benefit, dismissing opposition claims linking it to the Bihar elections. The new structure introduces two main rates aimed at aiding households and businesses, amid criticisms of delayed reforms.

P Chidambaram questions timings of GST reforms by Modi Govt: ‘Welcome but 8 years too late’

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram critiques the Modi government's recent GST reforms, labelling them as overdue after eight years of ineffective policies. Amidst rising economic pressures and upcoming elections, he speculates on the motivations behind the sudden changes.

from mint - politics Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram critiques the Modi government's recent GST reforms, labelling them as overdue after eight years of ineffective policies. Amidst rising economic pressures and upcoming elections, he speculates on the motivations behind the sudden changes.

US to Offer $1,000 Bonuses to Police for Help Arresting Migrants

The Trump administration is rolling out quarterly bonuses of as much as $1,000 for state and local police officers who meet immigration-arrest targets, escalating its enforcement crackdown.

from mint - politics The Trump administration is rolling out quarterly bonuses of as much as $1,000 for state and local police officers who meet immigration-arrest targets, escalating its enforcement crackdown.

Prabowo Pushes Through With China Trip as Protests Cool Down

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has departed for China, pushing through with a trip he had initially scrapped due to the weeklong protests that have rocked the Southeast Asian nation.

from mint - politics Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has departed for China, pushing through with a trip he had initially scrapped due to the weeklong protests that have rocked the Southeast Asian nation.

VIDEO: Bihar man shouts ‘Abki Baar Tejashwi Sarkar’; Tej Pratap Yadav snaps back — ‘Don’t talk nonsense here’

In Jehanabad, Tej Pratap Yadav snapped at a supporter chanting ‘Abki Baar Tejashwi Sarkar’, warning against ego and “traitors” in RJD even as he floated a new political front ahead of Bihar polls.

from mint - politics In Jehanabad, Tej Pratap Yadav snapped at a supporter chanting ‘Abki Baar Tejashwi Sarkar’, warning against ego and “traitors” in RJD even as he floated a new political front ahead of Bihar polls.

Ajit Pawar's BIG remark amid Manoj Jarange-led Maratha protests in Azad Maidan: ‘Maharashtra govt positive about...’

Manoj Jarange started an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai during the day, seeking reservations for the Maratha community.

from mint - politics Manoj Jarange started an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai during the day, seeking reservations for the Maratha community.

Trumps new CDC chief: A Washington health insider with a libertarian streak

Trump's new CDC chief: A Washington health insider with a libertarian streak

from mint - politics Trump's new CDC chief: A Washington health insider with a libertarian streak

Mahua Moitra's ‘infiltration’ remark at Amit Shah triggers BJP outrage, police complaint filed in West Bengal

BJP leaders criticised Mohua Moitra's alleged remarks, reportedly describing them as ‘deeply objectionable’ and ‘an insult to democratic discourse’. A police complaint has been filed against the TMC MP

from mint - politics BJP leaders criticised Mohua Moitra's alleged remarks, reportedly describing them as ‘deeply objectionable’ and ‘an insult to democratic discourse’. A police complaint has been filed against the TMC MP

Election Commission can’t act like a ‘lollipop’: Mamata Banerjee. Slams Modi Govt amid voter list revision row

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticises the Election Commission and the BJP-led government, referring to them as a 'lollipop sarkar.' Amid voter list revisions in Bihar, she warns against threats to state officials and defends the rights of Bengal's citizens against ‘political manipulation.’

from mint - politics West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticises the Election Commission and the BJP-led government, referring to them as a 'lollipop sarkar.' Amid voter list revisions in Bihar, she warns against threats to state officials and defends the rights of Bengal's citizens against ‘political manipulation.’

Trump Says Soros Should Be Charged Over ‘Violent Protests’

President Donald Trump said that philanthropist George Soros and his son should be charged with racketeering for allegedly supporting violent protests “and much more,” without citing any evidence.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump said that philanthropist George Soros and his son should be charged with racketeering for allegedly supporting violent protests “and much more,” without citing any evidence.

BRS leader KTR's BIG claim: Secret deal between Revanth Reddy and Narendra Modi – ‘heavy blow on Rahul Gandhi’

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) criticises both Telangana's Congress leadership and the BJP, alleging a secret alliance threatening the state’s interests. He warns that this collusion could jeopardize significant projects like the Kaleshwaram, while mocking Revanth Reddy's leadership style.

from mint - politics BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) criticises both Telangana's Congress leadership and the BJP, alleging a secret alliance threatening the state’s interests. He warns that this collusion could jeopardize significant projects like the Kaleshwaram, while mocking Revanth Reddy's leadership style.

Trump Blasts South Korean Instability Ahead of President’s Visit

President Donald Trump blasted South Korea for political instability, foreshadowing a potentially rocky visit by the country’s president to the White House to discuss its framework trade and investment agreement with the US.

from mint - politics President Donald Trump blasted South Korea for political instability, foreshadowing a potentially rocky visit by the country’s president to the White House to discuss its framework trade and investment agreement with the US.

Five Things to Watch in South Korea’s Lee First Trump Meeting

When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meets with Donald Trump at the White House for the first time on Monday, the Asian leader will face his biggest test since taking office less than three months ago.

from mint - politics When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung meets with Donald Trump at the White House for the first time on Monday, the Asian leader will face his biggest test since taking office less than three months ago.

What to know about visas for foreign truckers and the politics of a deadly Florida crash

What to know about visas for foreign truckers and the politics of a deadly Florida crash

from mint - politics What to know about visas for foreign truckers and the politics of a deadly Florida crash

Bosnia’s Serbs Set Vote That Risks Plunging Country Into Chaos

Lawmakers in the Serb-run half of Bosnia-Herzegovina voted to hold a referendum in defiance of central authorities who recently ordered the Bosnian Serb leader out of office amid growing ethnic tensions in the Balkan nation.

from mint - politics Lawmakers in the Serb-run half of Bosnia-Herzegovina voted to hold a referendum in defiance of central authorities who recently ordered the Bosnian Serb leader out of office amid growing ethnic tensions in the Balkan nation.