Minister Meenakshi Lekhi disowns a parliamentary answer issued in her name without her approval and calls for an inquiry into the matter, which is the first of its kind in India's parliamentary history.
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has suspended its Member of Parliament Danish Ali for engaging in anti-party activities, but Ali argues that he has never engaged in any anti-party activities and will continue to oppose the policies of the BJP government.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated Germany's commitment to providing financial and military support to Ukraine in its fight against Russian invaders, while facing challenges in financing the government's spending plans for 2024.
The Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali has been suspended from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) for engaging in anti-party activities, following his verbal abuse by a BJP leader in Parliament.
Kevin McCarthy's departure from Congress marks the end of the "Young Guns" era and puts even more pressure on the narrow House GOP majority, while also highlighting the shift in the Republican Party towards a more conservative and America-first agenda.
Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, faces nine charges, including tax evasion and other tax-related matters, which could lead to a maximum prison sentence of 17 years and bring fresh attention to his extravagant lifestyle and alleged misconduct. The indictment does not mention or allude to President Biden, but it has the potential to cause turbulence for his presidency.
Dutch publishers of Omid Scobie's book Endgame have rejected his claims that they were responsible for naming two royals as alleged racists, stating that they do not recognize the role assigned to them by Scobie.
Elise Stefanik's questioning of university presidents during a hearing on antisemitism highlights intraparty tensions within the Democratic Party during an election year.
Revanth Reddy, the second Chief Minister of Telangana, and his family were captured seeking blessings from top Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, symbolizing respect and unity within the party.
Hundreds of people have signed a petition urging Boris Johnson to stop wearing a Grimsby Town FC hat, accusing him of "shaming a community" and bringing the town into disrepute.
Despite claims by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to annex the oil-rich Essequibo region of Guyana, the residents of Mabaruma, a border town, have shown little interest in the offer and assert their Guyanese identity.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif questioned why he was ousted from office in 1993 and 1999, stating that he was removed from power in 1999 by Gen Pervez Musharraf for opposing the Kargil misadventure, and emphasized the importance of strong relations with India and neighboring countries.
The UK government's Rwanda legislation to circumvent legal challenges in deportation cases is deemed unfit for purpose by legal assessments, and the bill has faced division within the Conservative party.
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram requests the Assam Chief Minister to call him when the Tata semiconductor plant in Assam is operational.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte experienced an awkward moment as they appeared to be temporarily locked out of Number 10 Downing Street during their last diplomatic meeting before Rutte's resignation from politics.
Telangana BJP boycotted the oath ceremony for newly elected MLAs in protest against AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi being appointed Protem Speaker, stating that they will only take oath after a full term speaker is appointed and accused the new Chief Minister of appeasing minorities and AIMIM leaders.
In 2023, Senator John Fetterman made a remarkable comeback, transitioning from a tragic figure struggling with health issues to a heroic, brave, and humorous senator who fearlessly criticizes his own party and takes courageous stands on various issues like Israel and immigration.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao's health is stable after undergoing a hip replacement surgery following a bathroom slip, with doctors anticipating a complete recovery in 6 to 8 weeks.
Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has announced his resignation from the Democrat Party following a meeting in which Chalermchai Sri-on was chosen as the party's new leader; Vejjajiva's decision comes amid speculation that the party may join the government coalition led by the Pheu Thai party.
Some Igbo leaders, including two governors and senators, are allegedly working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and prefer his transfer to Kuje Prison instead, raising concerns about the upcoming Anambra gubernatorial elections.
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing a document declaring Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organization in India.
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi compared Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Adolf Hitler, accusing him of expansionist aims in the DRC during a campaign rally, while also expressing his determination to protect his country against foreign aggression.
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing any papers regarding the declaration of Hamas as a terrorist organization, clarifying that there seems to be a technical error and a need for correction in the response attributed to her.
Former Telangana chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Legislature Party, despite his absence due to hip replacement surgery.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is facing a crisis over the nomination of a chief minister in Rajasthan, as former chief minister Vasundhara Raje is vying for the position and has the support of many MLAs. There is a possibility that Raje may form a government with Congress support if the BJP refuses to give her the role.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has been assigned the finance portfolio, while Duddilla Sridhar Babu will be the new minister for Information Technology and Industries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes former Congress president Sonia Gandhi a happy 77th birthday, acknowledging her significant role in the party despite her reduced involvement in recent years due to health issues.
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the "Fans First Act," a bill aimed at reforming the event ticketing system to crack down on bots, increase price transparency, and protect consumers.
Many social media channels and digital media platforms were used by political parties in the Telangana state assembly elections, with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi purchasing around 300 channels, but despite their efforts, the party was ultimately defeated and now most of these channels have no business and are being shut down.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) criticized Rep. James Comer's (R-KY) claims about the investigation into the Biden family, stating that there is no evidence of wrongdoing and accusing Comer of interfering in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has left the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a major think tank linked to her political party, as part of her withdrawal from front-line politics.
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition led by Raila Odinga is facing threats of division due to disagreements over the NADCO report, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta playing a significant role in the fallout and his Jubilee party opposing the report's recommendations.
BJP MLA-elect Raja Singh has opposed Akbaruddin Owaisi's appointment as the pro-tem Speaker of Telangana assembly, stating that he and other BJP MLAs would not participate in the oath-taking event with Owaisi presiding over the proceedings.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, accuses Republicans of attempting to "kill" him in order to undermine his father's presidency, claiming that his death would be too much for his father to handle, according to a podcast interview with musician Moby; these allegations come after Hunter Biden was charged with nine major tax crimes, with Republicans accusing him and the president of influence-peddling.
President Joe Biden arrived in Los Angeles for a weekend of fundraising, facing protests from pro-Palestinian demonstrators and criticism from the California Republican Party.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari presides over meeting to review the presidential reference seeking to revisit the controversial 1979 death sentence of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) was mocked by CNN anchor Jake Tapper for suggesting that Hunter Biden's recent indictment was a ploy to prevent his deposition in the committee.
Former Congressman George Santos, who was recently expelled from Congress, is making more money from shooting paid Cameo videos than from his old salary, and troll Tristan Snell recently purchased a Cameo from Santos and spliced footage to create a fake conversation mocking him.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled separately to the Los Angeles area for a fundraising swing and to participate in research initiatives on women's health, with Jill Biden advocating for increased funding and attention to women-specific health conditions and research gaps.
The House Oversight Committee is threatening to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress if he does not comply with their subpoena for a deposition, while Republicans in Congress continue to pursue investigations into his international business dealings, though they have produced no evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden.
President Biden repeated a debunked story about a late Amtrak conductor named Angelo Negri during an event in Las Vegas, despite the fact that the story has been rated as false and the details do not match up with the timeline of events.
Several Republican candidates criticize the timing of Hunter Biden's tax indictment, alleging that it is politically motivated and part of a plan to sideline Joe Biden in favor of a new presidential candidate for 2024.
Rep. Nancy Mace could face a House Ethics Committee investigation amid allegations of discussing inappropriate topics about her sex life with her junior staffers while dating her ex-fiancé, according to a report, and she is already involved in a legal dispute with her former partner.
CNN's Jake Tapper pressed Rep. James Comer (R-KY) to reconsider rejecting Hunter Biden's offer to publicly testify, with Tapper arguing for transparency and Comer emphasizing the need to gather evidence through closed-door sessions.
Ruslan Stefanchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Parliament, visited Washington D.C. to advocate for continued American support for Ukraine and discuss the country's military strategy and funding.
The European Union has reached a political deal on the Artificial Intelligence Act, making it the first continent to establish clear rules for the use of AI and providing a launchpad for EU startups and researchers in the global AI race.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is investigating whether any of the 51 intelligence officials who claimed Hunter Biden's laptop was Russian disinformation were on the CIA's payroll at the time, seeking to understand their involvement and raise concerns about the CIA's role in discrediting allegations against the Biden family.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, allegedly spent over $4.9 million in four years, including substantial amounts on alcohol, strip clubs, gifts for other women, and adult entertainment.
House Oversight Chair James Comer believes that Hunter Biden was indicted by special counsel David Weiss in order to protect him from appearing in front of the House Oversight Committee for a deposition.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation lifting a three-decade moratorium on the development of nuclear reactors in the state, with smaller reactors allowed from January 2026, as nuclear power is seen as a critical part of the state's renewable energy portfolio.