36 result(s) for “Politics”
Thousands of students, opposition activists and regional leaders staged sustained protests across Delhi and Mumbai on October 5, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an independent review of a contested voter roll revision exercise.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrived in New Delhi on October 5 for a three day state visit focused on deepening economic ties, pushing an investment protection agreement and exploring cooperation on critical technologies amid growing engagement between Switzerland and India.
Actor Sanjay Dutt sought to defuse a social media storm after remarks made during a Gandhi Jayanti episode of Shekhar Tonite prompted political and public criticism. Dutt said the lines were part of a scripted, light hearted segment, while allies and critics continued to debate the context and consequences.
Andrew Garfield is in the United Kingdom this week promoting The Uprising, a star-led historical drama that reimagines the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt. The actor’s UK media appearances on October 5 spotlight a film that British distributors open in cinemas next week, and underline how Hollywood actors and UK history are being reframed for modern audiences.
Pakistan’s opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf launched a multi day march from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa toward the capital on October 4, escalating a political standoff after negotiations with the federal government failed. Authorities have tightened security along the routes and imposed restrictions in several districts.
French authorities ordered hundreds of high schools to suspend lessons on October 5 as a wave of student blockades over shortages, overcrowding and dilapidated facilities spread across the country. The move follows days of clashes, dozens of injuries and thousands of arrests that have deepened political pressure on the government.
In the week after Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, U.S. lawmakers from both parties are publicly parsing the summit’s outcomes, focusing on Taiwan, pending arms notifications, and the strategic balance with Beijing.
A monthly report by the Human Rights Support Society says September saw dozens of political clashes across Bangladesh, driven largely by internal party disputes and extortion, underscoring persistent instability since the 2026 election.
Madhusudan 'Mad' Sandhu, a prominent social media influencer and makeup artist with connections to Punjabi entertainment, was killed on Loharka Road in Amritsar on October 3. Authorities are examining CCTV, witness accounts and possible motives including earlier threats and online controversies.
Finland’s Helsinki Police Department and the National Bureau of Investigation have opened a preliminary inquiry after a growing number of members of parliament reported subtle, unexplained signs of unauthorised entry into their homes. Parliament has issued guidance to MPs and the prime minister has been briefed as security agencies coordinate the response.
A New York Times report, corroborated by Reuters, says discussions led by Trump administration envoys have widened beyond ceasefire terms to include a proposed sale of Lukoil international assets, raising conflict of interest and geopolitical concerns in Washington and allied capitals.
Sitcom creator Chuck Lorre used an acceptance speech at a Los Angeles benefit to roast President Donald Trump and the first lady. The White House responded with a blistering statement, framing the remarks as beyond the bounds of civil discourse and urging Lorre to seek help.
Turkey’s Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor has advanced an inquiry into alleged procurement corruption by sending 28 people arrested in an Istanbul municipal raid, including Eyüpsultan Mayor Mithat Bülent Özmen, to Ankara for questioning and possible indictment. Opposition leaders called the operation political; prosecutors say the probe targets an alleged criminal organization and bribery in tender processes.
A first round of talks between the federal government, the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf concluded on October 2, 2026 with agreement to meet again on October 3, as political tensions rise ahead of PTI’s planned Islamabad march.
A multi sector strike called by a small autonomous union is under way across Italy on October 2, 2026, with rail services limited to a three hour stoppage and schools and many non emergency health services at risk. The action spotlights mounting public anger over the cost of living and puts fresh pressure on the government.