Fresh signs of dissent have surfaced within the Indian National Congress as senior leader Digvijaya Singh questioned the party’s leadership approach. Singh sparked controversy with a post on X praising the organisational strength of the BJP-RSS and highlighting Narendra Modi’s rise from grassroots to prime minister. He later sought internal reforms, taking an apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi. While the BJP seized the moment to attack Congress leadership, the party insists its structure remains strong. The episode raises questions about leadership, dissent, and unity within Congress ahead of key political battles.
A political storm has erupted in Karnataka after a demolition drive in Bengaluru, allegedly targeting Muslim homes, left over 200 families homeless. The drive, carried out under the Indian National Congress-ruled state government, has triggered sharp criticism from the Left. Pinarayi Vijayan accused the government of “bulldozer raj”, while Congress defended the action as a crackdown on land mafia. The controversy has exposed rifts within Congress, drawn BJP attacks, and raised questions over governance, minority concerns, and political accountability.
The Supreme Court has paused Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case and said he will not be released from jail. The next hearing is scheduled to take place in January
The gold theft controversy at Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple has spiralled into a full-blown political storm. With several kilograms of gold allegedly missing and senior officials arrested, the case has triggered sharp exchanges between the Left, Congress, and the BJP. A Special Investigation Team has told the court that Pankaj Bhandari of Smart Creations and Ballari-based jeweller Govardhan were central to a conspiracy involving temple artefacts. Two former presidents of the Travancore Devaswom Board have already been taken into custody. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan escalated the row by directly accusing Congress MP Sonia Gandhi of alleged links to the accused, citing photographs. The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded a CBI probe, alleging a wider conspiracy involving both the Congress-led UDF and the CPM-led LDF. Vijayan also hit out at RSS-linked groups over alleged threats to Christmas celebrations, warning against religious intimidation. What began as a criminal probe has now become a major political flashpoint shaking Kerala’s power corridors.
Hymns, special prayers, and a message of inclusivity marked Christmas as Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended prayers at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. Modi, who has followed this tradition for years, reached out to the Christian community, extending Christmas greetings later at an event commemorating former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. In Kerala, the BJP celebrated Christmas at its Thiruvananthapuram headquarters. However, festivities were marred elsewhere by disruptions from right-wing groups. In Chhattisgarh’s Raipur, a Christmas bash was vandalised. In Assam’s Nalbari, school decorations were set on fire, while in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, protests were held outside a church. In Kerala’s Palakkad, a carol programme by school children was targeted, triggering political sparring. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the incidents, while Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin questioned the contradiction between the Prime Minister’s outreach and ground-level violence. Church leaders also voiced concern, warning that such incidents cast a shadow over Christmas celebrations nationwide.
Rajesh has had a long career in the party, including serving as the state president of the BJP's youth wing (BJYM) and a spokesperson for BJP Kerala
Rahul Gandhi is back at the centre of a political storm. Speaking in Berlin, the Leader of Opposition alleged vote theft, misuse of central agencies, and an assault on India’s institutions, questioning the fairness of recent elections. The BJP hit back hard, accusing Rahul Gandhi of insulting India on foreign soil, branding his remarks as a “Bharat Badnam Yatra.” Union ministers and BJP leaders launched a multi-pronged counter-attack, while even an INDIA bloc ally struck a note of caution. Inside the Congress, fresh leadership murmurs have emerged after a senior MP publicly backed Priyanka Gandhi, giving the BJP fresh ammunition.
LoP Rahul Gandhi has reignited his “vote chori” attack—this time from foreign soil. Speaking at an event in Berlin, Germany, Rahul alleged that elections in India are not free and fair, sparking a sharp political backlash. He reiterated that the Congress won polls in Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, while maintaining that the Maharashtra election was unfair and that the broader electoral process in India remains compromised. The remarks triggered a fierce response from the BJP. Party president JP Nadda accused Rahul of criticising India abroad and skipping key Parliament sessions, while the BJP said he was spreading propaganda rather than acting as Leader of Opposition.
Describing India’s evolving global stance, S Jaishankar said the country’s foreign policy has become more assertive, civilizational in outlook and reflective of national sentiment. He explained that in a fast-changing, multipolar and highly competitive world, diplomacy now resembles coalition politics, where shifting alignments demand agility and constant recalibration. Jaishankar stressed that India’s guiding principle remains clear whatever serves national interest. He added that while silence can be strategic, there are moments when speaking up is essential to counter pressure, double standards and unfair narratives, ensuring India is not pushed onto the defensive.
A sweeping mandate for the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra’s crucial local body elections. Celebrations erupted as the BJP emerged as the single largest party, leading in at least 115 municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena followed, with over 50 leads. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi struggled, with Congress ahead in just over 30 bodies, while Sena (UBT) and NCP lagged far behind. High-profile wins underline BJP’s dominance. Seen as a semi-final before the BMC battle, the verdict sets the tone for Mumbai’s high-stakes political fight.
This week brought temporary respite for the Gandhis in the National Herald case, as a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The court observed that the complaint was based on an FIR and was therefore non-maintainable at this stage. However, the ED has said it will challenge the order, maintaining that it will not hamper the larger probe. So what exactly is the National Herald case, and what are the charges? Let’s break it down.





