Gujarat relived a grim chapter of its political history on Thursday as Vijay Rupani, the state’s 16th chief minister from 2016 to 2021 and a BJP leader, was feared dead in the Air India AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government is planning to roll out reservation of seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Ending days of uncertainty, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said his government will hold a fresh caste survey to address concerns flagged by several stakeholders.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday intensified his demand for electoral transparency, urging the Election Commission (EC) to announce a clear timeline for sharing voter data in a machine-readable format after the central poll body agreed to hand over the voter rolls.

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Sunday following the arrest of a senior member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, prompting authorities to reimpose curfews and suspend internet services across several districts to prevent further unrest.

Pakistan is set to chair the 1988 United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions Committee on the Taliban till 31 December, 2025, while also serving as one of the vice-chairs of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. The Security Council makes these appointments based on a consensus among current member-states.