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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicOpposition parties

Topic: Opposition parties

Proof of govt spying? ‘State-sponsored’ cyberattacks & what Apple alerts to Indian Oppn leaders mean

Several prominent Oppn politicians have claimed to receive alerts about possible ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their Apple devices. Union govt has said it will investigate the allegations.

Opposition can choose to boycott TV anchors but a list paints a target on journalists’ backs

Liberalism is INDIA’s brand proposition as against what it describes as the BJP’s narrow-minded bigotry. This listing of its no-go anchors does not strengthen that claim.

Battle 2024 has skipped semis, gone straight to final. And BJP has 3 challenges ahead

This time, ruling party faces Opposition alliance with well-defined core, consolidation of anti-BJP vote & changed geopolitical situation.

Opposition demands immediate discussion over Manipur violence under Rule 267, RS adjourned again

The House has been witnessing adjournments since the beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament on 20 July.

‘Sky will not fall if PM addresses Parliament’: Oppn protest continues over Manipur violence

The third day of the Monsoon Session was a washout Monday with several adjournments, as Opposition MPs stood firm on their demand for a larger discussion on the northeast state.

26 Opposition parties have united to fight BJP. Here’s how they fared in 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Seats won by parties under the 'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)' span 20 states. Five of the 26 parties have no MPs at all.

‘INDIA’ against NDA — alliance of 26 Oppn parties christened at Bengaluru meet. What name stands for

Name of alliance was suggested by Mamata, it is learnt. Parties who attended meeting included Congress, DMK, TMC, JDU, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar), CPI(M), SP etc.

No Oppn meet invite for ex-ally JD(S), Congress says ‘those with courage to fight will come’

Two-day conclave of Oppn parties underway in Bengaluru. Former Congress ally Kumaraswamy says organisers didn’t invite him since they are under 'delusion' that JD(S) is finished.

‘Can’t be forced, need wider consultations’ — how Opposition reacted to Modi’s UCC pitch

Uniform Civil Code has been one of BJP's three key poll planks for over two decades. The other two were abrogation of Article 370 & construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Opposition attacks Modi govt at all-party meet on Manipur chaired by Shah, says ‘sack’ CM Biren Singh

Parties like DMK and TMC also demanded that an all-party delegation be sent to Manipur to initiate peace process. Leaders of the parties questioned PM Modi's silence on the issue.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.