Kumkum Chadha

The release of 14 Kuki hostages has brought relief to anxious families across Manipur, but the fate of six missing Nagas remains uncertain. As fresh tensions emerge between Naga and Kuki communities, the state’s prolonged conflict appears to be entering a new and troubling phase

In a candid and often emotional interview, the rebel Trinamool MP explains why she walked away from Mamata Banerjee despite her enduring affection for the Bengal leader. From allegations of arrogance and inaccessibility to concerns over corruption, leadership failures and overreliance on Abhishek Banerjee, Roy lays bare the reasons behind the biggest rebellion in the party’s history

From Donald Trump’s undiplomatic outbursts to Rahul Gandhi’s deification by party loyalists, two political episodes raise uncomfortable questions about leadership, ego and the erosion of political restraint

The VHP is not responsible for the donation theft at the Ram Temple and it will wait to consider action on Champat Rai, Alok Kumar said in an interview with HT.

The senior advocate argues that the Constitution’s anti-defection provisions have been fundamentally misread, allowing mass defections to flourish instead of protecting the mandate of voters. He calls for a fresh judicial interpretation, questions the judiciary’s approach, and warns that political morality has reached an all-time low

The Ram Mandir loot controversy is far from over. As the investigation gathers pace, tough questions are being raised over accountability, oversight and who should ultimately answer for the alleged theft of devotees' offerings. In this explosive episode of The Interview with Kumkum Chadha, Alok Kumar explains why the Vishwa Hindu Parishad says it is not accountable for the temple's administration, addresses the scrutiny surrounding Champat Rai, and weighs in on whether negligence, accountability and justice can restore public faith in the Ram Mandir Trust.

Alok Kumar rejected attempts to link the Ram Temple donation controversy directly to the VHP, RSS or the Centre.

- To say that the men scored over women yet again would be an understatement. To say that the women lost and men have won would be an oversimplification and to say that political manoeuvring, intrigue and deceit outdid half of India's population would be stating the obvious.

As the Ram Temple donation theft scandal shakes the faith of millions, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad International president speaks of remorse, accountability and an uncompromising investigation—while distancing the VHP from the day-to-day functioning of the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. Yet, questions over responsibility, credibility and political fallout continue to loom large

India’s ambitious ethanol-blended fuel programme promises lower oil imports, cleaner air and higher farm incomes. But the hurried nationwide rollout of E20 has sparked a backlash from motorists who say they were left with fewer choices, unanswered questions and growing concerns over vehicle performance. The debate is no longer just about fuel—it is about trust, transparency and the way public policy is implemented