Rahul Gandhi takes helm as leader of opposition in parliament

Rahul Gandhi appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Firstpost) Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament. What makes this significant is the fact that this marks the first time in a decade … Read more

Opposition in India rallies to 'save democracy' ahead of elections

(Photo: Unsplash) Thousands packed the historic Ramlila Maidan (ground) in Delhi on Sunday, 31 March 2024, as an alliance of opposition parties in India held a massive rally to voice their concerns over the alleged stifling of dissent and undermining of democratic institutions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government ahead of next month’s general elections. … Read more

India's massive 2024 general elections announced, opposition vows to fight “dictatorship”

(Photo: Unsplash/Element5 Digital) India’s Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar officially kicked off the world’s largest democratic exercise on March 16, announcing dates for the country’s upcoming general elections that will see nearly 1 billion voters head to the polls. The gruelling seven-phase election to elect 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha, India’s lower house … Read more

Citizenship rules in India notified amid opposition outcry, poll rhetoric

(Photo: Unsplash/Sikandar Ali) In a move that has reignited debate around the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Central government has notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, just days ahead of the expected announcement of general election dates. This paves the way for the implementation of the CAA that was passed by Parliament in 2019 … Read more

Netanyahu Voices Clear Opposition to Palestinian State as Biden Admin Argues for It

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel and the U.S. are facing off over the future of Gaza and the establishment of a Palestinian state. Both U.S. and Israeli leaders are making their case publicly. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear Thursday that he’s opposed to a Palestinian state. “I tell this truth to our American friends … Read more

Iran Opposition Leader to Israel: Don't be Afraid to Attack Iranian Leadership

JERUSALEM, Israel – “(The) first principle of (the) Iranian regime is this: an elimination of the state of Israel since 44 years ago. And they’ve been really active about it,” Iranian opposition leader Vahid Beheshti recently told CBN News. “Look how many proxies have been created around Israel. Of course, we have to eradicate Hamas completely, Hezbollah … Read more

Biden Taps Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as US Ambassador to Israel, Opposition Expected

JERUSALEM, Israel – President Joe Biden has nominated former Treasury Secretary Jacob (Jack) Lew to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Lew served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet as Treasury Secretary and White House chief of staff and also served in the Clinton administration. Lew will encounter Senate Republican opposition in his confirmation hearings, as … Read more

After Judicial Reform Vote, Netanyahu Calls for Negotiations, Opposition to Challenge Law in Court

JERUSALEM, Israel – One day after the Knesset’s historic vote to stop the Supreme Court from using the “reasonableness” standard in judicial decisions, Israelis are still divided over the issue. Some are warning of civil war, while others are hoping for reconciliation. Just hours after the vote, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on national TV and … Read more