Opposition

Venezuela and its opposition intend to push for access to $4bn in gold bullion stored in Bank of England vaults. This effort is set to proceed after negotiations that received support from the US.

Venezuela is demanding its gold back from the UK. Following negotiations backed by the US, both the government and the opposition plan to push for access to $4 billion in bullion held within the Bank of England.

France is facing a budget showdown as the presidential election approaches. Minister David Amiel addressed this issue by urging the opposition to help cut the deficit and warned them against leaving difficulties for the next leader.

Parliament remains deadlocked for 13 days due to Opposition protests over an alleged Ram Temple donation scam and demands for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against protesters. Both Houses experienced repeated disruptions linked to the allegations.

The Israeli Finance Committee approved $82.6 million for ultra-Orthodox education during a Knesset recess following a contentious debate. The funding package includes support for yeshivas, Haredi culture, and student transportation, with the opposition labeling the allocation as 'theft'.

The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united.

Reza Pahlavi, once a leading opposition figure, now faces questions about his political relevance in Western capitals and inside Iran.

Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz dismissed a general on television, leading to opposition criticism that the move was a political gesture to appease far-right voters. The general was responsible for overseeing operations in the West Bank.

The ruling BJP's proposal to build a new office for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation faces opposition from political rivals. The project has sparked debate and resistance, highlighting political tensions.

The Opposition is demanding a statement from Home Minister Shah regarding the police action against protesting students on July 20, which included the use of pellet guns, and has called for his resignation over the issue.

Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, which are backed by the United States. The article questions whether the U.S. is influencing the agenda of these discussions.

Political strategist Naresh Arora states that Gen Z is the first constituency defined by mindset rather than identity. He advises the government not to limit focus to one examination and the opposition not to treat public anger as an electoral dividend.

A JSP MP is seeking disciplinary action against the Opposition for their Ram temple skit. The MP claims the skit is offensive and demands accountability.

The Belarusian regime under Alexander Lukashenko has labeled the Polish Press Agency (PAP) website as 'extremist', a move criticized by Belarusian opposition figures.

Taiwan’s political parties are deadlocked over a bill to expand military drone capacity, with lawmakers failing to agree on competing versions after six hours of debate. While the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition agree on expanding drone arsenals, they disagree on oversight.

The Lok Sabha is set to discuss the SC Judges Bill during the Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9, while the Rajya Sabha addresses an anti-paper leak Bill. The Opposition plans to raise a discussion on the embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.

The opposition has blocked the transfer of NIS 392 million in coalition funds designated for Haredi schools and settlements. Approval is unlikely before the October 27 elections, as the opposition must consent while parliament is in recess.

The article discusses an overhaul in Turkey’s opposition, a surrogacy scandal in German politics, and how career advice is failing Gen Z.

The Lok Sabha is debating an anti-paper leak Bill, with the Opposition criticizing it as an 'admission of failure.' Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned the government's decision to amend a law it previously described as 'historic' two years ago.

Priyanka criticized BJP MPs for felicitating Pradhan. Opposition MPs raised slogans such as 'Chor, chor, paper chor' against the ruling party's action.

The National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 addresses modifications to national honor criteria, revisits historical perspectives on Vande Mataram, and faces opposition objections over its provisions.

BJP members greeted Dharmendra Pradhan with 'Zindabad' slogans, while Opposition MPs countered with 'Chor Chor, Paper Chor' slogans, criticizing the ruling dispensation for honoring Pradhan.

Opposition in Parliament opposes the corner government over 'police brutality' against students, demanding a Prime Minister apology. Rahul Gandhi stated such violence violates norms and emphasized youth demands for accountability.

BJP State spokesperson Jayaprakash Narayana claims the NDA government is committed to addressing NEET examination irregularities and protecting students' interests, while accusing the Opposition of exploiting the issue for political purposes.

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned during the Monsoon Session as opposition parties continued protests over the NEET debate, leading to demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Police action was reported against students involved in the protests.

Parliament was stalled as the Opposition continued to demand Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Rajya Sabha met for less than 10 minutes before being adjourned twice, and repeated adjournments occurred in the Lower House due to Opposition members raising slogans. Leader of the House J.P. Nadda criticized the Opposition’s actions as 'highly irresponsible'.

Rijiju accused the Opposition of avoiding the NEET debate by adding preconditions in the Lok Sabha. The Opposition insisted on the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Colombia's Senate approved relocating the August 7 inauguration to Cauca with a 55 to 32 vote. Analysts suggest this marks the president-elect's first congressional win after losing the Senate presidency, indicating his ability to build majorities and the opposition's weakness. The article also addresses implications for foreign residents.

J.P. Nadda questioned Rahul Gandhi about his selective focus on paper leaks, noting that Gandhi did not address similar incidents under governments led by the Opposition, including the Congress.

Rahul Gandhi demands the Prime Minister apologize to students and the Education Minister resign over 156 paper leaks and 'zero convictions'. The Opposition fully supports the protesters' 'legitimate' and 'non-negotiable' demands.

The opposition and government debated the NEET issue in Rajya Sabha, leading to repeated adjournments. The government assured that important issues, including the NEET paper leak, would be discussed, as stated by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Prime Minister for being silent in Parliament, claiming protests outside the residence were necessary. He stated that the Opposition, students, and youth demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before any parliamentary discussion.

The opposition is seeking the withdrawal of Kalyan Banerjee's suspension, which was imposed by the Chair after a noisy House session. Saugata Roy, a TMC leader, criticized the suspension as a wrong decision.

Dharmendra Pradhan meets Birla as the government agrees to discuss the NEET paper leak in Lok Sabha. The Opposition is demanding a discussion and seeking Pradhan's resignation over the handling of the controversy.

The article discusses Israel's image crisis and suggests that a reluctant opposition requires a new approach to address issues related to Palestine.

Kerala Minister Sunny Joseph claims question paper leaks are a national crisis, alleging irregularities in state recruitment exams and criticizing the Opposition for opposing the government's investigation.

The opposition walked out of an all-party meeting due to the presence of a rebel Trinamool faction. The faction claims to have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, while the government plans to outline its legislative agenda during the meeting.

Panels examining the Bill for removal of Ministers and VBSA Bill have deferred a meeting on adopting draft reports, just before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins. The opposition views this as a 'big victory', referencing the Modi government's earlier defeat on delimitation-related Bills in April.

Congress has moved a no-confidence motion against the Sai government in the Chhattisgarh Assembly. The Opposition presented a 136-point chargesheet alleging issues in mining, law and order, and tribal rights.

Wangchuk's hunger strike enters day 20 with increasing opposition support. A protest demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation has drawn more high-profile visitors.