Category: Politics

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing legal and financial consequences after a judge determined her office violated Georgia’s Open Records Act, ordering her to hand over documents and pay $54,000 in attorney’s fees. Judge Slams Fulton DA for “Hostile” Conduct In a scathing ruling, Fulton Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause didn’t hold back. She described the conduct of Willis and Fulton County officials as “hostile” and “substantially groundless”…

US Vice President JD Vance is preparing for an official visit to India later this month, marking his second international trip since taking office. Accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, the visit is expected to spotlight diplomatic ties and personal significance for the couple. Strengthening US-India Relations Vance’s visit comes at a pivotal time for US-India relations. After his recent stops in France and Germany, this trip signals Washington’s focus…

Azerbaijan’s Speaker of Parliament, Sahiba Gafarova, arrived in Tbilisi on March 10 for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with Georgia. Leading a high-ranking delegation from the Milli Majlis, Gafarova is expected to engage in discussions with top Georgian officials to enhance diplomatic, economic, and parliamentary cooperation between the two neighboring nations. Strengthening Diplomatic Relations Gafarova’s visit underscores the deepening relationship between Azerbaijan and Georgia, two strategic partners…

Hyderabad: The Congress party has finalized its picks for three crucial MLC seats in Telangana under the MLA quota, reserving the fourth seat for the Communist Party of India (CPI). The move, reportedly influenced by the party high command, underscores Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s growing influence within the state unit. With candidates getting elected unopposed, the scheduled March 20 election is now irrelevant. Revanth Reddy Consolidates Control Revanth Reddy…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at multiple locations linked to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son, Chaitanya Baghel. The raids, part of a money laundering probe into an alleged multi-crore liquor scam, took place at 14 sites, including their residence in Bhilai, Durg district. Massive Search Operation Across Chhattisgarh The ED teams launched coordinated raids early in the morning, targeting premises associated with Baghel…

Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly moved forward with a series of significant legislative measures on Thursday, tackling state income tax cuts, school safety enhancements, and a boost to medical marijuana potency as part of a pivotal “Crossover Day” in the 2025 session. The day, a crucial deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber to stay alive, also saw bans on roadside pet sales and hemp-infused drinks advance,…

ATLANTA, Ga. – It’s crunch time at the Georgia State Capitol. Lawmakers are racing against the clock on Thursday, March 6, to push their bills across chambers before the critical Crossover Day deadline. With only 40 days in a legislative session, today marks the last opportunity for a bill to move from the House to the Senate or vice versa. If it doesn’t make it through, it’s likely dead for…

Georgia lawmakers are making another push to bring online sports betting to the state, reviving a plan that would let voters decide its fate. A House committee advanced two measures that, if passed, could put a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot, giving Georgians the power to legalize online sports wagering. Key Votes Move the Proposal Forward After years of back-and-forth, the House Higher Education Committee moved the sports betting…

Estonia has imposed a travel ban on 55 Georgian officials, members of parliament, judges, and police officers, marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The order, signed by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, has been in effect since March 3rd, though the Estonian government has yet to disclose the specific reasons behind the decision. Who’s on the Blacklist? The banned individuals span key sectors of Georgia’s…

At least three Serbian MPs were injured in a heated parliamentary session on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers detonated smoke grenades inside the chamber. One politician reportedly suffered a stroke and remains in critical condition. The violent confrontation was a dramatic escalation of tensions fueled by student-led protests that have shaken the country for months. Parliament Turns Into a Battleground Lawmakers were seen clashing with security personnel as thick smoke filled…