Politics

This is a Black Day Karnataka LoP demands action on Cong. leaders

Opposition Leader R. Ashoka has demanded, in a letter to Speaker U.T. Khader, that disciplinary action be taken against members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council who showed disrespect when the Governor was leaving the House. He has also posted on the social media platform X regarding the same.

2026-01-22T17:38:51.193291+00:00 IST

Centre notifies questionnaire for Phase I of Census 2027

The notification, issued by the Office of the Registrar General of India, authorised census officials to collect specified housing and household-related information across the country.

2026-01-22T17:20:37.302879+00:00 IST

J-K: Rahul Gandhi expresses grief over Doda road accident

Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi said, "The news of the death of several of our brave soldiers and injuries to many others due to an army vehicle falling into a gorge in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, is extremely heartbreaking. I pay humble tribute to the martyrs and hope for the swift recovery of the injured soldiers."

2026-01-22T17:19:22.020767+00:00 IST

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of promoting capitalism

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that the BJP is promoting capitalism and pursuing a communal agenda, alleging that its policies favour big industrialists and businessmen.

2026-01-22T17:19:01.577327+00:00 IST

"Only solution now is to end practice": TN CM Stalin on KA gov

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin called for ending the practice of starting the first annual state assembly session with the Governor's address, after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walked out of the Assembly, without reading the complete address drafted by the State government.

2026-01-22T17:16:39.218665+00:00 IST

After Harish, KTR gets SIT notice; BRS alleges political vendetta

BRS working president KTR on Thursday alleged that the ongoing phone-tapping investigation in Telangana is politically motivated, targeting opposition leaders while diverting attention from governance failures.

2026-01-22T16:50:18.439449+00:00 IST

"Insult to assembly": Priyank Kharge slams Governor Gehlot

"It is unfortunate what stand the governor has taken and like I said before. The speech was not fiction; it had nothing against the centre governor. Only the facts were there, but the governor chose not to speak the people's language, and more importantly, he was in such a hurry that he didn't even wait for the national anthem to be completed," Kharge told reporters here.

2026-01-22T16:04:43.517634+00:00 IST

"Pinarayi Vijayan comes with baggage of...": Kerala BJP chief

"Anybody who is interested should join the NDA, and that invitation applies to Pinarayi Vijayan and anybody else, but we certainly don't expect Pinarayi Vijayan to join the NDA, because Pinarayi Vijayan comes with a lot of baggage," Chandrasekhar told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

2026-01-22T15:53:40.909679+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel issues swift, citizen-centric directio

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday personally heard public representations during the January 2026 State SWAGAT and issued clear, time-bound directions to district administrations for speedy, citizen-centric resolution of grievances, including issues related to illegal constructions, encroachments on public roads and drainage channels, and obstructions affecting inter-village road connectivity.

2026-01-22T15:32:38.697231+00:00 IST

Vice President Radhakrishnan condoles death of soldiers in Doda

In a post shared on X, the Vice President said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives, and I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. The nation stands with the Armed Forces and their families in this time of grief."

2026-01-22T15:32:18.952189+00:00 IST

SIT issues notice to BRS working president KT Rama Rao

The SIT has directed KTR to appear before investigators tomorrow at 11 AM. He will be questioned by the Investigating Officer of the SIT regarding allegations that intelligence officers tapped phones under the direction of the then top leadership.

2026-01-22T15:09:45.713474+00:00 IST

Strong sports culture taking shape in India, says Yogi Adityanath

Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Sports University in Meerut, the Chief Minister said programmes like Khelo India and the Fit India Movement have played a significant role in promoting sports across the country.

2026-01-22T14:35:49.339409+00:00 IST

Twenty20 party joins NDA, announces Kerala BJP chief

The announcement was made by Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar during a press conference alongside Twenty20 president Sabu M Jacob.

2026-01-22T14:30:09.110596+00:00 IST

President Murmu condoles death of 10 soldiers in Doda

"The news of the death of Indian Army soldiers in a road accident in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, is extremely tragic. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the swift recovery of the injured soldiers," President Murmu posted on X.

2026-01-22T14:22:55.722092+00:00 IST

Delhi court acquits Arvind Kejriwal in non-compliance of summons

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday acquitted former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in two cases, which were linked to the alleged non-compliance of Summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to the Delhi Excise policy case.

2026-01-22T14:12:30.615242+00:00 IST

Congress likely to contest West Bengal Assembly polls 2026 alone:

The Congress is exploring its options for poll-bound West Bengal and could decide to go alone in the Assembly elections in the state with no talks held so far for alliance with Left parties, party sources said here on Thursday.

2026-01-22T13:52:50.854127+00:00 IST

Owaisi urges EAM to rescue Indians at Myanmar-Thailand border

"I have received a distressing message: at least 16 Indian nationals, including three from Hyderabad, were promised jobs in Thailand but taken to the Myanmar-Thailand border and enslaved. They are forced to work 18-20 hours daily, physically punished, and deprived of passports, phones, and medical facilities," Owaisi posted on X.

2026-01-22T13:44:17.707038+00:00 IST

"You broke our party, someone else will break yours": Dubey

"In 2022, a faction broke away from our party, the Shiv Sena, and established itself in Surat. Its name was ESS (Eknath Sambhaji Shinde). Now, history is about to repeat itself once again. Far from the land of India, in a place called Davos, a new group (faction) is about to be formed. The name is URS (Uday Ravindra Samant)," Dubey told ANI.

2026-01-22T13:05:12.834316+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin urges spokespersons to promote Modi govt's budget

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday instructed the party's national spokespersons to take the key features of the Modi government's upcoming general budget to the common people, a source said.

2026-01-22T12:54:34.693662+00:00 IST

LoP R Ashoka alleges Congress disrupted Governor’s address in Kar

Karnataka BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Thursday alleged that the Governor was subjected to disruption during his address in the Assembly.

2026-01-22T12:35:45.490960+00:00 IST

'No respect for judiciary in Tamil Nadu': K Annamalai

BJP leader K Annamalai accused the Tamil Nadu ruling party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, of not implementing the Madras High Court order on the Tirupparankundram case. The court had upheld Justice G.R. Swaminathan's order regarding the lighting of lamps on the "Deepathoon" at the Tirupparankundram temple.

2026-01-22T12:35:02.448802+00:00 IST