Politics

Ramdas Athawale invites Kerala CM Vijayan to join NDA

While the BJP-led NDA and CPI(M) are known ideological opponents, in a surprising move, Athawale said that if Vijayan joins the alliance, it would be a "revolutionary" move.

2026-01-21T13:18:22.806999+00:00 IST

ECI inaugurates three-day IICDEM 2026 in New Delhi

The Chief Election Commissioner highlighted that the country has "conducted elections on an unprecedented scale".

2026-01-21T12:59:37.179624+00:00 IST

Congress senior leader V Hanumantha Rao slams VB-G RAM G Act

Rao alleged that the new act to ensure livelihoods has not just received a name change but was aimed at benefiting big industrialists while punishing poor people with hunger and unemployment.

2026-01-21T12:07:34.874801+00:00 IST

“Every ordinary life turned into hellish torment”: Rahul Gandhi

Highlighting the hardships faced by ordinary citizens, the Lok Sabha leader of oppposition asserted that the "system has sold out to those in power" and demanded accountability.

2026-01-21T11:30:43.219226+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut takes jibe at Eknath Shinde over Mumbai mayor post

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday took a sharp jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over a speculated tussle within Mahayuti for the Mumbai mayoral post, saying the Shiv Sena leader will have to convince senior BJP leaders to have their mayor in the BMC.

2026-01-21T11:23:49.868273+00:00 IST

KTR demands action against Congress MP over alleged attack

In a post on X on Wednesday, KTR reacted to a video posted by BRS' official handle on X in which Congress' Ravi was allegedly attacking a person.

2026-01-21T10:21:00.726206+00:00 IST

"Party and government are protecting Saji Cherian": Sunny Joseph

Speaking to the media, Joseph accused Cherian of "stoking communalism" and questioning "Kerala's cultural ethos" and said that the Congress will raise this issue during the Assembly. Cherian apologised today and withdrew his remarks stating that they were distorted and portrayed as communal.

2026-01-21T10:14:19.967605+00:00 IST

Saba Haroon Khan defends Hijab, calls it a matter of dignity

"Hijab is our dignity. You can see North Indians covering half of their face with a dupatta as well. Similarly, this is our dignity showing we are Muslims," she said, adding that people from various communities cover their heads.

2026-01-21T09:41:51.858413+00:00 IST

Edappadi Palaniswami welcomes TTV Dhinakaran to NDA

In a post on X, Palaniswami said the NDA's objective is to uproot the "tyrannical rule" of the DMK and put an end to dynasty politics in the state. He extended a welcome to TTV Dhinakaran, General Secretary of the AMMK, who formally rejoined the NDA on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T09:34:48.591823+00:00 IST

MLA Ramesh Chennithala questions ED raids in Sabrimala gold theft

Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala raised questions over the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) raids in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, stating that while the matter must be probed thoroughly, the central agency needs to clarify its role when a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is already conducting a detailed probe.

2026-01-21T09:21:59.854259+00:00 IST

R Vaithilingam joins DMK in Chennai

Vaithilingam, who was the joint coordinator of the AIADMK Cadres' Rights Retrieval Committee and considered second only to O Panneerselvam in the faction, formally joined the DMK in the presence of party president and Chief Minister MK Stalin at Anna Arivalayam.

2026-01-21T08:10:28.113386+00:00 IST

BJP is a proponent of Godse’s ideology: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Tiwari's remarks come amid nationwide protests led by the Congress against the repeal of MGNREGA, a program that was aimed at providing minimum wage employment and financial protection to rural citizens. Rahul Gandhi had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to "centralise power, hand it over to bureaucracy, and leave the poor citizens to starve," while condemning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the newly enacted VB-G RAM-G Act.

2026-01-21T07:27:37.286351+00:00 IST

BJP's Kerala in-charge slams Congress over nepotism within party

Speaking to ANI, Javadekar said that he doesn't feel the need to address Congress's criticism, as they find people for different positions "within a single family."

2026-01-21T07:04:25.409195+00:00 IST

Vasudev Devnani calls all-party meeting on January 27

The Speaker stated that the budget session holds significant importance and stressed the need for constructive debate and cooperation among all political parties. He said he has held individual discussions with leaders across party lines and has now called an all-party meeting to build consensus.

2026-01-21T06:18:48.953157+00:00 IST

"From 68 to 70...number of times PM’s 'good friend'...": Congress

In a post on X, Ramesh said that until a day earlier, Trump had claimed involvement in stopping the operation 68 times, which jumped straight to 70, once during his opening statement at the White House press conference, and later during the Q&A session.

2026-01-21T06:07:47.471695+00:00 IST

Kerala assembly begins proceedings with orbituary reference

The obituary reference was made during the Assembly session held in Thiruvananthapuram and was led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who recalled Jameela's political journey, public service, and contributions to local self-government institutions and the legislature. Members of the House observed silence as a mark of respect to the departed leader.

2026-01-21T05:36:17.136665+00:00 IST

"Three members of one family make all decisions": Jairam Thakur

Thakur, speaking to ANI, criticised the Congress's internal democracy and highlighted the BJP's democratic process.

2026-01-21T04:45:35.682670+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh criticises Mamata Banerjee, urges EC to ensure SIR

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she disrespects constitutional systems and does not want the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to be conducted and the fake names to be exposed in the state.

2026-01-21T04:39:46.365627+00:00 IST

Dy Chairman calls for synergy between Parliament, states for AI

In his address to the Presiding Officers from various states, he emphasised the role of AI in making legislatures more efficient but laid out various steps required to make the technology accurate and reliable.

2026-01-20T19:17:17.058594+00:00 IST

BJP appoints key election observers and in-charges

BJP's National General Secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed the election incharge for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, while Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje named as the election co-in-charge.

2026-01-20T18:16:39.519579+00:00 IST

Birla empahsises smooth functionong of legislative insitutions

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday attended the plenary deliberations of the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC) here and reiterated the need to set standards in the functioning of legislative institutions.

2026-01-20T18:09:24.702665+00:00 IST