Politics

UP CM defends development project of Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

He underscored the difficulties of cremations during the monsoon season, including half-burnt bodies, pollution, and the struggle to maintain dignity and environmental safety during the cremation process.

2026-01-17T12:57:06.360498+00:00 IST

"TMC government spreading terror in the name of the SIR": BJP

Speaking to ANI, Sital Kopat alleged that the TMC government want to keep the vote bank of Rohingyas, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis.

2026-01-17T12:41:43.548096+00:00 IST

“Final chance to withdraw remarks", says Vijender Gupta

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said a forensic examination has conclusively established that there was no tampering with the audio-video recordings of House proceedings over the purported remarks of AAP leader Atishi.

2026-01-17T12:32:47.785756+00:00 IST

West Bengal: BJP’s Sital Kopat demands President’s rule

Violence continued on Saturday, with protesters from the Beldanga Block Road blocking roads and demanding justice for the deceased labourer. Security forces were deployed in the area to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation.

2026-01-17T12:19:28.123789+00:00 IST

TMC leaders slam BJP over alleged murder of migrant worker

The Trinamool Congress leaders slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged murder of Alauddin Sheikh, a Bengali worker, in Jharkhand, demanding strict punishment for the perpetrators.

2026-01-17T12:10:43.767146+00:00 IST

KT Rama Rao condemns two journalists arrest

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao condemned the arrest of two journalists, who were detained by the Telangana police in connection with a controversial programme aired by the channel, targeting a woman IAS officer and a Telangana Minister.

2026-01-17T11:57:00.745981+00:00 IST

Kashi reclaims its glory under PM Modi’s vision: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Kashi, the eternal city revered by every Indian, has witnessed an unprecedented revival over the last 11-11.5 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-01-17T11:53:37.864716+00:00 IST

BJP holds nationwide press conferences against TMC's violence

BJP MP Sambit Patra accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using violence to disrupt electoral processes and protect illegal immigrants. He alleged that the TMC was shielding Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, and pointed to an incident at the Block Development Office in Farakka where an attack occurred in the presence of TMC MLA Manirul Islam.

2026-01-17T11:34:11.732258+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds BMC polls victory, says confident of win in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mahayuti's victory in the Maharashtra civic body polls, stating that the party is winning in places once considered impossible for the party to gain support.

2026-01-17T10:57:58.606031+00:00 IST

Stalin announces government job for top bull-tamer

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced that the person who tames the maximum number of bulls in the traditional Jallikattu competition will be offered a suitable government job in the Animal Husbandry Department.

2026-01-17T10:53:06.040356+00:00 IST

"Necessary to remove infiltrators": PM Modi calls TMC "ruthless"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack against Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging non-implementation of the Centre's welfare schemes, while expressing confidence in the BJP's victory in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

2026-01-17T10:38:19.933793+00:00 IST

Talks with Karbi Samaj deferred due to PM Modi’s visit: Assam CM

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to be in Assam from January 17 to 18. During the visit, he will participate in a major cultural programme celebrating Bodo heritage at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.

2026-01-17T10:33:43.121736+00:00 IST

Party had to split because of Sanjay Raut: Shiv Sena spokesperson

Speaking to ANI, Shah said, "As far as Sanjay Raut is concerned, he must look at his conduct of the past several years. It is because of him that the Shiv Sena had to be split."

2026-01-17T09:47:04.319833+00:00 IST

"BJP worked towards defaming Indore": Congress' Bhupesh Baghel

"Indore has received awards from the Government of India multiple times as the cleanest city, but there's darkness under the lamp. The record for supplying the dirtiest water is also in Indore's name. The BJP has worked towards defaming Indore," Bhupesh Baghel told ANI.

2026-01-17T09:45:21.750227+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi visits Indore as "disaster tourist": MP minister

"Whoever comes to our city, we welcome them, whether they come as a tourist or in any other form. The situation is fully under control. He always comes as a tourist. This time, he has come as a disaster tourist. He will take some photos and leave. The rest of the development of Indore is for us to do," he said.

2026-01-17T09:37:18.489185+00:00 IST

"Congress in tukde tukde mode": Shehzad Poonawalla

Reacting to the remarks, Poonawalla said the episode was yet another example of the Congress slipping into what he termed "'tukde tukde' mode". "It is Congress versus Congress. Till now, we have seen it in Delhi. Rahul Congress versus Priyanka Congress. DK Congress versus Siddaramaiah Congress. Gehlot versus Pilot Congress. Now it is Bhai Jagtap versus Varsha Gaikwad Congress," he said.

2026-01-17T09:36:13.979287+00:00 IST

"If Punjab not included, how can you make such an act?": Mann

"We met with Amit Shah. We have opposed the Seed Act. Punjab is an agrarian state, an agriculture-dominated province. If Punjab is not included in any seed act, regarding what seeds to sow in the land, then how can you make such an act?" CM Mann told ANI.

2026-01-17T09:15:15.692021+00:00 IST

Raja Warring targets Haryana CM Nayab Saini, BJP and AAP govt

Punjab Congress president Raja Warring on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini over his growing political activity in Punjab, while also criticising the BJP, the AAP-led Punjab government and recent law-and-order developments in the state.

2026-01-17T09:09:09.872962+00:00 IST

"Eknath Shinde doesn’t need certificate": Shaina NC slams Raut

"The person who has done so much work for Maharashtra, perhaps Sanjay Raut cannot digest this, but Eknath Shinde does not need Sanjay Raut's certificate. Sanjay Raut has forgotten that in 2019, he went and sat on the lap of the Congress and the NCP. He betrayed his ideology. Sanjay Raut now probably needs a new scriptwriter," Shaina told ANI.

2026-01-17T09:07:13.559713+00:00 IST

Shivakumar cancels Davos tour to attend party meetings

DK Shivakumar's visit to Davos has been cancelled due to his official engagements in New Delhi and Bangalore.

2026-01-17T08:53:19.684028+00:00 IST

"Incident happened because of govt's negligence": Rahul Gandhi

"Those who committed this. There must be someone responsible or someone in the government for this. The government should take responsibility. The compensation and treatment cost assistance for the incident that happened because of the government's negligence should be given to the affected families," Rahul Gandhi told reporters in Indore.

2026-01-17T08:34:19.948562+00:00 IST