Politics

Uttarakhand CM addresses workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday addressed one-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, through virtual mode.

2026-01-16T18:09:59.889819+00:00 IST

BJP-Sena Yuti close to halfway mark in BMC polls

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has won 110 seats. The BJP has emerged as the largest party in the BMC polls, winning 85 seats while alliance partner Shiv Sena led on 25. The Thackeray brothers, who joined hands for the Mumbai local body polls to contest on the Marathi manoos plank, trailed behind at 65 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) doing the heavy lifting, winning 60 seats.

2026-01-16T17:31:42.452717+00:00 IST

Mehbooba Mufti criticises US interference in Muslim countries, sp

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that India and Iran have traditionally shared very close relations, adding that Iran has also had longstanding ties with Kashmir.

2026-01-16T17:26:52.025391+00:00 IST

"Match could end in draw": Sanjay Raut on BMC polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections "could end in a draw" as the final results for India's richest municipality are yet to be declared.

2026-01-16T17:22:04.177375+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari files defamation case against Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he described as "vile and imaginary allegations" linking him to the alleged coal scam.

2026-01-16T17:09:30.234584+00:00 IST

Amit Shah hails BJP-Sena victory in Maharashtra municipal polls

"The resounding victory of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Maharashtra municipal elections demonstrates that the people across the country have unwavering faith only in the development policies of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This historic success is a clear endorsement by the people of the development and welfare work undertaken by the Mahayuti government in the state. Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for this overwhelming support," he said.

2026-01-16T16:49:33.686275+00:00 IST

"They are killing our people": Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of vio

West Bengal CM Mamata Bannerjee on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) double-engine government of violence against migrant workers in their respective states. Her remarks come amid rising reports of mob lynching incidents in Bihar.

2026-01-16T16:42:29.673276+00:00 IST

'Delhi’s Labour Code rules should be aligned with Central rules'

Delhi's Labour Minister, Kapil Mishra, on Friday directed that the process of bringing unorganised workers, gig and platform workers, and construction workers under the ambit of social security be expedited, and that the rules be aligned with those of the Central Government.

2026-01-16T16:33:04.191394+00:00 IST

High-Powered Committee meeting on Ladakh scheduled for February 4

The next meeting of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) constituted for the Union Territory of Ladakh will be held on February 4, 2026, an official communication of the Ministry of Home Affairs informed.

2026-01-16T15:59:19.546601+00:00 IST

Mahayuti sweeps Navi Mumbai, Panvel, Jalgaon civic polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti on Friday recorded sweeping victories in Navi Mumbai, Ulhasnagar, Dhule, Panvel, Jalgaon, Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad and Jalna municipal corporations, out of the 29 municipal corporations undergoing vote counting in Maharashtra.

2026-01-16T15:33:33.369094+00:00 IST

"Kept doors closed, respecting your wishes": Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday claimed two BJP MLAs from West Midnapore are ready to join TMC. During a public rally in Medinipur, Banerjee said that he's "kept the doors closed" to these lawmakers, respecting party workers' sentiments.

2026-01-16T15:13:54.898473+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails BJP-Sena victory in Maharashtra civic polls

Expressing gratitude to the electors, PM Modi said that the NDA's "vision for development has struck a chord" with the people of the Maharashtra.

2026-01-16T14:39:53.868637+00:00 IST

CSPOC seeks to make democratic institutions more people-centric

The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded today with a renewed commitment to make democratic institutions more people-centric.

2026-01-16T14:23:57.461700+00:00 IST

BJP-Sena Yuti takes huge lead in BMC, distributes rasmalai

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti have gone well past the halfway mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, leading on 122 of 227 seats as of 6:30 pm.

2026-01-16T13:54:21.002850+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Fadnavis hails BJP-Shiv Sena victory in civic polls

"I bow down to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the architect of India's Constitution, Babasaheb Ambedkar. Today, first of all, I want to thank the citizens of Maharashtra for giving a grand victory to the BJP in the municipal elections. BJP and Mahayuti are going to form their 25 mayors after these elections." he said.

2026-01-16T13:27:49.044461+00:00 IST

Mandate has been given for the development of Mumbai: Narwekar

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Friday thanked the people of Mumbai for reposing faith in the BJP alliance following the civic body elections, stating that the mandate reflects their desire for the city's development.

2026-01-16T12:00:59.410552+00:00 IST

Bawankule hails BJP-Shiv Sena's emerging victory in BMC polls

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule hailed the "double-engine" government for BJP-Shiv Sena's emerging victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, stating that the people voted for the development of the city.

2026-01-16T11:55:26.938256+00:00 IST

Haryana CM slams AAP for 'betraying' farmers

During a press conference, CM Saini cited earlier statements by AAP leaders and expressed surprise at the scale of alleged lies. Saini claimed that Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal made false claims about assistance given to farmers.

2026-01-16T11:05:57.131236+00:00 IST

Kerala Minister Roshy Augustine seconds Jose K Mani’s statement

Jose K Mani said, "Today, our agenda is the upcoming election campaigns, and we have decided to continue our previous policy of joining hands with the LDF and facing the upcoming elections."

2026-01-16T09:40:52.704268+00:00 IST

'SC has exposed truth about the  Mamata Banerjee govt': Sarawagi

On the Supreme Court issuing notices to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior police officials, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Sarawagi on Friday said the apex court's observations have exposed the reality of the Mamata Banerjee government, alleging a breakdown of law and order and interference in police investigations in the state.

2026-01-16T09:34:25.433405+00:00 IST

Pune voted on basis of ‘vichar, pragati, aur vikas’: Minister

"What does the future hold? In whose hands is it safe? It looks like that Punekar's have voted on the basis of 'vichar, pragati, vikas, aur bhavishya' (thoughts, prosperity, development, and the future). That is what I think is the basis people have voted (for us), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the trends, it looks like the BJP will lead the government," the BJP leader and Union Minister told reporters here.

2026-01-16T09:32:45.734377+00:00 IST