Politics

Karnataka DCM to arrive in the Delhi amid CM chair tussle

Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, on Wednesday, while responding to queries regarding his proposed visit to the national capital, confirmed his travel plans. "On 16th January, I will be going to Delhi," he said, without elaborating further on the agenda of his visit.

2026-01-16T03:25:42.157154+00:00 IST

KGMU conversion case under CM's direct attention: Babita Chauhan

Referring to Uttar Pradesh Women's Commission Vice-Chairperson Aparna Bisht Yadav's visit to KGMU, Chauhan said Aparna had gone to the campus to gather information and had no direct role in the investigation. "She went there to collect information. When she did not get it, her supporters might have raised slogans, but I do not think there is any need for an FIR in this regard," she said.

2026-01-16T02:46:00.484703+00:00 IST

BMC vote counting to begin today at 10 am across 23 centres

The counting process will be carried out in strict accordance with the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India and the Model Code of Conduct. Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure smooth conduct of the process, including security deployment, traffic management, and maintenance of law and order across the city. The detailed plan for vote counting has been approved by the Municipal Commissioner, the BMC said in a statement on Thursday.

2026-01-16T02:26:53.287825+00:00 IST

"Politics of lies stands exposed": BJP's Agnimitra Paul after SC

Reacting to the Supreme Court issuing notices to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior state police officers, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said that the court has taught a good lesson to the Chief Minister in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) hearing.

2026-01-16T01:10:31.666971+00:00 IST

"Mamata Banerjee knows she is going to lose badly in elections":

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said "she is going to lose" the 2026 Assembly elections.

2026-01-16T00:46:04.125622+00:00 IST

"Mahayuti will touch 150": Shiv Sena leader after Exit polls pred

The exit polls released after the BMC polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.

2026-01-15T23:29:13.787256+00:00 IST

"The Constitution of India....." BJP's Arjun Singh after SC stays

A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and AG Masih noted that if issues involving larger constitutional questions are left undecided, it could lead to a situation of lawlessness in states governed by different political outfits.

2026-01-15T22:41:25.008112+00:00 IST

'Jalandhar Court has ordered removal of doctored Atishi video'

AAP national media incharge Anurag Dhanda on Thursday stated that a Jalandhar Court has ruled that the alleged video of purported remarks of AAP leader Atishi, shared by Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, has been "found to be doctored" and has ordered its removal from social media platforms.

2026-01-15T21:44:37.041582+00:00 IST

"Those who tried to impose their....": Kapil Mishra on Owaisi's '

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday defended his remarks against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi following the latter's statement that one day a hijab-clad daughter will become the Prime Minister of India.

2026-01-15T21:08:32.055514+00:00 IST

"Not going to be intimidated": Kapil Mishra slams Atishi over FIR

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Thursday said he will not be intimidated by the Punjab Police FIR based on a complaint concerning a post about purported remarks of former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and asked why the AAP leader is not appearing before the Privilege Committee of the Delhi assembly.

2026-01-15T20:34:36.911614+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh CM meets BJP National President JP Nadda

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday met Bharatiya Janata Party National President and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi.

2026-01-15T18:28:29.721443+00:00 IST

JP Nadda meets Himachal CM

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here and said they had a productive discussion on the state's overall development.

2026-01-15T18:05:31.341349+00:00 IST

Congress has unveiled its vile and ignoble mindset: Dilip Saikia

The BJP in Assam has strongly condemned the Congress party, led by Gaurav Gogoi, for what it terms a grave provocation aimed at poisoning Assam's harmonious and civilised social fabric with violence and anarchy, according to a release.

2026-01-15T17:41:32.615193+00:00 IST

BMC polls: Major row over indelible ink; ECI refutes claims

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on Thursday were marred by a significant controversy following allegations over the use of "indelible" ink to mark voters' fingers. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, leaders of Shiv Sena UBT and MNS, respectively, claimed the indelible ink used can be easily removed. However, the State Election Commission (SEC) denied these claims, stating the ink is of good quality and hard to remove.

2026-01-15T17:33:40.502559+00:00 IST

Naveen Patnaik suspends two Biju Janata Dal MLAs

"Arvind Mohapatra, MLA and Sanatan Mahakud, MLA are hereby suspended from Biju Janata Dal with immediate effect for their involvement in anti-party activities," the letter signed by Patnaik said.

2026-01-15T17:16:13.994924+00:00 IST

Delhi govt steps up winter relief measures for homeless

The number of night shelters in Delhi has increased to protect the homeless from the cold, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said here on Thursday.

2026-01-15T16:49:44.282699+00:00 IST

Yamuna cruise likely to start in February: Kapil Mishra

People of Delhi can now have a "cruise experience" without going out of the city with the Delhi government preparing to start a cruise on the Yamuna river next month.

2026-01-15T16:13:13.477296+00:00 IST

"Grave sin": Priyanka Gandhi on demolition of Manikarnika Ghat

In a post on X, she said that the bulldozers are not clearing debris to make way for progress, but are instead tearing through the historical fabric woven by figures like Ahilyabai Holkar.

2026-01-15T15:49:11.533552+00:00 IST

VB-G RAM JI scheme to revitalise Himachal's villages: Rekha Verma

Addressing a state-level workshop on the VB-G Ram Ji, she praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. She said the NDA government, led by PM Modi, has launched a visionary, transparent rural development initiative.

2026-01-15T15:23:07.157558+00:00 IST

Unconstitutional: AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan

Speaking to ANI, Pathan said he personally visited several polling stations across Mumbai and witnessed confusion and mismanagement. "It is the failure of the Maharashtra government and the fault of the Election Commissioner. I visited every booth in Mumbai, and there was utter chaos everywhere. Names of voters were missing," he said.

2026-01-15T15:03:51.690757+00:00 IST

Exit polls predict BJP-led Mahayuti victory in BMC polls

The exit polls released after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.

2026-01-15T14:43:52.413570+00:00 IST