Politics

Rahul calls CM, DCM to Delhi amid Karnataka CM chair tussle

Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru, Pattan said that Rahul Gandhi conveyed the message to both leaders a day earlier.

2026-01-14T06:51:35.904050+00:00 IST

I will see you in Court: Suvendu Adhikari after CM fails to reply

"Mamata Banerjee seems to be at wits end. The time given to Mamata Banerjee vide the Defamation Notice on my behalf has now expired and being in a fix has prevented her from replying. The Chief Minister by her conduct has made it clear that her imaginary allegations pertaining to me being involved in a coal scam was a product of her insalubrious mindset. Get ready to face legal consequences in the Court. Mamata Banerjee, now I will see you in Court," Adhikari said in his post.

2026-01-14T05:52:00.251125+00:00 IST

'Congress ruled like British, India has real democracy': Rao

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks, advising him to study his party's history.

2026-01-14T04:57:17.012135+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend Pongal festivities at L Murugan's residence

The Prime Minister also extended greetings on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, praying for the happiness, prosperity, and excellent health of the citizens.

2026-01-14T03:49:59.518255+00:00 IST

Yuva Morcha, DYFI hold protests against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Kerala political youth organisations, including the BJP's Yuva Morcha and the CPM's Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), staged protests in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday. Demonstrators demanded that Mamkootathil should not be released unless he resigns from his position as an MLA.

2026-01-14T03:24:52.879095+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends removal of MGNREGA

During his visit to Gujarat, the agriculture minister alleged irregularities in the implementation of the MGNREGA law, noting that under this law, work was done by machines and contractors instead of labour, and claimed that the new VB-G RAM G Act would stop these irregularities.

2026-01-14T00:57:57.337428+00:00 IST

"No one can stop BJP from forming Govt in West Bengal: CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that no one can stop the BJP from forming the government in West Bengal, as the party currently in power has destroyed the state and is turning it into a "mini Pakistan."

2026-01-14T00:27:25.882794+00:00 IST

"BJP killed the MGNREGA scheme:" Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday slammed the BJP for allegedly killing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, which guaranteed 100 days of unskilled wage work per financial year to rural households, to enhance livelihood security.

2026-01-13T23:48:19.865081+00:00 IST

"No political discussions with Rahul Gandhi," CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah on Tuesday said that the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was travelling to Gudalur to attend a program and met him on the way. He clarified that no political discussion took place with the Congress leader.

2026-01-13T23:04:47.757437+00:00 IST

"Mahayuti's victory is certain:" Eknath Shinde

Participating in the election campaign for Mahayuti candidate Suvarna for Borivali on Tuesday, Shinde stated that he came to campaign for her to show that even a poor karyakarta, such as a vegetable vendor, can receive an election ticket. He asserted that only the Mahayuti alliance is capable of such inclusive political representation.

2026-01-13T21:30:03.298893+00:00 IST

"Will once again hoist the saffron flag:" MP Arvind Sawant

Sawant emphasised that the party believes in bringing everyone along, noting that Mumbai has always been an inclusive city, which is why people live peacefully.

2026-01-13T20:38:54.101463+00:00 IST

CPC leaders meet Hosabale, Congress says "change of colours"

A meeting between the leaders of China's Communist Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale at the RSS headquarters on Tuesday came as a surprise to the political circles, with the Congress calling it a "change of colours."

2026-01-13T16:58:55.682770+00:00 IST

Soundararajan slams Rahul Gandhi as Cong seeks ban on Parasakthi

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for extending support to the Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' while Congress has sought a ban on Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Tamil film 'Parasakthi'.

2026-01-13T15:28:00.489156+00:00 IST

"Names deleted through AI on BJP's instructions": Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of deleting voters' names from the electoral roll using artificial intelligence on the behest of the BJP.

2026-01-13T15:03:00.021096+00:00 IST

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh "vacating" Rajya Sabha seat

Singh's decision comes after a request from Madhya Pradesh Congress SC Department President Pradeep Ahirwar, who urged him to make way for an SC community representative.

2026-01-13T14:45:19.156788+00:00 IST

Karnataka: DK Shivakumar receives Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru Airport

Amid speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru airport on Tuesday.

2026-01-13T12:55:17.997899+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar didn't uphold friendly contest in Pune: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar's repeated corruption allegations in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), stating that the Deputy CM did not uphold the commitment of a "friendly contest."

2026-01-13T12:04:47.204404+00:00 IST

DMK deceiving people by failing to fulfil any of their promises

While celebrating the grand Pongal festival in Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi district, Annamalai said that even the long standing demand to renovate the Shenbagavalli Dam has been unfulfilled, while illegal smuggling of mineral resources is on the rise.

2026-01-13T09:48:57.866985+00:00 IST

Leaders to take a call on alliance, says TVK General Secretary

Speaking to reporters in Chennai while waiting for Vijay to return from Delhi, the TVK Secretary said, "We are very clear on what we are going to do and how our alliance is going to be. We have already told our ideological stand very clearly. If there are talks of an alliance, we will let you know."

2026-01-13T09:37:40.986067+00:00 IST

Congress' Pawan Khera's swipe at PM Modi; attacks BJP over CCP

His remarks came after BJP's Foreign Affairs Department in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale shared details of a meeting with a delegation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), led by Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.

2026-01-13T09:35:36.596748+00:00 IST

Vice-President inaugurates drug-free campus campaign

Emphasising that strong nations require strong leadership, the Vice-President said universities are not merely centres of academic learning, but institutions where values are shaped, leadership is nurtured and the future of the nation is forged.

2026-01-13T09:35:12.551247+00:00 IST