Politics

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on Jan 23: BJP's Tamilisai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on January 23, where a grand Pongal celebration will be held jointly by all parties in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

2026-01-13T09:30:35.415498+00:00 IST

From Rahul to Mamata, opposition wide open for exploitation: BJP

Sarcastically posting about knowing the Instagram passwords of Gandhi, Banerjee, and Bihar's Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswhi Yadav, the BJP called for people to "upgrade to real leadership" which can seal India's border, and not "sell out."

2026-01-13T09:29:14.896243+00:00 IST

AAP, Kapil Mishra exchange jibes over alleged insult of Sikh Guru

Through the X post, Aam Aadmi Party stated, "Insult to Gurus, India will not tolerate !! Kapil Mishra will have to apologise.", with a comical picture of Kapil Mishra in the X post.

2026-01-13T09:12:44.687641+00:00 IST

"No talks on nuclear between DGMOs of India, Pak...": Army Chief

"As far as nuclear rhetoric is concerned, I would like to say that there was no discussion on nuclear in the DGMO talks, and whatever nuclear rhetoric was given by the politicians or given by the local public in Pakistan. I have no indication that anything of that sort came from the military," General Dwivedi told ANI.

2026-01-13T08:32:03.568023+00:00 IST

"Congress hypocrisy exposed": Ramchander Rao on auto-debit fines

"BJP doesn't approve of any default in fines or traffic rule violations. However, the CM of Telangana has stated that those who violate traffic rules will have their accounts automatically synchronised with the RTI department and their fines deducted," Rao said.

2026-01-13T08:04:53.713068+00:00 IST

Maharashtra’s honour tarnished under Fadnavis-Shinde: Saamana

"They are engaging in corrupt politics by crushing the Marathi language, Marathi culture, and Marathi identity. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry comes to Mumbai, insults the pride of Maharashtra, and leaves, and the Marathi rulers support him. This is a terrible situation," the editorial mentioned.

2026-01-13T07:24:49.010142+00:00 IST

"Marathi manus in danger because of BJP": Sanjay Raut

"If a Marathi man is in danger, it's because of the BJP. This is why our direct fight is with the BJP," Raut said," Raut said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai.

2026-01-13T06:47:12.648081+00:00 IST

BJP leadership meets to decide on party president election

The meeting held at the BJP headquarters here is part of the party's ongoing organisational exercise to initiate and streamline the process for electing its next national president.

2026-01-13T06:40:46.565372+00:00 IST

Fadnavis, Annamalai fuelling divisive politics: Nawab Malik

NCP leader Nawab Malik on Tuesday said that religious, linguistic and regional sentiments were being deliberately provoked during the BMC election campaign, asserting that Mumbai's true identity lies in its cosmopolitan character and collective contribution of people from all backgrounds.

2026-01-13T06:13:18.043255+00:00 IST

“Do not like this, I have a secular mindset”: Ajit Pawar

"I do not like this at all, I have a secular mindset. The ideology of Ambedkar does not teach us this. I just have to say that our country is so big, and those who stay in this country are all Indians. If someone is committing treason against the country, action should be taken against them, and they should be given the death penalty, a new law should be made," Ajit Pawar told ANI in an exclusive interview.

2026-01-13T05:53:15.557500+00:00 IST

Supriya Shrinate slams BJP for meeting CCP delegation

"In Operation Sindoor, China supported Pakistan. Our brave soldiers were martyred in Galwan. China is sitting there having encroached in Ladakh. It is settling villages in Arunachal. And here, hugs are being exchanged," Shrinate posted on X.

2026-01-13T05:08:27.165248+00:00 IST

Corruption increasing in PCMC; need to clean city: Ajit Pawar

Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of Pune district, said that the locals have been facing problems regarding the tanker mafia in their area, which does not allow them to get proper water facilities. Similarly, multiple children are also indulging in criminal activities, Pawar said, while pollution, clean roads, and clean water is not being worked on.

2026-01-13T05:06:23.560350+00:00 IST

No US official came to receive Ashwini Vaishnaw: Supriya Shrinate

"Nothing wrong with posting a picture of shaking hands with the hotel staff. But the fact that no US official came to receive an Indian Minister speaks about the spectacular failure of our diplomacy and foreign policy. India deserves more respect," Shrinate posted on X.

2026-01-13T04:40:23.863939+00:00 IST

Have always fought against each other: Ajit Pawar

"Since I've been in politics, in all the elections we've fought since 1999, we had an alliance with the Congress. We were working together in the Lok Sabha, in Parliament, and fighting elections together. We were fighting on our respective symbols. The same thing happened in the Assembly elections. But in local body elections, to support and empower our respective party workers, we always fought against each other," Pawar told ANI in an exclusive interview.

2026-01-13T04:24:17.132420+00:00 IST

"Action will definitely be taken": BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana

"Parliament is the country's largest panchayat. Our country is a cultural country, a country with 'tehzeeb'. Parliament has an Ethics Committee that is investigating this matter. Action will definitely be taken in this," Khatana told ANI.

2026-01-13T04:18:35.780361+00:00 IST

"Prove if confident": Yogesh Kadam dismisses Raj's bribery charge

"They make such allegations when they know they will lose the elections, and if they are so confident, they should prove it. Balasaheb Thackeray always trusted Eknath Shinde, and they know this," Kadam told reporters.

2026-01-13T03:57:08.458664+00:00 IST

“Money being offered to voters, candidates”: Raj Thackeray

"They are distributing Rs 5,000 per vote. I don't understand. On one side, they claim to have worked towards development. On the other hand, they pay money and ask for votes. Then what development are you talking about?" Raj Thackeray said while addressing a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders in Thane.

2026-01-13T03:50:42.485716+00:00 IST

Think relationship with Bangladesh will come back on even keel: C

Speaking to ANI after his book launch, 'A World Adrift: A Parliamentarian's Perspective on The Global Power Dynamic' in Delhi, Tewari said that India is still "heavily invested emotionally and politically" in the country, and despite the "current turbulence", there is nothing to be pessimistic about.

2026-01-13T03:32:25.003477+00:00 IST

MLC Bomma Mahesh hits out at BJP over religion and caste politics

Addressing a press conference in Nizamabad, the Congress MLC questioned whether Lord Ram had joined the BJP, accusing the party of invoking religious sentiments solely for electoral gains.

2026-01-13T00:38:57.715925+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge urges people to protest scrapping of MGNREGA

Earlier, the Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill on December 18, and it received the President's assent on December 21.

2026-01-12T23:49:40.113317+00:00 IST

"1700 candidates contesting:" BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday announced that around 1,700 candidates across 227 wards are participating in this election.

2026-01-12T23:00:20.217417+00:00 IST