Politics

243 out of 592 poll promises fulfilled by Congress: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hit out at the opposition, accusing it of spreading misinformation for political gains, and asserted that his government has delivered on its pre-election promises, including massive spending on infrastructure and welfare schemes.

2026-01-12T21:30:40.206346+00:00 IST

BMC Polls: Mumbai BJP Chief slams Thackerays

Ameet Satam, President of Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai Unit, on Monday launched a sharp attack on opposition leaders, including Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, alleging that they did nothing in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in last 25 years.

2026-01-12T20:40:45.678516+00:00 IST

"Only Marathi person will be at the helm of affairs in BMC": Fadn

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat.

2026-01-12T19:59:13.119364+00:00 IST

Eknath Shinde hits back at Thackerays as BMC poll battle intensif

Amid the political heat around the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dismissed claims of opposition that the existence of the 'Marathi manush' is under threat in Mumbai.

2026-01-12T19:24:57.940388+00:00 IST

“Ram belongs to everyone": Hanumantha Rao

The remarks come as the Congress has intensified its attack on the Centre over the newly enacted VB-G RAM G Act. Earlier on Sunday, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had deliberately removed Mahatma Gandhi's name from the rural employment scheme to undermine his legacy.

2026-01-12T17:46:06.080933+00:00 IST

Vijay to appear again at later date in Karur stampede probe

While Vijay has been granted a temporary reprieve to return home for the Pongal festival, CBI sources have confirmed that his legal journey is far from over: he will be summoned again for further questioning at a later date.

2026-01-12T17:40:44.982215+00:00 IST

"Against criminal jurisprudence": DMK leader Annadurai

Speaking with ANI, he argued that since the incident occurred in Karur and the FIR was registered there, it's against criminal jurisprudence to summon people to Delhi.

2026-01-12T17:32:45.453323+00:00 IST

“Breakdown of constitutional machinery”: Samik Bhattacharya

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Enforcement Directorate's raids at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office in Kolkata, saying that this is just a constitutional crisis, but a breakdown of the constitutional machinery.

2026-01-12T17:26:36.777785+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee alleges CEC of procedural lapses during SIR

In a letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, she stated, "In continuation of my earlier letters, I again wish to draw your attention regarding the following two serious procedural lapses being observed during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which are resulting in undue harassment of citizens, wrongful deletion of eligible electors and their consequent disenfranchisement."

2026-01-12T17:13:07.348754+00:00 IST

Assam BJP alleges AAMSU acting as Congress ‘B-Team’

Sarmah claimed that several AAMSU leaders, from its founding president Abdul Hainagiri to recently resigned president Rejaul Karim Sarkar, used the organisation as a platform before eventually joining the Congress. He further alleged that Sarkar's formal entry into the Congress on January 11 had once again exposed what the BJP described as the "true character" of AAMSU.

2026-01-12T16:31:57.767791+00:00 IST

"Unfortunate; Mani Shankar Aiyar should apologise": MP CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav strongly objected to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'stop Operation Sindoor' remark, calling his statement "unfortunate", demanding his apology.

2026-01-12T16:05:02.358661+00:00 IST

Everyone is well aware...: Bhavana Bohra slams Mani Shankar Aiyar

BJP MLA Bhavana Bohra on Monday criticised Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks regarding 'stopping Operation Sindoor', implying he's aligned with a particular family and party that's soft on Pakistan -- Congress.

2026-01-12T15:21:52.362349+00:00 IST

Delhi Assembly Winter Session concludes; 351 questions taken up

The House held discussions on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the 150th anniversary of the National Song 'Vande Mataram', and issues related to environmental protection and pollution control in the national capital. A resolution was unanimously adopted to play the full version of 'Vande Mataram' in the Assembly from the next session onwards.

2026-01-12T15:18:59.691665+00:00 IST

“All necessary arrangements have been made”: Pune Collector

With Pune gearing up for the local body elections on January 15, District Collector Jitendra Dudi on Monday said that all polling arrangements have been completed and security measures are firmly in place.

2026-01-12T15:07:13.971286+00:00 IST

Congress distances itself from LDF protest against Centre, calls

The ruling Left Democratic Alliance (LDF), under the leadership of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, held a protest against the central government on Monday, alleging "discrimination" by withholding the necessary funds of the state.

2026-01-12T14:03:15.622586+00:00 IST

Congress's top brass to discuss West Bengal elections on Jan 17

A meeting between the Congress leadership and West Bengal Congress leaders will be held in Delhi on January 17. Their discussions will centre around election preparations and alliances in the state.

2026-01-12T13:34:07.253811+00:00 IST

"Anti-Hindu, Pak-sympathiser": Vinod Bansal slams Shankar Aiyar

Speaking with ANI, Bansal said that Aiyar's comments expose Congress's "anti-Hindu, Pak-sympathiser" stance, asserting that Congress has completely alienated itself from the cultural and religious sentiments of the majority, stating, "Congress has nothing to do with Hindutva."

2026-01-12T13:23:41.567308+00:00 IST

"Turncoats and can speak anything": Congress's BK Hariprasad

He said that the BJP is misusing terms; Hindutva linked to specific groups, who are "turncoats and can speak anything" and are "followed by the Khaki shorts and black cap-worn people..."

2026-01-12T11:53:22.727363+00:00 IST

"No Mayor possible without NCP": Nawab Malik on BMC polls

Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Monday highlighted the party's significance in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, claiming that the party will decide the majority in the otherwise "hung" house.

2026-01-12T10:48:02.458222+00:00 IST

"There were never issues between family": Supriya Sule

"I have written to the Chief Minister many times on rising crimes in Pune, so I want to ask him what he has done about it? There were never issues between the family. We are all here to serve the public," Sule told reporters.

2026-01-12T09:50:31.693856+00:00 IST

Telangana Congress misleading public on G RAM G Bill

"Telangana Congress government is misleading the public by spreading false information about the programme. He said the scheme was introduced by the Central Government and is highly beneficial for farmers and agricultural labourers, as additional funds are being allocated and the amount is being directly credited into the workers' bank accounts. He urged the State Government to cooperate with the Centre to ensure maximum public benefit," he said.

2026-01-12T09:34:51.403210+00:00 IST