Politics

Instead of cooperating, CM snatches documents: MalooK on WB CM

RLD leader Malook Nagar reacted to the Enforcement Directorate's plea in the Supreme Court against the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, saying the Constitution clearly defines the federal structure and does not allow chief ministers to overstep their authority, especially when central agencies are probing corruption cases.

2026-01-11T09:45:56.529419+00:00 IST

"Our development is for Marathis": Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Speaking at the launch of the Mahayuti manifesto, Shinde said the government would build 30-35 lakh homes, make Mumbai a Fintech hub, strengthen roads, and invest Rs 17,000 crore to make the city pollution-free.

2026-01-11T09:31:33.420860+00:00 IST

"Not our party member": Satheeshan on Mamkootathil arrest

"We do not have the authority at present to ask for an MLA's resignation. He is not a member of our party; he is already outside. Then how can we make such a demand? We do not have that authority. Let the law take its own course, and let all legal procedures proceed accordingly," Satheeshan said.

2026-01-11T09:27:18.815191+00:00 IST

'Save MGNREGA': Congress workers hold symbolic fast in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai, along with party workers, held a symbolic fast against the repeal of MGNREGA and the introduction of the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G).

2026-01-11T09:26:25.544282+00:00 IST

Jaipur: Full-dress rehearsal on Mahal Road ahead of Army Day

During the rehearsal, the army contingents marched in disciplined steps. The synchronised movements of the soldiers to the tunes of the army band mesmerised the audience. People on both sides of the road cheered the soldiers with applause and slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" (Victory to Mother India).

2026-01-11T08:52:25.079169+00:00 IST

“BJP doing politics of hatred”: Punjab CM Mann

Addressing a press conference in Bathinda, Mann said, "BJP is doing politics of religion, politics of hatred. They are attempting to incite religious sentiments in Punjab through actions which could not even be thought of."

2026-01-11T08:43:34.501956+00:00 IST

BJP workers protest against expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil

The Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court has remanded Mamkootathil to judicial custody for 14 days after the police arrested him from Palakkad based on a fresh sexual assault complaint received via email.

2026-01-11T08:34:15.287071+00:00 IST

“Ultimate goal to form govt in Kerala under lotus symbol”: Shah

"Our goal is to make Kerala fully developed and to protect Kerala from anti-national forces, to protect the power of faith that has existed in Kerala for centuries," Shah said while addressing a gathering of newly elected local body representatives.

2026-01-11T08:31:30.042207+00:00 IST

AAP appoints Valmiki Naik as Goa State President

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appointed Valmiki Naik as the Goa State President on Sunday. Alongside the announcement of Naik's appointment, the AAP released a list of new office bearers for its Goa unit.

2026-01-11T08:31:15.203202+00:00 IST

BJP leader RP Singh reacts to Owaisi's hijab remarks

Emphasizing on the point that in many countries around the world the Muslim women in leading positions did not wear the religious headscarf (hijab), and challenging Owaisi to himself bring forward a leader in the party who wears one, he said "In many countries around the world, Muslim sisters and daughters have served as Prime Ministers and Presidents, but they never wore a hijab. He is deliberately playing politics on this issue. We expect him to first bring forward a leader from your own party who wears a hijab."

2026-01-11T08:21:30.265991+00:00 IST

"Law and order in West Bengal very bad": Sukanta Majumdar

Speaking to the media at Bagdogra airport in Siliguri, Majumdar said, "Law and order situation is very bad in the state of West Bengal, that much I can say."

2026-01-11T08:10:29.087132+00:00 IST

Chandrasekhar on Thiruvananthapuram local polls success

Chandrasekhar was addressing a gathering attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which he recalled Shah's visit to Thiruvananthapuram six months ago to launch the BJP's "Mission 2025." He said the party remained united and worked with focus, leading to the election outcome.

2026-01-11T08:09:03.399059+00:00 IST

Normal life continues in Dehradun despite shutdown call

Kartik Bose, a shopkeeper, told ANI that normal life continued in the state capital, with traffic moving smoothly and commercial activity remaining unaffected.

2026-01-11T08:05:55.507841+00:00 IST

“People with colonial mindset tried to erase history”: PM Modi

"Religious invasion was labelled as loot. We have been taught in our textbooks that the Somnath Temple was demolished to loot its treasures. The cruel history of hate, atrocities and terror was hidden from us," PM Modi said.

2026-01-11T08:01:12.921805+00:00 IST

Ex-Shiv Sena MLA Dagdu Sakpal switches sides, joins Eknath Shinde

Sakpal formally joined the party in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday.

2026-01-11T07:50:45.145556+00:00 IST

"Attempt to derail crucial process": Suvendu Adhikari

"I have written to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, strongly countering the baseless, blown out of proportion and exaggerated allegations made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her letter dated January 10, 2026, regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls," Adhikari posted on X.

2026-01-11T07:49:40.798192+00:00 IST

“No one with fundamental religious outlook...": Prakash Reddy

"Once again, Asaduddin Owaisi, MP of Hyderabad, has made a statement about a hijab-clad woman becoming the Prime Minister. Once again, he wants to revive communal tensions and do politics only on a communal basis," Reddy told ANI.

2026-01-11T07:25:05.832768+00:00 IST

"Somnath temple flag showcases India's strength, resilience": PM

Addressing a gathering after the Shaurya Yatra concluded here, PM Modi paid tribute to the ancestors of those present, saying they, like generations before, risked their lives for their faith, their beliefs, and for Lord Mahadev.

2026-01-11T07:11:17.859766+00:00 IST

BJP, NCP would have given ticket to Dawood's relatives: Raut

"Pune was once a very beautiful city, but today it is known as a city of goons. Whether it is the BJP or Ajit Pawar's party, there is hardly any gang whose relatives have not been given election tickets by these parties. I once said that if these people had met Dawood, they would have given tickets to his brother or relatives, including Chhota Shakeel and Chhota Rajan. These people cannot win elections without hooliganism," Raut said.

2026-01-11T06:12:16.756697+00:00 IST

Congress leaders remember Lal Bahadur Shastri

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday paid her respects to freedom fighter and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 60th death anniversary.

2026-01-11T05:51:02.534133+00:00 IST

“ED works like BJP’s agent”: Sandeep Dikshit questions ED raids a

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office in Kolkata, alleging that the central agency functions as a political tool of the BJP, especially ahead of elections.

2026-01-11T04:58:48.544510+00:00 IST