Politics

Jatin Mohanty slams Naveen Patnaik on 'No PUC, No Fuel'

Odisha BJP Vice President Jatin Mohanty on Saturday responded to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik's remarks on the state's 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule, said that the previous government had caused inconvenience to the public while implementing the provision.

2026-01-11T04:42:29.265216+00:00 IST

"Support for his party has ended" BJP's RP Singh slams Akhilesh

Speaking with ANI, RP Singh said, "When Akhilesh Yadav raises questions about SIR, he wants to say that support for his party has ended. If his party still has support, then his BLAs should fill in forms 6 and 7 for those who have been cut."

2026-01-11T04:16:38.718813+00:00 IST

Political parties try to win Muslim votes through fear: Owaisi

"Muslims don't have a political agency. If you remain just a voter, your house will be bulldozed. All the political parties, including the BJP, Ajit Pawar, and Eknath Shinde, want to gain your votes by scaring you. Congress wants you to remain a voter so that you can't get anything done. You must make your own political agency," Owaisi said.

2026-01-11T03:11:56.625970+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee is not troubled by ED but by CD: Nishikant

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday reacted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office and matters involving West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader is not troubled by the ED but by a purported "CD" that could potentially end her political career.

2026-01-11T02:49:04.383208+00:00 IST

BJP putting pressure on censor board: DMK's TKS Elangovan

"The BJP is delaying the release of the movie Jana Nayagan with censorship objections. Normally, the censor process is completed within 2-3 days, but they are putting pressure," Elangovan told ANI.

2026-01-11T02:41:33.984055+00:00 IST

"Barking dogs never bite:" Nitesh Rane on Owaisi's statement

BJP leader Nitish Rane criticised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi's statement that one day a hijab-clad daughter will become India's Prime Minister, alleging that the Hindu nation will be transformed into an Islamic state if a burqa-clad woman becomes Prime Minister of the country.

2026-01-11T01:07:53.471089+00:00 IST

Shehzad Poonawalla targets Asaduddin Owaisi's statement

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla responded to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi's statement that one day a hijab-clad daughter will become India's Prime Minister, saying that Owaisi should first make a woman wearing a hijab or burqa the national president of his party.

2026-01-11T00:56:55.009932+00:00 IST

WB LoP Suvendu Adhikari demands FIR registration in convoy attack

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari sat on a protest inside the Chandrakona police station, demanding registration of an FIR after he alleged that his convoy was attacked by Trinamool Congress workers at Paschim Medinipur on Saturday night.

2026-01-10T23:04:12.068827+00:00 IST

CPI(M) targets UDF amid Jamaat-e-Islami row

Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary M.V. Govindan has asserted that opposing communalism has always been the party's principled position, while accusing the Congress-led UDF of hypocrisy on the issue.

2026-01-10T21:04:55.082326+00:00 IST

BJP counters Owaisi's 'hijab-clad PM' dream

BJP leaders on Saturday slammed AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's controversial statement that one day a hijab-clad daughter will become the Prime Minister of India, framing his statement as divisive or unrealistic.

2026-01-10T17:43:50.742311+00:00 IST

Telangana CM urges young doctors to embrace constant learning

Speaking at the conference, which drew over 500 young cardiologists from across India and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries, the Chief Minister said continuous upskilling was the "biggest secret of success" in a rapidly evolving medical ecosystem.

2026-01-10T17:31:35.604175+00:00 IST

GST compensation must continue: Kerala Finance Minister

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Saturday said that the state government has urged the Centre to continue Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation and retain the existing structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), citing economic pressures on states amid global uncertainties.

2026-01-10T17:21:59.271097+00:00 IST

"Ghost of Jinnah still haunts some people here": Balmukund Achary

Speaking with ANI, he said those who wanted to prioritise religion over India chose to go with Jinnah, implying Owaisi should follow suit.

2026-01-10T17:19:03.669599+00:00 IST

It was all part of their conspiracy: Tej Pratav Yadav supports Ro

Janshakti Janata Dal National President Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday said that his party is focusing on expanding its political footprint, adding that JJD will contest in the upcoming Assembly elections of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh in 2027, alongside the ensuing Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls.

2026-01-10T17:16:07.389621+00:00 IST

"Resorting to communal politics": Congress slams BJP MP Arvind

"These are all provocative statements. They are resorting to communal politics... Dharmapuri Arvind should be Adharmapuri Arvind, who failed to bring even a single penny to his own parliamentary constituency... To hide from all those promises, he is retorting to such dirty politics," said Reddy.

2026-01-10T16:30:18.785216+00:00 IST

Tej Pratap demands Bharat Ratna for Lalu Prasad Yadav

The JJD chief asserted that if Bharat Ratna should be given to Nitish Kumar, it should also be given to Lalu Prasad Yadav, as it is said that "his father and Nitish Kumar were like brothers".

2026-01-10T15:40:47.889134+00:00 IST

Chirag Paswan backs Bharat Ratna demand for Nitish Kumar

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Paswan said that Nitish Kumar's contribution to Bihar's development and governance made him deserving of the country's highest civilian award.

2026-01-10T15:38:35.256178+00:00 IST

CPIM Secy questions Vijay's silence over ‘Jana Nayagan’

The Tamil Nadu State Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), P Shanmugam, questioned actor Vijay's silence over the delay in granting a censor certificate to the film 'Jana Nayagan', asking how he would raise his voice on public issues if he remains silent on such matters.

2026-01-10T14:27:50.852177+00:00 IST

Feeling blessed to be in Somnath: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was feeling "blessed" to be in Somnath, saying it is a proud symbol of our civilisational courage.

2026-01-10T14:27:06.842529+00:00 IST

Tamilisai Soundararajan on 'Jana Nayagan' censor certification

"... Tamil Nadu CM has no moral responsibility to talk about incidents like the central sensor board because it is an independent body...," she stated.

2026-01-10T14:21:28.254276+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi warns against divisions based on caste, creed

Attending the 726th birth celebration of Jagatguru Ramanandacharya in Prayagraj, he emphasised that such divisions can lead to destruction, just like what's happening in Bangladesh, where Hindus are facing violence.

2026-01-10T14:12:22.269821+00:00 IST