Politics

"Money from coal scam goes to Amit Shah through Suvendu Adhikari"

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari were involved in the coal smuggling case. She alleged that the money from the coal scam went to Amit Shah through Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leader Jagannath Chattopadhyay.

2026-01-09T18:58:55.830233+00:00 IST

MoS Home Nityanand Rai welcomes Rouse Avenue Court judgement

Union Minister Nityanand Rai said that the Lalu family and corruption are synonymous. Today, the court has also accepted the fact that the Lalu family is prima facie guilty in the land-for-jobs case, and the trial will proceed against them.

2026-01-09T18:46:58.162932+00:00 IST

"Common practice for BJP to misuse ED, CBI": Rafiqul Islam

He accused them of misusing agencies such as ED, CBI before the upcoming Assembly Elections in West Bengal.

2026-01-09T18:22:10.641155+00:00 IST

Delhi BJP President slams Punjab Police for giving Atishi a ‘clea

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday said that many in Delhi are stunned that in the case related to an indecent remark against Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, the Punjab Police granted a clean chit to AAP leader Atishi Marlena without verifying the original recording.

2026-01-09T17:37:55.634636+00:00 IST

‘We will fight pollution and eliminate it’: Sirsa

Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas chamber" and "unfit for living", underscoring what he termed the failure of earlier policies.

2026-01-09T16:06:44.094809+00:00 IST

JP Nadda reviews AIIMS Kalyani facilities during his 2-day visit

The Union Minister later chaired a detailed review meeting with officials to assess clinical services, patient load and the future roadmap of the institute. Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, Nadda said the Centre remains committed to ensuring accessible, affordable and quality healthcare for all sections of society.

2026-01-09T15:35:49.763799+00:00 IST

"Trying to come to power in Bengal as they did in Maharashtra"

A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the office of I-PAC in connection with the alleged coal smuggling case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to the streets to protest against the ED action. CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trying to come to power in West Bengal as they did in Maharashtra and Haryana.

2026-01-09T15:11:23.752404+00:00 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Ram devotees for Ayodhya

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Gupta said the pilgrimage is imbued with devotion, faith and Sanatan values, and further strengthens India's rich cultural consciousness and spiritual traditions. She said the devotees were fortunate to receive the opportunity to seek Lord Ram's darshan in the very first month of the New Year.

2026-01-09T15:07:50.634699+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to attend Rajasthan Police Academy event

The DGP said that wide-ranging discussions were held during the conference on the role of the police in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Vision 2047 for a developed India. He added that deliberations focused on strengthening policing by making it more modern, accountable and people-centric.

2026-01-09T13:53:51.095143+00:00 IST

Running away from discussions on Delhi issues: Ashish Sood on AAP

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood launched an attack on AAP on Friday, accusing them of "running away" from having to answer about their "incompetence and misgovernance."

2026-01-09T11:59:50.465672+00:00 IST

“Mayor of Mumbai will be from Mahayuti only”, says Eknath Shinde

Expressing confidence over the outcome in Mumbai, Shinde said the electorate would vote in favour of the Mahayuti alliance based on development works. "Let me say this in one word: the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the Mahayuti alliance only," he asserted.

2026-01-09T11:58:31.467225+00:00 IST

“No work in Delhi will be stalled due to budget shortage”: CM

Addressing the House, Gupta said her government clearly communicates its direction and targets to the public. Calling pollution a crucial issue for the national capital, she said the government is committed to completing 1,100 Arogya Mandirs across Delhi as part of its healthcare roadmap. She added that new nursing staff have already been recruited to strengthen the health system.

2026-01-09T11:25:17.322761+00:00 IST

TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran meets Palaniswami in Chennai

The meeting has assumed political significance as it comes amid renewed efforts to consolidate the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled in the first half of the year. While Nagendran did not directly comment on alliance dynamics, his remarks underscored ongoing coordination between the BJP and the AIADMK on key political and organisational matters.

2026-01-09T10:59:45.819659+00:00 IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questions TMC protests'

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned the intent behind the TMC protests held on Friday in the national capital against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on the I-PAC office in Kolkata

2026-01-09T09:52:52.580158+00:00 IST

“To be with people is greatest security”: West Bengal Governor

While addressing a press conference, Ananda Bose said, "I am safe here with the people. It is a place where people come together and be together. To be with the people is the greatest security that any governor can have."

2026-01-09T09:28:21.568039+00:00 IST

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata Banerjee of interfering in

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Friday strongly criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reaction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), calling it a "completely criminal offence" and a "direct attack on the Constitution."

2026-01-09T09:23:40.466361+00:00 IST

Syed Naseer Hussain slams BJP on VB-G RAM G Bill and SIR

Congress MP and AICC J&K In-charge Syed Naseer Hussain said that the Congress party has been running programmes across the country against the proposed VB-G-Ram-G Bill.

2026-01-09T09:21:46.827870+00:00 IST

Disaster Management Act’s relevance being examined: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government would see the orders of the High Court on Panchayati Raj polls, and will discuss it with the same court to understand the relevance of the Disaster Management Act, which is already imposed.

2026-01-09T09:21:10.889015+00:00 IST

CBI, ED oppose Christian Michel’s challenge to India–UAE Extradit

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have strongly opposed a plea filed by Christian Michel James before the Delhi High Court, challenging the applicability of the India-UAE Extradition Treaty, terming the petition a misuse of legal process and an attempt to reopen issues already settled by constitutional courts.

2026-01-09T09:15:30.219460+00:00 IST

"Foreign policy swings like wild pendulum": Kharge

Taking a dig at PM Modi's "Main desh ko jhukne nahi dunga" remarks, Kharge said that the current situation reflects the opposite of that claim.

2026-01-09T09:05:03.378384+00:00 IST

Delhi : BJP tear into opp for skipping winter assembly session

Amid uproar during the Delhi Assembly Winter Session, BJP leaders launched a sharp attack on the opposition for skipping proceedings, accusing them of running away from key issues like pollution.

2026-01-09T08:58:40.881372+00:00 IST