Politics

Prasad accuses Mamata of putting "democratic process to shame"

This comes after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee allegedly interfered during an ED raid in Kolkata at the offices of political consultancy firm I-PAC in connection with the coal smuggling case.

2026-01-09T08:32:49.866124+00:00 IST

Reddy govt already implemented major schemes: Hanumantha Rao

Rao told ANI, "Of the six guarantees, the present government has already implemented four major schemes, including agriculture loan waivers, free bus services for women, waiver of current charges up to 200 units for households, and other farmer welfare measures."

2026-01-09T08:26:03.304808+00:00 IST

KTR slams Congress over ‘illegal grab’ of MANUU land

KTR made these remarks after meeting MANUU students at a residence in Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills, where the students apprised him of their concerns.

2026-01-09T07:54:24.673346+00:00 IST

“ED conducts raids to provide political benefits to BJP”: Dikshit

Speaking to ANI, Dikshit said, "ED has not been able to prove one case till now. The ED always conducts raids to provide political benefits to the BJP. This is all a part of the politics."

2026-01-09T07:15:16.913043+00:00 IST

"Extortion Directorate sent to loot, plunder": Mahua Moitra

TMC MP Mahua Moitra, who, along with other party MPs, was detained on Friday morning for protesting outside the Home Ministry, accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "misusing" the Enforcement Directorate to "loot and plunder" her party's election data through a raid on the I-PAC office in Kolkata.

2026-01-09T07:09:54.295275+00:00 IST

"Signs not good": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on Gangasagar fire

In a post on X, Adhikari said, "The police control room at Ganga Sagar has been reduced to ashes in a fire. The signs, however, are not good."

2026-01-09T06:59:14.191483+00:00 IST

"Calibrated capitulation to Chinese aggression": Jairam Ramesh

"The Modi government is now proposing to lift five-year-old curbs on Chinese companies bidding for Indian government contracts. This is nothing short of a calibrated capitulation to Chinese aggression, born out of the Prime Minister's own weakness," Ramesh posted on X.

2026-01-09T06:35:28.802820+00:00 IST

Public will laugh if TMC protests against corruption: Samik

On Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs staging a protest outside the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya said that TMC leaders cannot protest before the people of West Bengal, as the public has already understood the party

2026-01-09T06:34:47.098107+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM condemns disruption of ED raid at I-PAC

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly disrupting the Enforcement Directorate's search operations at the offices of the political consultancy firm I-PAC. He demanded the immediate filing of an FIR against the West Bengal CM and an arrest for allegedly disrupting an official investigation.

2026-01-09T06:18:43.960935+00:00 IST

Cong appoints AICC Senior observers for polls in several states

The Congress President has appointed senior party leaders as AICC Senior Observers for the forthcoming Assembly Elections in various States, with immediate effect, according to the release.

2026-01-09T06:07:40.506252+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee hits out at centre over detention of TMC MPs

In a post on X, Abhishek Banerjee said, "Democracy is punished. Criminals are rewarded. Agencies are weaponised. Elections are manipulated. JAIL the PROTESTERS. BAIL the RAPISTS. This is the BJP's version of New India."

2026-01-09T06:00:36.125657+00:00 IST

'Chief Minister came to steal files during raid': BJP MP Samik

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Friday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of undermining constitutional values and interfering in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid in the state.

2026-01-09T05:44:37.625984+00:00 IST

BJP's double engine govt is only for billionaires: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the BJP-led governments of widespread corruption and misuse of power, alleging that their "double-engine" governments have failed the poor, workers, and the middle class.

2026-01-09T05:38:12.830997+00:00 IST

TMC MPs detained for protesting outside Amit Shah's office

TMC MPs Derek O'Brien, Satabdi Roy, Mahua Moitra, Kirti Azad, and others protested outside Amit Shah's office in Delhi, raising slogans against the minister.

2026-01-09T04:56:19.537093+00:00 IST

“Violated constitutional right to continue as CM”: Ananda Bose

"Intimidating or threatening a public servant from performing their duties is a graver offence, punishable with 2 years' imprisonment and a fine, or both. The third issue is Constitutional and serious," CV Ananda Bose said.

2026-01-09T04:29:06.688837+00:00 IST

UPA govt brought amendments to UAPA: Owaisi blames Congress

Owaisi said, "The Supreme Court did not grant bail to two undertrial accused, and the Supreme Court explained why it did not grant bail. During the UPA government, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act was amended, and included a definition of what constitutes terrorism."

2026-01-09T04:13:46.921551+00:00 IST

Draconian decision: Karnataka Minister HK Patil on MGNREGA repeal

Karnataka Minister HK Patil, condemning the central government's decision to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), described it as "draconian".

2026-01-09T03:45:42.552984+00:00 IST

BJP’s Karate Thiagarajan as Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' awaits censor

Reacting to the controversy related to actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan', BJP leader Karate Thiagarajan said that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is an independent and autonomous body functioning strictly within the rules.

2026-01-09T03:09:52.654478+00:00 IST

"Promotion cannot become imposition": Siddaramaiah

"India's unity rests on respecting every language and every citizen's right to learn in their mother tongue," Siddaramaiah posted on X.

2026-01-09T03:08:47.341986+00:00 IST

No link between DMK and 'Jana Nayagan’ film issue: KN Nehru

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru on Tuesday said the DMK has no connection with the controversy surrounding the actor and TVK Chief Vijay's film "Jana Nayagan" and questioned why Congress party members were raising the issue.

2026-01-09T02:50:26.001174+00:00 IST

Assam: BJP slams Akhil Gogoi, calls him "master of fairytales"

"He first creates an imaginary story within his own mind and then narrates it repeatedly before the public. While a few people may momentarily mistake these fictional tales for truth, with the passage of time, the people inevitably realise that they were nothing more than fabricated stories," Medhi said.

2026-01-09T01:29:38.479467+00:00 IST