Politics

BJP leaders laud Madras HC ruling 'Deepathoon'

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld Justice GR Swaminathan's order regarding the lighting of lamps on the "Deepathoon" in Tirupparankundram temple, a much-awaited ruling that promptly garnered appreciation from the people and the opposition parties, including the BJP.

2026-01-07T00:14:24.434439+00:00 IST

AIMIM Chief slams BJP over silence on Trump's remarks on Modi

Commenting on the BJP leader's silence over Trump's statement, Owaisi said, "The BJP people get scared the moment Trump's name comes up. It has been 24 hours, and they have gone completely mute. Say something at least! When will you speak up?"

2026-01-06T23:12:31.572647+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar alleges BJP graft in PM Awas Yojana, Smart City scheme

During an election campaign rally in Pimpri Chinchwad of Pune district, Maharashtra, ahead of civic polls, Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar on Tuesday alleged large-scale corruption in civic works, without taking the name of any party or leader, in an apparent attack on BJP leaders.

2026-01-06T19:41:06.439685+00:00 IST

Ravinder Indraj Singh moves Vote of Thanks in Delhi Assembly

He praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, highlighting historic initiatives towards a Developed Delhi and 'Antyodaya'.

2026-01-06T17:38:46.487389+00:00 IST

BJP, Congress spar over JNU slogan row

The BJP accused the Congress party of having links with the students who raised the slogans, with some leaders labelling them as "anti-national" and "separatist". On the other hand, Congress leaders have questioned the delay in the judicial process and urged restraint in language, emphasising the students' right to protest.

2026-01-06T17:37:51.422515+00:00 IST

Delhi Minister Sirsa to update on pollution control measures

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa will make a statement regarding the present status of the Environment in the national capital and the major steps being taken by the government to control pollution on Wednesday, the third day of the winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, according to the list of business.

2026-01-06T17:21:10.788080+00:00 IST

Kavitha gets massive support in united march for Samajika Telanga

Telangana Jagruti President K Kavitha has appealed to all sections of society to join hands in the quest for a 'Samajika Telangana'.

2026-01-06T16:12:13.061373+00:00 IST

Riteish Deshmukh reacts to Maharashtra BJP chief's remarks

Responding to his remarks, Deshmukh, in a self-video, said, "I say this with folded hands: the name of a person who lives for the people remains engraved in their hearts. What is merely written can be erased, but what is engraved can never be removed. Jai Maharashtra."

2026-01-06T14:23:19.356648+00:00 IST

AIMIM Chief Owaisi assures big victory in the 2026 BMC elections

Speaking to the media after addressing a public meeting, Owaisi said, "Wherever we have fielded our candidates in the municipal corporation elections, we have been getting a very good response. Our party will have many municipal corporators..."

2026-01-06T14:21:40.604134+00:00 IST

Delhi Speaker addresses stray dog order to committee

The matter surfaced in the assembly after BJP MLA Ajay Mahawar filed a complaint with the speaker against AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, MLA Sanjeev Jha, and other party leaders, accusing them of spreading falsehoods about the alleged order.

2026-01-06T14:08:24.422952+00:00 IST

BJP mocks Siddaramaiah as he becomes Kar'ka longest-serving CM

In a post on X, BJP Karnataka begins with a sarcastic congratulation to the outgoing Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, painting a picture not of triumph, but of a tenure marked by survival - "limping, crawling, and fearing resignation."

2026-01-06T12:01:57.677201+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee on chopper controversy

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of not giving clearance to his chopper while he was headed to Rampurhat in Birbhum to address a public meeting arranged by the All India Trinamool Congress.

2026-01-06T11:30:43.506955+00:00 IST

"Mamata Banerjee is doing drama": Samik Bhattacharya

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday warned that if the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) isn't conducted, there will be no elections in the state, accusing Mamata Banerjee of "doing a drama."

2026-01-06T10:55:39.175183+00:00 IST

"Anti-India urban naxal gang:" BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawal

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala slammed the reported sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T09:54:08.914383+00:00 IST

RSS not above Constitution: Priyank Kharge

"They are trying intimidation tactics, it's nothing new. We are raising valid questions about RSS and their funding, and their existence. Just because you are a body of individuals, show me one rule in the country which says you should not be registered," Kharge said, emphasising that accountability applies to all institutions in the country.

2026-01-06T09:48:57.830924+00:00 IST

Ex Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns atrocities against Hindus

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condemned the attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and criticised the Government of India's diplomatic approach towards the neighbouring country.

2026-01-06T09:38:59.488906+00:00 IST

“Siddaramaiah a modern-day leader": G Parameshwara

"I would like to congratulate Siddaramaiah ji on completing 2792 days in office (as the CM). Only Shri Devaraj Urs (former Karnataka CM) had that before. Both the great leaders were given an opportunity by the Congress party to serve the people under its ideology. And that ideology to serve the poor and at the same time develop the state and the country. And this is kind of a bigger contribution by great leaders, both of them. In both cases, there might have been criticism, but these two leaders did extremely well. I consider both of them as great leaders. And Siddaramaiah ji is a modern-day leader. Any state needs to give good governance, and Siddaramaiah ji has done so," he said.

2026-01-06T09:37:28.623065+00:00 IST

BJP Chandrashekhar Bawankule hails Fadnavis during BMC elections

Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday hailed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the "only true leader" in the state and the "sole pillar" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

2026-01-06T09:34:45.997275+00:00 IST

“Anyone who creates unrest will go to jail": Manjinder Sirsa

"Anyone who creates unrest will go to jail. This is the BJP rule; those who create unrest are absolutely not tolerated here. The place for rioters is in jail," Sirsa said.

2026-01-06T09:29:24.101561+00:00 IST

AAP stages protest in Delhi assembly premises over AQI

Speaking to reporters, Atishi drew attention to the severe public health impact of Delhi's worsening air quality. She said young children are now "forced to take steroid inhalers," major hospitals like AIIMS are filled with patients struggling to breathe, and senior citizens are facing life-threatening consequences due to pollution.

2026-01-06T09:22:20.382905+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal on Madras HC's verdict on Deepathoon issue

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Goyal stated that Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin made an audacious and reprehensible demand to eradicate Sanatana Dharma itself in September 2023. He added that a few months later, the lighting of the lamp on the Thiruparankundram Hill associated with Lord Kartikeya and Bhagwan Murgan was prohibited.

2026-01-06T09:14:17.924773+00:00 IST