Politics

Opposition's job is to oppose govt :Rajbhar on JNU row

"There are some opposition parties; their job is to oppose the government, they do that sometimes through slogans, sometimes through songs, and sometimes by shouting," Rajbhar said.

2026-01-06T09:05:56.840059+00:00 IST

'DMK did nothing for TN people except corruption': AIADMK EPS

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami meets Governor RN Ravi at Lok Bhavan in Chennai.

2026-01-06T08:51:49.156443+00:00 IST

“Massive defeat to DMK’s appeasement politics”: CR Kesavan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson C R Kesavan lauded the Madras High Court's judgment, which upheld Justice GR Swaminathan's order regarding the lighting of lamps on the "Deepathoon" in Tirupparankundram temple on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T08:25:14.253980+00:00 IST

ANS Prasad says Shah has levelled five allegations against DMK

BJP leader ANS Prasad on Tuesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has levelled five serious allegations against the DMK government and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, accusing the regime of corruption, repression, dynastic politics, being anti-Hindu, and misleading the public on central funds, and asserted that these charges demand accountability.

2026-01-06T08:13:41.828451+00:00 IST

“BJP restless, trying to do something": Karnataka Dy CM

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of creating unrest, Shivakumar stated that the opposition is "restless and trying to do something," while assuring that the state government is committed to maintaining law and order.

2026-01-06T08:12:32.238374+00:00 IST

RJD MP Manoj Jha on sloganeering against PM Modi, Amit Shah in JN

On slogans against PM Modi and HM Amit Shah at JNU, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Tuesday said there is no place for such slogans in a civilised democracy, but questioned "selective outrage," warning it reflects an unhealthy democracy and stressing that wishing death on anyone is unacceptable.

2026-01-06T08:07:19.125218+00:00 IST

‘Kejriwal and AAP gang lied’: BJP demands apology over stray dogs

The BJP leaders alleged that the AAP misled the public by claiming that an order had been passed regarding the deployment of Delhi government teachers for counting stray dogs. The protestors demanded a public apology from Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP leadership, terming the allegations "baseless" and "irresponsible."

2026-01-06T08:04:39.220281+00:00 IST

“Go ask governor about pending bills": DMK K. Elangovan

Reacting to the scheduled meeting of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, with Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader K. Elangovan on Tuesday said Palaniswami should question the Governor over delays in signing Assembly bills, adding that seeking action against the DMK reflects fear of the party's welfare schemes.

2026-01-06T07:57:20.109667+00:00 IST

"AAP withheld CAG report to hide wrongdoings": Manjinder Sirsa

Sirsa claimed that the AAP government intentionally avoided placing the CAG reports before the Assembly to prevent its alleged wrongdoings from coming to light.

2026-01-06T07:45:41.575112+00:00 IST

AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha demands reactivation of Maithili Academy

Sharing the development on X, Jha highlighted the Maithili language as an intrinsic "identity" of Mithila and condemned the prolonged inactivity of the academy as a "neglect" of millions of Maithili speakers.

2026-01-06T07:36:30.330588+00:00 IST

CPI protests against US near Consulate in Chennai

Former Tamil Nadu CPI State Secretary Muthuarasan led the protest, which was held near Kamarajar Arangam on Anna Salai, with cadres of the CPI staging a protest near the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai against the United States over its actions on Venezuela.

2026-01-06T07:18:22.235969+00:00 IST

"They were hiding their faces:" Delhi Minister Manjinder Sirsa

Reacting to the demonstration, Sirsa said that AAP legislators were "hiding their faces" and accused the party of subjecting Delhi to over a decade of polluted air during its tenure.

2026-01-06T07:11:42.349304+00:00 IST

BJP Minister Ashish Sood slams Kejriwal

During the press conference, he showed a letter addressed to Arvind Kejriwal. He said the BJP will no longer allow "irresponsible behaviour and the politics of shoot and scoot" to prevail in Delhi. He even alleged that the AAP National Convenor was pursuing a politics of "indecency" to maintain his relevance.

2026-01-06T07:03:00.464132+00:00 IST

VHP on killing of minorities in Bangladesh

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) raised serious concerns over a surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, alleging six killings in the last 18 days. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal accused the country's leadership, including a "Nobel Peace Prize winner," of remaining a silent spectator while atrocities continue unabated.

2026-01-06T06:39:39.213860+00:00 IST

Dilip Jaiswal hits out at Kharge over Venezuela remark

Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday hit out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on the situation in Venezuela following the US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, saying that "Kharge ji worries less about the nation and more about abroad."

2026-01-06T05:55:12.569522+00:00 IST

Ravindra Chavan expresses party's success in Latur civic polls

Addressing an election rally on Monday, Chavan said the energy and commitment of BJP supporters indicated the party's likely success in the region, adding that the political influence and legacy associated with former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh would no longer hold sway in the city.

2026-01-06T05:50:48.928710+00:00 IST

Priyank Kharge calls RSS "biggest impediment” to nation's growth

Kharge shared an article from an English daily on social media platform X, which reported that a special court had issued notices to him and fellow state minister Dinesh Gundurao in connection with a defamation complaint filed by an RSS member.

2026-01-06T05:10:16.421823+00:00 IST

“Eknath Shinde’s work reached hearts of people:” Neelam Latika

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Latika said the response reflected that Eknath Shinde's work has resonated with the public. She further stated that their four candidates entered politics with the intent to serve the people, despite having no prominent political figures in their families.

2026-01-06T04:31:35.785677+00:00 IST

BJP Dushyant Gautam moves Delhi HC in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Gautam has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case, making 11 parties, including Urmila Sanawar and Suresh Rathore, respondents in the case

2026-01-06T04:17:19.426921+00:00 IST

AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami to meet TN governor today

Palaniswami is expected to raise the current law and order situation in Tamil Nadu under the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime and express his concerns.

2026-01-06T04:13:03.358582+00:00 IST

Congress leader questions PM Modi for bowing towards Trump

Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu on Monday questioned PM Modi for allegedly bowing to US President Donald Trump, after Trump issued a fresh warning to India over raising tariffs on continued imports of Russian oil.

2026-01-06T03:50:05.596210+00:00 IST