Politics

BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi slam Rahul Gandhi over his Vietnam tour

Trivedi alleged that Rahul Gandhi's foreign travels have often coincided with remarks or engagements that, according to him, "undermine national interests".

2026-01-03T11:20:20.418487+00:00 IST

West Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee calls BJP “snake”

"BJP is like a snake. If you keep 1 or 18 in your backyard, eventually it will bite you. This time in the upcoming elections, ensure that no snake is there in Alipurduar. I am 10 times more stubborn than the BJP, and against this behaviour, only the BJP bows down. In the upcoming polls, stand in the queue to teach them a lesson through EVM. Those who want to change the constitution will eventually be removed from power," Banerjee said during the rally.

2026-01-03T10:51:10.734576+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor, Priyank Kharge slam BCCI, BJP

Earlier in the day, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI that BCCI had asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman "due to the recent developments" and had permitted the franchise to replace him. Mustafizur was picked by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction in December last year.

2026-01-03T09:39:33.277488+00:00 IST

Ballari clash: DK Shivakumar defends Valmiki statue event

Speaking to the media, Shivakumar said the Congress had organised a "beautiful programme" in Ballari for the installation of a Maharishi Valmiki statue, attended by several Valmiki community leaders. "Congress held a beautiful program giving the Valmiki statue in Ballari, with the presence of a lot of Valmiki leaders. What is wrong with having posters around the city?" he asked.

2026-01-03T08:59:55.657052+00:00 IST

CM MK Stalin launches DMK election manifesto portal 2026

Tamil Nadu are among few states where the Assembly elections will be held later this year.

2026-01-03T08:59:16.267035+00:00 IST

Devkinandan Thakur welcomes BCCI move to release Mustafizur

Earlier in the day, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI that the apex cricket body had instructed the Kolkata-based franchise to remove Mustafizur from their roster "due to the recent developments." Saikia added that the board would permit KKR to name a replacement player in accordance with IPL regulations.

2026-01-03T08:34:53.489813+00:00 IST

Congress announces three-phase "MNREGA Bachao Sangram" nationwide

Addressing a press conference at the party's office in New Delhi, Congress General Secretaries KC Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of attempting to centralise the employment guarantee scheme and acting arbitrarily.

2026-01-03T08:12:32.209802+00:00 IST

BJP Maharashtra chief hits back at Ajit Pawar as PMC polls clash

Ajit Pawar's faction has reunited with Sharad Pawar's faction of NCP for the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, forcing Mahayuti alliance partners to go against each other.

2026-01-03T08:00:16.311203+00:00 IST

'This govt is killing Gandhiji again”: Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister said that MGNREGA, introduced during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, was rooted in the directive principles of the Constitution and aimed at securing the right to work, education and dignity for the poor, small farmers and rural labourers.

2026-01-03T07:37:43.429231+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar targets BJP ahead of PMC polls

Without naming the BJP, Ajit Pawar said he is part of the government, which had once levelled allegations of an irrigation scam against him.

2026-01-03T07:30:29.719633+00:00 IST

V Sivankutty raises questions on Sonia Gandhi meeting Potti

V Sivankutty said that Unnikrishnan Potti was tying a sacred thread on Sonia Gandhi's wrist, questioning how the prime accused had good relations with the former Congress President.

2026-01-03T07:00:29.500608+00:00 IST

Sangeet Som after BCCI asks KKR to release Bangladeshi player

BJP leader Sangeet Singh Som on Saturday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision, instructing Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Muztafizur Rahman amid ongoing violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country.

2026-01-03T06:29:42.482586+00:00 IST

SP leader Mehrotra echoes Ajay Chautala's remarks

Speaking to ANI, Mehrotra said public anger was growing due to unemployment, inflation and poverty, while those in power remained indifferent to people's suffering.

2026-01-03T06:18:17.290197+00:00 IST

“People are dying, PM remains silent”: Congress leader Udit Raj

Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Udit Raj said, "People are dying, the Prime Minister remains silent. Delhi is in the grip of pollution, with people suffering from lung disease and age is declining. The situation in the Indore incident is such that they cannot even provide clean drinking water. This is the reality of the double-engine government. Their (BJP) situation is the same everywhere. They are not running a government with reality. They claim to be the world's fourth-largest economy, Vishwaguru, and Digital India, but the reality is different."

2026-01-03T06:12:48.266516+00:00 IST

‘Not just loot, but sacrilege’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Accusing the Congress and CPI(M), both partners in the INDIA alliance, of turning Devaswom boards into "organisations of corrupt brokers," Chandrasekhar said a SIT reporting to the same political leadership could not uncover the full truth. "Only an independent Central probe can," he asserted, adding that the BJP would not allow the case to be buried and promised "justice for Ayyappa bhakts."

2026-01-03T05:41:52.346487+00:00 IST

Karnataka EVM survey lacks credibility: Congress’ BK Hariprasad

Hariprasad also targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming its credibility has eroded. "The Election Commission is at its lowest ebb in terms of its credibility. If the Election Commission wants to improve or build its image, there should be transparency. They should be impartial and listen to political parties and electoral representatives," he said.

2026-01-03T04:36:41.032201+00:00 IST

'Politics should not be played on this': Ramchander Rao

Rao's remarks came after the Telangana Legislative Assembly adopted a resolution expressing concern over the proposed VB-G Ram G 2025 law.

2026-01-03T04:22:11.201893+00:00 IST

Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda targets Rahul Gandhi over remarks

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that his statements do not resonate with either the people of Haryana or Congress workers themselves.

2026-01-03T03:44:20.826926+00:00 IST

Mithun Chakraborty slams TMC government

Mithun promised that if the BJP forms the government in West Bengal, the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be implemented. "If our government is formed in Bengal, we will implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme. This is my promise to you," he said.

2026-01-03T03:42:36.633571+00:00 IST

BJP alleges Rs 100 crore flood relief scam in Malda under TMC

The BJP alleged that the report expresses what could be a massive Rs 100 crore scam in the disbursal of flood relief funds in Malda district under the TMC regime.

2026-01-03T03:39:40.478027+00:00 IST

BMC Polls 2026: Congress seeks action against Rahul Narvekar

According to the letter dated January 2, 2026, the Congress alleged that during the nomination process in Mumbai's Colaba Assembly constituency, specifically in wards 225, 226 and 227, opposition candidates were threatened and obstructed from filing their nominations. The MPCC claimed that these actions took place around 5 pm while nominations were being filed and that the alleged intimidation was carried out through the police at the behest of the Speaker.

2026-01-03T03:06:12.814098+00:00 IST