Politics

"Mumbai's Mayor should be from Mahayuti": Athawale on BMC polls

Speaking to ANI on Friday about the 2026 BMC elections, Athawale said his party would remain part of the Mahayuti alliance and support the formation of a Mahayuti-led civic body in Mumbai.

2026-01-03T02:54:51.640145+00:00 IST

Telangana Assembly adopts resolution on MGNREGS

On Friday, the resolution recalled that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched in 2005 by the UPA government led by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to provide employment to the rural poor and ensure financial security for impoverished families.

2026-01-03T01:28:13.914960+00:00 IST

Delhi assembly winter session from Jan 5 to 8

According to the Delhi legislative assembly Secretariat, the fourth session of the eighth legislative assembly will begin at 11 am. Subsequent sittings will start at 2 pm.

2026-01-03T00:10:41.153380+00:00 IST

"Not pre-planned": DK Shivkumar refutes BJP's allegations

Shivkumar told reporters, "We have suspended the SP. Let the inquiry come out. This was not preplanned."

2026-01-02T22:24:17.213771+00:00 IST

Pune Civic polls: BJP replaces Pooja More, fields Aditi Babar

Pune BJP President Dhiraj Ghate said the decision was taken after consultations with senior leaders to present a candidate with a professional background and administrative understanding ahead of the civic polls.

2026-01-02T21:27:01.711980+00:00 IST

Ballari clash: DK Shivakumar constitutes six-member team

The team committee is chaired by HM Revanna, former MP, and comprises former MLA Jayaprakash Hegde, MLA T Raghu Murthy, MP Kumar Nayak, MLC Jakkappanavar, and MLC Basanagowda Badarali.

2026-01-02T21:12:39.139601+00:00 IST

Amit Shah condoles sudden demise of BJP MLA Shyam Bihari Lal

"The sudden demise of Shyam Bihari Lal, the MLA from Faridpur in Uttar Pradesh, is extremely heartbreaking. His life was dedicated to the welfare and organisation of the backward classes, the deprived, and the poor. The entire BJP family stands with their family members in this hour of grief. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," Shah posted on X.

2026-01-02T19:33:11.220594+00:00 IST

BJP playing FIR game: Saurabh Bharadwaj amid stray dog issue

In a press release, AAP noted that while its workers are being targeted with frivolous cases, no FIR has been registered against DPS school, despite documented evidence of student harassment over unpaid fees and a clear recommendation from the District Magistrate.

2026-01-02T19:26:28.200309+00:00 IST

Seven Shiv Sena candidates elected unopposed meet Eknath Shinde

The seven Shiv Sena candidates were declared winners even before a single vote was cast, as opposition parties and other candidates either withdrew or had their nominations rejected.

2026-01-02T18:53:33.540196+00:00 IST

BJP G.Janardhana Reddy on Ballari clash

BJP MLA G. Janardhana Reddy on Friday condemned the Ballari clash outside his residence, alleging opponents brought goondas, petrol bombs, and stones. He blamed them for taking a "criminal way," asserting such violence is unprecedented in Karnataka and claiming public support remains with the BJP due to its development work.

2026-01-02T18:27:29.927093+00:00 IST

Karnataka: State BJP files a complaint regarding Ballari clash

BJP leaders submitted a complaint regarding the Ballari violence to the DGP of Karnataka, claiming Congress MLA Bharath Reddy and his supporters fired a private gun, which claimed one life.

2026-01-02T18:04:59.239051+00:00 IST

TMC couldn't raise any logical questions on SIR: Sukanta Majumdar

"If they (TMC) have any issue against the SIR (Special Intensive Revision), they should tell the Election Commission, and the Election Commission has responded to everything. They couldn't raise any logical questions", he stated.

2026-01-02T17:56:25.359968+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee launches 'Abar Jitbe Bangla

The development comes amid an escalating political confrontation between the TMC and the BJP over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls.

2026-01-02T17:54:34.485854+00:00 IST

Delhi govt to file FIR against AAP for misinformation on teachers

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the government has decided to file a police complaint and register an FIR against the AAP for circulating false and misleading information about teachers.

2026-01-02T17:50:40.933447+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM distributes appointment letters to drivers, helpers

On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Road Transport Corporation bus drivers reach every citizen. By ensuring safe travel and punctuality, they carry a major responsibility and play an important role in shaping the state government's image.

2026-01-02T17:43:29.910892+00:00 IST

Punjab BJP alleges rules violations in Ward Delimitation

Speaking to reporters after meeting the Punjab Governor, Gulab Chand Kataria, Sharma said that while the next national census was expected to begin soon, the state government had gone ahead with "hadbandi (delimitation)" without taking population data into account.

2026-01-02T17:19:12.500212+00:00 IST

Gaurav Bhatia slams Mamata Banerjee for remarks against Amit Shah

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks relating to Home Minister Amit Shah and alleged that there is "jungle raj" in the state.

2026-01-02T17:15:18.446316+00:00 IST

Chowdhury slams Abhishek Banerjee's "Abar Jitbe Bangla" yatra

Chowdhury asserted that, given the many complaints against CM Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, she decided to put forward her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee.

2026-01-02T15:23:55.527722+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS make slew of promises for BMC polls; Aditya Thackeray assures new medical colleges, housing for Mumbai residents

Ahead of the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray made a slew of promises, including building houses for residents on BMC lands and starting new medical colleges.

2026-01-02T15:20:42.964568+00:00 IST

"TMC, Congress afraid to state their position on infiltration issue": BJP's Gaurav Bhatia

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday termed infiltrators as a "major national security issue," stating that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken decisive steps under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

2026-01-02T15:07:48.009122+00:00 IST