Politics

Shiv Sena wins 3 seats unopposed ahead of local body polls

Speaking to reporters, Shiv Sena's winning candidate from ward number 18, Sukhada Sanjay More, said that rival candidates had withdrawn their nominations and that the "public is standing with Eknath Shinde".

2026-01-02T14:37:08.436007+00:00 IST

BJP leader Amit Malviya shares KMEA survey to attack Rahul Gandhi

Amit Malviya shared the findings of the KMEA survey in Karnataka to attack Rahul Gandhi over his 'vote chori' allegations, saying that citizens find elections and EVMs trustworthy.

2026-01-02T14:36:12.032505+00:00 IST

EC Survey used selectively to manufacture narrative:Karnatka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah on Friday said an Election Commission survey was being "selectively used to manufacture a narrative", as he rejected claims that it had disproved Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of electoral malpractice.

2026-01-02T14:29:50.766180+00:00 IST

BJP spokesperson alleges Rahul Gandhi linked to anti-India lobby

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of having recurring links with an "anti-India lobby" operating abroad.

2026-01-02T14:15:00.182231+00:00 IST

PM Modi invites public to attend Piprahwa Relics Exposition

In a post on X, PM Modi shared glimpses from the event and appealed to "all those passionate about culture and Buddhism" to visit the exposition.

2026-01-02T13:28:14.906942+00:00 IST

Telangana: Kavitha to explain resignation in Council on Jan 5

Speaking to the media at the Council media point and later at the Assembly media point, Kavitha said she would use the Council session to explain the reasons for her resignation to the people of Telangana.

2026-01-02T13:27:06.098522+00:00 IST

PM Modi expected to address public in West Bengal on Jan. 17

During his visit, the Prime Minister is also likely to flag off the Howrah-Guwahati Sleeper Vande Bharat Express, marking another significant step in upgrading long-distance rail connectivity in eastern and northeastern India.

2026-01-02T13:23:34.861887+00:00 IST

Bengaluru: ADGP reports of seizing 5 guns in Ballari clash

Speaking to the media, he said, "There was an issue of putting up banners. Stone pelting took place from 9 am to 9:30 am. A group also opened fire. We have seized the private guns of 5 private gunmen. One of them died after being shot. The police have registered a suo motu case...

2026-01-02T13:22:58.754883+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan offers prayers at Trimbakeshwar Temple

Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Trimbakeshwar Temple, the Union Minister said, "It is our goal that farmers' produce increases and their income increases too. May all be well, may all prosper, may all be happy, may all be auspicious, may all be healthy, may the grace of Lord Trimbakeshwar reach everyone. We pray that the country moves forward at a faster pace."

2026-01-02T13:08:30.356562+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Multiple BJP candidates elected unopposed

The polling for 29 municipal corporation elections across the state, including Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16. December 30 was the last day for filing nominations.

2026-01-02T12:59:19.614339+00:00 IST

"Message sent to anti-social elements": BJP leader

Speaking to ANI, he said, "People were carrying out illegal encroachment despite court orders, and stones were also pelted at officials. Therefore, the administration identified all the illegal encroachments and took action. The demolition drive is a message to those anti-social elements that Rajasthan is governed by law and order, and not a 'jungle raj', and anyone who breaks the law will have to bear the consequences."

2026-01-02T12:49:46.877482+00:00 IST

Congress slams Karnataka EVM Survey

Congress leaders on Friday raised questions over the credibility of a recent survey on voter trust in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Karnataka.

2026-01-02T09:39:20.871985+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu launches official website of HPSCC

Chief Minister said that balanced and inclusive development of the state is possible only when all sections of society benefit. With this objective, he said, the state government was implementing various schemes and policies to support marginalised communities.

2026-01-02T09:08:09.005153+00:00 IST

Ease of doing business for ease of breathing: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress leader accused the Centre of prioritising "ease of doing business" over environmental protection. "I don't understand why the Modi government, in the name of ease of doing business, is destroying the ease of breathing and the ease of living. If you tamper with nature, if you disrupt it, the result will be what we saw in the tsunami, floods, earthquakes and landslides," Ramesh said, calling the government "very insensitive" on environmental issues. He added that there is a "huge difference between the Prime Minister's words and actions" when it comes to climate and ecology.

2026-01-02T08:59:13.831608+00:00 IST

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan offers prayers with family at Trim

Expressing his wishes for the nation's progress, the Union Minister said he hopes that India continues to move forward at an even faster pace.

2026-01-02T08:49:15.234097+00:00 IST

No water, just poison being distributed’ in Indore: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the BJP-led government over the alleged water contamination incident in Indore, calling it a case of "poison being distributed" while the administration "slept like Kumbhakarna."

2026-01-02T08:44:57.125245+00:00 IST

'Bulldozer action in support of law': Rajasthan Deputy CM Bairwa

The Deputy CM's remarks came amid heightened security as the municipal council, with police deployment, demolished illegal structures allegedly built by encroaching on a public road near a mosque. The action follows recent violence in the area, where stone pelting erupted during an anti-encroachment exercise, leaving several policemen injured.

2026-01-02T08:01:43.916102+00:00 IST

“Never seen such lawlessness”: Sriramulu alleges planned attack

The violence erupted outside the residence of BJP MLA G. Janardhana Reddy on Thursday following a dispute over the installation of a banner for an event linked to the unveiling of a statue of Maharishi Valmiki on January 3. Tensions flared after Janardhana Reddy's supporters objected to the erection of banners on the road leading to his house. What began as a verbal altercation soon escalated into stone-pelting, physical clashes and firing, prompting police to lathi-charge the crowd.

2026-01-02T07:35:06.886440+00:00 IST

Odisha CM pays floral tribute to Dr Harekrushna Mahtab on death a

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday paid floral tributes to legendary leader, eminent freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister Dr Harekrushna Mahtab on the 39th anniversary of his death at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises.

2026-01-02T07:32:01.418414+00:00 IST

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan arrives in Tamil Nadu on a two-da

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Tamil Nadu today for a two-day visit to participate in various events in Chennai and Vellore.

2026-01-02T07:15:48.079746+00:00 IST

Mayawati expresses deep sorrow over deaths from contaminated wate

She called the incident extremely tragic and concerning, noting that public outrage across the country over such government negligence and indifference is natural.

2026-01-02T07:03:42.478889+00:00 IST