Politics

Delhi Govt to file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal: Ashish Sood

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Friday said the government has decided to file a police complaint against misinformation being spread regarding teachers in the city.

2026-01-02T06:26:42.301138+00:00 IST

Maulana Sajid Rashidi seeks action against Devkinandan Thakur

All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi demanded action against Devkinandan Thakur for his remarks on Shahrukh khan on inclusion of a Bangladesh player in his co-owned KKR team.

2026-01-02T06:13:38.216787+00:00 IST

Vaiko to launch ‘Samathuva Nadai Payanam’ from Tiruchirappalli, T

The walk aims to promote social justice, equality, and secular values and will cover several districts across Tamil Nadu. It is scheduled to conclude in Madurai on January 12.

2026-01-02T05:45:00.670467+00:00 IST

PM Modi remembers social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan

Mannathu Padmanabhan, a social reformer and freedom fighter, lived from January 2, 1878, to February 25, 1970. On October 31, 1914, he founded the Nair Service Society (NSS). He received the Padma Bhushan award in 1966.

2026-01-02T04:45:45.253712+00:00 IST

Indore water contamination: Govt monitoring situation, says Dy CM

Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, meeting patients and their families, and interacting with doctors to review the medical response.

2026-01-02T03:14:53.774260+00:00 IST

“Mamata Banerjee has threatened Amit Shah": Mithun

Chakraborty's comments came against the backdrop of an escalating war of words between Mamata Banerjee and Amit Shah, with both sides sharpening their attacks as the election season gathers momentum.

2026-01-02T02:48:11.041824+00:00 IST

Hooda slams Haryana Govt over Faridabad incident, says law and or

Hooda said the incident was "very unfortunate" and claimed that a sense of insecurity prevails in the state.

2026-01-02T02:37:47.141462+00:00 IST

Kerala CM notes 'hectic day'; didn't have time for discussion wit

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday, detailed a "hectic" schedule, noting that they were unable to hold any important discussion with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. He also criticised the bulldozer actions or attacks against minorities.

2026-01-02T02:36:24.087390+00:00 IST

"People like Shah Rukh Khan are traitors": BJP leader Sangeet Som

"At any cost, they will not be able to get Mustafizur Rahman to play here. Rahman won't be able to step outside the airport," Som told ANI.

2026-01-01T23:03:30.960145+00:00 IST

"Abhishek Banerjee trying to mimic Rahul Gandhi": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

"In childhood, when we used to go to school, when exams came, we used to copy answers from studious students. So this nephew of West Bengal is trying to mimic Rahul Gandhi by following the path shown by him," Chowdhury told ANI.

2026-01-01T20:36:16.356811+00:00 IST

"Baseless and false propaganda": Kerala CM

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan denies allegations of government interference by Adoor Prakash in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

2026-01-01T17:53:49.728147+00:00 IST

"His actions have been those of a traitor": Swami Rambhadracharya

Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya called Shah Rukh Khan's actions traitorous for including a Bangladeshi cricketer in his co-owned IPL team KKR.

2026-01-01T17:53:02.535100+00:00 IST

"They have lost mental balance": Nana Patole slams critics

Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday lashed out at critics over backlash to his statement comparing Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, saying those who responded without understanding his statement have "lost their mental balance".

2026-01-01T17:21:03.298929+00:00 IST

"People should follow this suggestion very seriously": Rao

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Thursday welcomed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat's suggestion on promoting mother tongues and regional languages, saying people should follow it "very seriously" amid the shift towards modern education.

2026-01-01T17:20:13.872458+00:00 IST

"TMC will win 250 seats, BJP not in position to win 30": Kunal Gh

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday expressed confidence that the party is poised to return to power, projecting a win of over 250 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year.

2026-01-01T17:10:57.377007+00:00 IST

Owaisi calls for restoration of good old ties with Bangladesh

Amid the growing tensions between India and Bangladesh, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday urged the Modi government to prioritise restoring ties with Bangladesh, emphasising the country's stability as crucial for India's security, particularly in the North-East.

2026-01-01T16:28:21.444727+00:00 IST

YSRCP accuses AP CM of maintaining secrecy over his foreign tour

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) SC Cell President and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu on Thursday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of maintaining secrecy over his foreign tour, despite repeatedly claiming that his life is an open book.

2026-01-01T15:49:24.763409+00:00 IST

BJP nominee Pooja More quits civic poll race after backlash, soci

Speaking to reporters after withdrawing, Pooja More shared details of her personal and political journey, saying she comes from a very modest background and has faced years of struggle. She said she moved to Pune after marrying Dhananjay Jadhav and actively participated in farmers' movements.

2026-01-01T14:46:03.172018+00:00 IST

BJP confident of retaining Pune Mayor’s post in civic polls

Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will once again secure the Mayor's post in Pune Municipal Corporation Election citing extensive development works carried out in the city under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led NDA government in Maharashtra.

2026-01-01T14:42:29.802786+00:00 IST

BJP’s CR Kesavan demands apology from Congress leader Nana Patole

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday demanded an apology from Congress leader Nana Patole over his "indefensible and unacceptable" remarks comparing Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram.

2026-01-01T14:23:55.068026+00:00 IST