Politics

Supporters cheer as new office of Vijay's TVK inaugurated

In a significant move ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a new office for Tamil Nadu actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was inaugurated on Thursday in Kangayam, Tiruppur district. The event, held on New Year's Day, drew a large gathering of supporters who expressed confidence in Vijay's leadership.

2026-01-01T14:07:21.054767+00:00 IST

"Will do whatever work the party gives me": Dilip Ghosh

Ghosh's remarks come a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting with BJP MPs, MLAs and former MPs in the state, signalling renewed organisational activity ahead of the elections.

2026-01-01T13:30:08.862788+00:00 IST

BJP's Manan Kumar targets TMC over Abhishek Banerjee’s remarks

Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Election Commission over SIR in Bengal and said that the BJP was defeated in the assembly and Lok Sabha polls in the state and the same result will be repeated in 2026 assembly polls.

2026-01-01T12:59:45.080867+00:00 IST

"BJP ending right to work given by Sonia, Manmohan": Dotasra

Earlier, Indian National Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the party will launch a nationwide 'Save MNREGA' campaign from January 5, making the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) the central focus of a mass movement.

2026-01-01T12:40:22.500663+00:00 IST

Sanjay Nirupam slam Patole for comparing Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram

Earlier on Wednesday, Nana Patole, addressing the question of Rahul Gandhi not visiting the Ram Temple, said that the Congress is doing the work of Lord Ram.

2026-01-01T12:31:21.900502+00:00 IST

BMC polls: Educated person should become Mayor, says Congress MLA

Speaking to reporters, Shaikh emphasised the need for capable leadership to improve Mumbai's infrastructure. "People should not get into the caste. They should think about who will be able to make the infrastructure of Mumbai better," he said.

2026-01-01T12:23:23.987402+00:00 IST

"If TMC is confident of winning polls, why are crying over SIR"

After Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating "vote theft," BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal alleged that Bangladeshi infiltrators had been given voter ID card, Aadhaar card and were made voters of the TMC.

2026-01-01T12:08:24.938416+00:00 IST

Sudhanshu Trivedi slams TMC over law and order in West Bengal

Politics in West Bengal has heated up ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections this year. Union Minister Amit Shah gave the clarion call for the polls to BJP workers in the state during his three-day visit to Kolkata.

2026-01-01T11:46:08.849092+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM flags off 100 new buses for Uttarakhand Transport

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inducted 100 new buses into the fleet of the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC), marking a significant step towards strengthening the state's public transport infrastructure on the occasion of the New Year.

2026-01-01T09:19:20.127570+00:00 IST

"Mamata will win by huge margin in West Bengal": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that the BJP's "conspiracy" would not work.

2026-01-01T09:18:02.412229+00:00 IST

“Award-winning Indore, but people died after drinking water”

Reacting to the incident in which at least four people died, and over 140 fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the SP chief said it was shocking that such a tragedy occurred in a city repeatedly projected as India's cleanest. "We have heard many times that some cities in the country have received several awards for cleanliness. Indore is one such city, yet the drinking water situation is so bad that those who drank it have died, and many others are ill," he said.

2026-01-01T09:11:51.235255+00:00 IST

‘Poison has reached every nostril, every lung’: Manoj Kumar Jha

Jha's remarks came amid heightened political reactions to recent statements by Bhagwat, who has been addressing gatherings across the country as the RSS marks 100 years of its existence. Bhagwat has stressed that Hindu Sammelans should be seen as a "moment of responsibility" and not as a show of power, calling for the removal of discrimination, promotion of social harmony, respect for linguistic diversity, and adherence to the Constitution.

2026-01-01T08:56:08.914231+00:00 IST

TMC Leader Majeed Memon accuses EC of bias

Senior Trinamool Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Majeed Memon on Thursday backed party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's criticism of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, alleging bias on the part of the Election Commission.

2026-01-01T08:54:54.943335+00:00 IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlights bumper Rabi harve

Chouhan added that he would participate in a programme under the scheme, reiterating the government's focus on strengthening rural infrastructure, improving livelihoods, and ensuring inclusive growth across villages.

2026-01-01T08:28:36.050271+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar hails 2025 as year of governance gains

Referring to the long-standing traffic bottlenecks in the state capital, Shivakumar said difficult and pending works had finally been taken up. "We have undertaken a difficult, long-pending work. Now there will be no blockage, and with the Hebbal Flyover, the long-pending problem has been sorted out," he said.

2026-01-01T08:17:19.592985+00:00 IST

BJP making all efforts in Bengal:: Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary

Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday commented on the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, saying that the BJP is making every effort in the state.

2026-01-01T07:57:44.390627+00:00 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extends New Year 2026 greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation, wishing everyone an excellent 2026 filled with good health and prosperity. He expressed hope that people's efforts would succeed and prayed for peace, happiness, and harmony in society.

2026-01-01T07:47:18.166615+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Thiruvananthapuram Mayor-elect VV Rajesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the newly elected Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor VV Rajesh and his deputy GS Asha Nath after the BJP's historic win in the local body elections.

2026-01-01T07:39:11.061439+00:00 IST

BJP's leader Tarun Chugh slams Abhishek Banerjee's 'Vote theft' r

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Thursday strongly criticised Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's remarks following a party delegation's meeting with the Election Commission, calling it an open insult to democracy and the Constitution.

2026-01-01T07:13:05.180495+00:00 IST

No highs, only lows for Congress in 2025 as party suffers poll ro

The indomitable Bharatiya Janata Party outmanoeuvred Congress in all aspects, serving them humiliating defeats in Delhi and Bihar, prompting experts to call out the party's leadership to take up the responsibility and bring "serious people" and raise "serious issues."

2026-01-01T07:11:41.115330+00:00 IST

Sasikala Natarajan says dynastic rule in Tamil Nadu will end

Former AIADMK leader Sasikala Natarajan also known as VK Sasikala on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu and launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, claiming that dynastic governance in the state would soon come to an end and be replaced by what she described as a "people's government."

2026-01-01T06:39:58.624561+00:00 IST