Politics

'CMship is for the high command to decide,” says Parameshwara

The Home Minister's remarks come amid an alleged ongoing power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with the Chief Ministership emerging as a contentious issue after the government reached its halfway mark. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister G Parameshwara are seen as key figures in the unfolding political churn.

2026-01-01T06:27:53.214590+00:00 IST

Congress slams Mohan Bhagwat over remarks on Hindu Rashtra

Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks, accusing him and the BJP of pushing divisive agendas, imposing Hindi, and attempting to undermine India's secular character.

2026-01-01T06:09:40.287900+00:00 IST

CR Kesavan slams Nana Patole for comparing Rahul Gandhi to deity

BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday called Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole's remarks drawing comparison between Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram a "grievous insult" to Hindu sentiments.

2026-01-01T06:06:26.047253+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends New Year 2026 greetings to Uttarakha

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to all residents of the state on the occasion of the Anglo New Year 2026.

2026-01-01T05:54:24.508987+00:00 IST

TMC marks Foundation Day as Mamata reiterates ideology

The TMC was formed on January 1, 1998, after Banerjee broke away from the Congress following ideological and political differences. From a fledgling regional party, the TMC rose to national party status in 2016. In 2011, it brought an end to the 34-year-long Left Front rule in West Bengal and has since remained in power, winning three consecutive Assembly elections.

2026-01-01T05:51:55.878751+00:00 IST

Asaduddin Owaisi asks Centre to rebut China's mediation claim

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has asked the Centre to rebut the Chinese Foreign Minister's claim of Beijing's role in mediating the India-Pakistan standoff, stating that "normalcy in ties" with the neighbouring country cannot be at the cost of sovereignty.

2026-01-01T04:54:19.073982+00:00 IST

MNREGA issue: Punjab FM accuses BJP of attacking federalism

Cheema said a Central Committee report has clearly stated that ₹23,000 crore is pending against the central government towards MNREGA wages and material costs.

2026-01-01T02:54:28.904556+00:00 IST

"2026 proves to be a happy one for Punjab": Sukhbir Singh Badal

"I wish everyone a happy New Year. I have come here to pray that 2026 proves to be a happy one for Punjab. I have come to pray for peace, prosperity, and brotherhood in the state," Badal told reporters.

2026-01-01T00:33:03.771671+00:00 IST

Under Mamata govt, ‘Maa, Maati, Manush’ are unsafe: Amit Shah

Amit Shah further highlighted that infiltrators are not only a burden on the economy but also a threat to national security and the cultural identity of Bengal.

2026-01-01T00:06:41.082605+00:00 IST

Jha seeks govt intervention against exploitation of gig workers

In his letter, Jha said, "I am writing this letter on behalf of millions of gig and platform delivery workers across India, who are facing a severe crisis due to continuously deteriorating working conditions and the 'organised violation' of basic labour rights."

2025-12-31T22:14:20.199584+00:00 IST

"Will not tolerate any negligence": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Yadav met people undergoing treatment after falling ill due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in Indore.

2025-12-31T20:48:55.351680+00:00 IST

Not act of bravery, but moment of responsibility: Mohan Bhagwat

"The work of Sangh has completed 100 years, therefore, Hindu Sammelan are being organised across the country," Bhagwat said while addressing a Hindu Sammelan.

2025-12-31T19:58:34.241159+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP of misusing institutions

In a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and also the Election Commission over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday accused the BJP of misusing institutions and said the people in Bengal are with the ruling party of the state.

2025-12-31T19:22:12.877795+00:00 IST

Saikia slams Utttarakhand govt over murder of Anjel Chakma

Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, who is Leader of Opposition in the state, has condemned the murder of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun and accused the Uttarakhand government over purported remarks of state police that they have not found evidence of racial abuse.

2025-12-31T16:08:12.836939+00:00 IST

"Christians being targeted": Congress MP K.C.Venugopal

The MP said that the polarisation is growing day by day, and that has resulted in life being unlivable for all minorities who live in BJP-ruled parts of the country. The criticism came amidst the arrest of twelve individuals, including Father Sudhir, a Malayali priest of the CSI South Kerala Diocese, Nagpur Mission, and his wife, Jasmine, by the Maharashtra Police following a complaint allegedly filed by "Bajrang Dal activists".

2025-12-31T15:34:26.690476+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh: Dignity, values of Ram inspired Operation Sindoor

Referring to an episode from the Ramayana, the Defence Minister said that, "When Ram came under the influence of divine weapons such as the Nagpash, he did not reject them, accepted their power and abided by their rules. When Ravana is unarmed, Ram suspends the battle. Ram knows that if moral conduct is broken, victory turns into defeat."

2025-12-31T14:44:52.626119+00:00 IST

This is only lowering her own reputation: BJP's Roopa Ganguly

Following West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee equating Union Minister Amit Shah to Mahabharata characters Duryodhana and Dushasana, BJP leader Roopa Ganguly slammed the Chief Minister and said that such statements were only lowering her own reputation.

2025-12-31T14:03:08.985329+00:00 IST

AAP leaders perform 'havan' at Kalindi Kunj Ghat for Yamuna river

While speaking to ANI, AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha said that party leaders are performing the "havan" ritual to seek forgiveness from "Lord Bhaskar" for the BJP minister's statement. He also said that BJP members had claimed just 2 months ago that the Yamuna water was clean and even safe to bathe in.

2025-12-31T13:42:55.506570+00:00 IST

AIADMK holds consultative meeting with district secretaries

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with district secretaries to discuss election preparations for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.

2025-12-31T09:26:05.426676+00:00 IST

"Some people turned Ayodhya into place of unrest": CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for building the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha, while taking a veiled jibe at the Opposition and alleging appeasement politics.

2025-12-31T09:20:20.483001+00:00 IST