Politics

BRS President KTR calls for strong anti-racism laws

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao strongly condemned racism in all its forms, describing it as a grave crime against humanity that strikes at the very soul of India's constitutional values, said the BRS release.

2025-12-31T08:57:52.879740+00:00 IST

2026 polls will mark ‘new beginning’ for West Bengal: BJP MP

BJP MP Raju Bista on Wednesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent visit to West Bengal was crucial, asserting that winning the state is important not just for Bengal but for the entire country.

2025-12-31T08:57:24.187693+00:00 IST

Poonawalla slams Rahul as India becomes 4th largest economy

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took a swipe at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, alleging "propaganda against India" after India became the fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan.

2025-12-31T08:46:34.084030+00:00 IST

Centre must step in to protect gig workers interests: Venkatswamy

Telangana Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy on Wednesday highlighted growing concerns among gig and platform workers about payment delays, working conditions, and social security, stressing the need for structured dialogue among stakeholders.

2025-12-31T08:35:39.925532+00:00 IST

"Hope govt gives good governance in next year": Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a swipe at the Centre, alleging the BJP's failures and "misgovernance" on several fronts in 2025. On New Year's Eve, he wished for the government to provide "good governance" next year.

2025-12-31T08:13:19.926195+00:00 IST

"Pulwama attack a BJP conspiracy": Sanatan Pandey

Samajwadi Party leader Sanatan Pandey, in a controversial remark, claimed that the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 was a conspiracy by the BJP after the party was unable to fulfil poll promises.

2025-12-31T07:57:23.343710+00:00 IST

Bihar BJP president Saraogi  pays tribute to former leader Naveen

BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi said, "Today is the death anniversary of Naveen Kishore Prasad Sinha. He was one of the architects of the organisation in the BJP and had mastery in election management."

2025-12-31T07:30:35.858115+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights police and fire service recruitme

Dhami said, "Today's event will prove to be a milestone in enhancing Uttarakhand's security and law and order. A total of 104 police officers and 23 second-officer recruits from the fire services are being given appointment letters."

2025-12-31T07:22:36.255640+00:00 IST

BJP gears up for Tamil Nadu elections

The BJP is gearing up for the Tamil Nadu elections, and their "Thamilagam Thalai Nimir Thamilanin Payanam (A Tamilian's Journey of Pride) initiative, beginning in October 2025, featured several public meetings, interactions, and bike rallies.

2025-12-31T07:20:39.854206+00:00 IST

D. Raja questions India’s economic claims Amid Rising Concerns

This is the reality that the government must address." Raja's remarks highlight the gap between India's macroeconomic achievements and the everyday struggles of its citizens, underscoring concerns over economic inequality and governance.

2025-12-31T06:55:20.828845+00:00 IST

"Not just threatening Amit Shah but also India:" Sambit Patra sla

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of "threatening" not just Union Home Minister Amit Shah but also the whole country.

2025-12-31T06:39:35.259891+00:00 IST

C.R. Kesavan criticises Mamata Banerjee, calls for change in Beng

He expressed confidence that voters would support the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to bring in "a new dawn of corruption-free governance" in West Bengal.

2025-12-31T06:15:55.650130+00:00 IST

UP Govt directs strict implementation of reservation in all state

The order, issued under the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, emphasises that reservations for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories must be applied strictly in accordance with the rules.

2025-12-31T05:24:59.680927+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh slams Centre after China's claims on India-Pak

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing attack against the Centre after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed Beijing's role in mediating the India-Pakistan standoff, terming it a "joke" on New Delhi's national security.

2025-12-31T05:24:23.499322+00:00 IST

No highs, only lows for Congress in 2025

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."

2025-12-31T03:04:14.203107+00:00 IST

Opposition delegation to meet Assam Governor

Following an on-the-spot inquiry into the violent incidents that occurred in West Karbi Anglong district, a delegation of opposition political parties in Assam will meet the Governor on Wednesday, December 31, and submit a memorandum.

2025-12-31T02:49:28.172626+00:00 IST

‘Unki nayiya to hamesha ke liye doob chuki hai’: Shaina NC

Reacting to Congress leader Bhai Jagtap's statement on the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC took a swipe at the Congress party and the Shiv Sena (UBT), asserting that they lack both numbers and vision to lead Mumbai's civic body, stating, "unki nayiya to hamesha ke liye doob chuki hai".

2025-12-31T01:02:00.698605+00:00 IST

Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee trade barbs in WB ahead of 2026 polls

Intensifying the political battle in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday traded sharp barbs against each other.

2025-12-30T17:21:12.588846+00:00 IST

Pune: Former Deputy Mayor Aba Bagul files nomination

Aba Bagul filed his nomination after the party officially announced his candidature. Along with him, Balasaheb alias Machhindra Dhawale, Poonam Harish Pardeshi and Nayana Nitin Lagas also submitted their nomination papers as authorised Shiv Sena candidates from the same ward.

2025-12-30T17:18:18.473674+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee slams Amit Shah's remarks in West Bengal

Banerjee referred to statements by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj and Ranaghat MP Jagannath Sarkar, claiming that Maharaj had described Amit Shah as an "infiltrator."

2025-12-30T16:50:51.625952+00:00 IST

BJP’s Dinesh Sharma slams Mamata Banerjee over “Dushasana” remark

Speaking to ANI, Dinesh Sharma said, "It seems as if she has chilli powder on her tongue; nothing good ever comes out of her mouth. The demon of abusive language always hovers around her, and seeing her impending defeat in the elections, she has lost her mental balance. Mamata Banerjee doesn't even know how to speak respectfully about respected leaders; she has reached the extreme limit of appeasement politics."

2025-12-30T16:32:01.554840+00:00 IST