Politics

Congress’ Akhilesh Prasad slams Amit Shah’s infiltrators remarks

Speaking to ANI, the Congress MP, citing Bihar as an example, said that the BJP and Amit Shah raise the issue of infiltrators in every election-bound state, but after the NRC process, no infiltrators were found.

2025-12-30T16:04:48.222072+00:00 IST

NPCC slams attacks on Christian community during Christmas

The party claimed that these incidents are not isolated acts but a direct consequence of the hate-filled atmosphere nurtured under the BJP-led government.

2025-12-30T15:29:04.217646+00:00 IST

Amit Shah holds strategy meet with BJP core group in Kolkata

In preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held a strategic meeting with the BJP's core group and migrant workers in West Bengal.

2025-12-30T15:15:43.423362+00:00 IST

Batadrava Project will be blueprint of Assamese vision for future

BJP spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi on Tuesday remarked that under the leadership of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the state has been moving towards development. He noted several initiatives by the leaders, including the Batadrava Project.

2025-12-30T15:14:01.596063+00:00 IST

Kunal Ghosh predicts BJP's loss in upcoming WB Assembly polls

Speaking to ANI, Ghosh slammed Home Minister Amit Shah for predicting a huge victory for the BJP in the state, calling him a "flop astrologer" after his recent remarks over the alleged infiltration of illegal immigrants in the state.

2025-12-30T14:53:09.767574+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar clarifies on his 'don't want Keralites' remark

The Deputy Chief Minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "trying to create confusion", and there is a "cordial relationship with Keralites".

2025-12-30T14:24:21.047978+00:00 IST

“Ramdas Athawale is not upset; he is with Mahayuti alliance”: BJP

"Ramdas Athawale is not upset; he is with the Mahayuti alliance. But he has his own party, so there is pressure from his party workers. Every party's workers feel they should contest the elections... There are 227 seats and thousands of workers who are interested in contesting elections... I believe that after discussing this with the Chief Minister, his participation in the government and his respect will be ensured in a dignified manner," the BJP MLC told reporters.

2025-12-30T13:59:20.370987+00:00 IST

Called session to protest over MGNREGA: Punjab Finance Minister

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said the state government will soon convene a special session of the Assembly to protest against the Centre's decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), asserting that the BJP-led government has "abolished the legal guarantee".

2025-12-30T13:58:08.939866+00:00 IST

ECI issues revised SIR schedule for UP

The second phase of the SIR exercise covers Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, following the successful completion of the first phase in Bihar.

2025-12-30T13:39:48.145894+00:00 IST

Youth congress stages protest in Thiruvananthapuram

The Youth Congress on Monday staged a protest in the state capital, alleging delay in the investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case, prompting police to use water cannons to disperse the demonstrators.

2025-12-30T13:07:00.795679+00:00 IST

Anand Dubey takes dig at Mahayuti ahead of BMC polls

This came after the Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of sidelining his party during seat-sharing talks for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

2025-12-30T12:55:33.805388+00:00 IST

Athawale meets BJP MLC Pravin Darekar after seat-sharing

The meeting followed Athawale's public expression of dissatisfaction earlier in the day regarding the allocation of seats to RPI (A) in the alliance's proposed BMC arrangement.

2025-12-30T12:52:57.411592+00:00 IST

Congress govt has failed on all fronts: Karnataka BJP chief

He further objected to the Chief Minister's decision to allot houses to illegal migrants, saying they were meant for poor Kannadigas whose applications are pending and said the BJP will fight against this "illegal order."

2025-12-30T12:47:59.558243+00:00 IST

Karnataka CM urges PM Modi to suspend VB-G RAM G Act

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the suspension of the newly enacted Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, warning that the law dismantles the rights-based, demand-driven framework of MGNREGA and undermines federalism, decentralisation and rural livelihood security.

2025-12-30T12:11:17.073533+00:00 IST

"There was a bit of a fight over tickets": BJP's Girish Mahajan

Speaking to reporters in Nashik, Mahajan said the party could allocate only 122 tickets despite 1,000 people wanting tickets, which led to frustration among both senior and new party workers.

2025-12-30T12:00:05.722413+00:00 IST

Bengal Minister Shashi Panja hits back at Amit Shah's remarks

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee government and said that "fear and corruption" have become the identity of West Bengal for the last 14 years.

2025-12-30T11:46:34.034491+00:00 IST

Assam CM Sarma backs Amit Shah’s 'infiltration' remarks

The Chief Minister called for decisive action to address infiltration along the West Bengal-Bangladesh border and welcomed the Home Minister's proposal for a national grid.

2025-12-30T10:56:11.273728+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi expresses condoles death of former Bangladesh PM Kha

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her contributions to the country's political journey.

2025-12-30T10:42:02.234192+00:00 IST

Tarun Chugh slams Punjab govt over special session on VB G RAM G

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday criticised the Punjab Assembly for holding a one-day session to pass a resolution against the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, calling it "unconstitutional, politically motivated, and an attack on India's federal structure.

2025-12-30T10:08:20.866923+00:00 IST

Amit Shah takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee, nephew Abhishek

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging bribes and corruption in the state and claimed that only her nephew, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, has the right to earn money.

2025-12-30T09:24:36.358686+00:00 IST

"Will take legal action against encroachers": DK Shivakumar

"No one should encroach illegally. We are not ready to give gifts to encroachers. There is no question of doing appeasement politics in any way," Shivakumar said.

2025-12-30T09:15:13.401690+00:00 IST