Politics

NHRC seeks factual report on Anjel Chakma's death, issues notices

"Following a complaint received from the activist group. We issued a notice yesterday to the Dehradun DM and SP. We have sought a factual report on the entire incident, in which a student from Tripura was murdered in Dehradun. We have also issued notices to the Uttarakhand DGP and the Chief Secretary, and instructed them to ensure the safety and security of all students from Northeast India residing in Uttarakhand," Kanoongo told ANI.

2025-12-30T08:51:00.704352+00:00 IST

"Dushasana came to Bengal": Mamata Banerjee hits back at Shah

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday hit back at Union Minister Amit Shah, who equated the TMC government with "fear and corruption", accusing the CM of refusing to provide land for border fencing.

2025-12-30T08:40:31.637830+00:00 IST

"Compensation to affected in Kogilu demolition": Parameshwara

"Yesterday, the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister held a meeting. They have decided to provide compensation and houses to those who lost their homes. This decision has been taken after considering all the pros and cons," Parameshwara told reporters.

2025-12-30T08:31:41.170333+00:00 IST

Delhi: Ashish Sood slams AAP over "teachers counting dogs" claim

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing it of spreading "lies and misinformation" over an alleged directive asking teachers to count stray dogs.

2025-12-30T08:01:38.076586+00:00 IST

"Fear, Corruption have become identity of Bengal": Amit Shah

"Due to corruption under the Mamata Banerjee-led government in the state, development in West Bengal has stopped. All beneficial schemes started by Modi have become victims of the toll syndicate here. Fear and corruption have become West Bengal's identity for the last 14 years," Shah said while addressing a press conference.

2025-12-30T07:37:55.846847+00:00 IST

Amit Shah confident of Bengal electing BJP govt

"December 30 is the day of pride for Indians since, on this day in 1943, Bengal's son Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian flag in Port Blaire. It is also a crucial time for Bengal, starting today until April, as the state will hold assembly elections. People in Bengal have resolved to elect a strong government that brings them legacy, development, and welfare instead of (a government that has brought) fear, corruption, misgovernance, and infiltration," Shah said while addressing a press conference.

2025-12-30T07:08:43.502117+00:00 IST

"How can leadership change be closed chapter?": Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, the third name in the speculated power tussle after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, on Tuesday, stated that the leadership change has not yet begun in the state.

2025-12-30T07:00:15.875243+00:00 IST

Shivraj Chouhan slams Punjab Assembly against VB G RAM G act

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday strongly criticised the Punjab Assembly for holding a one-day session to pass a resolution against the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, stating that such a move goes against the basic spirit of India's federal structure.

2025-12-30T06:52:42.899646+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee condoles death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda

"Saddened by the demise of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a prominent public leader. I extend my condolences to her family, friends and followers," Banerjee posted on X.

2025-12-30T06:14:38.250761+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut alleges Shiv Sena settled for seats allotted by BJP

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut launched an attack against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the Mahayuti announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the BMC elections, alleging that the Shinde Sena "bowed down" in front of the BJP.

2025-12-30T06:09:32.966572+00:00 IST

"Arunachal Pradesh inseparable part of India": Tapir Gao

"China calls Arunachal Pradesh 'southern Tibet'. India has repeatedly said that Arunachal Pradesh is an inseparable part of India. Arunachal Pradesh was never a part of Tibet. The 14th Dalai Lama has also said this many times. A day will come when China will have to leave Tibet," Gao told ANI.

2025-12-30T05:31:54.579145+00:00 IST

Maha: Ravindra Dhangekar meets Ajit Pawar, denies switching parti

Shiv Sena Leader Ravindra Dhangekar denied the claims of switching to Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following a meeting with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Pawar ahead of Pune civic polls.

2025-12-30T05:04:02.231840+00:00 IST

NCST issues notices to authorities in Anjel Chakma's murder

The notices have been issued to the Uttarakhand Director General of Police, the Dehradun District Magistrate, and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). The notice has also sought an explanation for the delay in registering the FIR by the police.

2025-12-30T04:34:33.816827+00:00 IST

Arun Gawli's daughter Yogeeta highlights people's concerns

"Here in our ward, basic needs like clean water, drainage, and waste management are my main concerns. But there is much more work to be done, particularly in education, safety, and women's employment. It feels great to see people's response. People have regained hope, thinking that since 'Daddy' is there, things will get better again. We need to do work that earns people's love and trust, and makes us feel that we were truly able to help them," Yogeeta told ANI.

2025-12-30T04:25:02.957204+00:00 IST

BMC: Arun Gawli's daughter confident of winning from Byculla

Geeta, a corporator in 2017, and Yogeeta, making a poll debut, filed nominations in the presence of their father, Arun Gawli, as candidates of the Akhil Bharatiya Sena (ABS).

2025-12-30T04:04:07.185577+00:00 IST

AAP leader questions Delhi CM's authority to suspend officers

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned the Rekha Gupta-led government over the suspension of the Sub-Registrar of Kapashera and the Tehsildar of Mehrauli, stating that the Delhi government lacks the authority to suspend officers.

2025-12-30T03:41:48.262120+00:00 IST

Hoping Vijay doesn't end up like Kamal Haasan: AIADMK leader Raju

"Many actors have started political parties. Kamal Haasan too launched a party claiming to fight corruption, but today he has gone into an alliance with the DMK for the sake of a single seat. I hope Vijay does not end up in a similar situation," Raju said while addressing a press conerence.

2025-12-30T03:29:12.206280+00:00 IST

We want list of electors thrown by EC: Shashi Panja

Trinamool Congress leader and State Minister Shashi Panja urged the Election Commission to reveal the list of electors whose names have been deleted from the draft SIR roll citing logical discrepancy issue following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal.

2025-12-30T03:06:01.661792+00:00 IST

NHRC takes cognisance of Anjel Chakma's murder: Priyank Kanoongo

"I have taken cognizance of the murder of a student from Tripura in Dehradun. Notice has been issued to the State Government seeking a report on action taken so far. The Chief Secretary and DGP have been directed to ensure, on highest priority, the safety of students from the Northeast across the state," Kanoongo posted on X.

2025-12-30T02:49:59.889529+00:00 IST

"Invoking name of Ram won’t help CM”: Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato

BJP MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato on Monday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over laying the foundation stone of the 'Durga Angan' complex in Kolkata, saying that these projects belong to Mamata Banerjee herself.

2025-12-30T00:02:34.662897+00:00 IST

694 nominations filed in a single day ahead of PMC polls

Political activity intensified in Pune on Monday as 694 nomination papers were filed in a single day for the forthcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections, election officials said.

2025-12-29T22:09:52.009248+00:00 IST