Politics

Culprits must be punished: Tripura Minister

Tripura Minister for Industry & Commerce, Jail and Welfare of OBC, Santana Chakma, on Sunday expressed deep grief and strongly condemned the death of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who succumbed to injuries after being brutally attacked by a group of miscreants in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on December 9.

2025-12-28T11:50:27.205083+00:00 IST

"Respect comes from respect, not titles": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday shared a reflective message on X, stressing that genuine respect in politics stems from dignity and restraint, not public posturing or titles. Without naming anyone directly, Yadav appeared to criticise what he described as dramatic behaviour and public humiliation of communities by those in power.

2025-12-28T11:47:14.167188+00:00 IST

Banerjee blames EC’s SIR process after BLO Haradhan Mondal’s suic

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that another Booth Level Officer (BLO) appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) has died by suicide due to "inhuman pressure" linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.

2025-12-28T11:46:43.327111+00:00 IST

Congress is united, I strongly condemn BJP's attempts to sow discord within this family: Digvijaya Singh

Following Congress leader Digvijaya Singh praising the organisational strength of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP seizing upon Singh's latest remarks to attack the Congress, the Senior Congress leader clarified that the party is united and alleged that the BJP was attempting to sow discord within the Nehru-Gandhi family.

2025-12-28T11:44:13.714364+00:00 IST

BJP Sikkim delegation calls on National Working President Nitin Nabin

The delegation began the meeting by extending heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Nitin Nabin on his recent appointment as National Working President, on behalf of the entire BJP Sikkim family. They commended his dynamic leadership and rich organisational experience, particularly noting his prior role as the state election in-charge for Sikkim.

2025-12-28T11:43:21.514029+00:00 IST

Health ecosystem being built in country with holistic view: Shah

On this occasion, Union Home Minister Shah extended greetings to everyone on the centenary of the IMA and stated that a health ecosystem is being built in the country with a holistic view.

2025-12-28T11:36:51.933241+00:00 IST

141st Congress Party Formation Day observed at APCC state office

APCC Working President SK Mastan Vali unfurled the Congress party flag and joined the celebrations with party leaders and cadres. Similar programmes were organised across the state and at the national level to mark the occasion.

2025-12-28T11:24:43.462195+00:00 IST

HC clears way for promotions of senior GST inspectors

The Delhi High Court, by a detailed order dated December 26, modified its earlier interim restraint and directed the Union government to proceed with Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for a defined category of Central GST Inspectors, holding that promotions of officers whose seniority is undisputed cannot be stalled due to a limited inter-se dispute raised by juniors.

2025-12-28T10:58:49.985043+00:00 IST

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi claims Congress will come to power in 2026

Addressing a massive rally in Tezpur on the occasion of the 141st Foundation Day of the Indian National Congress, Gogoi declared that the Congress party would form the government in Assam in 2026.

2025-12-28T09:41:00.172054+00:00 IST

PoK, Partition, 1984 riots is Congress’ legacy: Gaurav Bhatia

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, alleging that the party's legacy is marked by historic failures, including the Partition, the loss of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

2025-12-28T09:27:44.816948+00:00 IST

CM Vijayan slams Congress over defection in Mattathur Panchayat

CM Vijayan, in an X post, slammed Congress, stating that "turncoats" strengthen the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's project by "normalising defections." Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, he said that such defections "fuel the BJP's ambitions" in the state.

2025-12-28T09:17:49.802118+00:00 IST

"Built on hatred": Manickam Tagore equates RSS with Al-Qaeda

Speaking to ANI, Tagore equated the RSS with Al-Qaeda, stating that both spread hatred and emphasising that the Congress party, with its 140-year history, should be the model for unity and a people's movement, citing Mahatma Gandhi's transformation of the party.

2025-12-28T08:50:07.815273+00:00 IST

Unnao rape victim hopes SC will deliver justice in Sengar case

The victim of the Unnao rape case on Sunday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will deliver justice as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a petition challenging the Delhi High Court's order suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

2025-12-28T08:28:06.302106+00:00 IST

"No justification for interpreting his statement in context of RS

Former Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Sunday defended party leader Digvijaya Singh's praising the organisational strength of the RSS.

2025-12-28T08:16:57.760271+00:00 IST

"I will understand from him how this change in his opinion came a

Congress leader Sachin Pilot reiterated on Sunday that the opposition party is united, but everyone has the right to their own opinion,

2025-12-28T08:07:00.880250+00:00 IST

'Mining mafia will do more illegal mining': Congress leader Sachi

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday claimed that the central government is trying to destroy the Aravalli mountains and that the court should review the new definition again.

2025-12-28T07:32:13.052836+00:00 IST

DMK has failed on all fronts: AIADMK leader RB Udhaya Kumar

Criticising the DMK government, Kumar said, "Under the DMK regime, property tax, electricity charges, and water and garbage taxes have been increased to unprecedented levels."

2025-12-28T07:16:35.516146+00:00 IST

We will campaign against the 'conspiracy' to end MGNREGA: Sachin

Congress leader Sachin Pilot shared the party's MGNREGA plans on the occasion of the party's foundation day on Sunday.

2025-12-28T07:01:11.737858+00:00 IST

Amit Malviya slams KC Venugopal's intervention in state affairs

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell head Amit Malviya on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader and AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal, accusing the party of continuing its "high-command culture" and undermining the authority of Karnataka's elected leadership.

2025-12-28T06:35:05.497290+00:00 IST

Congress Foundation Day: Rahul Gandhi vows to fight for truth, Co

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended greetings to party workers across the country on the Foundation Day and vowed to fight for the Constitution.

2025-12-28T06:23:20.123556+00:00 IST

AIADMK's R.B. Udhayakumar questions DMK led gov

Former AIADMK Minister and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, R.B. Udhayakumar, attended the ongoing Arudhra Yaga event at Lakshmi Sundaram Hall in Madurai. Addressing reporters thereafter, the leader noted that the Arudhra Mahayaga has been conducted for the past 31 years for the welfare of the world and to uphold righteousness. Udhayakumar further mentioned participating in the event every year to offer prayers for the victory of Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

2025-12-28T06:10:26.863908+00:00 IST