Politics

PM Modi backs VB-G RAM G Act

The Prime Minister Office (PMO) sharing an article written by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on X (formerly Twitter), which outlined the rationale and objectives of the new legislation that replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

2025-12-24T09:26:20.873668+00:00 IST

Devendra Fadnavis targets Sena UBT-MNS alliance

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday dismissed the Shiv Sena (UBT)-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) alliance, saying the two parties were attempting to artificially create hype around their coming together despite having lost political relevance.

2025-12-24T09:22:28.584286+00:00 IST

Congress welcomes Thackeray alliance

Addressing a press conference in Nagpur on Wednesday, Wadettiwar asserted that Congress has emerged as the single largest party in recent municipal council elections by contesting independently, reflecting the confidence and preference of its grassroots workers in local self-government polls.

2025-12-24T08:49:42.068537+00:00 IST

Uddhav Thackeray calls for unity after UBT Sena-MNS alliance

Addressing a press conference with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief, Uddhav urged the Marathi community to stay united, emphasising the importance of solidarity ahead of the upcoming polls.

2025-12-24T08:22:01.460994+00:00 IST

Chennai: DMK alliance holds protest against VB G RAM G Act

Addressing the media during the protest, Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani strongly criticised the proposed renaming, asserting that Gandhi's ideals cannot be removed through legislative changes. "Gandhi cannot be removed from the hearts of the people. His thoughts, principles and sacrifices are deeply embedded in Indian society," Veeramani said.

2025-12-24T08:09:26.150040+00:00 IST

"Happy to continue as deputy CM": DK Shivakumar

Addressing the media at Karnataka Bhawan in New Delhi, Shivakumar said rumours about internal differences or meetings with the Congress high command exist only in the media.

2025-12-24T07:41:40.099048+00:00 IST

"Mayor of Mumbai will be a Marathi," says Raj Thackeray

The UBT Sena also sees the alliance as one that will speak for the cause of the Marathi manoos.

2025-12-24T07:34:30.643349+00:00 IST

Thackeray cousins Raj-Uddhav come together for BMC polls

Amid the confirmation of the UBT Sena-MNS alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray, accompanied by their wives, paid tribute to party founder Balasaheb Thackeray at his memorial in Shivaji Park here on Wednesday.

2025-12-24T07:02:49.785755+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena questions UBT Sena-MNS tie-up

The alliance between Shiv Sena-UBT and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the 2026 Municipal Corporation elections has sparked political reactions.

2025-12-24T06:43:28.287696+00:00 IST

“Fight against feudal mindset”: Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the BJP government for policies he claims have hurt small businesses, particularly targeting the Vaishya community.

2025-12-24T06:43:27.293423+00:00 IST

"VB G RAM G must be repealed": Priyank Kharge

Earlier, the Parliament passed the VB-G RAM G Bill on December 18, and it received the President's assent on December 21.

2025-12-24T06:16:51.786106+00:00 IST

Thackeray brothers’ reunion a historic moment for Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray would formally come together on Wednesday to announce the alliance. Calling it an emotional and politically important moment, Raut said the reunion of the Thackeray brothers was long overdue.

2025-12-24T05:42:46.818709+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of misleading public on Aravallis

In a post on X, Ramesh alleged that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change was being "economical with the truth" on the Aravalli Hills issue. He claimed that the redefinition being adopted by the government had been "clearly and compellingly opposed" by key statutory and judicial bodies, including the Forest Survey of India, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court, and the apex court's own amicus curiae.

2025-12-24T04:44:54.997077+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: BJP slams Congress for raking up Ankita murder case, failing to provide evidence of "VIP"

BJP State President and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt lodged a political attack on the Congress, which kept raising the issue of a so-called "VIP" in the Ankita murder case, backed out when asked to present evidence at the appropriate time. He stated that if Congress had been serious about the matter, it could have given its statement and evidence before the court. At that time, the DGP issued a public appeal, asking anyone with information about a "VIP" to come forward.

2025-12-24T03:31:41.801137+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh targets Mamata over Bangladesh unrest

Addressing the media in Patna, Singh described the developments in Bangladesh as "unfortunate" and drew a controversial comparison with Pakistan. "What has happened in Bangladesh is unfortunate. Bangladesh has taken the path of Pakistan, and I believe that some people in Bengal are imagining a Bangladesh. This is not possible, and Mamata Banerjee is probably thinking the same," he said.

2025-12-24T03:29:16.351718+00:00 IST

BJP has completely disincentivised manufacturing: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress party on Tuesday shared a video of leader Rahul Gandhi from his visit to a BMW factory in Germany, where he reflected on the global transition in mobility, India's manufacturing potential, and the need for a new growth model focused on production and jobs.

2025-12-24T02:56:41.004384+00:00 IST

“Someone spread misinformation..”: DGP on Assam violence

Assam DGP Harmeet Singh said that violence cannot be the means to achieve something in reference to the ongoing conflict in the districts of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong of the state on Tuesday. According to him, the government is ready to find a solution. Till now, 48 policemen have been reported to be injured. He also emphasised that the government is in talks with the protestors and that a date has been set for future negotiations.

2025-12-24T02:40:12.524066+00:00 IST

Major infrastructure projects for South Delhi approved

The projects will be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) with a combined investment of over Rs. 759 crore, underscoring the government's focus on integrated and future-ready urban development.

2025-12-24T02:26:03.954442+00:00 IST

Camera-obsessed LG, ignored by his own BJP govt: Anurag Dhanda

The AAP said that while Delhi continues to choke under severe pollution, the LG chose to spend leisure time in Gujarat and appears to have lost sight of basic constitutional responsibilities.

2025-12-24T02:20:49.493561+00:00 IST

Assam: Mobile internet suspended in two districts

Following a serious law and order situation that arose in Assam's Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts, the Assam government on Tuesday has ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in both districts with immediate effect.

2025-12-24T02:09:34.941296+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena UBT, MNS form alliance or not is their decision: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Shiv Sena downplayed the possibility of any electoral impact from a potential alliance between Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

2025-12-24T00:51:13.166168+00:00 IST