Politics

PM to visit Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary:

During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the newly constructed Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, a sprawling complex developed as a tribute to India's eminent leaders.

2025-12-21T06:02:40.319140+00:00 IST

PM Modi visits Swahid Smarak Kshetra in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Swahid Smarak Kshetra at Paschim Boragaon in Guwahati, where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement.

2025-12-21T05:48:41.904062+00:00 IST

V Hanumantha Rao criticises repealing MGNREGA

Senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Sunday strongly criticised the Centre's proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging that the government has diluted the spirit of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and shifting the financial burden onto states.

2025-12-21T05:31:00.181156+00:00 IST

Bengal greatly embarrassed by Messi event chaos: Dilip Ghosh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the controversy surrounding the chaos at football legend Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata earlier this month, saying the incident has brought great embarrassment to Bengal.

2025-12-21T04:11:50.175191+00:00 IST

K'taka CM row: Mahesh Tenginkai claim Congress internal conflict

Speaking to ANI in Hubballi on Saturday, Tenginkai said that differences within the Congress leadership were becoming increasingly evident and would have a significant impact in the coming days. "We are confident, and due to the internal conflict within the Congress party, we will see a major change in the Congress party in the coming January..." he said, adding that the BJP was closely observing the situation.

2025-12-21T03:33:01.476477+00:00 IST

Patna Civil Surgeon says Health Department can extend woman doct

Clarifying the existing procedure on Saturday, Dr Singh said that the official time for joining duty is fixed till 6 pm, but this does not rule out the possibility of an extension if the Health Department takes a decision in that regard. He stated that such decisions are administrative in nature and have precedents.

2025-12-21T02:57:53.000805+00:00 IST

Overall crime rate in Tripura sharply declined: CM Manik Saha

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that compared to 2023, the overall crime rate has decreased sharply till November 2025. Saha said this after attending a review meeting on law and order at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala on Saturday, with senior Tripura Police officials, OCs, and SDPOs.

2025-12-20T22:49:59.468303+00:00 IST

BJP believes in good governance; TMC bothered about cuts...: PM

He also raised concerns over 4,50,000 'unmapped' people in the Matua-dominated areas of Nadia and North 24 Parganas. This comes after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which has sparked fears among the Matua community about potential disenfranchisement.

2025-12-20T22:18:30.063056+00:00 IST

PM Modi is misleading nation, such plans won't succeed: TMC

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of stalling the state's development, West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya alleged that the Prime Minister was misleading the nation and such plans would not succeed.

2025-12-20T21:04:19.545315+00:00 IST

Pawan Kalyan acting as contractor for Naidu: YSRCP Margani Bharat

Former YSRCP MP Margani Bharat strongly criticised Pawan Kalyan, stating that instead of honouring election promises, he is functioning as a political contractor to serve Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and the state's Minister for Human Resources Development, Nara Lokesh.

2025-12-20T20:57:18.529414+00:00 IST

Rajasthan LoP slams Centre's move to redefine Aravalli range

Leader of the Opposition in the Rajasthan Assembly and Congress leader Tika Ram Jully on Saturday criticised the central government's move to redefine the Aravalli range, allowing mining in areas with hills below 100 meters.

2025-12-20T19:12:43.263025+00:00 IST

PM Modi accuses TMC of “maha jungle raaj” in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused Trinamool Congress government of "maha jungle raj" during his virtual address to a rally Nadia district and attacked Congress during his address after inaugurating the new terminal at Guwahati airport, while also listing the work done by the "double-engine government" in Assam.

2025-12-20T19:09:13.801534+00:00 IST

Congress leader Aba Bagul Joins Shiv Sena Ahead of Civic Polls

In a major political development ahead of the upcoming civic elections, senior Congress leader from Pune Aba Bagul, who was suspended for rebellion during the Assembly polls, on Saturday joined the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister and party chief Eknath Shinde.

2025-12-20T17:48:24.026865+00:00 IST

VB-G-RAM-G Bill row: Congress to hold CWC meet, BJP hits back

Congress targeted the BJP government for increasing the "burden" on states by introducing the 60:40 formula to share the cost of ensuring 125 days of work. They also said that the BJP has "disrespected" Mahatma Gandhi by renaming MGNREGA and raised questions about the manner in which the VB-G RAM G Bill was passed in Parliament.

2025-12-20T17:32:27.545771+00:00 IST

"Debate on issues, not personal attacks against women leadership"

Delhi's Minister for Health and Transport, Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday strongly criticised the Opposition during a press conference, stating that if the Opposition wishes to engage in a debate, it should do so on issues and performance, rather than resorting to personal allegations, objectionable remarks against women leadership, and poster campaigns.

2025-12-20T16:56:41.865408+00:00 IST

MVA faces setback as BJP inducts 20 former corporators

The induction programme held in Mumbai was led by BJP MLA Mahesh Landge from Bhosari Assembly Constituency and MLA Shankar Jagtap from Chinchwad Assembly Constituency from Pune district and is being seen as a significant boost for the BJP ahead of the civic polls, with the Model Code of Conduct already in force. The large-scale crossover of senior leaders is expected to strengthen the BJP's organisational base in the industrial city of Pune district.

2025-12-20T16:09:08.915626+00:00 IST

Pune: Former Corporators, office bearers of MVA switch to BJP

Among those who entered the BJP fold were Surendra Pathare, son of MLA Bapusaheb Pathare, who is part of Sharad Pawar's NCP; Sayali Wanjale, daughter of late MLA Ramesh Wanjale; former corporators and NCP SP leader Sachin Dodke and Balasaheb Dhankavade, along with many of their supporters.

2025-12-20T16:07:21.487203+00:00 IST

Supriya Shrinate expresses discontent with VB-G RAM G Bill

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Saturday expressed her discontent after the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was renamed as VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)) and passed in the Parliament.

2025-12-20T15:49:02.577042+00:00 IST

Saugata Roy on PM Modi's virtual address in Nadia

"His rally was not successful... God does not want Prime Minister Modi to set foot on Bengal's soil," Saugata Roy told reporters.

2025-12-20T15:43:49.121991+00:00 IST

Saurabh Bharadwaj slams Delhi LG over pollution

The AAP Delhi Unit Chief said the so-called local guardian has vanished ever since the BJP assumed power, abandoning Delhi's residents to a gas chamber while the BJP government confines itself to tall claims instead of action.

2025-12-20T14:45:21.918155+00:00 IST