Politics

TN: More than 97 lakh electors removed from ECI’s draft SIR roll

The Election Commission of India on Friday released the draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, after collecting 5,43,76,755 enumeration forms of voters across the state. The Election Commission in Tamil Nadu has deleted 97,37,831 electors from the list due to being deceased, having shifted/absent from their residence, or being enrolled at multiple places.

2025-12-19T19:52:45.320455+00:00 IST

"Pollution on rise due to vehicle congestion at MCD toll plazas"

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi MCD Sah-Prabhari Praveen Kumar alleged that long queues of vehicles at toll plazas run by the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were worsening the capital's air pollution, despite clear Supreme Court directions to shut them down.

2025-12-19T19:52:27.114757+00:00 IST

AAP moves court alleging result manipulation in Ashok Vihar polls

Calling the episode "deeply suspicious," Bharadwaj said an election petition was filed in the Rohini Court on Wednesday, which has admitted the plea and issued notices to the Election Commission and the BJP candidate. The matter is scheduled to be heard on December 24.

2025-12-19T19:25:58.131195+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi does not understand issue properly: Vivek Thakur

BJP MP Vivek Thakur on Friday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the passage of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), which reframes MGNREGA, saying Congress leader failed to understand the core issues involved in governance and accountability.

2025-12-19T19:24:59.966998+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Bengal on Dec 20, inaugurate NH projects

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 66.7-km-long four-laning of the Barajaguli-Krishnanagar section of National Highway-34 in Nadia district. The project is expected to significantly improve road infrastructure in the region and ease traffic congestion on a crucial stretch of the highway.

2025-12-19T19:22:57.579948+00:00 IST

Congress's no-confidence motion against Haryana govt defeated

The Congress party's no-confidence motion against Haryana's BJP government has been defeated in the assembly. Congress MLAs walked out in protest, citing issues such as deteriorating law and order, farmers' struggles for MSP, and poor road conditions.

2025-12-19T19:15:00.125194+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera slams government over Viksit Bhart G RAM G Bill

Congress leader Pawan Khera has slammed the government over the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G bill, which was passed by Parliament on Friday, and said the legislation attacks the very essence of the MGNREGA framework, which in turn is an "attack on the working class of the country".

2025-12-19T18:37:25.379777+00:00 IST

Eight bills passed during Winter Session of Parliament

Parliament passed eight bills during the relatively short winter session, with the opposition and treasury benches engaging in sharp exchanges on some of the legislations and during debates on electoral reforms and the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.

2025-12-19T18:07:25.835077+00:00 IST

KTR dares CM to make 10 defected MLAs resign for fresh mandate

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) today launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, daring him to prove his claims of approval of people in panchay elections by making the ten defected BRS MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate.

2025-12-19T17:23:23.691500+00:00 IST

Over 3,300 Shiv Sena aspirants seek tickets for Thane district

According to Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Naresh Mhaske, 1,548 women have applied for party tickets, reflecting strong enthusiasm among women to contest local body elections under the party banner. Interviews of aspirants from the six municipal corporations in Thane district are scheduled to begin on Saturday.

2025-12-19T17:16:53.707608+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi flags pollution debate lapse

The Congress leader also highlighted constituency-related issues, sharing details of her interaction with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said she had met Gadkari to press for faster implementation of pending infrastructure works in her Lok Sabha constituency of Wayanad in Kerala.

2025-12-19T14:27:16.219409+00:00 IST

Karnataka Legislative Council passes Hate Speech bill amid ruckus

State's Home Minister G Parameshwara said the proposed legislation was not driven by political vendetta but was aimed at curbing hate speech and hate crimes.

2025-12-19T13:13:48.939921+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin chairs first General Secretaries’ meeting

In the meeting, BL Santhosh (General Secretary, Organisation), Vinod Tawde, Sunil Bansal, Tarun Chugh, Dushyant Gautam, Arun Singh, Radha Mohandas Aggarwal and Shivaprakash were present.

2025-12-19T12:52:05.446140+00:00 IST

"They are selling poison": SP MLAs protest over cough syrup case

Samajwadi Party MLA Mukesh Verma protested over the codeine cough syrup issue in Uttar Pradesh. He said that higher-ups are involved in this case and questioned who is responsible for the lives of children.

2025-12-19T10:20:45.625038+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh slams government's hasty passage of VB-G RAM G Bill

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday slammed the government's hasty passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Bill), which repeals MGNREGA, amid uproar in both Houses of Parliament.

2025-12-19T09:21:19.807980+00:00 IST

During sixth session of 18th Lok Sabha, productivity was 111 perc

The Sixth Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on December 1, concluded today, marking a productive fortnight in Parliament. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla informed that the House held 15 sittings, totalling 92 hours and 25 minutes, achieving a productivity rate of 111 per cent,said the release.

2025-12-19T08:32:19.577655+00:00 IST

Time will answer Vijayendra: DCM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday responded to BJP leader Vijayendra's accusation, calling him the "father of corruption," saying the claims need proof and that time will answer the questions raised.

2025-12-19T08:31:50.067164+00:00 IST

“Every mafia in the state has ties to the Samajwadi Party”: UP CM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that strict action has been taken in the illegal cough syrup smuggling case. NDPS, STF and FSDA, along with the UP government and police, are on the case. He lashed out at Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on the topic of codeine cough syrup.

2025-12-19T08:26:34.328747+00:00 IST

Aftab Ahmed questions Haryana govt over crop damage compensation

Congress MLA Aftab Ahmed, during the ongoing Winter Session of the Assembly, raised a question to the Haryana government over compensation provided for crop damage suffered by farmers in the state.

2025-12-19T07:45:23.272914+00:00 IST

Parliament Winter Session concludes productively

The 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Friday with the Chairman and Vice-President of India extending his valedictory remarks, highlighting the productivity and constructive debates during the winter session, RS Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said.

2025-12-19T07:12:33.903733+00:00 IST

Jaya Bachchan slams opposition on lack of consultation

Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan on Friday slammed the government during a protest at the Parliament, and alleged that the government does not consult the opposition before forming a decision.

2025-12-19T07:12:04.955168+00:00 IST