Politics

Manickam Tagore demands transparency in 2030 CWG

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday alleged "bureaucratic fog" over Gujarat's Ahmedabad hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games after receiving no clarity on his question in the Lok Sabha.

2025-12-15T17:34:08.137738+00:00 IST

We will contest 2029 elections: Kalvakuntla Kavitha

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha once again clearly stated that achieving Samajika Telangana is her goal. She categorically announced that they will contest the 2029 elections.

2025-12-15T17:17:23.758891+00:00 IST

TMC's Sagarika Ghose on MGNREGA name change

TMC MP Sagarika Ghose on Monday said that Central Government's draft bill to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) is an "insult" to Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore and West Bengal.

2025-12-15T16:53:11.599731+00:00 IST

Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Centre’s move to rename MGNREGA

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday strongly opposed the Union government's decision to rename the MGNREGA, saying that the bill seeks to "undermine the very foundational objectives" of the employment guarantee scheme.

2025-12-15T16:52:27.248728+00:00 IST

BJP demands apology over Manju Lata Meena's controversial remarks

Both Houses of Parliament on Monday witnessed strong objections from BJP leaders to a Congress leader's controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress dismissed it as "baseless drama" and questioned the need to raise the issue in Parliament.

2025-12-15T16:14:07.244660+00:00 IST

"Everything fine": Shashi Tharoor after skipping Congress rally

After missing Congress' 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday stated that he was abroad due to a prior commitment.

2025-12-15T15:42:04.142031+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Municipal Corporation Elections Announced; CM Fadnav

Highlighting the BJP's development work in Pune, Fadnavis said voters may see the BJP and NCP contesting against each other in the city.

2025-12-15T15:17:30.384775+00:00 IST

Draft electoral rolls for five states and UTs to be published Tomorrow: ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Monday that draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep will be published tomorrow.

2025-12-15T15:04:45.880631+00:00 IST

Refer VB-G RAM G Bill to Standing Committee: Jairam Ramesh

The Opposition MPs have demanded the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 'Atomic Energy Bill', and the VB-G RAM G Bill to Standing Committees, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.

2025-12-15T14:46:45.216260+00:00 IST

'People will hand over Mumbai to Mahayuti in BMC polls': Fadnavis

The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the BMC, will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday.

2025-12-15T13:25:18.333937+00:00 IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad on Nitin Nabin's appointment

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday welcomed the appointment of Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin as the Bharatiya Janata Party's National Working President, calling it a moment of pride for the party workers across the country and a reflection of the BJP's organisational ethos.

2025-12-15T13:21:42.817255+00:00 IST

Bihar CM extends greetings to Sanjay Saraogi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday extended greetings to Sanjay Saraogi on being appointed as the Bihar state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

2025-12-15T13:17:03.223508+00:00 IST

Kharge slams BJP on MGNREGA scheme name change

In a post on X, Kharge alleged that this move was part of a larger attempt to weaken and ultimately dismantle the flagship rural employment scheme.

2025-12-15T13:08:50.574983+00:00 IST

Six-time MLA Sanjay Saraogi appointed as new Bihar BJP chief

Sanjay Saraogi, a six-time legislator from Darbhanga, has been appointed as the new Bihar state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with immediate effect.

2025-12-15T12:33:07.099049+00:00 IST

AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran to announce alliance on February

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Monday said that he will announce the details of the party's alliance on February 23 ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

2025-12-15T11:51:36.742490+00:00 IST

29 Municipal Corporations to undergo polling on Jan 15

The polling for the elections for 29 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will be held on January 15, with the results to be announced on January 16, the State Election Commission said on Monday.

2025-12-15T11:33:59.333053+00:00 IST

Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring moves High Court

Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking mandatory videography of the counting of votes in recently held Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in order to ensure "free, fair and transparent" elections at the grassroots level.

2025-12-15T11:09:51.125347+00:00 IST

"Why are spectators being arrested?" Suvendu Adhikari

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers.

2025-12-15T09:50:42.995547+00:00 IST

"The entire country is hurt...": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday highly condemned the remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Congress mega rally. Demanding an apology, she slammed into the opposition, saying that just because of the political rivalry, it's not right to wish death upon someone, further underlining that he is democratically elected as the Prime Minister.

2025-12-15T09:35:01.402704+00:00 IST