Politics

Odisha: Malkangiri administration convenes peace meet; both communities vow to restore calm

The district administration in Malkangiri convened a peace committee meeting with representatives from MV/26 and Rekhalaguda villages following recent tensions between the two communities.

2025-12-10T03:00:00.688642+00:00 IST

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy criticizes TDP's GSDP figures

In a sharp political attack, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the ruling TDP Government of presenting "cooked" and misleading economic figures regarding the State's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).

2025-12-10T02:54:53.519709+00:00 IST

Shimla royal family member alleges Rahul Bose used fake domicile

A member of the Shimla Royal family has alleged that the Actor Rahul Bose obtained a fake Himachali Domicile certificate to gain personal benefit to win the Himachal Pradesh Rugby Football Union Elections.

2025-12-10T02:41:38.623259+00:00 IST

"Finding ways to save themselves": Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema

"She spoke with all honesty about how Congress is a corrupt party. It has been 4 days, but neither the state leadership nor the national leadership have denied or admitted. This means that they are finding ways to save themselves from this allegation. She is a cancer survivor, and the Congress is insulting and threatening her," Cheema told ANI.

2025-12-10T02:39:05.377813+00:00 IST

“Hidden things happening": KC Venugopal on flight disruptions

"There are hidden things happening in this matter. There should be an investigation. We need a full answer on what action to take. People in our country are troubled," Venugopal told reporters outside Parliament.

2025-12-09T22:26:52.700905+00:00 IST

Navjot Sidhu row an attempt by AAP to divert attention: Warring

Speaking to reporters during campaigning for the local body polls, Warring said that sensational remarks were being amplified to shift focus from what he termed as "brutal abuse of law and force" by AAP. "When questions were being raised over police excesses and the government had no answers, the narrative was suddenly steered away through baseless claims," he said.

2025-12-09T17:36:53.262540+00:00 IST

"35 years of CPIM rule destroyed Tripura": CM Manik Saha

"Thus, everyone must now work for future generations so they can live with self-respect," the CM said.

2025-12-09T16:55:29.518225+00:00 IST

"Anti-national act": Rahul Gandhi slams RSS, ECI over vote chori

Addressing the Lower House of Parliament during a discussion on electoral reforms, Rahul Gandhi questioned the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government about the rationale for removing the Chief Justice of India from the committee to select the Chief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners.

2025-12-09T16:25:57.006585+00:00 IST

Sambit Patra questions Sonia Gandhi over dual citizenship in 1980

After the Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue issued a notice to Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi in the case over her wrongful inclusion in the 1980-81 electoral rolls, BJP MP Sambit Patra on Tuesday alleged that she had forged her documents back then.

2025-12-09T14:50:33.229061+00:00 IST

Police brutality against peaceful student protesters exposes govt

Ravichandra questioned whether demanding fee reimbursement had become a crime. He stated that several colleges were issuing notices to students over non-payment of fees, while the government had yet to clear what he claimed were arrears amounting to Rs 7,800 crore.

2025-12-09T14:48:10.515360+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh slams Sonia Gandhi as court issues notice

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday criticised Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi after the Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue issued a notice while hearing a revision petition over her wrongful inclusion in the 1980-81 electoral rolls due to her alleged dual citizenship.

2025-12-09T14:46:08.536646+00:00 IST

BJP slams Lok Sabha LoP for questioning committee selecting CEC

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hit back at the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for questioning the committee that selects the Chief Election Commissioner, claiming that earlier the Prime Ministers had chosen the ECs directly under the UPA regime.

2025-12-09T14:12:21.645180+00:00 IST

Biggest anti-national act is vote-chori: Rahul Gandhi in LS

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of "vote chori", saying it is the biggest anti-national act, and alleged that the Election Commission is "colluding with those in power" to "shape elections".

2025-12-09T13:50:52.440887+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM meets Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), during the meeting, approval was granted for the construction of 184 rural roads in the state, with a total sanctioned amount of Rs 1,700 crore, covering a combined length of 1,228 kilometres.

2025-12-09T13:42:31.790809+00:00 IST

Cong MP stirs row with remarks on Kerala assault case verdict

Addressing a press conference in Kannur, Vijayan also wondered about the "strange" remarks made earlier in the day by Congress MP and convenor of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) convenor Adoor Prakash, who said that he believed actor Dileep has "got justice."

2025-12-09T13:26:11.285356+00:00 IST

BJP’s Nishikant Dubey accuses Congress of subverting institutions

Dubey cited the 1976 Swaran Singh Committee, which led to the 42nd Amendment, saying it stripped the President of powers. He criticised Gandhi's claims, pointing out Congress's own history of influencing institutions and appointments.

2025-12-09T12:53:58.093167+00:00 IST

Youth Congress protests outside residence of MP Minister Bagri

The protestors raised slogans against the minister and demanded her immediate resignation. They also accused the Mohan Yadav-led state government of ruining the future of Youth in the state.

2025-12-09T12:39:33.731730+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi says law providing immunity to ECs will be changed

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of "capturing institutions including the Election Commission" during the debate on Electoral Reforms in Lok Sabha and said when a Congress-led government comes to power at the Centre, it will retrospectively change the law that gives immunity to CEC and ECs against legal action for decisions taken while in office.

2025-12-09T11:50:52.159568+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles busts illicit cigarette racket in Cachar

All recovered items and apprehended persons were handed over to the Cachar Police for further legal action on Monday.

2025-12-09T10:58:57.243263+00:00 IST

Karnataka: BJP holds protest in Belagavi

Led by BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra, several party MLAs staged a demonstration outside the legislature building during the ongoing winter session, demanding immediate intervention for drought-hit farmers.

2025-12-09T10:32:24.945972+00:00 IST

TMC MPs protest against centre with photos of Rabindranath Tagore

This comes after senior TMC MP Sugata Roy on Monday raised an objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to 'Vande Mataram' composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee as 'Bankim Da' instead of 'Bankim Babu'.

2025-12-09T09:44:38.170265+00:00 IST