Politics

Manickam Tagore questions Centre over import dependence for LPG,

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday sought a parliamentary debate on the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, questioning the import dependence and lack of storage facilities.

2026-03-12T06:58:47.901147+00:00 IST

PM holding poll rallies, instead of discussing LPG shortage: Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding rallies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, asking him to address the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders.

2026-03-12T06:35:40.283453+00:00 IST

Telling country not to panic while panicking: Rahul Gandhi

"The PM is saying that there is no need to panic. But the PM himself is panicked for completely different reasons. He is panicked because of the Adani case, Epstein. He is not able to come inside the House. He is telling the country not to panic, when he himself is panicked," the LoP told reporters outside Parliament.

2026-03-12T06:22:03.388357+00:00 IST

"This election is to protect TN from BJP-RSS": Congress MP

Congress MP Manickam Tagore claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "stopped insulting people of Tamil Nadu" by switching from Hindi to English during his public rally in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli on March 11.

2026-03-12T06:15:13.659828+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid sloganeering by Oppn

The proceedings of the Lower House of the Parliament were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.

2026-03-12T06:04:17.697416+00:00 IST

Modi govt 'clearly afraid' of discussion on West Asia: Congress

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday claimed that the Modi government is "clearly afraid" of a discussion in both Houses of the Parliament on the situation in West Asia and its impact on India.

2026-03-12T05:50:57.829895+00:00 IST

Gogoi hints at meeting with Hemant Soren ahead of Assam polls

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday said that he will "try to have a courtesy call" with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as the JMM is looking to make an entry into Assam's electoral politics ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls.

2026-03-12T05:40:34.129489+00:00 IST

People waiting to send DMK home: TVK Chief Vijay slams MK Stalin

Addressing Chief Minister MK Stalin in a post on X, Vijay, on Thursday, questioned whether the ruling party's priority lies in preserving the DMK alliance or protecting women and children in the state.

2026-03-12T05:14:15.837825+00:00 IST

Countdown of corrupt DMK regime has begun: CR Kesavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Tiruchirappalli sent a resounding message that the "countdown of the evil, corrupt" Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) regime has begun, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson CR Kesavan claiming the party is determined to free the people from the "living nightmare" under the current government, where law and order has reportedly collapsed.

2026-03-12T04:37:54.102712+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh criticises plans of impeachment motion against CEC

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over plans to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the Parliament.

2026-03-12T03:42:04.062680+00:00 IST

HP: Ram Lal Markandey announces 'third front' for 2027for

Speaking to ANI in Mandi on Monday, Markandeya said that discussions were underway with several political leaders as well as retired administrative officers who are willing to join the proposed political platform.

2026-03-12T03:13:35.606522+00:00 IST

“No alliance talks held with TVK": AIADMK general secretary

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami denied holding alliance talks with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), stating that no such discussions have taken place and the media is spreading speculation.

2026-03-12T01:36:33.007588+00:00 IST

"How dare your govt demolish houses of poor people?": K Kavitha

"I have one question for Rahul Gandhi: Why did your government in Telangana evacuate landowners? How dare your government enter into private property? How dare your government demolish the houses of poor people? And how dare your ministers lie to the people of Telangana so blatantly for the whole world to see?" Kavitha said while addressing a gathering in Hyderabad.

2026-03-12T01:07:30.796904+00:00 IST

Kerala Congress holds CEC meeting in Delhi

Ahead of the forthcoming Kerala assembly elections, the Congress held its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting to discuss seat-sharing arrangements and electoral strategy. The CEC meeting concluded in Delhi on Wednesday.

2026-03-12T00:51:10.038488+00:00 IST

Meghalaya govt postpones GHADC elections citing current situation

"Keeping the current prevailing situation in Garo Hills right now and keeping the sentiments of the people in mind, the government of Meghalaya has decided to postpone the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council elections. We will sit and decide on how to further take this procedure forward. But till then, the decision has been made to postpone the elections," Sangma said in a video message.

2026-03-12T00:39:36.782036+00:00 IST

Vaiko announces MDMK's contest on four seats

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko said that his party will contest four seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections and expressed confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance will secure a sweeping victory on nearly 200 seats.

2026-03-12T00:38:36.831884+00:00 IST

Discussions held on over 100 seats at BJP's core committee meet..

According to the sources, the leaders discussed more than a hundred seats for the candidate list. They also discussed election strategy, campaigning, roadmap, slogans, and other aspects of the upcoming polls.

2026-03-12T00:05:54.739844+00:00 IST

"War reached every kitchen in country": CPI(M) MP John Brittas

"The PM's rhetoric in Kerala is far from the reality that the country is facing. The war has reached every kitchen in this country. Restaurants are closing due to a shortage. This is affecting every sector. The assurance of the govt was that there was ample stock. Today, there is an actual crisis because of the negligence of this govt. One crore Indians are in Gulf countries, and we are concerned about their safety and livelihood. War has created hardship for them. We want the government to take proactive measures," he told ANI.

2026-03-11T23:39:54.443055+00:00 IST

Congress approaches NCW over ‘sexist remarks’ by Punjab CM

In a letter addressed to NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa urged the commission to take immediate cognizance of the matter and initiate action against the Chief Minister.

2026-03-11T23:21:08.488754+00:00 IST

"MK Stalin, Udhayanidhi have looted Tamil Nadu": Piyush Goyal

"We are forming the government in Tamil Nadu, and we have decided to work together to defeat the DMK. PM Modi has given us a clear direction. Double-engine government in Delhi and the NDA government in Tamil Nadu. Together, we will transform Tamil Nadu and will make it a very good state. We will eliminate corruption and the loot of the DMK and the Stalin family," Goyal told reporters in Tiruchirappalli.

2026-03-11T23:12:16.943699+00:00 IST

Meghalaya cabinet to review GHADC poll delay amid tensions

Amid rising tensions in the Garo Hills region, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday announced that the state cabinet will convene on Thursday to deliberate on the future course of action following the Government's decision to postpone the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).

2026-03-11T22:23:02.102953+00:00 IST