Politics

" Religious fanaticism growing within judiciary:" MDMK Vaiko

MDMK Founder and General Secretary Vaiko, referring to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court's judgment on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting, alleged a rise in religious fanaticism within the judiciary and called it a "worrying" trend.

2025-12-05T09:52:37.839308+00:00 IST

Rekha Sharma slams Rahul Gandhi’s remarks over IndiGo cancellatio

Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma on Friday took a dig at Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he criticised the Centre over IndiGo experiencing operational disruptions and flight cancellations, implying that his statement shouldn't be taken seriously.

2025-12-05T09:42:11.226022+00:00 IST

Tejasvi Surya slams MK Stalin over Madurai Karthigai Deepam row

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya launched a scathing attack against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, calling the DMK government "undemocratic and fascist" for not following the court directions.

2025-12-05T09:06:37.010345+00:00 IST

Kerala CM Vijayan on Sabrimala gold theft case

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said it would not be appropriate for him to comment in detail on the Sabarimala gold theft case, stressing that the probe is being conducted under the direct supervision of the High Court.

2025-12-05T09:02:50.594829+00:00 IST

MDMK founder to organise Padayatra in Tamil Nadu

MDMK Founder and General Secretary Vaiko will hold an Awareness Equality Padayatra campaign to protest against the increasing drug consumption among youth in Tamil Nadu.

2025-12-05T08:27:02.914363+00:00 IST

Kerala CM Vijayan on Rahul Mamkootathil expulsion from Congress

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday slams Congress for shielding expelled Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil despite knowing his "severe sexual perversion" and shocking rape allegations. Calling the delayed expulsion a disgrace to the party's legacy, Vijayan questioned why a leader with such horrifying evidence was once projected as Congress's "future investment."

2025-12-05T08:24:42.206607+00:00 IST

“Lethargic behaviour of private companies”: CPI(M) Amra Ram

Amid widespread operational disruptions at IndiGo across the country, CPI(M) MP Amra Ram on Friday criticised the airline for its handling of the crisis, alleging that private carriers routinely display "lethargic behaviour" and blaming the situation on increasing privatisation in the aviation sector.

2025-12-05T08:24:01.517147+00:00 IST

"Up to dignitaries whom they want to meet": Deora on Rahul Gandhi

Speaking to ANI outside Parliament, Deora said it is ultimately up to visiting dignitaries to decide whom they wish to meet and urged the Opposition not to politicise India-Russia relations.

2025-12-05T07:53:18.803987+00:00 IST

Chidambaram welcomes RBI's decision to reduce repo rate to 5.25%

Speaking to ANI, P Chidambaram said, "This was expected because according to RBI and government data, the inflation has come down. Wholesale Inflation has also come down, and there is enough liquidity. Therefore, this was expected that the RBI cut the policy rate by 25 basis points. It should help those who borrow on EMI basis and it should also help only marginally, the investors. So, we will have to wait and see whether this is sufficient or more has to be done. Apart from the policy rate, there are several other things that the government should do and the RBI should do. I hope, after reducing the policy rate, they attend to the other things."

2025-12-05T07:23:55.433770+00:00 IST

Pramod Tiwari alleges monopoly amid IndiGo flight cancellations

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Friday raised the issue of operational disruptions and flight cancellations by IndiGo in the Upper House, attributing them to a "monopoly" in the aviation sector.

2025-12-05T07:17:45.677735+00:00 IST

Congress's Gaddam Vamsi on IndiGo operational disruptions

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Krishna said he had reached out to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and urged a complete inquiry into the airline's operations.

2025-12-05T06:42:52.145902+00:00 IST

Passenger expresses frustration over operational disruptions

Speaking to ANI, one of the passengers expressed sadness and said that the airline offered an exchange so they could take a flight tomorrow, but it is not confirmed whether that flight will even depart.

2025-12-05T06:40:53.536405+00:00 IST

"Needs to improve his habits": Bihar BJP chief Jaiswal

Amid a row that erupted over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claims, Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Friday launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, saying the Congress leader "needs to improve his habits" and stop portraying a negative image of India abroad.

2025-12-05T06:28:23.095517+00:00 IST

Akhilesh seeks SIR data, raises BLO concerns

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, alleging a "conspiracy" to delete voters belonging to the Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak (PDA) communities.

2025-12-05T06:17:03.622278+00:00 IST

“Their goal is to create confusion to defame opposition leaders a

Amid a row that erupted over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claims, Congress MP Kiran Kumar Chamala hit out at the BJP, accusing the ruling party of attempting to create confusion among the public to portray opposition leaders as "anti-nationals."

2025-12-05T05:46:34.242504+00:00 IST

MK Stalin hits back at BJP over Madurai Karthigai Deepam row

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Friday took a jibe at the BJP over the Madurai Karthigai Deepam row, saying people will decide if they need development or politics in the city.

2025-12-05T05:33:23.341009+00:00 IST

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao blames Centre for BLO deaths in SIR

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Friday held the central government equally responsible, along with the Election Department, for the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) facing extreme pressure during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

2025-12-05T05:02:33.165086+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over IndiGo flight cancellations

In an X post, Rahul Gandhi attributed the recent disruptions in the airlines to a monopoly in the aviation sector, demanding "fair competition" in the market.

2025-12-05T04:31:56.599461+00:00 IST

Sena (UBT) MP asks Aviation Minister to make statement on IndiGo

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday moved a notice under Rule 180 in Rajya Sabha, requesting the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to make a statement on the disruption of IndiGo Airlines' operations, causing severe inconvenience to passengers across the country.

2025-12-05T04:11:08.577137+00:00 IST

DMK MP Siva seeks RS debate on ‘Provoked Communal Tension’

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva has submitted a Suspension of Business Notice in the Rajya Sabha under Rule 267, during the fifth day of the Parliament's Winter Session, seeking a discussion on what he termed "provoked communal tension in Tamil Nadu created by forces with vested interests."

2025-12-05T03:38:12.657383+00:00 IST

Annamalai on Subramaniya Swamy Temple Karthigai Deepam row

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai launched a scathing attack on the DMK government over the arrest of several party leaders in connection with the Karthigai Deepam row, demanding the immediate release of all those detained and insisting that the "anti-Hindu DMK government implement the court's orders" without further defiance.

2025-12-05T03:31:10.877256+00:00 IST