Politics

Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category; AQI at 323

Areas like Ghazipur and Akshardham reported thick haze early this morning, with visibility remaining significantly reduced. According to CPCB, many regions of the National Capital fell into the 'very poor' category.

2025-12-05T03:23:56.622602+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Oksana Lut hold talks in Delhi

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector.

2025-12-05T02:51:28.633351+00:00 IST

Delhi CM inspects mist spray system at ITO, urges public particip

The Chief Minister said that similar mist spray systems are being installed at nine major pollution hotspots across Delhi, with plans to expand the initiative citywide.

2025-12-05T01:59:47.947564+00:00 IST

Parliament to form parliamentary friendship group with Saudi...

The announcement came during a meeting with a high-level delegation led by Major General Abdul Rahman bin Sanhat Al-Harbi, Chairman of the Saudi-India Parliamentary Friendship Committee from the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who called on the Speaker in Parliament House today.

2025-12-05T01:27:46.791992+00:00 IST

Don’t build organizations on caste lines, build it for all

Shivakumar stressed that women must take on leadership roles, noting that Karnataka has already ensured 50% reservation for women in local body polls and that 33% reservation in the Assembly would be implemented soon.

2025-12-05T01:04:42.243080+00:00 IST

Delhi HC converts bail plea of Naresh Balyan into appeal in...

Naresh Balyan has been arrested in an MCOCA case linked with an organised crime syndicate allegedly run by absconded gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu.

2025-12-04T17:29:06.357502+00:00 IST

"Oppn might have expressed views strongly had...": Maithili

"It was the first time I experienced discussions in the House. I was listening and observing how people spoke and presented their views. The presence of Tejashwi Yadav was missing, and the opposition might have expressed their views more strongly had he been there," Thakur told ANI.

2025-12-04T13:59:45.816180+00:00 IST

Kerala BJP Chief over Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's expulsion

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a sharp attack on Congress over the expulsion of MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging that the Congress knowingly promoted a leader with a history of "exploiting and harassing women."

2025-12-04T13:39:30.058441+00:00 IST

Haryana renames Governor House as 'Lok Bhavan'

The move by the centre to rename Raj Bhavans across the country as Lok Bhavans is seen as a step in line with changes under the Narendra Modi government, which mark a deeper ideological transition in India's democracy, "choosing responsibility over power and service over status".

2025-12-04T13:09:58.461378+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi counters BJP's denial over Rahul Gandhi's remarks

Priyanka's remarks come amid an ongoing political exchange, with the Congress accusing the Centre of undermining democratic norms and restricting the Opposition's engagement with international delegates.

2025-12-04T13:07:30.513565+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee trains guns on Centre over SIR

Announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for those hospitalised, Banerjee accused the Centre of selectively implementing SIR in non-BJP-ruled states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

2025-12-04T12:38:45.897423+00:00 IST

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir accuses Mamata of doing RSS work

Speaking with ANI in Murshidabad, Kabir alleged that she is working in the interests of the RSS. Kabir pointed out the significant increase in RSS branch offices in the state, from 400 in 2011 to 12,000 currently, implying Banerjee's alignment with the organisation.

2025-12-04T12:18:44.513395+00:00 IST

"It's MEA's responsibility": BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks

BJP MP Sambit Patra called the remarks "inappropriate" and "factually incorrect," saying they project India in a poor light at a time when global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, are visiting the country.

2025-12-04T12:13:41.438002+00:00 IST

JDU MP Sanjay Jha on Russian President's visit

Speaking to ANI, Jha highlighted that India has a very long-standing relationship with Russia.

2025-12-04T11:48:08.234576+00:00 IST

"He should first demonstrate his commitment towards Parliament"

Reacting to Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi's allegation that the Leader of Opposition is not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti said that as the LoP, first, he should fulfil the parliamentary procedures and traditions that exist.

2025-12-04T11:45:47.431607+00:00 IST

HP: BJP's Jairam Thakur slams Sukhu government

Jai Ram Thakur said that from day one, this government has been working on a mission to sell out the interests of Himachal.

2025-12-04T11:45:03.515381+00:00 IST

Up to visiting delegation to organise meeting outside... Sources

"During a visit, MEA organises meetings for the incoming dignitary with Government officials and Government bodies. It is up to the visiting delegation to organise meetings outside the government," the government sources clarified.

2025-12-04T11:28:46.291282+00:00 IST

J-K CM Abdullah on Russian President's visit to India

CM Abdullah added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rapport with Putin could also serve as an opportunity to help Ukraine improve its ties with Russia and foster peace.

2025-12-04T11:25:16.332830+00:00 IST

Kangana Ranaut hits back at Rahul Gandhi's remarks

Earlier today, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the Centre is suggesting that foreign dignitaries not meet the LoP.

2025-12-04T11:14:29.401971+00:00 IST

YS Jagan Reddy alleges Andhra govt of misusing police

He said that the government has been foisting false cases against political adversaries, using manufactured evidence.

2025-12-04T11:04:05.537880+00:00 IST

JPC on 'One Nation One Election' holds meeting with Dinesh Mahesh

Speaking to ANI, JPC Chairperson, PP Chaudhary emphasised that t,he Law Commission has a big role in research and other things which will benefit the Committee on One Nation One Election.

2025-12-04T10:50:41.665115+00:00 IST