Politics

Haryana CM Saini performs ‘Deepdaan’ at Sannihit Sarovar

He stated that the light of the sacred teachings of the Bhagavad Gita will spread to every human across the globe through this Deepotsav, enriching and elevating mankind.

2025-12-01T22:23:31.310504+00:00 IST

Shivakumar expresses grief over death of Congress's RV Devaraj

In a post on X, Shivakumar said that Devaraj's contributions to the Chikkapete constituency through politics and social service are "immeasurable".

2025-12-01T22:00:42.566604+00:00 IST

Cyclone Ditwah: Schools, colleges shut today in 3 districts of TN

Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade, IAS, announced that all educational institutions in the district would observe a holiday on December 2 in view of the weather alerts.

2025-12-01T21:55:06.050908+00:00 IST

Viksit Bharat would be achieved by sea: Navy Chief

Speaking at the Gen BC Joshi Memorial Lecture at Savitribai Phule Pune University on Monday, Admiral Tripathi underlined, "If you look at our geography, you'll realise that with high mountains to the north and oceans on three sides, India's connection with the world has been inherently maritime and will continue to be so in the years ahead."

2025-12-01T20:35:09.281355+00:00 IST

Pune:2 pedestrians killed, 4 injured as bus crashes onto footpath

The official said that the incident occurred on Monday evening near Shavji Chowk, when the bus, heading towards the Wakad bridge, suddenly mounted the sidewalk and hit six pedestrians.

2025-12-01T20:10:57.554754+00:00 IST

“Free entertainment without paying any tax”: BJP’s S Suresh Kumar

BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar on Monday mocked the reported leadership rift in Karnataka, calling it "free entertainment without paying any tax."

2025-12-01T17:00:30.377296+00:00 IST

“BJP laid foundation for drama in this country”: Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Arvind Sawant on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark, calling the Opposition's actions "drama," saying that it was the BJP that had laid the foundation for political drama in the country.

2025-12-01T16:54:36.605005+00:00 IST

“Election Commission has blood on its hands”: TMC MP

She also alleged that "The unaccountable Modi government is obstructing the House by refusing to take up discussions."

2025-12-01T16:19:51.302470+00:00 IST

Delhi: Uttarakhand Congress leaders meet Kharge and Rahul Gandhi

Congress leaders from Uttarakhand met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi at 10 Rajaji Marg on Monday to discuss the party's revamped organisational structure and roadmap for the state.

2025-12-01T15:43:04.450916+00:00 IST

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring flags “systematic denial” of NOCs

In a formal letter addressed to State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari, IAS, the Punjab Congress chief demanded immediate intervention. He urged the Commission to issue strict directions ensuring that all responsible officials remain present at their stations and issue NOCs without delay.

2025-12-01T15:17:05.082790+00:00 IST

“PM saying 240 MPs are doing drama is unfortunate,” says Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticised PM Modi for saying the opposition was doing "drama," calling the remark unfortunate. He said the Congress was only asking for a discussion on alleged voter deletions and key public issues during the Parliament Winter Session.

2025-12-01T15:03:53.741060+00:00 IST

Opposition ‘impatient to disrupt’, claims BJP MP Dinesh Sharma

In the Lok Sabha, Opposition members pressed for an immediate debate on SIR, triggering uproar that stalled proceedings throughout the day. Amid the din, the House managed to pass a Bill to amend the GST law in Manipur, introduced earlier by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to replace an existing ordinance, after a brief discussion before being adjourned around 2:20 p.m.

2025-12-01T13:53:58.005103+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah terms latest National Herald FIR “vendetta politics”

In a statement, he said the move showed the "weaponisation" of institutions against Opposition leaders and argued that such actions weakened democratic values.

2025-12-01T11:37:59.763396+00:00 IST

"PM Modi himself is a dramatist": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticised PM Modi's "drama" remark against the Opposition, saying the Prime Minister is "himself a dramatist" and that "no one can compete with him in drama," responding sharply during the Parliament Winter Session.

2025-12-01T11:33:15.836472+00:00 IST

: Digvijaya Singh hits back at PM Modi’s “drama” jibe

"Does he wants to give us tips on 'drama'? We have always been in favour of the SIR. This has happened before. Back then, the SIR used to run for 2-4 months, and that SIR was a process for registering every citizen's votes. Voters didn't fill out any forms. The BLO would come and ask, and we'd give them the information. Our vote would be added," he said.

2025-12-01T11:04:42.529293+00:00 IST

“This is a scare tactic:" LoP VD Satheeshan on Masala Bond case

Leader of Opposition in Kerala, V.D. Satheeshan, alleged that the show-cause notice issued by the Enforcement Directorate against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac over the Masala Bond issue is merely a scare tactic intended to benefit the BJP in Kerala.

2025-12-01T09:35:11.186356+00:00 IST

ED notice aimed at pushing Kerala CM toward pro-BJP stand:Muralee

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Monday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) show-cause notice to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the KIIFB masala bonds case is politically motivated, noting that it was a deliberate attempt by the centre to "force" the CPI(M)-led LDF government to adopt a "pro-BJP" stance ahead of upcoming assembly elections in the state set to take place next year.

2025-12-01T08:52:17.458109+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut slams Gulabrao Patil's "Lakshmi darshan" remarks

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday slammed the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena over Minister Gulabrao Patil's "Lakshmi Darshan" remarks ahead of the local body polls in the state, asking the Election Commission to take cognisance of it.

2025-12-01T08:51:43.766708+00:00 IST

“Real dogs actually sitting in Parliament”: MP Chaudhary

Chaudhary explained that she rescued the puppy while on her way to Parliament in the morning. She witnessed a scooter-car collision and noticed the puppy wandering near the road. To ensure the dog did not get hurt, she brought it along in her car. The dog remained inside the vehicle only and left shortly after the car dropped off the Congress MP.

2025-12-01T08:51:10.543902+00:00 IST

"There is a limit to harassment:" Shivakumar on National Herald

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday alleged that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are being subjected to harassment in the National Herald money laundering case, asserting that "there is a limit to the harassment."

2025-12-01T08:49:11.667945+00:00 IST

"Not for strengthening democracy:" Akhilesh Yadav on SIR issue

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the ongoing SIR process is being conducted not to strengthen democracy, but to cut the votes of certain individuals.

2025-12-01T08:33:40.863081+00:00 IST