Politics

Chandrashekhar Azad expresses concern over teacher's suicide

The Nagina MP emphasised the need for solid proof of illegal voting and warned against vote-stealing in the name of SIR ahead of the start of Parliament's winter session from December 1.

2025-11-30T14:00:21.778526+00:00 IST

Bajrang Dal, VHP protesters demand apology, action on Madani

Workers of the Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday staged a protest in Bhopal against the recent statement made by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani.

2025-11-30T13:22:20.381352+00:00 IST

Delhi: Voter turnout for MCD bypolls at 31.13% at 3:30 pm

The voter turnout for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls for 12 vacant wards was at 31.13 per cent as of 3:30 pm, the State Election Commission said.

2025-11-30T13:12:23.502096+00:00 IST

There is political emergency for Rahul Gandhi: NCP's Praful Patel

Days after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised questions at the Centre over air pollution in the national capital, NCP MP Praful Patel said he raises such issues because, for him, there is a political emergency.

2025-11-30T11:02:30.721812+00:00 IST

Parliament: Oppn MPs to raise issues related to SIR, pollution

With the winter session of Parliament set to take place from December 1 to December 19, the central government called for an All-Party Meeting on Sunday. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that during the all-party meeting, the government's focus will be primarily on listening to opposition concerns.

2025-11-30T10:03:00.758243+00:00 IST

"We are not against review of electoral rolls:" John Brittas

Ahead of the winter parliamentary session, CPI-M MP John Brittas commented on the ongoing SIR process, saying they are not opposed to the review of electoral rolls but question the haste to complete it quickly.

2025-11-30T09:56:42.177373+00:00 IST

Delhi is like temple; we go there whenever needed: DK Shivakumar

Amidst a stir over a leadership change in the Congress government in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday hinted at a visit to Delhi, saying state party leaders will go if needed.

2025-11-30T09:44:21.715651+00:00 IST

"SIR, Delhi blast": Pramod Tiwari seeks discussion in Parliament

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday demanded that a discussion over Special Intensive revision, Delhi terror attack, including other vital issues, must be discussed in detail in the Parliament Winter Session, which is set to begin tomorrow.

2025-11-30T09:31:44.992072+00:00 IST

Gogoi demands discussion on Delhi blast during winter session

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, Assam Congress President and MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday demanded discussions on several critical issues, including the Delhi blast incident near the Red Fort, asserting that the session is likely to be the shortest in recent years.

2025-11-30T09:29:13.969960+00:00 IST

Govt ready to hear oppposition over SIR issue: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday asserted that the government is fully prepared to listen to the opposition's concerns, even as some leaders warned of creating a ruckus in the parliament over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls during the winter session beginning December 1.

2025-11-30T09:10:53.486726+00:00 IST

"Many infiltrators disappeared from Bihar's voter list": Pathak

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories, extending several key deadlines by one week.

2025-11-30T09:03:02.327800+00:00 IST

"BJD will be taking up several issues including special status"

The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on December 1 and will continue till December 19.

2025-11-30T08:54:29.088316+00:00 IST

Pilot slams BJP over "baseless" claim in National Herald Case

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday slammed the BJP government following the filing of a fresh FIR in the National Herald money laundering case and said that it's a ploy by the ruling party to divert attention from the core issues, such as 'vote theft' and Special Intensive Revision which opposition has planned to raise in the Winter Session of Parliament set to begin tomorrow.

2025-11-30T08:42:18.878518+00:00 IST

"Strange world": Singhvi slams selective leaks

Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Sunday sharply criticised what he described as "strategic and selective leaks" in the National Herald case, soon after learning that the Rouse Avenue Court had stayed a magistrate's order directing service of a "belated FIR" on the accused.

2025-11-30T08:22:53.966476+00:00 IST

"How many infiltrators expelled in 11 years?: Sachin Pilot on SIR

He alleged that the SIR process is being used to cut the votes of the poor, backward communities, Dalits and tribals.

2025-11-30T08:07:23.866100+00:00 IST

Kerala: Minister V Sivankutty response on MLA Mamkootathil

On a sexual harassment allegation case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty said, "Congress is remaining silent.", on Sunday.

2025-11-30T07:03:27.711074+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh slams Modi-Shah duo over new National Herald FIR

Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the "Modi-Shah duo" of pursuing a campaign of harassment and intimidation against the top leadership of the Congress party following the filing of a fresh FIR in the National Herald money laundering case.

2025-11-30T06:08:32.627301+00:00 IST

"I know my limits": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said all is well within the state Congress ranks and there is no difference of opinion between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

2025-11-30T06:02:57.426188+00:00 IST

Suspension equals expulsion: Muraleedharan on Mamkootathil case

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Sunday said that the party considers the suspension of MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing a rape accusation, as equivalent to expulsion, making it clear that the "chapter" is closed for the party.

2025-11-30T05:49:51.774468+00:00 IST

"We'll be demanding judicial inquiry:" Advocate Sangram

Advocate Sangram Kolhatkar, counsel for the complainant Satyaki Savarkar, demanded a judicial inquiry into the missing CDs that allegedly contained Rahul Gandhi's defamatory speech about the freedom fighter.

2025-11-30T04:11:31.037068+00:00 IST

CM Bhupendra Patel graces annual  Sneh Milan

He said that Gujarat has consistently benefited from the Prime Minister's exceptional administrative acumen. During his tenure as Chief Minister, he recognised the potential across all sectors and ensured a business-friendly environment, providing essential infrastructure and institutional support. Consequently, Gujarat has emerged as the nation's growth engine today.

2025-11-30T01:50:43.875813+00:00 IST