Politics

"Assam CM will not return to power, he will go to jail": Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma won't be able to fulfil his promise of implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state here as he "won't be returning to power" and will go "directly to jail".

2025-11-28T09:44:56.850457+00:00 IST

"Don't want anything, party will make decision": DK Shivakumar

Amid a stir over the Congress leadership in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday reiterated that he does not want to rush and that the party high command will take a decision on the CM post.

2025-11-28T09:34:44.927030+00:00 IST

"Absolutely shocking, where is govt's response?": Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said that the Centre must act tough against the move made by Nepal over issuing a new banknote for the NPR 100, featuring an updated map that includes the disputed territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.

2025-11-28T09:28:52.267801+00:00 IST

Gyanesh Kumar, ECI have blood on their hands: TMC’s Derek O’Brien

"10 MPs from the All India Trinamool Congress met with the Chief Election Commissioner Mr Kumar and his team. We first handed over to him a list of almost 40 dead because of the SIR process. We started the meeting by telling him that Mr Kumar and the Election Commission of India have blood on their hands," TMC MP Derek O'Brien said during a press conference after meeting ECI.

2025-11-28T08:49:49.738564+00:00 IST

Nanjavadutha Swamiji supports DK Shivakumar for CM position

Amid speculations about a power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, spiritual leader Nanjavadutha Swamiji of the Vokkaliga community visited Shivakumar's residence on Friday and later expressed his support for Shivakumar as the state's Chief Minister.

2025-11-28T07:33:33.903751+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi demands Parliament debate on air pollution

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a debate in Parliament on air pollution across several cities in the country, ahead of the Winter Session.

2025-11-28T07:06:23.445294+00:00 IST

Cong still supporting MLA booked for rape: Kerala minister

The Congress leadership continues to offer both open and indirect support to Rahul. Whether it is Shafi Parambil or former KPCC president K. Sudhakaran, they show no hesitation in backing him publicly. This is nothing short of a challenge to the people of Kerala and to women in society." the Kerala Education Minister said.

2025-11-28T06:27:26.913227+00:00 IST

Will not be surprised if Karnataka Congress splits: BY Vijayendra

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Friday took a dig at Congress amid the speculated power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, saying it would not be surprising if Karnataka Congress splits into two vertical factions.

2025-11-28T05:41:56.158665+00:00 IST

Priyank Kharge dismisses speculation over change of leadership

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday dismissed speculation over discussions regarding a change of leadership in the state, asserting that Congress is united and will remain united.

2025-11-28T05:18:43.651896+00:00 IST

Shakeel Ahmad Khan reviews the Bihar Election outcom

He added that the deliberations also touched upon the ticket distribution process. "We had a lot of applications here, too, but tickets are given to only a few people. So, there's no benefit in blaming anyone," he said, emphasising the need for unity and introspection within the party.

2025-11-28T01:31:14.894976+00:00 IST

Coastal Andhra on alert as cyclone Ditwah set to intensify rains

The official has cautioned that North and South coastal districts will see varying phases of isolated to widespread rain, accompanied by thunderstorms. He added that fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea due to strengthening squally winds.

2025-11-28T01:19:32.729583+00:00 IST

"26 BLOs' deaths in 20 days like murder in broad daylight": Congress targets BJP over SIR

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate took a swipe at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in a press conference in Delhi, reiterating the Congress party's "vote theft" claims through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on the BJP during the Bihar elections 2025.

2025-11-28T01:09:38.768992+00:00 IST

J-K: Disproportionate assets case against Director, State Motor

In a detailed statement issued through a Facebook post, the ACB said it initiated a "Secret Verification" based on specific input regarding the alleged accumulation of disproportionate wealth by Malik Tahir Gani, son of Abdul Gani Malik, resident of Sanat Nagar, Srinagar and presently residing at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.

2025-11-28T00:44:17.460106+00:00 IST

Murmu’s address to Odisha Assembly “historic and emotional”

Mahaling said, "Today was a historic day for the Odisha Assembly. The daughter of Odisha's soil, President Droupadi Murmu, addressed our assembly today. She became emotional during her speech, and her words were truly inspiring. We, too, became very emotional listening to her."

2025-11-28T00:41:57.904173+00:00 IST

Indian Army hosts Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025

Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 commenced on November 27 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, bringing together military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, industry leaders and young scholars.

2025-11-28T00:40:51.712747+00:00 IST

Gaurav Gogoi presses EC for digitised, machine-readable voter

In a post on X, Gogoi said he had placed four key demands before the poll body during a press conference in Jorhat earlier in the day.

2025-11-28T00:00:29.808151+00:00 IST

"Not in a hurry for anything": Shivakumar on Karnataka CM post

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Shivakumar categorically denied meeting Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge or Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the city.

2025-11-27T23:53:22.081752+00:00 IST

Bound to happen: BJP’s MP Mishra predicts split in K'taka Congres

Mishra mocked the Congress's handling of the crisis and said contradictory statements from its senior leaders reflect deeper organisational confusion. "What is the Congress high command? This is the biggest question," he said.

2025-11-27T23:11:31.329912+00:00 IST

Maulana Khalid Rasheed urges citizens to fill SIR forms correctly

Maulana Firangi Mahali emphasised that while voters should not rely solely on Booth Level Officers (BLOs), they should actively assist them and complete their forms correctly. "

2025-11-27T22:49:25.572872+00:00 IST

"Khelega India toh badhega India": CWG medalist Akhil Kumar

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, CWG medalist said, "Khelega India toh badhega India. I congratulate every citizen on the Commonwealth Games being held in India again. The athletes should work hard for the 2030 Games."

2025-11-27T22:40:21.105617+00:00 IST

Ahmedabad-bound Air India flight lands back in Delhi after smoke

According to an Air India official, the crew of flight AI2939 immediately turned back to Delhi as part of standard operating protocols after an alert appeared on the cockpit systems.

2025-11-27T22:09:24.134221+00:00 IST