Politics

“Congress President in Tamil Nadu is spokesperson of DMK”: AIAIDM

AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Tuesday lashed out at Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai, calling him a "DMK spokesperson" who has pushed Congress into "darkness".

2026-03-03T09:00:05.607001+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah refutes phone-tapping allegations, slams BJP, JD(S)

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a strong-worded response, denied the phone-tapping allegations by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, calling them a "frustrated statement from restless souls."

2026-03-03T08:56:17.680663+00:00 IST

Chidambaram to meet CM MK Stalin amid seat-sharing deadlock

Congress MP P Chidambaram and Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai will meet Chief Minister MK Stalin at his residence on Tuesday to resolve the deadlock around the seat-sharing formula between DMK and Congress.

2026-03-03T07:16:42.738209+00:00 IST

Congress alleges "BJP's work" after Kejriwal discharge

He alleged political motives behind the case and its outcome. "This isall BJP's work and a facade. The CBI won't take any action in the High Court because the charges were dismissed to block Congress. The Congress government will be formed in Punjab, but the way they have secretly colluded to prevent its formation and ease their own path in Gujarat is clear," he claimed.

2026-03-03T06:32:50.140255+00:00 IST

"Should definitely join politics": JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar as Nitish

Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday said the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar should definitely enter politics.

2026-03-03T06:21:22.044467+00:00 IST

Shrawon Kumar on Nishant Kumar joining JD(U)

He further added that the path for Nishant's entry has been finalised, and he believes that once Nishant joins the party, senior leaders will convene to discuss future strategy.

2026-03-03T06:12:29.074330+00:00 IST

Nishant Kumar to join JD(U) on Holi, says Shrawon Kumar

In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Kumar said the move comes in response to demands from party workers and the people of Bihar.

2026-03-03T05:56:00.309250+00:00 IST

"Clearly state whether India is with Iran or not": Bhagat

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on India's ties with Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the United States and Israel.

2026-03-03T05:32:38.156051+00:00 IST

Some parties likely to join NDA: Palaniswami after meeting Shah

Addressing reporters at the airport, Palaniswami said the meeting at the Union Home Minister's residence focused on the current political landscape in the state and ways to strengthen the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the polls. He added that the AIADMK is in talks with several other parties regarding potential alliances, and some are expected to join the NDA bloc. He also clarified that there have been no discussions about including VK Sasikala's party in the alliance.

2026-03-03T04:21:44.665401+00:00 IST

BJD, Congress should support BJP for RS seat: Balabhadra Majhi

After Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) declared support for Datteswar Hota as the common candidate for Rajya Sabha elections, BJP MP Balabhadra Majhi asked the Opposition parties to extend support to the BJP to secure the fourth seat in the Upper House of Parliament.

2026-03-03T03:22:17.677642+00:00 IST

Light lamp in Thiruparankundram Hill: BJP's Nainar Nagendran

Speaking to ANI, the Tamil Nadu BJP President stated that they offered prayers for global peace and the prosperity of India. He called for the lighting of the lamp on Thiruparankundram Hill in Madurai.

2026-03-02T23:23:03.433592+00:00 IST

For whom is your 'Mamata': Rajnath Singh accuses West Bengal CM

He alleged that criminals in West Bengal believe they have impunity under Banerjee's government, stating that Banerjee's affection is only for "criminals, illegal immigrants, and people of a particular religion."

2026-03-02T17:49:44.364617+00:00 IST

"Op Sindoor not stopped yet": Rajnath Singh

Addressing the gathering at the 'Parivartan Yatra', the Defence Minister recalled the Pahalgam terror attack and said India had taken revenge through Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, "successfully eliminating a large number of people".

2026-03-02T17:37:21.191883+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates new building of Shri Swami

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed building of Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul at Shantigram and said that through the state's emergence as a semiconductor hub, Gujarat will move towards self-reliance powered by the skills and knowledge of its youth, while emphasising the integration of education, values and technology for building a 'Viksit Bharat'.

2026-03-02T17:18:02.873961+00:00 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw directs officials to overhaul track maintenance

In a high-level meeting chaired by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan on Monday, key reform decisions were directed to overhaul current methods of track laying, assembly, and health monitoring.

2026-03-02T17:15:41.453557+00:00 IST

Explosive irregularities in Suryapet mining e-auction: KTR demand

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has alleged serious irregularities, procedural lapses, and legal violations in the mining e-auction process conducted in Suryapet district.

2026-03-02T16:58:02.664354+00:00 IST

TMC encouraging appeasement, failing to protect women: Chouhan

Speaking with ANI here, Chouhan said, "There are many Sheikh Shahjahans in TMC who are playing with the respect of women. Today, there is a need to protect the respect and self-respect of women, and the BJP government will do it."

2026-03-02T15:55:11.449163+00:00 IST

"Mirrors BJP's model of using state power": Kerala CM

"The demolition of nearly 700 Bhoodan-allotted homes in Khammam, leaving around 3,000 people homeless, exposes the Congress government's true face in Telangana. This 'bulldozer raj' mirrors the BJP's model of using state power against the poorest," Vijayan posted on X.

2026-03-02T14:28:02.655452+00:00 IST

Will deposit Rs 61,000 for girls completing graduation: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on M,onday extended Holi greetings to the residents of the national capital and announced the launch of a new welfare scheme for girls the 'Delhi Lakhpati Beti Yojana'.

2026-03-02T14:07:33.712505+00:00 IST

Double-engine govt providing all facilities, security: Yogi

"Today, the double-engine government is providing all facilities and security. If the state develops, the country will develop. The unit of development doesn't come from top to bottom, but development goes from bottom to top," Adityanath said.

2026-03-02T13:57:07.555315+00:00 IST

DMK ministers submitted applications to contest elections

Several party leaders and functionaries were present, including Perambalur Member of Parliament Arun Nehru, Trichy Central District Secretary Vairamani, Trichy North District Secretary Kaduvetti Thiagarajan, Trichy Corporation Mayor Anbalagan, Treasurer Durairaj, and party executives, including Mathur Karuppaiah, Kajamalai Vijay, and Tollgate Subramani, among others.

2026-03-02T13:54:14.426240+00:00 IST