Politics

Suvendu Adhikari alleges misuse of police by TMC during SIR

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging violation of the "neutrality" principle and misuse of police by the TMC government during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

2025-11-25T08:12:14.338238+00:00 IST

BJD MP Debashish Samantaray rejects party post

Samantaray, who was recently named "Vice President of Senior Citizens Cell," conveyed his decision through a detailed letter addressed to BJD President and Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik.

2025-11-25T07:57:50.350496+00:00 IST

Wounds of centuries healed today: PM Modi at Ram Temple

He added that the Dharma Dhwaja, established at the shikhar of the Grand Ram Temple, carries profound symbolic significance.

2025-11-25T07:32:02.729822+00:00 IST

Saffron flag symbolises Dharm: CM Yogi at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Minister recalled the long struggle and unshaken devotion associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

2025-11-25T07:12:45.652607+00:00 IST

Will fulfill our resolve to visit other temples: Akhilesh Yadav

The remarks come ahead of the historic 'Dhwajarohan' ceremony at the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya. PM Modi will hoist the sacred saffron flag atop the 191-foot-high shikhara of the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during a special flag-hoisting ceremony.

2025-11-25T06:58:04.228349+00:00 IST

BJP’s Dilip Kumar Jaiswal slams Mamata Banerjee

Speaking to ANI after formally taking charge as Bihar's Industries Minister on Tuesday, Jaiswal said the people of Bihar had rejected attempts to politicise the issue and had full faith in the sanitised voter list.

2025-11-25T06:52:05.057798+00:00 IST

PM Modi performs pooja at Ram Lalla Garbha Grah in Ayodhya

He will ceremonially hoist the sacred saffron flag atop the temple's 191-foot-high shikharan, symbolising the completion of the temple's construction and the ushering in of a new chapter of cultural celebration and national unity.

2025-11-25T06:10:43.537278+00:00 IST

Ex-litigant in Ayodhya case Iqbal Ansari on Dhwajarohan ceremony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the sacred flag atop the 191-foot-high shikhara of the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during a special flag-hoisting ceremony today.

2025-11-25T05:09:15.273010+00:00 IST

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust shares poetic tribute

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Ayodhya to take part in the Dhwajarohan ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.

2025-11-25T04:46:22.295890+00:00 IST

Seven Bihar Congress leaders expelled for six years

According to the order issued by Committee Chairman Kapildev Prasad Yadav, the responses submitted by the concerned individuals to earlier showcause notices were deemed unsatisfactory.

2025-11-25T04:39:10.737065+00:00 IST

"BLOs under immense pressure": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said on Tuesday that BLOs are under "immense pressure" and that the Election Commission is "destroying democracy".

2025-11-25T03:50:10.110113+00:00 IST

Opposition to question eviction, governance and Zubeen Garg

Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Debabrata Saikia said the Opposition would jointly seek accountability on issues impacting public welfare.

2025-11-25T03:11:32.051816+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar receives blessings from Varanasi Sadhu

the Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the sadhu said, "I have come from Kashi. I gave him my blessings." He added that he had conveyed prayers for the welfare of the people of Karnataka.

2025-11-25T02:57:48.731567+00:00 IST

Congress to observe 'Samvidhān Bachao Divas' on Constitution Day

In the letter, the Congress highlighted the importance of the occasion, stating, "On the solemn occasion of Constitution Day, the Indian National Congress calls upon all Pradesh Congress Committees to observe 26 November as Samvidhan Bachao Divas across the country. This year's observance carries profound significance given the unprecedented challenges facing our democratic institutions and the very spirit of our Constitution."

2025-11-25T00:20:16.718167+00:00 IST

Protests against SIR in Kolkata

Tensions escalated outside the Election Commission (EC) office in Kolkata on Tuesday as protesters gathered to express their opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise underway in West Bengal.

2025-11-24T21:49:56.119994+00:00 IST

BJP President Nadda to host dinner to celebrate NDA’s Bihar win

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Jagat Prakash Nadda has convened a special dinner meeting to celebrate the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) emphatic victory in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections.

2025-11-24T19:07:28.172173+00:00 IST

Amit Malviya hits back at Mamata Banerjee’s letter to CEC

"So before pointing fingers, please make public the process you used to select DEOs and BSK operators. If the CEO has issued an RfP today, he has done so exactly as per your own financial rules. You have no business screaming at him for following procedures created to ensure fairness and equal opportunity -- principles you have never demonstrated any respect for," he said.

2025-11-24T14:44:58.075683+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee writes to Gyanesh Kumar, flags ‘disturbing’ issue

In her letter, Banerjee said, "I am constrained to write to you regarding two disturbing yet urgent developments that have been brought to my notice, and which, in my view, warrant your immediate intervention."

2025-11-24T14:29:17.065061+00:00 IST

Himachal cabinet raises disaster relief to Rs 8 lakh

The Cabinet also approved the reorganisation of Panchayats and several major recruitment decisions across departments. These include the hiring of 1,000 'Rogi Mitras' in the Health Department, 800 police constables, and 150 civil engineers, he added.

2025-11-24T11:46:16.312204+00:00 IST

ANS Prasad demands public apology from Tamil Nadu deputy CM

The BJP spokesperson demanded that Udhayanidhi Stalin withdraw his remarks and issue an "unconditional public apology", stating that the "comments had hurt millions of people who hold Sanskrit and Sanatan Dharma in high regard".

2025-11-24T11:12:38.056832+00:00 IST

"We need election in Karnataka because there is corrupt govt"

Amid speculation over a potential change in Karnataka's leadership, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP MLA R Ashoka expressed his discontentment with the ruling Congress party and stated that an election was required in the state, since the current government was corrupt and needed to exit.

2025-11-24T11:11:03.326554+00:00 IST