Politics

Imran Masood on Arshad Madani's remark

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Masood said the country can progress only when every section of society participates in the development process.

2025-11-23T20:03:42.001526+00:00 IST

Controversy erupts over Madani's 'discrimination against Muslims' remark; BJP hits back

His remarks have drawn huge criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has highlighted its attempts to revere Muslim figures like former President Abdul Kalam and iconic table player Zakir Hussain.

2025-11-23T17:55:13.229061+00:00 IST

Leaders never gave “step-motherly” treatment to..: Bihar Minister

"If we talk about Bihar, the leaders we work with have never treated any community step-motherly. They talk about taking everyone along. Certainly, in the coming days, under the leadership we have in Bihar, we will take everyone along. The Muslim community gets respect everywhere, and development work is definitely done for them as well," Zama Khan said.

2025-11-23T17:19:02.694372+00:00 IST

Take action against those "spreading terror"...: Congress' Rashid

"Take strict action against those who are responsible, terrorists, spreading terror, breaking the law. Whoever they are, it does not mean that you destroy the entire university. How can you do that? Whatever Arshad Madani said is correct to some extent," Alvi told ANI.

2025-11-23T16:59:02.584717+00:00 IST

Digvijaya Singh alleges SIR used to snatch votes

Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh on Sunday levelled serious allegations against the ruling BJP-led government, claiming that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of Inidia is a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters and warned that the "next step" would be stripping citizenship of targeted citizens.

2025-11-23T16:24:42.485780+00:00 IST

India had Abdul Kalam, true icon for Muslims: Devendra Fadnavis

"India had a President like Abdul Kalam, who is a true icon for the Muslim community. We bow our heads in respect to him. He always lived his life with his head held high; he should be presented as a role model," Fadnavis told reporters.

2025-11-23T16:21:47.918311+00:00 IST

BJP's Kadam targets TMC, questions Mamata Banerjee over SIR

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Kadam on Sunday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over its opposition on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of next year's state assembly polls, questioning whether she fears the removal of "infiltrators" from the voter list, alleging that her government had brought them in and facilitated their forced registration.

2025-11-23T16:19:12.967001+00:00 IST

"People are taking Rahul Gandhi lightly": BJP's K Laxman

Dr Laxman attributed the BJP's success to PM Modi's leadership and development initiatives and dismissed Gandhi's comments on EVMs and vote theft as unconvincing. Dr Laxman claimed regional parties are suffering losses due to the Congress's weaknesses.

2025-11-23T16:06:45.465921+00:00 IST

"PM Modi is coming to unveil Dharma Dhwaj": UP Dy CM

"PM Modi is coming to unveil the Dharma Dhwaj (the flag of Dharma) after the completion of the Ram Temple. We Indians, the people of Ayodhya, are overjoyed. The world will witness this miracle: the flag of Sanatan Dharma has been hoisted on the highest peak. The time has come for the penance of hundreds of people to be fulfilled. I heartily welcome PM Modi and congratulate him," Pathak told ANI.

2025-11-23T15:58:09.857459+00:00 IST

"Nothing to say": Mallikarjun Kharge on CM change in Karnataka

"I have nothing to say," Kharge said while addressing reporters outside his residence here.

2025-11-23T14:58:37.449254+00:00 IST

Aaditya Thackeray slams Ajit Pawar over ‘funds’ remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday hit out at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over his controversial comments made during a campaign event in Malegaon, saying that such political "bullying" does not work in the state.

2025-11-23T14:43:23.083347+00:00 IST

Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta chairs high-level meeting

The Delhi Legislative Assembly will commemorate Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) on November 26, honouring the historic adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949.

2025-11-23T14:20:43.453563+00:00 IST

Fadnavis downplays Ajit Pawar’s ‘Funds’ remark

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday downplayed his alliance partner and Deputy Ajit Pawar's recent remarks suggesting that development funds were contingent on voters supporting his candidates, noting that such statements were typical during poll season and should not be over-interpreted.

2025-11-23T13:51:54.195837+00:00 IST

G Parameshwara considers himself in CM race amid speculations

When asked about the repeated meetings of Congress leaders from the Dalit community, including him, and Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi, Parameshwara said, "Dalits have been asking for the CM post for a long time."

2025-11-23T13:39:47.084395+00:00 IST

'Every Indian is ready to fulfil pledge of a developed India'

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Sunday criticised SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav, stating that the Samajwadi Party is misguided and will be marginalised in the upcoming elections.

2025-11-23T12:29:26.387029+00:00 IST

TN: NCC Day celebrated with tribute to Kargil Hero Major Saravana

As part of the 78th NCC Day, a tribute event was held at the memorial of Kargil War hero Major Saravanan, who sacrificed his life after destroying enemy bunkers.

2025-11-23T10:18:01.378641+00:00 IST

JD(U) leader Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on CM Nitish Kumar

Speaking to ANI, Prasad highlighted the significance of the key portfolios distributed in the new cabinet.

2025-11-23T09:53:42.011892+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Patel gifts 66 development works worth Rs 176 crore

Along with this, at Oslo Circle, he paid floral tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, unveiled his reinstalled statue, inaugurated the newly constructed flyover named "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bridge," and dedicated the circle development and parking facility works.

2025-11-23T09:41:08.542010+00:00 IST

CM Dhami inaugurates 2nd floor of Ashram in Rajasthan

A large number of migrant residents of Uttarakhand, local citizens, and representatives of various organisations were present at the special programme organised on this occasion.

2025-11-23T09:34:03.026485+00:00 IST

This is India, and its democracy is secure: JDU's Neeraj Kumar

The remarks came in response to Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani's statement alleging the government of ensuring that "muslim never raise their heads".

2025-11-23T09:05:49.197764+00:00 IST

India strengthens textile, sericulture cooperation with Georgia

Dr S Manthira Moorthy, Director (Tech), CSB, presented a paper on Indo-Bulgarian collaboration in developing a productive bivoltine silkworm hybrid for India.

2025-11-23T09:04:29.969814+00:00 IST