Politics

Himachal leaders pay tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai

On the death anniversary of freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, leaders, officials, and others paid floral tributes at the leader's statue located in Shimla on Monday and recalled his invaluable contributions to India's independence movement.

2025-11-17T12:13:33.727403+00:00 IST

Husain Dalwai backs Mufti’s remarks on Red Fort blast

Dalwai further called for a probe into all those organisations which believe in violence.

2025-11-17T11:52:20.736036+00:00 IST

Court sends Amir Rashid Ali to 10-Day NIA custody

While seeking 10 days' custody of Amir Rashid Ali, the NIA said that he arranged a safe house for Suicide Bomber Umar Un Nabi. He also assisted him in preparing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was used in the blast near Red Fort.

2025-11-17T11:38:49.268952+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: BJP MLA hits out Supriya Sule

"It is wrong to say that Lalu Prasad's party got more votes and yet it is not in power. Instead of looking at how many votes a party got, it was the NDA there, and it would be looked at how many total votes the NDA got," MLA Mungantiwar told ANI here.

2025-11-17T09:49:54.491319+00:00 IST

Incited people before, but everyone seeing Nitish Kumar:Khushwaha

"These opposition members were saying that there would be a situation like in Maharashtra (of changing CM), but everyone knows what the situation is. They were inciting the public that the Chief Minister would be changed, but everyone is seeing that Nitish Kumar is becoming the Chief Minister of Bihar again," the RLM chief told ANI.

2025-11-17T09:46:38.747382+00:00 IST

"Janata ke maan me Modi ji hi hai": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Speaking to ANI, Fadnavis said, "The opposition contested elections both together and individually, but the public supports PM Modi. Janata ke maan me Modi ji hi hai (PM Modi lives in the heart of the public)...I won't comment on what is happening in someone's family or party. We are focused on serving the public."

2025-11-17T09:35:21.226582+00:00 IST

45 dead, 1 survivor: Hyderabad Police Commissioner on Saudi Arab

Addressing the media, Sajjanar said the group was travelling from Makkah to Madinah when their bus collided with an oil tanker nearly 25 km before Medina, causing an explosion that engulfed the vehicle within minutes.

2025-11-17T09:26:17.777691+00:00 IST

Shehzad Poonawalla slams Mehbooba Mufti remarks on Delhi blasts

"In the name of vote bank, the 'aatanki bachao gang' is back at work again. This is the same Mehbooba Mufti who had called Burhan Wani and other terrorists innocent. This ecosystem keeps saying such things repeatedly," he told ANI.

2025-11-17T08:59:00.337455+00:00 IST

Religious tours help address public concerns: Robert Vadra

Indian businessman and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra on Monday spoke on his religious tour, saying that he uses the opportunity of travelling across the country to offer prayers to deities to actually meet people and understand their demands and concerns.

2025-11-17T08:33:05.715689+00:00 IST

Gujarat Cyber Cell nabs mastermind behind cyber-slavery racket

In a post on X, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi informed that the arrested kingpin is believed to have trafficked more than 500 individuals from several countries.

2025-11-17T08:27:04.710857+00:00 IST

“Seat dene mein kanjoosi kiya, magar hum anushashit the toh prote

"Regarding vote percentage (within alliance) most of the vote percent (in alliance) is with BJP, and after that it is with me. The people want us, but they were miserly while giving seats, and we did not protest then as we are a disciplined party," he added.

2025-11-17T08:17:59.575425+00:00 IST

Businessman Robert Vadra on Bihar poll results

Businessman Robert Vadra on Monday asserted that Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi will continue to fight against the "unfair" election practices. He further claimed that the results would differ if the elections were conducted through ballots.

2025-11-17T08:11:04.329822+00:00 IST

JDU’s Shalini Mishra says Bihar never wanted jungle raj

Days after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept clean the Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Janata Dal (United) leader Shalini Mishra, who secured victory from the Kesariya assembly constituency, expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar for their overwhelming support, asserting that the mandate reflected the state's rejection of "jungle raj."

2025-11-17T07:37:03.616897+00:00 IST

Amit Shah chairs 32nd Northern Zonal Council meet

The 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting commenced in Faridabad on Monday on a sombre note, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with top leadership from eight states and Union Territories, observed a two-minute silence to pay tribute to the victims of the November 10 Delhi car blast.

2025-11-17T07:18:32.498080+00:00 IST

Uddhav Thackeray appointed as chairman of Memorial Committee

Aaditya Thackeray and Subhash Desai were named as members of the committee. Additionally, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Parag Alwani and Shiv Sena leader Shishir Shinde were also appointed as members, marking the first time they have been included in the committee.

2025-11-17T07:14:25.221706+00:00 IST

Rijiju assures all assistance to Saudi Arabia accident victims

In a post on X, the union minister assured that the government is closely coordinating with the Indian Embassy to provide all necessary assistance.

2025-11-17T06:59:52.886574+00:00 IST

MP Minister apologises over remark on Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Parmar shared a video in this regard on his official 'X' handle, saying, "Renowned social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy did significant work for social reform in his time. I am saddened by the words that came out mistakenly in reference to him. I apologise."

2025-11-17T06:50:05.157880+00:00 IST

UP CM addresses public grievances during 'Janta Darshan'

During the "Janta Darshan" meeting, CM Yogi met with women and children to listen to thier grievances, which were presented by the general public. He reviewed the written applications of several people and provided assurance of support and resolution.

2025-11-17T06:09:11.229969+00:00 IST

Mekedatu judgment has come in our favour: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on the Mekedatu project, expressing gratitude to the legal team involved and terming it a significant development for the state.

2025-11-17T06:04:09.613897+00:00 IST

BJP to elect Legislature Party leader on Nov 18: Bihar BJP Prez

Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Monday announced that after the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) triumph in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to choose its leader on November 18th.

2025-11-17T06:02:32.058726+00:00 IST

BJP leader vows development after NDA wins Bihar Elections

BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav expressed gratitude to the people of Bihar for putting faith in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and bringing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to power in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is scheduled to choose its leader on November 18th.

2025-11-17T06:00:25.426487+00:00 IST