Politics

Sampath Kumar urges reconstruction of Congress structure

Senior Congress leader Sampath Kumar, on Sunday, following the party's victory in the Jubilee Hills by-election, emphasised the need for strengthening party organisation and coordination ahead of future electoral challenges.

2025-11-16T17:06:57.700252+00:00 IST

"Political differences are one thing, but she is also my family": Chirag Paswan

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday reacted to remarks made by RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya.

2025-11-16T17:03:24.846408+00:00 IST

Haryana CM Saini attends Maharaja Shoor Saini Jayanti

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated 19 developmental projects worth ₹84 crore during Maharaja Shoor Saini Jayanti celebrations in Narnaul on Sunday.

2025-11-16T16:54:52.927957+00:00 IST

Lalu Yadav should not become 'Dhritrashtra': JDU

However, there has been no immediate response from the RJD or members of the Yadav family regarding Rohini's allegations.

2025-11-16T16:53:31.389883+00:00 IST

"People of Bihar have rewarded 20 years of work": Nishant Kumar

As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, Nishant Kumar, son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Sunday thanked the people of the state for their overwhelming support.

2025-11-16T15:07:16.548464+00:00 IST

My work starts now, time to deliver promises: Maithili Thakur

BJP's newly elected MLA from Alinagar constituency, folk singer Maithili Thakur, on Sunday said she is ready to begin her work in the constituency and is focused on fulfilling the promises made to the people.

2025-11-16T14:47:14.265511+00:00 IST

BJP to establish SIR camps across West Bengal: Sukanta

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said the BJP is setting up Special Intensive Revision (SIR) camps across West Bengal to assist people and ensure they do not face any difficulties.

2025-11-16T14:34:41.749773+00:00 IST

I have just disowned my brother, says teary-eyed Rohini Acharya

Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Sunday recounted the events that took place during the family feud following Mahagathbandhan's crushing defeat in the Bihar elections. She emphasised that she has the blessings of her parents, Lalu and Rabri Devi.

2025-11-16T13:53:40.063209+00:00 IST

Raj Bhavan says Kalyan's "guns & bombs" charge promote enmity

The West Bengal Raj Bhavan on Sunday issued a strong statement accusing Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee of committing offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, for his recent remarks alleging that Governor CV Ananda Bose is keeping "guns and bombs" inside Raj Bhavan and harbouring criminals.

2025-11-16T13:44:29.728901+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Rajnath Singh

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, urging the continuation of key Defence and infrastructure projects in the state.

2025-11-16T13:33:39.386197+00:00 IST

TMC's culture is to insult the system: Dilip Ghosh

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh hit back at Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee over his allegations that arms were being distributed from Raj Bhavan, calling it an attempt to "insult the system and the Constitution of the country".

2025-11-16T13:28:52.371070+00:00 IST

BJP’s Poonawalla blames AAP for Punjab law and order collapse

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of presiding over a complete "collapse" of law and order following the killing of Naveen Arora, who was reportedly linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in Ferozepur.

2025-11-16T12:59:07.513284+00:00 IST

NDA leaders slam RJD as Rohini quits politics

Political reactions poured in on Sunday after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rohini Acharya, daughter of party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, announced her decision to quit politics and reportedly distanced herself from the family following the party's poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.

2025-11-16T12:53:06.069928+00:00 IST

"India lost many wonderful years when it could have progressed"

"We have lost many, many wonderful years when India could have actually progressed towards our dream. This program is all about that, and I intend to carry forward with the 'Dil Se' program and raise important issues. One message I have is for the institutions of this country and the judiciary: If you want to save this country's future, stand up and be counted. Your independence is central to the survival of democracy," Sibal on Saturday.

2025-11-16T09:50:51.258055+00:00 IST

"Did to save my god, my father, and today it's been called dirty"

Claiming that the party leadership don't want to take responsibility for the defeat in the Bihar Assembly election, Rohini Acharya said that when she called out Tejashwi Yadav's close aide Sanjay Yadav for the party's defeat, she was "thrown out of the house, disgraced, abused, and even hit".

2025-11-16T09:47:03.596116+00:00 IST

JK LG Sinha orders probe in Nowgam Police Station blast

Speaking to reporters, LG Sinha said, "There is no terrorist angle in the Nowgam incident. Samples were being taken when this accident happened. I have ordered an inquiry into the matter."

2025-11-16T09:34:23.455823+00:00 IST

Sanjay Jha mocks Opposition, says voters rejected "destruction"

JD(U) Spokesperson, Sanjay Jha, on Sunday took a jibe at Mahagathbandhan after the glorious win of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, saying that they were offering "destruction." He hailed Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his good governance.

2025-11-16T09:27:28.983310+00:00 IST

Uda Devi is immortal warrior and inspiration to all: Yogi

Remembering the Pasi freedom fighter, the Chief Minister said, "Uda Devi, the fearless woman of the first independence war, remains an immortal warrior and an inspiration to all Indians, especially women. On November 16, 1857, she climbed a peepal tree in Secunderabad Bagh, Lucknow, and killed thirty-six British soldiers to fight against foreign rule and tyranny. Her heroic act made her immortal in Indian history."

2025-11-16T09:21:10.092471+00:00 IST

Gujarat: 2nd VGRC to focus on Kutch and Saurashtra region

Each conference will serve as a gateway to accelerated regional growth and inclusive development. In the run-up to each Regional Conference, a one-day district-level programme will be organised to highlight local opportunities and initiatives.

2025-11-16T09:16:05.032470+00:00 IST

Congress MP says Rs 10,000 transfers helped NDA win in Bihar

Congress MP Tariq Anwar said that the reason why the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) secured a majority in the Bihar elections is because they deposited Rs. 10,000 in the accounts of women during the polls. The statement follows the historic win of NDA in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 on Friday.

2025-11-16T09:13:10.236593+00:00 IST

Santosh Suman calls Rahul Gandhi "politically immature" leader

After Congress' dismal performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) leader Santosh Suman said that there are flaws in Congress leadership and called Rahul Gandhi a "politically immature" leader.

2025-11-16T09:09:52.116424+00:00 IST