Politics

PM Modi to chair CCS meeting in Delhi: Gol sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) tonight after concluding his two-day tour, GoI sources said.

2026-03-01T13:09:39.801622+00:00 IST

PM Modi accuses Tamil Nadu govt of "mafia-like" politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, saying that the party's dream of returning to power will turn into a "nightmare" and the NDA will form a government in the state.

2026-03-01T12:59:33.553140+00:00 IST

"American imperialism is leading rogue nations": Kerala CM

"It is impossible to insist that one country should hold the exact same opinion as another. However, certain rogue nations are now adopting the same stance that common thugs usually take in our society. The harshest reality is that American imperialism is leading these rogue nations. They possess weapons, wealth, and a thirst for war. Furthermore, there is a lingering doubt as to whether the person leading them possesses the mental stability required to lead a nation. When all these factors converged, they began resorting to insane actions," he added.

2026-03-01T12:37:40.120289+00:00 IST

Very worried for Malayalis, Indians in West Asia: VD Satheesan

"We are all very much worried about that because there is a large diaspora of Malayalis and Indians there. We requested the Prime Minister. I have sent an email to the central government. India can contribute, and it can intervene to stop the war. All the people and their relatives in Kerala are all very panicked. We are very much worried about that," he told reporters.

2026-03-01T12:36:51.634374+00:00 IST

Congress high command holds meeting to discuss RS elections

Congress high command on Sunday held a meeting at Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi to discuss the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, sources said.

2026-03-01T12:10:51.691757+00:00 IST

"World has lost a brave leader": Congress MP on Ayatollah's death

Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday condemned the US-Israel strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-01T09:52:47.824383+00:00 IST

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy assures support to families of Medina

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday affirmed that the "People's Government" would stand firmly by the families of those who lost their lives in the recent Medina bus tragedy in Saudi Arabia.

2026-03-01T09:37:49.759227+00:00 IST

Tourists stranded at Dharamshala- Kangra airports

The escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has sparked concern among international tourists in Dharamshala, a popular North Indian hill town. Frequent flight cancellations and disruptions, particularly at Kangra airport, have left visitors anxious over travel plans and return journeys, highlighting the growing impact of tensions in West Asia on global travel.

2026-03-01T09:29:17.831919+00:00 IST

Nation paying heavy price: Jairam on foreign policy failures

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, calling it "brutally exposed" and listing six major failures ranging from US-Pakistan relations to the handling of China and the recent Iran crisis.

2026-03-01T09:23:50.159537+00:00 IST

"World is about to witness worse days": Imam of Shia Jama Masjid

Maulana Mohd Ali Mohsin Taqvi, Imam of Shia Jama Masjid, on Sunday condemned the act, stating it's a worrying precedent where leaders can be targeted, putting countries' sovereignty at risk, adding, "the world is about to witness worse days."

2026-03-01T09:11:55.005942+00:00 IST

Targeted assassination of sovereign nation’s leadership despicabl

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday strongly condemned what she described as the "targeted assassination" of the leadership of a sovereign nation, allegedly carried out by leaders of the democratic world, and said the killing of innocent people was "despicable" and deserved unequivocal condemnation.

2026-03-01T09:00:11.743898+00:00 IST

"Court verdict a tight slap on BJP": Kejriwal lashes out at PM Modi, Amit Shah at Jantar Mantar rally

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressed a rally at Jantar Mantar and hailed a recent court verdict as a "historic decision" in favour of the people of Delhi and the country.

2026-03-01T08:32:03.672213+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of Nagpur

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday announced that the state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the explosion at an explosives factory in Raulgaon in Nagpur district. According to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office, apart from the state compensation, the

2026-03-01T07:48:25.638218+00:00 IST

PM targets Congress, says Oppn party worked as “speedbreaker” in

"Under the earlier Congress-DMK rule, the people of Puducherry faced immense hardships. Those years were marked by political instability, allegations of corruption, rising crime, and the neglect of the poor..." the Prime Minister said.

2026-03-01T07:31:09.418349+00:00 IST

Khamenei death: AAP's Sanjay Singh urges Govt to clarify stance

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP reacted to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it the end of an era and highlighting the historic ties between India and Iran.

2026-03-01T07:06:06.819997+00:00 IST

PM Modi's address expected to energise AIADMK-NDA: GK Vasan

Speaking with ANI, he said that PM Modi's address is expected to energise the AIADMK-NDA team ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and will be announcing crucial infrastructure projects for the state, focusing on roadways and railways.

2026-03-01T06:32:51.460252+00:00 IST

"Condemn in strongest possible words..." Chairman of Islamic Centre of India on killing of Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei

Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, Chairman of the Islamic Centre of India, on Sunday condemned the US-Israel strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-01T06:10:44.259189+00:00 IST

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy holds a high-level review of Municipal

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy instructed officials to prepare a Core Urban Act, which is enforced in the functioning of all three Municipal Corporations - GHMC, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad Municipal Corporations in the ORR limits. The new Core Urban Act will replace the existing GHMC Act.

2026-03-01T06:05:41.090057+00:00 IST

J-K: Shia Muslims in Srinagar protest killing of Khamenei

Protesters raised anti-US and anti-Israel slogans, expressing solidarity with Iran and condemning the attack. A protestor told ANI, "Today, our beloved leader, Ali Khamenei, was brutally martyred.... Yes, this mourning procession is going on peacefully in the city centre."

2026-03-01T04:24:46.981707+00:00 IST

Telangana cancels Sharada Peetham land allotment to Hyderabad Wa

The Telangana government has cancelled the allotment of land belonging to Sharada Peetham to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), following directions from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.

2026-03-01T04:23:46.922865+00:00 IST

Double-engine govt has done a great job: Puducherry Home Minister

Puducherry Home Minister A Namassivayam on Sunday said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government will return to power in the upcoming elections, asserting that both the Centre and the territorial administration have delivered on their promises over the past four-and-a-half years.

2026-03-01T03:33:54.869586+00:00 IST