Politics

TMC always gives opportunities to people who have done good work

TMC MP Kirti Azad on Saturday said that the party consistently provides opportunities to individuals who have excelled in their respective fields so they can present their perspectives in Parliament on the announcement of four candidates by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-01T03:06:58.701842+00:00 IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomes PM Modi's Madurai visit

"We are truly honoured that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the NDA alliance, will be visiting Madurai tomorrow. He will visit the Lord Murugan temple, which, after a lot of struggle, has finally been opened to allow the auspicious lighting of the lamp," Goyal told the media.

2026-03-01T00:39:55.792633+00:00 IST

"No caste issue": Mallu Ravi on Nagarkurnool toddler death

Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Saturday said there was no caste angle in the death of a two-year-old child in Kummera village of Nagarkurnool district, and cautioned against attempts to disturb social harmony.

2026-03-01T00:37:54.620811+00:00 IST

PM Modi launches HPV vaccination campaign in Ajmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign and development projects worth Rs 16,680 Crore in Rajasthan's Ajmer.

2026-02-28T19:50:32.877309+00:00 IST

Ashok Gehlot criticises PM Modi's remarks in Ajmer

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for comparing the party to the All-India Muslim League, calling it a "symbol of his political desperation."

2026-02-28T19:45:59.750982+00:00 IST

Delhi Police permitted Arvind Kejriwal's rally at Jantar Mantar

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal will hold a rally at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on March 1, the party's Delhi Unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Saturday.

2026-02-28T16:03:09.867791+00:00 IST

BJD expels ex-MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal for “indiscipline"

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday expelled former Odisha MLA and party's State Council Member, Pravat Ranjan Biswal, for "indiscipline" and "anti-party" activities.

2026-02-28T14:36:15.771523+00:00 IST

BJD fields two candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

"For the Rajya Sabha election, our party has decided to give two candidates. The first candidate for the third seat is Dr Santrupt Misra, a senior member from our party. The second candidate for the fourth seat is a common candidate, Dr Datteswar Hota, a renowned doctor from Odisha who was the first vice chancellor of the Odisha Health University and was also the principal of the SCB Medical College. Since he is a common candidate, I appeal to all the parties to support him and send him to the Rajya Sabha," Patnaik said.

2026-02-28T11:57:31.656615+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi warns Punjab Congress leaders to be "team players"

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday warned the party workers in Punjab to be "team players," or else the party high command will "fix" them.

2026-02-28T11:22:29.920051+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi over India-US interim trade deal

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre, calling the India-US trade deal framework a "death warrant" for farmers and MSMEs.

2026-02-28T11:13:52.351937+00:00 IST

DMK-Congress alliance natural and intact: K Selvaperunthagai

Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Saturday said the alliance between the DMK and the Congress is natural and very intact, and asserted that even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Tamil Nadu 100 times, the BJP won't take anything from the state.

2026-02-28T09:50:17.461334+00:00 IST

"Poll manifesto will be finalised in next 10 days": DMK's Kanimoz

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Saturday stated about the progress of the DMK's election manifesto. The DMK MP Kanimozhi said that the party's manifesto preparation committee is actively working and the document will soon be finalised.

2026-02-28T09:50:09.673824+00:00 IST

"Displayed the highest moral cowardice": Jairam Ramesh slams PM's

Ramesh argued that such military action was expected by "Modi's 'good friends", and that the Prime Minister's choice to visit Israel and display public support "highest moral cowardice" given the unfolding conflict.

2026-02-28T09:44:03.084406+00:00 IST

JKSA writes to PM Modi seeking urgent intervention to ensure safe

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday has written to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, seeking urgent intervention to ensure the safety, academic protection, and possible evacuation of Indian students currently residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran amid escalating military hostilities.

2026-02-28T09:42:42.803608+00:00 IST

Alliance talks with DMK underway, everything fine: TN Congress ch

Tamil Nadu Congress president K. Selvaperunthagai on Saturday said that alliance talks with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have begun and are progressing smoothly.

2026-02-28T08:53:22.397173+00:00 IST

"Why AAP reverted to old policy": RP Singh

BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh on Saturday raised questions over the handling of the excise policy, following the discharge of Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

2026-02-28T08:51:28.191716+00:00 IST

Congress waits for opportunity to defame India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Congress and referred to historical events surrounding the partition of India, alleging that certain political forces have a history of weakening the nation.

2026-02-28T08:17:09.276881+00:00 IST

"AAP is BJP's 'B' team": Sandeep Dixit slams Arvind Kejriwal

Dixit questioned the legitimacy of Kejriwal's claims of false allegations in the excise policy case and demanded proof of his assertions regarding corruption in the Congress party in the past, stating that Kejriwal "spent three or four years jumping on the streets of Delhi", alleging corruption in Congress.

2026-02-28T08:04:07.694380+00:00 IST

Rajasthan:PM Modi lays the foundation stone of multiple projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹16,680 crore in Ajmer, further boosting key sectors including urban development, drinking water supply, roads, irrigation, energy and industrial infrastructure.

2026-02-28T07:36:51.950198+00:00 IST

Rajasthan was in clutches of paper leak mafia: Bhajanlal Sharma

Addressing the media in Ajmer, the Chief Minister highlighted government efforts to combat corruption and boost employment. Sharma attributed Rajasthan's progress to the BJP's governance, contrasting with Congress's past rule

2026-02-28T07:34:27.686034+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi seeks withdrawal of income tax on disability pension

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting action on two issues affecting armed forces personnel - adequate funding to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and withdrawal of newly introduced income taxes on disability pensions.

2026-02-28T07:28:51.468375+00:00 IST