Politics

ISRO Chief Narayanan hails CMS-03 satellite's successful launch

Speaking after the successful launch, he lauded the satellite's development as "another shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat," adding that the mission team overcame challenging weather conditions to ensure a flawless launch.

2025-11-02T17:27:29.825935+00:00 IST

Pure, honest democracy...will prevai: TN BJP on SIR

Tamil Nadu BJP Spokesperson A N S Prasad on Sunday welcomed the Election Commission's decision to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list exercise in Tamil Nadu and said that in the 2026 Assembly polls pure, honest democracy with true voices will prevail, toppling the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) dynasty.

2025-11-02T17:26:37.211615+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds road show in Patna, CM Nitish Kumar absent

Amid the Chief Minister's absence, PM Modi was accompanied by BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal, and Union Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan.

2025-11-02T17:21:15.533232+00:00 IST

"Kochadhaman belongs to Majlis, will always remain so": Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav for fielding former MLA Mujahid Alam on the Kochadhaman seat in the Kishanganj district of Bihar.

2025-11-02T17:03:08.095966+00:00 IST

Congress, BRS workers clash over party office in Telangana

According to a police official, "Early this morning, Congress party workers occupied the old BRS party office, throwing the BRS party's chairs and other materials outside and setting them on fire. They also attacked each other, and some BRS party workers were injured. There were ongoing legal issues between the two parties over the party office."

2025-11-02T16:47:15.996872+00:00 IST

“PM remains most popular leader in this country”: Rajiv Ranjan

Singh made the remarks after attending PM Modi's roadshow in Patna, where he witnessed the overwhelming enthusiasm of the public and highlighted the massive turnout at the roadshow, saying it was proof of PM Modi's enduring popularity.

2025-11-02T16:20:52.475175+00:00 IST

Bihar polls mark a decisive choice between ‘jungle raj’ and devel

Hailing the massive turnout at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Patna, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday said the public response reflected people's faith in Modi's leadership. Highlighting the importance of the upcoming assembly election in Bihar, he said that this is a defining moment between "the era of jungle raj and development."

2025-11-02T15:30:11.742133+00:00 IST

"Incredible": BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad hails PM Modi's roadshow

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Patna, describing it as "incredible".

2025-11-02T15:18:48.744777+00:00 IST

IndiGo Delhi-Kochi flight delayed by over three hours

According to IndiGo, the issue was identified as a technical glitch, following which all passengers were deplaned as a precautionary safety measure, while another flight was subsequently arranged for them.

2025-11-02T14:41:53.705012+00:00 IST

India's heaviest satellite CMS-03 successfull placed in orbit

The satellite would enhance the Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities with indigenous, state-of-the-art components developed specifically to meet the Indian Navy's operational requirements.

2025-11-02T14:25:46.800019+00:00 IST

"NDA never discusses employment, talks about Hindutva": Khesari

Singer-turned-politician and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Khesari Lal Yadav on Sunday alleged that the NDA does not discuss employment in Bihar, instead indulges in communal talks.

2025-11-02T13:57:17.963518+00:00 IST

AIADMK chief Palaniswami reviews booth formation ahead of polls

The meeting brought together district in-charges actively involved in forming booth (unit) committees across Tamil Nadu. Discussions focused on strengthening grassroots-level organisational work and ensuring coordination across districts.

2025-11-02T13:48:09.354562+00:00 IST

Employment has never been BJP's agenda: Akhilesh Yadav

Ahead of the polling for the Bihar Assembly polls, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that employment has never been the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) agenda, and this was the reason for migration.

2025-11-02T13:41:56.681309+00:00 IST

Top 5 states with highest crime rate are BJP-ruled: Sanjay Yadav

Yadav cited the NCRB report, which shows that states with the highest crime rates are ruled by the BJP. He suggested that the NDA should introspect on its own performance rather than criticising others.

2025-11-02T13:36:43.225104+00:00 IST

"Gave 5 lakh job as Deputy CM": Tejashwi Yadav

"As soon as we form the government, every family that does not have a government job will be given one. We will open factories. We will provide better roads and hospitals, and offer 200 units of free electricity. I was the Deputy CM for 17 months. We gave 5 lakh jobs," said Tejashwi, who has been named as the Chief Ministerial candidate by the grand alliance.

2025-11-02T12:52:32.025705+00:00 IST

DMK-led 49 parties to move SC against 2nd phase of SIR

All-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin on Sunday decided to move the Supreme Court against the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in 12 States and Union Territories, including Tamil Nadu.

2025-11-02T12:44:25.327516+00:00 IST

Mukesh Sahani blames Nitish Kumar for "collapsing" law and order

"'Sushasan Babu' should respond to what they have made of Bihar. He is only a so-called 'Sushansan Babu'. Delhi has the remote control of the Bihar government. Bureaucrats consider themselves more powerful than the Chief Minister because they know he's unwell. People of Bihar have made up their mind to bring about a change," Sahani told ANI.

2025-11-02T12:33:39.254378+00:00 IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Dularchand Yadav murder case

Reacting to the arrest of JDU's Mokama candidate Anant Singh in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case, Pilot questioned the government's ability to maintain law and order.

2025-11-02T12:06:51.596512+00:00 IST

Bihar polls: Rahul Gandhi goes fishing in Begusarai pond

At the Begusarai rally, Rahul Gandhi heaped criticism on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who he alleged was being "controlled" by industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Claiming that the PM will do anything for votes, he said, "Tell him to do two to three yoga asanas on the stage, he will do a few asanas."

2025-11-02T11:58:14.139369+00:00 IST

Bihar DGP says Dularchand Yadav died of cardiorespiratory failure

While addressing the press conference in Patna, the DGP informed that a bullet mark was found on the leg of the deceased, but it was not the cause of death.

2025-11-02T11:57:58.120962+00:00 IST