Politics

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP-JDU government in Bihar

Speaking in Begusarai at an election rally, she questioned the concept of a "double engine" government, where the Centre and state governments are supposed to work together for development.

2025-11-01T15:08:16.604154+00:00 IST

Bhagwant Mann slams BJP's 'Sheesh Mahal 2.0' claim

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday dismissed the BJP's "Sheesh Mahal 2.0" allegations as false and politically motivated, saying the Chandigarh residence being referred to was officially allotted to him under government norms after the AAP came to power in 2022.

2025-11-01T15:06:11.647014+00:00 IST

EC orders transfer, disciplinary action against officials

This comes after the man, identified as Dularchand Yadav, was found dead on October 30, and several others were injured following a clash between alleged supporters of the Jan Suraaj Party and the Janata Dal (United) in the Mokama assembly constituency.

2025-11-01T14:50:26.215157+00:00 IST

Andhra CM observes moment of silence for stampede victims

Naidu observed a moment of silence for the stampede victims, along with the people gathered at Praja Vedika, after which he expressed deep anguish over the tragedy. He stated that the incident that occurred at Kashibugga was extremely painful.

2025-11-01T13:49:40.483335+00:00 IST

Days not far for Maoism to end in India: PM Modi

He expressed his optimism about the decline of Maoism in India, stating that the day when India will be free of Maoist terror is not far. He highlighted the recent success in countering the movement and only three districts in the country remaining under the grip of Left Wing Extremism.

2025-11-01T13:34:37.141362+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP over Mokama murder

The SP chief questioned the law and order situation and asked how such crimes could occur in areas where top leaders, including the Prime Minister and Home Minister, were campaigning.

2025-11-01T13:13:44.477498+00:00 IST

Tejashwi Yadav takes swipe at PM over Rohtas firing incident

Yadav's remarks were aimed at countering the BJP leaders' repeated use of the term "Jungle Raj" to describe the RJD's earlier tenure, as political exchanges between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan intensified ahead of polling for the Assembly elections.

2025-11-01T12:57:41.964467+00:00 IST

"Tiranga has replaced red flag": PM Modi

"They (Naxalites) have given up arms and accepted the constitution. The conditions have changed. In Bijapur's Chikkapali village, after seven decades, electricity came. In a village of Abujhmarh, after independence, a school is being built. Tiranga has replaced the red flag," PM Modi said while addressing a public rally at the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur.

2025-11-01T12:44:01.215838+00:00 IST

Bihar Dy CM slams RJD for objecting distribution of ₹10,000

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Saturday hit back at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) over their objections to the distribution of ₹10,000 to women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Chaudhary stated that the RJD's actions are hypocritical, given their past stance on women's rights.

2025-11-01T12:25:23.465534+00:00 IST

"Proper housing to nearly four crore people": PM Modi

"I have also seen the period before the formation of the Chhattisgarh state. I have also witnessed the journey of the last 25 years. I am fortunate to be a part of this moment. We have completed 25 years, and the sun for the next 25 years is about to rise," PM Modi said while addressing a public rally at the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur.

2025-11-01T12:11:58.437142+00:00 IST

JP Nadda calls RJD rule a "dark era" for Bihar

"From 1990 to 2005, the rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi was a dark era for Bihar; it suffered every kind of loss during that time. It endured every kind of humiliation... But under the leadership of Nitish Kumar for 20 years and 11 years of PM Modi, it has seen its development train back on track," Nadda said.

2025-11-01T12:04:15.627628+00:00 IST

Tejashwi Yadav accuses ruling BJP-NDA of shielding criminals

Referring to the Mokama murder case, Yadav said, "Murders are taking place in broad daylight, names are there in FIRs, but still the accused passes by the police station and campaigns, he is roaming around with a convoy of 40 people carrying guns and ammunition. A murder has taken place, but no action has been taken against even a single person."

2025-11-01T11:16:02.826647+00:00 IST

Pawan Kalyan offers condolences over death in Srikakulam stampede

"It is extremely tragic that 9 devotees lost their lives in a stampede that occurred due to thousands of devotees thronging for darshan of Lord Venkateswara at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Palasa-Kasibugga town, Srikakulam district, on the occasion of Ekadashi. The fact that a child was also among them has deeply shaken us," Kalyan, Janasena Party founder, posted on X.

2025-11-01T11:06:29.440258+00:00 IST

BJP leaders talk about past or future, not present: Priyanka

Vadra criticised the government's failure to address unemployment in Bihar, leading to mass migration of people to other parts of the country. She pointed out that people from Bihar can be found working in various states, from Kerala to Kashmir.

2025-11-01T10:37:00.391768+00:00 IST

Amit Shah appeals support for NDA in Bihar's Gopalganj

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged the people of Bihar to support the NDA alliance in the forthcoming assembly elections, highlighting the works done by the NDA government in the past and commitments outlined in the NDA's 'Sankalp Patra'.

2025-11-01T09:30:54.571457+00:00 IST

RK Singh slams EC, calls Mokama killing failure of administration

Speaking on the matter, RK Singh said, "The Election Commission must ensure strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct. This is a failure of both the Election Commission and the district administration. It is deeply concerning and unacceptable during the election period."

2025-11-01T09:26:19.562508+00:00 IST

BJP's Shehzad accuses TMC of inciting communal tensions

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday hit out at TMC over its allegations of fraud in voter lists, saying the issue is not about "SIR" but "Samvidhan par vaar" and "Bachao apna apna parivaar".

2025-11-01T09:19:34.606581+00:00 IST

Supriya Shrinate accuses Bihar Dy CM of lying age in affidavits

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over alleged discrepancies in his age declarations in election affidavits.

2025-11-01T09:00:22.144417+00:00 IST

“No doubt NDA govt will be formed in Bihar ”: Chirag Paswan

Chirag Paswan said, "The way we see a wave of NDA everywhere we go, leaves no speck of doubt that a strong NDA government will be formed in Bihar this time. In 2020, NDA was divided, while Mahagathbandhan was united; a split happened but despite that, the NDA formed the government. But today the situation is the opposite, today the Grand Alliance is divided, and the NDA is united."

2025-11-01T08:53:04.892792+00:00 IST

KA Sengottaiyan to approach court following AIADMK expulsion

After his expulsion from the AIADMK party, former state education minister KA Senogottiyan on Saturday announced that he had decided to approach the court to challenge the manner in which he was dismissed from the party.

2025-11-01T08:26:31.648960+00:00 IST

Nityanand Rai slams Mahagathbandhan's 'Jungle Raj'

Union Minister Nityanand Rai highlighted the commitments outlined in the NDA's 'Sankalp Patra,' emphasising the achievement of promises made by the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

2025-11-01T08:20:44.617804+00:00 IST