Politics

Assam CM distributes land pattas to landless families

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, formally launched the distribution of land pattas to indigenous landless families across the State under Mission Basundhara 3.0 at a programme held at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji.

2026-02-27T17:36:40.799728+00:00 IST

Kejriwal should not shed crocodile tears. CM Rekha Gupta

According to a press release issued by the CMO, the lower court's verdict in the alleged liquor scam case that surfaced during his tenure is not the ultimate truth, but merely a part of the legal process. The truth will be revealed, so Kejriwal should not shed crocodile tears, she said.

2026-02-27T17:24:25.196624+00:00 IST

Assam BJP launches 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' ahead of election

According to a press release, the yatra will begin from the Gupteshwar Temple under the Dhekiajuli Legislative Assembly constituency.

2026-02-27T17:10:42.803730+00:00 IST

K Kavitha elated on being discharged in excise policy case

"The court has honourably discharged all those involved in this liquor policy case, which has been haunting us for the past 2-3 years. We have always said that this is a political vendetta. We have always said that this is a false and politically motivated case, and the court has only proven what we have been saying all along. And most interestingly, the court actually ordered an investigation against the investigating officer, as some media reports suggested," Kavitha told ANI.

2026-02-27T17:10:24.441269+00:00 IST

PM Modi targets Trinamool Congress, DMK governments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Trinamool Congress government in Bengal and the DMK-led government in Tamil Nadu, alleging that they had blocked some welfare-oriented schemes of the central government.

2026-02-27T17:05:19.055384+00:00 IST

"Kejriwal gets relief whenever election comes": Abhishek Dutt

"This is a trend whenever elections come, Kejriwal gets relief from the CBI, and the CBI starts chasing the Congress. This is the BJP's way of election management. Why didn't they investigate the DTC scam? Why didn't they investigate the Mohalla Clinic scam? They had the entire list. This is just an election stunt, because they want to divide Congress votes in the upcoming elections," Dutt told ANI.

2026-02-27T16:21:48.061737+00:00 IST

"No one needs to go to Delhi on my behalf": Karnataka Deputy CM

In a statement, he said, "I appeal to everyone not to go to Delhi to lobby for me. If you have personal requests or are aspiring for Cabinet positions, you can go to Delhi. But you do not need to go to Delhi to bat for me." He was replying to questions on rumours about some MLAs and ministers planning to visit Delhi in his support."

2026-02-27T16:06:34.634347+00:00 IST

MP Congress extends support to Swami Avimukteshwaranand

The Congress leaders held the havan rituals at the Hanuman Temple located at Red Cross Square in the state capital Bhopal on Friday and alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched against the Shankaracharya to defame him.

2026-02-27T15:04:58.992761+00:00 IST

RSS-Zionism ideology based on hatred: Owaisi questions PM Modi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter's state visit to Israel, alleging that "PM's love for Israel is only on the basis of ideology" and not national interest.

2026-02-27T14:35:52.828145+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi reviews proposed site for Wayanad Churam Bypass

"It's two to two and a half kilometers or whether it's feasible to have this bypass, and so I had already spoken to the minister regarding this and had written to him as well. So he has instituted a small committee for a study, plus a consultancy to explore what is possible here and what is not. So I think what the request is that more time isn't wasted, and they do this fast, and I will definitely request for that," she said.

2026-02-27T13:57:28.344060+00:00 IST

Rekha Gupta slams Kejriwal after excise case discharge, calls 'ka

"Can you say that giving one liquor bottle free with another was right for Delhi? The High Court and the Supreme Court had also expressed concerns. Evidence of money laundering was found. And today you are boasting about honesty?" she remarked.

2026-02-27T13:54:25.729612+00:00 IST

Kerala: Cong student wing gifts ‘Best actress’ to Veena George

KSU Kannur District Committee has decided to give her an award for the 'Best Acting' seen in this district in recent times." "Furthermore, we are worried that as she travels back to Thiruvananthapuram and if KSU activists protest again, she might claim more injuries. Since she is a Health Minister who gets 'injured by the air,' KSU is also gifting her this neck collar."

2026-02-27T13:20:39.561180+00:00 IST

Chandrababu Naidu, habitual deceiver: YSRCP's Lakshmi Parvathi

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu of being a habitual deceiver with a long history of changing his stance to suit his personal and political interests.

2026-02-27T12:20:02.539833+00:00 IST

"PM Modi, Amit Shah hatched conspiracy to finish AAP": Kejriwal

Hailing the court's order, Kejriwal said, "I want to thank the judge. The Judge has shown extreme courage when every institution and authority has been intimidated. The court has to decide whether there is evidence for a case. The court in its 600-page order has said that there is not the slightest evidence to even have a case in this matter."

2026-02-27T11:58:20.843224+00:00 IST

"Nothing more dangerous than misuse of power": Mufti

"Today's judgement discharging Kejriwal, Sisodia & Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative agencies. When agencies are wielded like political swords justice becomes the first casualty and truth surfaces only after years of pain and tears. No prima facie case. No credible evidence. Yet years of incarceration. Nothing is more dangerous than the misuse of power and the weaponisation of institutions. Yet somehow it continues unabated," Mufti wrote on X.

2026-02-27T11:49:16.812297+00:00 IST

Literature Conference launched to promote Marathi: Uday Samant

"The 4th World Marathi Literature Conference has been organised on the occasion of Marathi Language Day. This conference has been organised to promote Marathi and to increase awareness of the Marathi language among school and college students for future generations," Samant told reporters in Mumbai.

2026-02-27T11:44:31.231150+00:00 IST

JKSA writes to Andhra CM over harassment of Kashmiri students

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) wrote to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, seeking urgent intervention over alleged harassment and discrimination faced by Kashmiri students at the Government College of Nursing in Kurnool.

2026-02-27T11:33:32.581512+00:00 IST

“Police personnel seen breaking Dr Ambedkar's portrait”: JNUSU

14 students of JNU, including three JNUSU office bearers, were arrested as clashes occurred between the police and the students during the protest. The Patiala House Court has granted bail to all of the students, directing each of them to furnish a bail bond of Rs 25,000.

2026-02-27T11:03:02.791976+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu assembly elections likely in single phase: CEC Gyanesh

The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday indicated that the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections may be conducted in a single phase, following a detailed consultation with political parties.

2026-02-27T10:48:06.774963+00:00 IST

Allegations replace evidence in ‘New India’, says KTR after Court

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Friday alleged that the government led by Arvind Kejriwal was brought down in the name of a "so-called liquor scam" and claimed that the political fallout of the narrative impacted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in both the Assembly and Parliament elections.

2026-02-27T09:23:34.904557+00:00 IST

BJP supporters must be writhing in deep shame: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday expressed strong support for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, terming recent developments in the national capital a vindication of truth and justice.

2026-02-27T09:21:31.724275+00:00 IST