Politics

Punjab Congress slams AAP ahead of Tarn Taran bye-election

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on October 6 announced that by-elections for eight assembly constituencies across seven states and Union Territories will take place on November 11.

2025-10-28T12:38:48.677491+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi has exposed ‘vote chori’ but EC not acting: Abu Azmi

Speaking to reporters, Azmi said, "I support that. 'Vote chori' has been done. Rahul Gandhi has produced all the data. Even in our areas, hundreds are votes are cast from outside. The Election Commission is not working on this properly. I support this rally, but I am not a member of this alliance."

2025-10-28T12:37:58.121587+00:00 IST

Anta bypoll: AAP extends support to independent candidate Naresh

Taking to X, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced support to Meena, saying, "Naresh, the Aam Aadmi Party is fully with you."

2025-10-28T09:43:05.648904+00:00 IST

"These people opposing SIR to get Muslim votes": Giriraj Singh

"I want to thank the Election Commission for the SIR. There are some states that are opposing the SIR. The INDIA alliance is opposing it. It looks like the government of West Bengal has become the Government of Bangladesh. These people oppose it only to get Muslim votes. They want to turn India into a dharamshala," Singh told ANI.

2025-10-28T09:08:24.225283+00:00 IST

KCR pays respect to mortal remains of late brother-in-law

Satyanarayana, father of former Telangana Minister T Harish Rao, passed away this morning due to health-related issues.

2025-10-28T08:35:31.776931+00:00 IST

"Instead of protecting, take strict action": Mayawati

Referring to what she described as a "poisonous and violent game" by mischievous elements, Mayawati alleged that certain "criminal and anti-social elements" were taking the law into their own hands under the guise of opposing religious conversion and so-called "love jihad".

2025-10-28T08:27:47.224795+00:00 IST

"NDA is going to get a 2-3rd majority": JD(U) leader Arun Kumar

Ahead of the first phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections, Janata Dal (United) leader Arun Kumar on Tuesday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a two-thirds majority, asserting that the people of Bihar prefer a government focused on positivity and development.

2025-10-28T07:59:26.887881+00:00 IST

No one will have objections, if done impartially: JMM's Mahua Ma

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji on Tuesday called for fair conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying that no one will have objections if it is done "impartially."

2025-10-28T07:49:22.414262+00:00 IST

Punjab government to launch Aam Aadmi clinic in central jails

"In our effort to build a healthier Punjab, the Government is launching a pilot project to set up Aam Aadmi Clinics inside central jails, ensuring comprehensive healthcare and mental well-being for inmates," Singh posted on X.

2025-10-28T07:27:08.432751+00:00 IST

"Tejashwi, Rahul being mentored by Lalu ji, not me": Tej Pratap

"Karpoori ji, Lohia ji, Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi are 'jannayaks'. What does the public want? Those who call themselves 'jannayaks' should not do so. Lalu ji indeed was one, but he provides guidance to Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi ji. I do not have that guidance. I have the guidance of Bihar's poor and youth. I am going ahead with that. I will show results by working on my own," Yadav told reporters.

2025-10-28T07:12:55.007701+00:00 IST

Every constituency shows vote scam: Priyanka Chaturvedi slams EC

"Election Commission continues to think that with its brazen non-response to genuine concerns of vote manipulation, they will be able to escape accountability. But deep dive into every constituency is consistently showing vote scam," Chaturvedi posted on X.

2025-10-28T06:19:03.983923+00:00 IST

Shehzad Poonawalla slams INDIA bloc over opposition on SIR

He alleged that this is the same INDIA bloc which is opposing SIR in 12 states and union territories, but is demanding SIR in Maharashtra before the local elections.

2025-10-28T06:08:11.683111+00:00 IST

"Missing for 2 months": Sanjay Jha’s veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi

Jha questioned the absence of Rahul Gandhi, saying, "Such a large procession was held in Bihar regarding SIR. The leader who led the procession has been missing for two months. No one knows where he is. He had nothing to do with Bihar. He simply played politics and left."

2025-10-28T05:49:03.605971+00:00 IST

"We want NDA to announce the name of their CM": Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi stressed that he wants to know the NDA's agenda and vision, accusing them of speaking negatively and making allegations against Mahagathbandhan leaders.

2025-10-28T05:48:42.669055+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh supports second phase of SIR

Dilip Ghosh noted that none of the political parties registered any official complaints with the ECI against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and emphasised that no genuine voter's name can be removed from the electoral rolls.

2025-10-28T05:44:56.860716+00:00 IST

KTR pays respects to BRS MLA Harish Rao's late father

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday morning visited the residence of party MLA and senior leader Harish Rao to offer condolences following the demise of Tanneeru Satyanarayana Rao.

2025-10-28T04:47:04.376230+00:00 IST

BRS MLA Harish Rao's father passes away in Hyderabad

"We regret to inform you that Harish Rao's father, Thanniru Satyanarayana, has passed away. On behalf of the BRS party, we express our deepest condolences. The mortal remains of Thanniru Satyanarayana will be kept at his residence, Krins Villas, in Hyderabad, for the public to pay their respects. The funeral will be held today afternoon at Film Nagar Mahaprasthana," BRS posted on X.

2025-10-28T04:37:58.647081+00:00 IST

"What harm in lying?": Chirag Paswan's jibe at Mahagathbandhan

"What's the big deal in making announcements if you know that you are not going to be in power? What is the basis for those announcements? On the one hand, you claim that one of your biggest announcements is that we will provide government jobs to every family. What is the budget of Bihar? It's Rs 3 lakh crore. Even if you calculate the bare minimum salary, you'll need at least Rs 7-9 lakh crore to provide government jobs to approximately 2.5 crore families. Where will that budget come from?" Paswan told reporters.

2025-10-28T04:09:13.146440+00:00 IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan performs Chhath Puja rituals

Paswan performed the Chhath Puja rituals at his residence in Patna, observing the sacred customs and offering prayers to the Sun God along with his family.

2025-10-28T03:30:49.844757+00:00 IST

UP Deputy CM performs Chhath Puja rituals in Patna

"There is rigorous practice, rigorous rituals, and the faith and belief of the people is so strong that whatever they pray to Chhath Maa, it fulfils," UP Deputy CM Maurya told ANI.

2025-10-28T03:00:13.110896+00:00 IST

Tehseen Poonawalla warns Tejashwi Yadav over recent Waqf remarks

Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla cautioned Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over his recent remarks on the Waqf Act, asserting that the law cannot be repealed as it is a central act passed by the Parliament of India. He further said that Muslims should not be taken for granted in political discourse.

2025-10-28T02:52:49.912298+00:00 IST