Politics

"Icchadhari Naag": Pawan Khera alleges BJP of using "agencies as campaign tools" after Kejriwal's

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Friday slammed the BJP, comparing them to an "Icchadhari Naag" after Rouse Avenue Court discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

2026-02-27T09:12:32.779661+00:00 IST

Will make Marathi a language of employment and global recognition

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday clarified that the government is committed to ensuring that Marathi becomes not only a language of culture but also a language of economy and employment.

2026-02-27T09:08:20.337713+00:00 IST

on OPS joining DMK: Sasikala says "extremely unfortunate"

The aide of 'Amma', the former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, alleged that at a time when the DMK "stands as a malevolent force that must be eradicated from Tamil Nadu," joining it under the belief that it is the "mother party" was a serious miscalculation.

2026-02-27T08:46:47.047914+00:00 IST

Manish Sisodia on his discharge in excise policy case

He stated that the Supreme Court had already said that the case wouldn't stand trial, which was reiterated by the court as well. Sisodia added that the court has also set up an inquiry against the CBI officer.

2026-02-27T08:26:54.287741+00:00 IST

"Legal process far from over": BJP leaders

BJP leaders on Friday reacted sharply after AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in the liquor policy case by a lower court, citing lack of evidence.

2026-02-27T08:17:22.725173+00:00 IST

BJP's NV Subhash on Akbaruddin Owaisi's remarks

Subhash also hailed Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, calling him "constructive", stating that he acts against criminals and illegal constructions.

2026-02-27T08:14:26.893434+00:00 IST

Don't mortgage integrity of investigating agencies: TN CM

In an 'X' post, Stalin said that the Union government "must not mortgage the integrity of investigating agencies for short-term politics." He also congratulated Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia towards standing firm on their stance and let the truth speak for itself.

2026-02-27T07:51:16.898564+00:00 IST

‘Festival of Election is pride of Tamil Nadu’: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday highlighted the preparedness for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, describing the electoral exercise as the "pride of Tamil Nadu" and urging voters to participate enthusiastically.

2026-02-27T07:44:30.857683+00:00 IST

AAP leaders hail court verdict in Excise policy case

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Friday welcomed the Rouse Avenue Court's acquittal AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2022 Delhi Excise Policy case.

2026-02-27T07:40:04.577258+00:00 IST

Karnataka Congress worker writes to Kharge to make Shivakumar CM

The letter stated, "...The future of the Congress party is in your hands. For this reason, for the future of the Congress party in the state and the survival of the workers, you should immediately make DK Shivakumar the Chief Minister because you know what DK Shivakumar sacrificed for the survival of the Congress party and for the protection of the Congress party."

2026-02-27T07:34:30.991366+00:00 IST

"Part of political vendetta," says K Kavitha

Speaking to reporters, Kavitha emphasised that the judiciary has cut through all the lies within the case, expressing gratitude towards people who stood beside her.

2026-02-27T07:30:28.044453+00:00 IST

Veena George discharged from Kannur Govt Medical College Hospital

Veena George had reportedly suffered injuries to her neck and hand during the KSU black flag protest held at the Kannur Railway Station on February 25.

2026-02-27T07:21:11.685976+00:00 IST

"Would like to thank God today, Arvind ji has spent his life with honesty": Sunita Kejriwal on Arvin

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, expressed her gratitude and relief after a Delhi court discharged her husband and party leader Manish Sisodia in the Excise policy case.

2026-02-27T07:05:59.696560+00:00 IST

Suresh Gopi welcomes renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam'

Speaking to ANI, the renaming of Kerala to Keralam will be cherished by every citizen of the state.

2026-02-27T06:59:01.779944+00:00 IST

Joshi calls 1971 Shimla treaty Indira Gandhi's "compromise"

In an 'X' post, Joshi claimed that Indira Gandhi didn't take any firm decision to reclaim the Indian territory and failed to secure justice for Indian missing soldiers during the 1971 war with Pakistan. He further mentioned that in return, 93000 Pakistani soldiers who had surrendered were released, whereas 5,000 square miles of hard-won territory were also returned.

2026-02-27T06:42:38.714126+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu takes a sortie on Light Combat Helicopte

President Droupadi Murmu took a sortie on the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, here on Friday.

2026-02-27T06:25:30.169077+00:00 IST

Delhi Excise policy case: CBI to move Delhi HC

The Central Bureau of Investigation will approach the Delhi High Court, challenging the Rouse Avenue Court judgment discharging Aam Admi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise policy case, sources in the probe agency said on Friday.

2026-02-27T06:16:32.534633+00:00 IST

“I welcome him with open arms,” Stalin on OPS joining DMK

DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin welcomed O. Panneerselvam into the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), calling him a "dear brother" and praising his humility and virtues.

2026-02-27T05:59:26.129796+00:00 IST

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on joining DMK

OPS further stressed that he joined DMK to put a full stop to his "bitter experience", stating that he had decided on his own.

2026-02-27T05:35:58.662052+00:00 IST

Rouse Avenue Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in Delhi Excise

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case.

2026-02-27T05:33:09.251086+00:00 IST