Politics

J-K Congress president condemns firing at Farooq Abdullah

"Strongly condemn the shocking firing incident on former CM Farooq Abdullah sb & other senior leaders reported in Jammu today. Such acts of violence are deeply disturbing and raise serious concerns about the prevailing security scenario in the region," Karra posted on X.

2026-03-11T21:55:11.838242+00:00 IST

"Man placed revolver on Farooq Abdullah's back, but missed": NC

"He (Farooq Abdullah) was attending a function. We were all with them. When we were departing from the function, a man came from behind, and he ran very fast and placed his revolver on the back of Doctor Sahib (Farooq Abdullah), and he fired, but his shot missed. The people who were with Doctor Sahib's (Farooq Abdullah) security people caught him in a moment, made him fall, pressed him, and, with great difficulty, we took the pistol from him. Then we left from there and came back home," Jan told ANI.

2026-03-11T21:06:23.061175+00:00 IST

PM Modi attacks DMK in Tamil Nadu rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a strong attack on ruling DMK in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and accused it of dynastic politics, "scientific corruption model" and said people have made up their minds for a change in the state.

2026-03-11T20:34:48.118511+00:00 IST

"Assassination attempt foiled": Omar Abdullah on attack on father

"Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave. The details are sketchy at the moment but what is known is that a man with a loaded pistol was asked to get within range to discharge shot. It was only the close protection team that deflected the shot & ensured that the assassination attempt was foiled. There are more questions than answers at the moment including but not limited to how someone was able to get this close to a Z+ NSG protected former CM," Omar Abdullah posted on X.

2026-03-11T20:06:07.116547+00:00 IST

Firing incident at function attended by Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

The police informed that the firing incident occurred during a function held at a marriage venue in the city. Authorities said that a man suspected of opening fire was promptly taken into custody, and further investigation into the matter is underway.

2026-03-11T18:35:44.885226+00:00 IST

Celebrated state's silver jubilee under leadership of PM: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that celebrating the state's silver jubilee and hosting events related to the G20 Summit were moments of great pride for Uttarakhand.

2026-03-11T18:09:25.290094+00:00 IST

Telangana: K Kavitha's son joins indefinite hunger strike

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha is continuing her indefinite hunger strike demanding house site allocations for the victims of Velugumatla.

2026-03-11T17:35:42.396900+00:00 IST

Congress ecosystem has contempt for Assam, alleges Minister

BJP leaders on Wednesday hit back at Congress over its spokesperson Supriya Shrinate's allegation that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had resorted to artificial intelligence to show good roads in Assam and said the "entire Cong ecosystem has so much contempt for Assam" and the people of state "will remember this insult".

2026-03-11T17:29:30.936913+00:00 IST

LS rejects Oppn resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla

A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharply attacked the Opposition during the debate on a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, accusing them of undermining parliamentary traditions and spreading misinformation about the functioning of the House.

2026-03-11T17:09:11.739010+00:00 IST

LPG rationing could hit every household: Jagat Singh Negi

"LPG is totally controlled by the Central government, and the entire supply is with them. If the rationing of essential commodities continues due to shortages, it will create serious problems. Forget about tourism first; every household kitchen will be affected. If people are unable to cook food on time, it will disrupt daily life. Children have to go to school, workers have to go to work, and if there is no food on time, how will people manage their day?" he raised questions.

2026-03-11T16:57:27.118085+00:00 IST

Sudhakar Singh hits out at Center amid growing LPG supply concern

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Wednesday warned of worsening LPG shortage, accusing the government of hiding facts and citing failures in foreign policy.

2026-03-11T16:42:42.638277+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM gifts 1,999 development projects to Sabarkantha

Marking a significant step in the development of Sabarkantha district, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 1,999 development works worth around Rs 72 crore from Navalpur village in Talod taluka.

2026-03-11T16:13:58.863921+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu polls: MDMK gets 4 seats in DMK-led alliance

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) will contest on four seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls after an agreement was reached with the ruling DMK here.

2026-03-11T15:42:08.901661+00:00 IST

Opposition collects signatures on impeachment motion against CEC

More than 100 MPs in Lok Sabha and 50 MPs in Rajya Sabha have signed the motion of impeachment against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources in Trinamool Congress said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T15:19:31.031892+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi slams Amit Shah over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's attack on Rahul Gandhi during his reply to the debate on the opposition resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla and said the BJP leader "used an unparliamentary word" but the Chair "did not object to it".

2026-03-11T15:18:53.252793+00:00 IST

Farmers have not suffered losses under any agreement: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of spreading "lies" about likely losses to Indian farmers due to the India-US Interim Trade Agreement, stating the real setback to farmers had occurred during negotiations at the World Trade Organisation in 2013 under the previous government.

2026-03-11T15:06:26.998431+00:00 IST

AP: Jagan Reddy accuses Naidu of politicising Tirupati issue

Addressing a press conference in Amaravathi, Reddy stated that the budget session was used to spread lies and false propaganda against political adversaries, while genuine questions from the opposition went unanswered.

2026-03-11T14:50:45.777833+00:00 IST

Assam CM distributes 2nd tranche of funds under Atmanirbhar Asom

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday distributed the second tranche of financial assistance under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 1.0 at a programme held at Khanapara in Guwahati.

2026-03-11T14:49:16.111485+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM announces mini stadiums in each block

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday informed the House during the Budget Session in Gairsain that the state government has made a provision in the 2026-27 budget to construct mini stadiums in each block across Uttarakhand to strengthen sports infrastructure at the grassroots level.

2026-03-11T13:58:59.862594+00:00 IST

Avinash Pande criticises Centre over commercial LPG cylinder

Congress General Secretary Avinash Pande on Wednesday criticised the government over the commercial LPG cylinder shortage, stating that the situation is creating an atmosphere of scarcity and directly impacting the budgets of common people.

2026-03-11T13:40:19.503102+00:00 IST

Confident of NDA's victory over 200 plus seats in TN: Ramadoss

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss on Wednesday exuded confidence over the outcome of the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu asserting that AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu will secure 200 plus seats in the polls.

2026-03-11T13:38:07.042575+00:00 IST