Politics

Giriraj Singh's remark on Muslims ahead of Bihar polls

The Union Minister recounted an interaction with a Muslim, asking if they had benefited from government schemes.

2025-10-19T07:07:54.644795+00:00 IST

"Invite RSS members to participate in Republic Day..": BJP MP

In a letter dated October 17, the Rajya Sabha MP wrote, "I believe this gesture would be a fitting tribute to the RSS's precious contributions to our motherland Bharathi. It was really appreciable on your part, Government of India unveiling coins and stamps of RSS as organisation celebrating 100th year of its foundation since 1925."

2025-10-19T07:01:33.476852+00:00 IST

"PM Modi only contests elections": Udit Raj

Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday said that the INDIA alliance will soon launch its own campaign.

2025-10-19T07:01:19.553064+00:00 IST

V Hanumantha Rao backs Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on RSS ban

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao showcased support for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddharamaiah's recent statement on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stressing that everyone must oppose the party.

2025-10-19T06:26:14.575167+00:00 IST

"PM Modi responding to Trump with action": BJP's Prakash Reddy

The BJP leader labelled the remarks made by Ramesh against PM Modi as "derogatory".

2025-10-19T06:09:33.866079+00:00 IST

BJP MPs defending suspended officer : Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday strongly criticised the BJP MPs for defending a Karnataka government officer suspended over alleged RSS participation, saying, "BJP MPs are coming forward and defending people who are defying the service conduct rules laid down by the State Govt. This itself proves my point."

2025-10-19T06:06:54.254647+00:00 IST

G Parameshwara clarifies rules as Karnataka officer suspended

Commenting on an RSS procession in Kundapura, the Home Minister asserted that officials are required to adhere strictly to service guidelines, which restrict participation in political or ideological organisations while in active government service.

2025-10-19T05:50:57.798805+00:00 IST

"TMC aims to win elections through intimidation": BJP's Dilip Gho

The incident reportedly took place in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari, where Bista was targeted while travelling in his convoy. The BJP leader described the incident as a "cowardly attack" and linked it to previous assaults on BJP leaders in the state.

2025-10-19T05:47:14.493933+00:00 IST

"Contest between mahagathbandhan and NDA": BJP's Dilip Jaiswal says 'Third factor will be revealed a

With less than two weeks to go for the Bihar assembly polls, State BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said that the assembly poll is a direct contest between Mahagathbandhan and the NDA and termed the entry of Prashant Kishor, who is the founder of Jan Suraaj, as a "part of an election strategy".

2025-10-19T05:26:28.529748+00:00 IST

Dipankar Bhattacharya attributes delay in seat-sharing to VIP

Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Sunday attributed the delay in deciding Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing arrangement to accommodating Mukesh Sahani's Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), noting a lack of unity within the alliance on several constituencies.

2025-10-19T05:08:53.979015+00:00 IST

AIMIM releases list of 25 candidates for Bihar Assembly elections

The polling for the 243-seat Assembly is scheduled to be held on November 6 and November 11, with counting set for November 14.

2025-10-19T04:55:12.716050+00:00 IST

"6.5% growth rate means India stuck in...": P Chidambaram

"A growth rate of 6.5 per cent is not a moment of celebration. It means that India is stuck in the lower-middle income trap without the ideas or the intrepidity to break out. It is a time for summoning Manmohan Singh-like courage," Chidambaram posted on X.

2025-10-19T04:39:14.442892+00:00 IST

"Sab kuch luta ke hosh mein aaye to kya kiya": Owaisi

"The Public Safety Act, 1978 (PSA) was introduced by Sheikh Abdullah in 1978 to deal with smuggling. Farooq Abdullah, GM Shah, Mufti Sayeed, GN Azad, Omar Abdullah & Mehbooba Mufti have all been CMs of J&K. They could have easily repealed PSA & prevented untold suffering and human rights violations," Owaisi posted on X.

2025-10-19T04:04:48.085328+00:00 IST

"Such success doesn't come in a day": TMC's Kakoli Dastidar on Br

The TMC leader emphasised the sustained efforts of scientists and defence personnel, underlining that long-term dedication and expertise are what bring breakthroughs in defence technology.

2025-10-19T03:44:35.268188+00:00 IST

"BJP should be honest": Omar Abdullah reiterates statehood demand

"The BJP, in its manifesto or in its promises to Parliament and to the Supreme Court, never said that statehood is dependent on the BJP coming to power in Jammu and Kashmir. If that is the case, I think the BJP should be honest that so long as there is a non-BJP government, you will not get statehood," Abdullah said while addressing a press conference.

2025-10-19T03:31:25.379199+00:00 IST

Bihar polls: Main objective to defeat BJP-RSS, says CPI's D Raja

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, D Raja said, "BJP-RSS is posing grave threats to the Constitution. Our main objective is to defeat the BJP-RSS combine in the Bihar elections through the Mahagatbandhan."

2025-10-19T03:22:56.223964+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari condemns attack on BJP MP in Darjeeling

The incident reportedly took place in Masdhura near Sukhia Pokhari, where Bista was targeted while travelling in his convoy. The BJP leader described the incident as a "cowardly attack" and linked it to previous assaults on BJP leaders in the state.

2025-10-19T02:56:25.985999+00:00 IST

"Contradictions within NDA, Mahagathbandhan":JMM ahead of Bihar polls

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya said that there are "contradictions" within the National Democratic Alliance and Mahagathbandhan.

2025-10-19T02:12:51.601115+00:00 IST

Bihar advancing rapidly on path of development: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday addressed election rallies in Bihar and said that the state is now rapidly advancing on the path of development, with public confidence in the NDA government growing stronger.

2025-10-18T18:20:47.552223+00:00 IST

Bihar elections: JD(U) replaces Amour candidate

JD(U) had earlier announced Saba Zafar as their candidate from the Amour seat, where polling will be held in the second phase of the Bihar elections on November 11.

2025-10-18T18:01:49.547571+00:00 IST

Congress release second list as PM set to lauch poll campaign

In the latest list, the Congress party have fielded Shaswat Kedar Pandey from Narkatiaganj, whereas it has announced Qamrul Hoda as their candidate from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav and Mohan Shrivasta will contest elections from Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town constituencies.

2025-10-18T17:43:19.203664+00:00 IST