Politics

JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra chairs leadership meeting in Jammu

An important meeting of the top leadership of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress was held in Jammu today, bringing together MLAs, former ministers, legislators, PCC senior functionaries, DCC presidents and frontal wing leaders.

2026-02-26T10:46:35.365230+00:00 IST

Moga set to host mega rally by Amit Shah on March 14

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a mega public rally in Punjab's Moga on March 14, in what is being seen as a significant political development ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.

2026-02-26T10:01:45.458685+00:00 IST

Political war erupts over Delhi-Himachal Police row

The controversy stems from an incident in which a Delhi Police team allegedly picked up three individuals from a resort in Shimla district, prompting intervention by Himachal Police and subsequent legal proceedings.

2026-02-26T09:35:06.825868+00:00 IST

Protesting has become biggest crime: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi

In an 'X' post, Rahul Gandhi stressed that the world's largest democracy is being pushed to a stage where "dissent" is termed as "treason", meanwhile, asking questions are conspiracy. He further mentioned that lawsuits against people who protest against the government have become a normal thing.

2026-02-26T09:25:22.523350+00:00 IST

Congress leader blames RSS for NCERT textbook rewrites

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh backed the Supreme Court's outrage over critical references to the judiciary in NCERT textbooks, and called for an investigation into what he termed as the RSS's "vile and malice-driven work" over the past decade.

2026-02-26T09:19:41.073100+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi claims India-US agreement signed under Trump threat

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued his allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent India-US interim trade agreement, claiming that the PM is "trapped" and signed the anti-farmer agreement under pressure from US President Donald Trump.

2026-02-26T08:51:44.401389+00:00 IST

Sasmit Patra backs SC's suo moto action on NCERT

Speaking to ANI, Patra called the curriculum "unwarranted and deplorable", supporting CJI Justice Surya Kant's views. He demands the withdrawal of the books and action against those responsible.

2026-02-26T08:46:07.536603+00:00 IST

“Deliberate lie”: Kerala LoP Satheesan on Veena George attack

"Top CPM leaders, including the Chief Minister, have unleashed a deliberate lie that KSU workers attacked the Health Minister, and on that false pretext, widespread violence has been carried out across the state. Every journalist, police officer, and railway police personnel present know that not a single protester even went near the Minister. Only four or five KSU workers were there, and they were already surrounded by 30-35 policemen," Satheesan said.

2026-02-26T08:28:23.528371+00:00 IST

“Desperate” UDF attacking ministers: CPM’s Sandosh Kumar

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Sunny Joseph has dismissed the allegation of George being attacked as "drama." "... There is no evidence at all. The videos and the visuals clearly show that there was no attack at all. Nobody has touched her body with any weapon or anything. No injury sustained. This is all a false and fabricated case... It's only a drama," Joseph told ANI.

2026-02-26T07:45:49.020782+00:00 IST

Tamilisai confident on NDA win

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday expressed confidence in the success of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

2026-02-26T07:03:18.576979+00:00 IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur launches ‘Yuva Changemakers’ Leadership Fell

As the Prime Minister had called for bringing one lakh youth into politics, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday launched an initiative in that direction by introducing the Yuva Changemaker Fellowship Scholarship Programme.

2026-02-26T06:52:11.919838+00:00 IST

Nainar Nagendran on NDA alliance seat sharing talks

Speaking at an event in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu BJP chief emphasised the need for proper coordination within the NDA alliance, for shaping up Tamil Nadu's bright future. He also hit out at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam regime over law and order situation in the state and also accused them of acting against government officials.

2026-02-26T06:22:02.291134+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra govt of "shielding" DGCA, VSR

Addressing reporters, Raut questioned why the Mumbai Police denied filing an FIR requested by NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, suggesting that interference from influential individuals influenced the authorities' behaviour. He claimed that DCP had received a call from the Vidhan Bhavan, after which the approach of the commissioner changed. Raut also alleged that many politicians have invested in VSR Ventures, and current ministers have financial links with the company, which could explain the lack of proper action.

2026-02-26T06:15:15.517230+00:00 IST

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu speaks to Delhi Police Commissioner over

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said that he immediately took up the matter with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha and sought strict action on the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in the Malviya Nagar area of Delhi.

2026-02-26T06:00:36.752214+00:00 IST

LS Speaker reconstitutes panel probing Justice Yashwant Varma

Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, has reconstituted the three-member inquiry committee tasked with examining the grounds for the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma.

2026-02-26T04:37:48.103092+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives Knesset Medal; ministers hail honour

Rajnath Singh and Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on receiving the Speaker of the Knesset medal by the Knesset, one of the highest parliamentary honours of Israel.

2026-02-26T04:36:13.637658+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hails Japan’s role in strengthening India-J

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed gratitude to the Japanese government and the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture for their role in strengthening India-Japan ties and advancing clean energy collaboration.

2026-02-26T04:34:19.220569+00:00 IST

Ramesh's jibe at PM Modi's Israel recognition claim to his birth

In an 'X' post, Ramesh highlighted the long-standing India-Israel relationship dating back to the era of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The Congress leader also shared letters and documents exchanged between Nehru and the renowned scientist and Nobel laureate Albert Einstein. He noted that Einstein had written to Nehru on June 13, 1947, regarding the creation of Israel, to which Nehru responded a month later.

2026-02-26T04:33:49.115891+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao hits back at Rahul Gandhi

Telangana BJP Chief N Ramchander Rao has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks, saying that the term "coward" better applies to the Congress party and not others.

2026-02-26T04:08:56.352867+00:00 IST

Digvijaya Singh backs naxals’ fight for progress, not violence

Singh described Congress as the "epitome of non-violence", stating, "Gandhian ideology can never support violence. However, their fight was for social and economic progress, against the exploitation of officials and employees. We support them in that, but we were against violence."

2026-02-26T03:36:18.142764+00:00 IST

Waris Pathan slams Nitesh Rane over remarks on Madrasas

Amid a political row over Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's reported remarks on madrasas, AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has accused him of making false statements and insulting freedom fighters.

2026-02-26T03:06:56.426796+00:00 IST