Politics

Congress releases second list for Bihar elections

The Congress on Saturday released its second list for the Bihar assembly elections, announcing candidates for Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town assembly seats.

2025-10-18T16:54:15.915677+00:00 IST

Dilip Jaiswal says PM Modi to visit Bihar on October 24

"PM's proposed visit to Bihar is on 24th October. In Bihar, he will address public rallies at two places. His election campaign will begin on 24th October from Samastipur. From there, he will head to Begusarai and address a public rally there. His second proposed visit is on 29th October," Dilip Jaiswal told ANI.

2025-10-18T16:52:56.756462+00:00 IST

Saumitra Khan welcomes appointment of interlocutor for Darjeeling

BJP MP Saumitra Khan on Thursday welcomed the appointment of an interlocutor for the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of West Bengal by the Government of India and asserted that the BJP will carry out its agenda in Bengal.

2025-10-18T16:37:00.650325+00:00 IST

Fight in Bihar is between NDA and Jan Suraaj: Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday took a jibe at the Mahagathbandhan, saying that the opposition alliance would finish in the third place in the Bihar polls.

2025-10-18T16:24:38.260977+00:00 IST

Samrat Chaudhary hits out at Mahagathbandhan

Chaudhary mentioned that the candidates within the Mahagathbandhan are fighting among themselves and noted that no proper seat sharing has occurred among them.

2025-10-18T16:22:18.508944+00:00 IST

“Surprised and shocked”: Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to revoke

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly objected to the Centre's move to appoint an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of state and said that the move was taken without any consultation with the state government.

2025-10-18T15:50:40.655499+00:00 IST

J-K: AAP announces candidates for Budgam, Nagrota assembly bypoll

According to an official release, the AAP's Political Affairs Committee (PAC) has approved the candidature of Deeba Khan from the Budgam constituency, while Joginder Singh has been fielded from the Nagrota seat.

2025-10-18T14:44:57.090988+00:00 IST

Delhi BJP President criticises AAP over Sanatan festivals

Addressing the media, Sachdeva said Diwali is not just a festival but a significant cultural celebration linked to the legacy of Lord Ram. He asserted that the festival has historically brought joy and unity among people, but alleged that earlier governments in Delhi attempted to diminish its traditional significance.

2025-10-18T11:58:53.243455+00:00 IST

“We did not surrender, we fought against them”: Congress’ Pramod

Reacting to the Prime Minister's statement, Tiwari told ANI that the Congress party has not backed down in the face of violence, recalling the loss of almost the entire Chhattisgarh leadership due to Maoist attacks.

2025-10-18T11:49:25.867773+00:00 IST

Rare eart material crucial for India: Rajnath Singh

"Rare earth materials are crucial for us. These are the same materials used in defence, space, electronics, and medical equipment. Only a select few countries in the world have the capacity to refine these materials and make high-end products. We will gain real power when we can produce the materials, components, chips, and alloys we need by ourselves. This titanium and super alloy material plant, inaugurated here, will take India to the ranks of those select few countries that can produce their own critical defence and aerospace material," Singh said while addressing an inaugural event

2025-10-18T09:41:41.276793+00:00 IST

"This is a futility government, don't expect electricity from it": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday extended wishes to everyone on Dhanteras and Diwali, sharply criticising the Yogi administration, labelling it a "futility government" and adding, "Do not expect electricity from it."

2025-10-18T09:34:19.234285+00:00 IST

BJP's Tarun Chugh targets Rahul Gandhi on naxal-free India

Speaking to ANI in the national capital, Chugh claimed that the Congress leader represents an ideology that sympathises with those involved in night courts for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

2025-10-18T09:22:35.391993+00:00 IST

"If she wants to develop roads, let her do it": DK Shivakumar

"If she wants to develop them (roads), let her do it. If she comes and asks, we will give her the roads," Shivakumar said while conducting the "Bengaluru Nadige (Walk for Bengaluru)" program in the KR Puram area.

2025-10-18T09:21:45.990732+00:00 IST

JDU MP Sanjay Jha targets opposition ahead of Bihar polls

He also alleged that industrials and children were kidnapped earlier, in an apparent swipe at the previous RJD government.

2025-10-18T09:11:20.463344+00:00 IST

Union Minister Majumdar slams TMC over SIR

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday charged that the Trinamool Congress's fierce opposition to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exposes the party's dependence on "fake names, dead voters, shifted voters and infiltrators" as its vote bank.

2025-10-18T08:44:03.959940+00:00 IST

"BJP practising politics of hatred to win votes": Bhupesh Baghel

Bhupesh Baghel's remarks while extending support to Punam Paswan, the Congress candidate from the Korha Assembly constituency, in Bihar's Katihar district.

2025-10-18T08:33:40.526026+00:00 IST

MK Stalin bombards centre with questions, raises various issues

"Not only to the Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu, but the hearts of the people of the nation are also filled with numerous questions. I ask a few of them: How do corrupt individuals get whitewashed in the 'Washing Machine' after joining the BJP's alliance? What kind of arrogance is it to name the nation's important projects and laws only in Hindi and Sanskrit?" Stalin posted on X.

2025-10-18T08:26:01.834243+00:00 IST

Chirag meets Amit Shah over Bihar polls

Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Patna to discuss the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) preparations and strategy for the upcoming 243-seat Bihar Assembly elections

2025-10-18T07:45:43.147764+00:00 IST

Nityanand Rai targets Mahagathbandhan ahead of Bihar polls

Speaking to reporters in Patna, Rai criticised the opposition's Mahagathbandhan for their lack of coordination and delay in finalising seat-sharing arrangements.

2025-10-18T07:45:41.805347+00:00 IST

BrahMos project symbolises country's growing confidence: Rajnath

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the first batch of BrahMos missiles here, Singh said, "I believe that over time, along with the credibility of BrahMos, Lucknow's credibility has also grown. This project also symbolises the country's growing confidence and growing strength. Lucknow is one of the six nodes of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor. Could anyone have imagined a few years ago that Lucknow would produce the country's most advanced missiles? This dream has been realised."

2025-10-18T07:42:27.716506+00:00 IST

New Chief Priests at Sabarimala, Malikappuram

Prasad E.D. has been selected as the new Melsanthi (chief priest) of the Sabarimala Temple, while Manu Namboothiri M.G has been chosen as the Melsanthi of Malikappuram Temple.

2025-10-18T07:27:01.461562+00:00 IST