Politics

Kerala Minister Chinchu Rani condemns attack on Veena George

She further called the approach by the Congress youth organisations "aggressive" and "uncivilised", while hailing the works done by Veena George within the health sector in Kerala.

2026-02-26T02:48:51.791162+00:00 IST

Yogi Adityanath meets Indian Diaspora children in Japan’s Yamanas

During his visit to Japan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met people and children of Indian origin while on his way to Yamanashi.

2026-02-26T02:44:46.406746+00:00 IST

"Full transparency in this double-engine government:" CM Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday, in a legislative assembly, replied to an adjournment motion by the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly regarding recruitments by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), asserting that there is "full transparency in this double-engine government."

2026-02-26T02:11:52.309661+00:00 IST

"Name-changing CM has arrived in Japan": Akhilesh Yadav mocks CM

"Someone has gone to Japan and is signing MoUs. Japan is also known as Nippon. I hope the people of Japan do not get nervous that a 'name-changing' Chief Minister has arrived. I hope he doesn't come back after renaming Japan to Adityapur or Adityapuram," Yadav said.

2026-02-26T02:07:32.043654+00:00 IST

John Brittas condemns attack on Health Minister Veena George

"I strongly condemn the assault on the health minister of Kerala, by the KSU followers at the behest of the Congress leadership. They have unleashed this violence against a woman minister for no reason or rhyme. And there is an orchestrated attempt on the part of the UDF, the opposition, to tarnish and malign the health sector of Kerala, which is a role model for the entire world. So I strongly condemn and request the Congress leadership to make sure that such hooligans are not unleashed against public figures like ministers," he said.

2026-02-25T19:01:40.513832+00:00 IST

BJP thrashes Congress over AI Summit protest, Oppn questions PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against Congress' "PM is compromised" remarks, alleging the Gandhi family to be "compromised" instead.

2026-02-25T17:40:34.143710+00:00 IST

"Don't do politics over this:" BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her call to rename the state from West Bengal to 'Bangla', urging the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader to refrain from doing politics over the state's name.

2026-02-25T17:29:25.107908+00:00 IST

"Poster Boy of Negative Politics:” Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, calling him the "poster boy of negative politics."

2026-02-25T17:28:43.948144+00:00 IST

HM Shah chairs review meeting of Land Port Authority in Bihar

The meeting, held on the first day of Shah's three-day visit to Bihar, was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Bihar Home Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the LPAI.

2026-02-25T16:41:15.924726+00:00 IST

NDA prepares for PM Modi’s Madurai visit on March 1: Murugan

"Our NDA alliance is getting ready. On January 23rd, we had an all-NDA public meeting, and a huge rally was held there. And coming 1st of March, our respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is coming to Madurai, and he is addressing the public meeting," Murugan told ANI.

2026-02-25T16:10:53.624588+00:00 IST

BJP leader’s poster “compares” Rahul Gandhi with Umar Khalid

Amid a war of words between the BJP and Congress over "shirtless protest" by IYC workers at AI Impact Summit, BJP leader RP Singh on Wednesday targeted Rahul Gandhi with a poster ostensibly comparing him with 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid with the slogan "different faces of anti-nationals".

2026-02-25T15:58:49.736798+00:00 IST

Govind Dotasra criticises cabinet's decision on civic polls

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday criticised the state cabinet's decision to bring in legislation to allow individuals with more than two children to contest elections for Panchayati Raj institutions and municipalities, alleging that the BJP government drafts laws on the behest of the RSS.

2026-02-25T15:44:19.765860+00:00 IST

Gaurav Gogoi on alliance talks with Raijor Dal ahead of polls

Reacting to the issue of a possible alliance with Raijor Dal, Gogoi said it is true that talks with some parties have nearly been concluded and only formal announcements to the public remain. While discussions with several parties have been completed, talks with Raijor Dal are still incomplete.

2026-02-25T15:42:29.417509+00:00 IST

Vintage cars to get special registration: Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri

Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce special registration for vintage vehicles while accelerating digital automation across the transport sector, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the Transport portfolio, said on Wednesday.

2026-02-25T15:40:53.890606+00:00 IST

"INC has become ‘India-Virodhi Nangi Congress’": Shehzad Poonawal

"We all know that today INC no longer stands for Indian National Congress," Poonawalla said. "It has become the CCP - Compromised Congress Party, the ANC - Anti-National Congress, the ACP - Abusive Congress Party. Today, in the true sense, INC has become the 'India-Virodhi Nangi Congress' (Anti-India Naked Congress)," he said.

2026-02-25T14:44:21.791186+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav supports IYC 'shirtless' protest at AI Summit

Yadav said that the BJP haven't prepared any ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives in the country.

2026-02-25T14:10:28.560663+00:00 IST

Action must be taken against Delhi Police: Kuldeep Singh Rathore

"An attempt is being made to silence the youth by highlighting the shirtless protest carried out by the Youth Congress during the recent summit in Delhi. Action must be taken against Delhi Police for allegedly conducting a raid at Himachal Sadan without a warrant," he said.

2026-02-25T14:03:51.529348+00:00 IST

"Organised hooliganism": CM Vijayan slams attack on Veena George

CM Vijayan alleged that certain elements were deliberately unleashing goons to create unrest. "These goons desire such problems. This is not a form of political protest but deliberate, organised hooliganism. Goons are being unleashed for this purpose," he said, adding that the attack on a woman minister was "highly deplorable".

2026-02-25T14:01:16.474189+00:00 IST

Keralam Health Minister Veena George injured amid KSU protest

Keralam Health Minister Veena George sustained injuries during a black flag protest staged by members of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) at the Kannur Railway Station today.

2026-02-25T13:02:14.122622+00:00 IST

"At whose behest does PM go abroad?": Pawan Khera asks

Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Tuesday raised questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits just as the PM landed in Israel for a two-day visit to strengthen the bilateral ties.

2026-02-25T12:19:48.482077+00:00 IST

Gadkari attacks Congress over "PM is compromised" allegations

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday accused Congress of "dilution of opportunities" over border negotiations with India's neighbours, raising doubts over the past government's decisions on Tibet and Kashmir.

2026-02-25T12:07:17.359450+00:00 IST