Politics

BJP to announce first list of candidates this evening

Speaking to the media, Jaiswal reiterated the NDA's unity after successfully reaching a common consensus on seat-sharing.

2025-10-13T06:03:59.322737+00:00 IST

Jitan Ram Manjhi satisfied with seat-sharing: Vijay Kumar Sinha

Amid speculations of dissatisfaction in Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) after receiving six seats in NDA's seat-sharing arrangement in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha said that HAM leader Jitan Ram Manjhi is "satisfied" with the decision.

2025-10-13T05:41:47.147255+00:00 IST

SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar demands “4-5 seats” from NDA

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief and Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh government, Om Prakash Rajbhar, demanded "4-5 seats" from NDA or warned to break away from the alliance and contest on all seats in the Bihar Assembly elections.

2025-10-13T05:30:12.832023+00:00 IST

BJP leader Annamalai calls DMK “arrogant"

A day earlier, Annamalai had accused the DMK of relying on money power to secure votes and urged voters to support the National Democratic Alliance in ousting the DMK from power.

2025-10-13T04:17:20.894956+00:00 IST

Md Salim slams Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Durgapur gangrape

CPI(M) West Bengal State Secretary, Mohammed Salim, launched a sharp attack against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her "girls should not be allowed to go out at night" remarks after a medical student was allegedly gangraped in Durgapur.

2025-10-13T04:07:37.481300+00:00 IST

Annamalai slams DMK for 'money power' tactics

BJP leader K Annamalai criticised the ruling DMK, accusing them of relying on money power to secure votes and urged voters to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to oust the DMK from power.

2025-10-12T22:59:27.159839+00:00 IST

"Restricting entry in certain places won't bring change"

Reacting to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding to ban RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and state-owned temples, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that restricting RSS entry in certain places won't result much change because majority of MLAs, and MPs belong to this ideology.

2025-10-12T22:12:05.107873+00:00 IST

Shambhavi Choudhary hails NDA for respectful seat-sharing

The Lok Janshakti Party MP described the alliance as "respectful" and attentive to the concerns of all constituent parties.

2025-10-12T21:36:07.311263+00:00 IST

BJP will eliminate JDU: RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari

Reacting to the NDA announcing the seat-sharing formula for the Bihar assembly elections 2025, RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari claimed that everything was not well within the NDA and the BJP will eliminate the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and take Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's seat.

2025-10-12T21:05:04.385894+00:00 IST

Devaswom Board President on alleged Sabarimala gold theft case

"The Travancore Devaswom Board has carried out its responsibilities honestly and transparently. This time, the Board takes full responsibility for the gold plates taken for gilding. All required procedures and standards were followed before taking the gold plates this time," Prasanth said.

2025-10-12T19:27:36.096542+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar slams BJP MLA of RR Nagar Assembly

Speaking during a public interaction as part of the 'Bengaluru Nadige' programme at JP Park in Mattikere, Shivakumar said, "When we look at the attitude and behaviour of MLA Muniratnam Naidu, I understand you are living in hell. I can understand your frustration for electing an MLA like this."

2025-10-12T18:47:31.976475+00:00 IST

"Does she want all women to wear burqas and stay at home?"

"Earlier, when the RG Kar Medical College incident occurred, a notification was issued that private companies should give fewer night shifts to women. Now the Chief Minister is saying that women should not go out at night. Does she want all women to wear burqas and stay at home?, Sukanta Majumdar asked.

2025-10-12T18:40:17.026573+00:00 IST

Durgapur rape: BJP leader Locket Chatterjee criticises TMC govt

Speaking to ANI, Locket Chatterjee said, "...if any new incident occurs, the criminal will be let off again. Then the public will forget too. You saw how millions of people took to the streets over the rape-murder case at RG Kar College and Hospital, but nothing happened. After that, it was handed over to the CBI. Without evidence, what can the CBI do... so the same will happen here too.... and the criminal will be let off..."

2025-10-12T18:14:26.565494+00:00 IST

"Media distorted my words, do not try this kind of politics"

Following the criticism by the opposition BJP in West Bengal over the statement of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that colleges should not allow girls to go outside at night in the aftermath of the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur, the Chief Minister clarified that the media distorted her words and urged not to try this kind of politics.

2025-10-12T18:00:00.383245+00:00 IST

BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla slams WB CM over her remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks following the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur, alleging that "Save the Rapist" has become the movement of her government.

2025-10-12T17:50:43.649306+00:00 IST

CM Dhami at Diwali Fair

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday attended the Diwali Fair organised by the International Vaishya Mahasammelan at GMS Road, Dehradun, and extended his warm greetings to all present on the festival of lights

2025-10-12T17:46:36.059014+00:00 IST

R Ashoka slams Priyank Kharge over RSS activities in school

The BJP leader R Ashoka called it "fantasy" and urged the Congress to "focus on governance".

2025-10-12T17:30:32.983553+00:00 IST

KTR questions Revanth Reddy’s promises ahead of bye-election

"Revanth Reddy promised that he will provide Rs 2,500 to every woman. Did he give that to anyone for two years? He also said he will provide one tola of gold to girls at the time of their marriage. Did anyone get one tola of gold? On what basis are you asking for votes again?...We need to teach Congress a lesson," KTR said.

2025-10-12T17:15:30.597953+00:00 IST

MC Ludhiana records 48% drop in water contamination: Ravjot Singh

Ravjot Singh stated that providing safe drinking water to residents remains a top priority for the Local Government Department.

2025-10-12T17:02:14.207152+00:00 IST

Farm sector collapsing under coalition rule: MVS Nagi Reddy

Speaking at the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepalli, Nagi Reddy said the decline in cultivation and government negligence have pushed lakhs of farmers and agricultural labourers into distress.

2025-10-12T16:58:47.415717+00:00 IST

Kejriwal meets auto drivers at AAP event

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday joined the party's Auto Wing 'Diwali Milan' event at the AAP headquarters, where he met and interacted with auto drivers, listened to their grievances, and extended festive greetings, according to an official AAP release.

2025-10-12T16:47:32.885587+00:00 IST