Politics

"This is Godse 2.0.": Manickam Tagore condemn attack on CJI Gavai

In a post on X, Tagore drew parallels between the attack and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse, suggesting that the glorification of violence and hate has led to such incidents.

2025-10-08T04:16:31.652934+00:00 IST

"West Bengal ruled by hooliganism": Tripura BJP chief

"West Bengal is ruled by hooliganism. The culture of hooliganism is not a new phenomenon--it has been present for a long time. During the 36 years of Communist rule, there was also a reign of terror and violence. After them, the Trinamool Congress came to power, which continues to practice this 'guda raj', a syndicate-rule government. The people of West Bengal must unite and oppose this hooliganism," Bhattacharjee, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP, told ANI.

2025-10-07T23:49:08.929801+00:00 IST

AAP central leadership to campaign in Bihar

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, AAP MP Sanjay Singh stated that he and other senior party leaders will campaign in Bihar.

2025-10-07T23:14:04.632909+00:00 IST

Delhi: State election commission writes to DEOs, ROs for bypolls

These 12 seats fell vacant after one councillor became a Member of Parliament (Kamaljeet Sehrawat) and 11 councillors were elected as MLAs.

2025-10-07T22:15:36.516497+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases advance PM-KISAN instalment

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday released in advance the 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for flood and landslide-affected farmers of Jammu & Kashmir.

2025-10-07T18:02:42.740843+00:00 IST

Supriya Sule condemns shoe-hurling attempt at CJI

On Monday, a 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during working hours at the Supreme Court.

2025-10-07T17:38:59.617669+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar on caste survey in Karnataka

Karnataka's socio-economic and educational survey started on September 22 and is scheduled to conclude on October 7. The survey aims to enumerate around 7 crore people in the state, and get to know about their social and economic status in society.

2025-10-07T17:15:26.705251+00:00 IST

Congress appoints Ghasiram Majhi for Nuapada bypoll in Odisha

The announcement was made through an official press release issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

2025-10-07T16:17:50.219097+00:00 IST

LJP(R) chief announces election incharge for Bihar assembly polls

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan appoints Arun Bharti, LJP(R) MP, has been appointed as the Election Incharge for Bihar, while Raju Tiwary, State President of LJP(R) Bihar, will serve as Co-In-Charge.

2025-10-07T15:35:29.028102+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde on relief package

"The Mahayuti government today announced an over Rs 31,000 crore package for flood-affected farmers of the state. Approximately 60 lakh farmers in the state were affected by the floods. The farmers need help to sow Rabi crops now...We will stand by the farmers. I appeal to them to remain patient and not take any untoward step."

2025-10-07T13:40:57.643432+00:00 IST

“INDIA alliance will perform well in Bihar”: Deepender Hooda

Speaking to ANI, Deepender Hooda said, "We have faith that the INDIA alliance will perform well in Bihar. The way 65 lakh votes were removed and 25 lakh votes were added, the same was done in Haryana before the elections. BJP is doing this in partnership with the Election Commission, but we still hope the results will be good in Bihar."

2025-10-07T12:50:18.568456+00:00 IST

PM Modi's development model appreciated globally: Trivedi

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he completes 25 years in public service.

2025-10-07T12:47:04.491558+00:00 IST

Gujarat achieves lowest unemployment rate through efforts

Gujarat is celebrating 24 years since Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took office as the state's Chief Minister on 7 October 2001. To mark this milestone, Vikas Saptah will be observed annually from October 7 to October 15, with Employment Day on October 8, highlighting the state's efforts to create jobs, boost youth employability, and advance skill development across emerging industries.

2025-10-07T12:37:13.508276+00:00 IST

"Everything has been finalised": VIP President Mukesh Sahni

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Sahni said, "Everything on seat sharing has been finalised internally. Perhaps tomorrow evening we will hold a press conference and give information."

2025-10-07T11:46:26.161331+00:00 IST

Commemorating 5 years of India-Australia CSP: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that he is visiting Australia at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles to strengthen bilateral defence ties and mark five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring efforts to enhance cooperation across key strategic and security areas.

2025-10-07T11:03:35.426913+00:00 IST

Centre clears Rs 707.97 crore aid for Assam, Gujarat

The Central government has approved an additional Rs 707.97 crore in assistance to Assam and Gujarat, which were affected by floods and landslides in 2024.

2025-10-07T10:35:40.377659+00:00 IST

Congress CEC to decide on Bihar poll candidates

The meeting, chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, will be held virtually with various CEC members and senior leaders of the party set to attend. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will be joining online too while on a visit to the South American countries.

2025-10-07T09:52:21.376484+00:00 IST

BRS demands immediate rollback of increased RTC bus fares

"Several stated that the fare hike was costing them up to ₹500 extra per month -- an unsustainable amount for low-income families. Some even raised slogans against the Congress-led state government," read the party's statement.

2025-10-07T09:36:26.336444+00:00 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan, Chirag Paswan meet to discuss seat sharing

Union Minister Pradhan was accompanied by party's Bihar BJP incharge Vinod Tarde, state minister Mangal Pandey as they met with Union Minister Paswan at his residence in Delhi.

2025-10-07T09:31:09.017409+00:00 IST

"Bihar waiting to show the path of change": Harish Rawat

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday said that Bihar is waiting to show the path of change to the entire country in the upcoming assembly polls.

2025-10-07T09:01:48.034292+00:00 IST