Politics

We have to make India self-reliant and embrace swadeshi: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to make India self-reliant and embrace Swadeshi and said less is India's dependence on foreign products, better it will be for the country.

2025-09-29T21:10:04.114783+00:00 IST

Delhi BJP leaders hail inauguration of new office

Delhi BJP leaders on Monday hailed the inauguration of party unit's new office in the national capital and said it will help strengthen the resolve for public service, social welfare, and good governance.

2025-09-29T20:28:39.736198+00:00 IST

Ahilyanagar incident: Abu Asim Azmi slams Maharashtra govt

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Monday strongly condemned the lathi charge on Muslims protesting against alleged insults to their faith in the recent Ahilyanagar incident, accusing the Maharashtra government of fostering communal discord.

2025-09-29T18:29:13.803061+00:00 IST

Gaurav Gogoi targets Assam CM over probe in Zubeen Garg’s death  

Sarma on Monday said that the Assam government has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in connection with the ongoing probe into Zubeen Garg's death.

2025-09-29T17:27:17.361878+00:00 IST

Congress MP Kishori Lal on Bareilly protests

The Congress MP stated that the government should address serious issues such as unemployment and paper leaks.

2025-09-29T17:22:14.319735+00:00 IST

"False, unfounded, and baseless...": Shambhavi Chaudhary

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Chaudhary responded to allegations made by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday, dismissing them as baseless and unfounded.

2025-09-29T16:57:19.096149+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge to visit Nagaland on Oct 7

All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge is scheduled to visit Kohima on October 7 and address a public rally at Naga Solidarity Park.

2025-09-29T16:38:43.376219+00:00 IST

Maharashtra extends deadline to fill class 12 exam forms

Due to the severe flood situation, many students were facing difficulties in filling out their 12th standard exam forms, with the deadline set to expire. Shinde received calls from numerous students and parents in flood-affected areas, highlighting their plight.

2025-09-29T15:49:20.225303+00:00 IST

"We never want innocent blood to be shed here": Omar Abdullah

"A situation like Leh should not form in J&K. It doesn't take time for any situation to worsen. We would never want innocent blood to be shed here. We will continue to raise our demand. Statehood is not a favour, it is a promise made by the central government to not only the people of J&K, but to the people of India and also to the Supreme Court," Abdullah said.

2025-09-29T15:40:38.893198+00:00 IST

BJP-led NDA govts have given new model of governance: PM Modi

"The BJP-NDA governments have given the country a new model of good governance. We are moving forward with the mantra of development and legacy. We have given the highest priority to the security of the country and its citizens. We have freed the country from major scams. Our government's focus is on delivery, and also on increasing the savings of the common man," PM Modi, who inaugurated the newly built Delhi BJP office, said while addressing a gathering here.

2025-09-29T14:29:59.904624+00:00 IST

"Bayaan Bahadur": PM Modi slams oppn over criticism on GST reform

"In 2014, when the Congress government was in power. 'Yeh Bayaan-bahadur' are experts at making false statements every day. But let me expose them. What was the state of income tax in our country until 2014? Incomes above 2 lakh rupees were taxable. Today, incomes up to 12 lakh rupees are taxed at zero. The same was true for taxes on goods and services. Before 2014, if a family spent 1 lakh rupees a year on daily needs, they had to pay around 25,000 rupees in taxes," PM Modi said.

2025-09-29T14:25:42.078488+00:00 IST

Punjab CM Mann announces relief package before Diwali

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday assured that before Diwali, the government will start distributing cheques to affected individuals, including farmers and residents, for crop damage, cattle loss, and house damage. This initiative aims to provide timely relief to those impacted by the floods.

2025-09-29T14:24:58.786961+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah criticises BJP for opposing caste survey

He stated that the Socio-Economic and Education Survey, popularly known as the caste census or survey, being carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes was not limited to any particular caste or religion, but was meant for everyone.

2025-09-29T14:20:26.991894+00:00 IST

YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy granted bail in liquor scam case

Reddy has been asked to furnish a bond of Rs 2 lakh with two sureties and appear before the investigation officer every Friday and Monday. He is not allowed to leave the country without prior notice to the court. Reddy is also prohibited from making public comments regarding the alleged scam and contacting any witnesses or accused individuals involved in the case.

2025-09-29T14:07:46.683504+00:00 IST

"India's victory has caused them a lot of pain:" BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul slams Rahul Gandhi, Abhishek Banerjee for not congratulating India's win

"Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee have not even posted a single tweet after India's win. It seems that India's victory has caused them a lot of pain," Paul told ANI.

2025-09-29T14:01:48.927775+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe into UKSSSC exam paper leak

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has recommended a CBI probe into the leak of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) exam paper during his visit to Parade Ground in Dehradun on Monday.

2025-09-29T13:39:09.972458+00:00 IST

BJP is in government to serve people: PM Modi

Stating that for BJP workers, each of its "karyalayas" is no less significant than a "Devalaya or Mandir", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that BJP offices are not just structures, they are vital connections that bridge the party with grassroots levels and the aspirations of the people.

2025-09-29T13:30:48.220817+00:00 IST

"Total of 56 arrests, including Nadeem Khan": SSP Bareilly

"The main conspirator, Nadeem Khan, has been arrested today. A wireless set has been recovered from him. He is being sent to jail. The other accused are also being sent to jail. A total of 56 arrests, including that of Nadeem Khan, have been made so far. Their intention was to mislead the public and the police and break the law of the land...," said Arya.

2025-09-29T13:22:05.553105+00:00 IST

Delhi HC initiates criminal contempt proceedings

The Delhi High Court has taken a stern view of repeated contemptuous allegations made against the judiciary and has directed that criminal contempt proceedings be initiated against a litigant.

2025-09-29T12:58:51.825384+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM meets youths protesting over UKSSSC exam paper lea

Following his interaction with the protestors, CM Dhami declared that they have recommended a CBI investigation into the matter. He also stated that the SIT investigation has been underway for several days, during which facts related to the paper leak are being gathered.

2025-09-29T11:42:38.740038+00:00 IST

NDA delegation to visit Karur to look into circumstances of stampede, meet affected families

An eight-member delegation of NDA leaders will visit Karur in Tamil Nadu to look into the circumstances which led to the loss of lives in the stampede during the TVK party's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.

2025-09-29T11:21:32.985564+00:00 IST