Politics

TN: Annamalai slams DMK government over delay of AIIMS Madurai

"After the DMK came to power, there was a delay of nearly one year in granting permission to cut trees required for the construction work of AIIMS Madurai... The ruling party neither executes projects efficiently nor allows others to do so," Annamalai claimed.

2026-02-25T03:48:17.474720+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi on PM Modi's visit to Israel

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday urged him to address the Gaza conflict, calling for justice for innocent victims and emphasizing India's historic commitment to truth, peace, and justice on the global stage.

2026-02-25T03:33:25.125171+00:00 IST

"DMK, Congress spreading propaganda to distract from their own al

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said that there is uncertainity betwen DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu and claimed that the opposition is spreading false claims about NDA's stability to distract attention from their own alliance issues.

2026-02-25T03:11:43.685681+00:00 IST

Fans and political people are diofferent, says IJK chief on Vijay

National President of IJK Party and Chairman of SRM Groups, Ravi Pachamuthu questioned whether actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Party cadres have the guts to face the established parties like DMK, ADMK or NDA alliance in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.

2026-02-25T02:55:31.748594+00:00 IST

"If there is merit, anyone can become a minister..." Congress lea

This comes after 31 Congress MLAs wrote a letter addressed to the party's top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and his deputy DK Shivakumar, requesting that the first-time MLAs be inducted into the cabinet.

2026-02-25T02:45:44.030381+00:00 IST

"This double-engine govt failed to fullfill promises":BJD

The protest, which was organised on Tuesday, was against alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, poor law and order situation and various other issues.

2026-02-25T02:26:49.686449+00:00 IST

Gautami Tadimalla on Sasikala launching new party flag

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Deputy Secretary, Propaganda, Gautami Tadimalla, on Tuesday, stated that there could be political implications for expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on launching a political party right before the elections.

2026-02-25T00:05:30.471021+00:00 IST

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy assures Pulivendula residents of support

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday interacted with party workers, supporters, and members of the public during his visit to Pulivendula, assuring them of support amid concerns over governance and political harassment.

2026-02-24T19:55:49.209750+00:00 IST

IYC chief sent to police custody in "shirtless protest" case

While the BJP alleged a "conspiracy" behind the protest, Congress backed its youth wing leaders, condemning the arrests.

2026-02-24T19:28:44.909410+00:00 IST

KTR slams Congress over former MLA Balka Suman’s arrest

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against the Congress government in Telangana over former MLA Balka Suman's arrest in a violence case.

2026-02-24T19:12:08.817392+00:00 IST

Completing 5 lakh homes is matter of pride for Kerala: CM Vijayan

"Eligibility was determined strictly by criteria; caste, religion or politics played no role. Local bodies carried out this task democratically and commendably. Completing five lakh homes is a matter of pride for Kerala. No other state can claim such an achievement," he said.

2026-02-24T17:16:10.148729+00:00 IST

Jairam Thakur discusses revenue deficit grant with Union FM

Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Tuesday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed the revenue deficit grant (RDG) issue.

2026-02-24T17:08:39.270656+00:00 IST

"Ready to quit politics if allegations proven": OPS

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Tuesday announced that he is prepared to quit politics if the allegations against him are proven.

2026-02-24T17:02:57.929853+00:00 IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 'shirtless' protest

Speaking to ANI in Parliament, Dubey condemned the Congress party's disruption of the event, saying, "What did you do? Create an uproar?"

2026-02-24T16:47:43.056534+00:00 IST

Congress compromised under Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi this Tuesday, alleging that the Congress party has become "compromised" under his leadership. Dubey further claimed that the Leader of the Opposition's current political trajectory is aimed at destroying the country.

2026-02-24T15:39:38.878883+00:00 IST

Cong delegation meets Delhi Lt Governor amid IYC chief's arrest

A Congress delegation led by MP and AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken, and Delhi Congress President Devendra Yadav, on Tuesday, met Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and presented a memorandum to him amid the arrest of Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib and others over the AI summit protest.

2026-02-24T15:22:56.867705+00:00 IST

"Starting a new Dravidian party”: Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala

Sasikala launched a scathing attack on her former colleague and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), accusing him of betrayal and claiming the party had declined under his leadership.

2026-02-24T14:56:55.380889+00:00 IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews PM-RKVY progress

Speaking to reporters after the meeting today, Chouhan said, "I have reviewed the progress of PM - Rashtiya Krishi Vikas Yojna (PM-RKVY) along with 11 states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Kerala, MP, and Haryana. As the year-end is approaching, the amount allotted to the two schemes should be utilised well for the farmers, which I approved... the money needs to be put to work appropriately and faster, the states have given their words to follow along."

2026-02-24T14:11:35.962035+00:00 IST

BJP's Nishikant Dubey targets Rahul Gandhi over AI Summit protest

The Godda MP alleged that the Rae Bareli MP was frustrated over a substantive motion in Parliament and questioned the Congress's stance on national issues.

2026-02-24T13:52:51.886307+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee asks Centre to rename West Bengal as 'Bangla'

After the Union Cabinet decided to rename Kerala to 'Keralam', West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded that the Centre rename the state as 'Bangla'.

2026-02-24T13:47:49.649810+00:00 IST

Cong hold protests in several states against IYC chief's arrest

Congress workers on Tuesday held protests in several states against the arrest of Indian Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib, who was sent into a four-day police custody in connection with the AI Impact Summit protest.

2026-02-24T12:40:08.372960+00:00 IST