Politics

Kharge condemns Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest

Condemning the Centre for "pathetic handling" of the Ladakh situation, the Congress President accused the Modi government of responding with "violence" in this situation.

2025-09-27T12:03:38.473562+00:00 IST

We were constantly assured of positive response...: Bareilly DM

Speaking with ANI, the DM said that initially, the representatives seemed cooperative, submitting a letter stating they would cancel the event. However, a contradictory message emerged later, and Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan released a video asserting the signed agreement was fake, announcing they would proceed as planned.

2025-09-27T11:57:20.166183+00:00 IST

“This time Bihar has to celebrate four Diwalis”: Amit Shah

Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar via video conferencing. During the programme, the Prime Minister directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore.

2025-09-27T11:38:01.093090+00:00 IST

Wangchuk’s arrest “unfair, undemocratic”: Shama Mohamed

Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Saturday condemned arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) and demanded his release.

2025-09-27T11:28:51.752474+00:00 IST

"Nitish Kumar has grown old, Bihar need to develop": Tejashwi

Addressing the gathering, Yadav accused the NDA of exploiting the extremely backward society as a mere vote bank and vowed that under an RJD government, they would become a "power bank."

2025-09-27T11:22:38.922051+00:00 IST

This Bihar election is about driving out infiltrators: Amit Shah

Amit Shah said, "For Rahul and Lalu, this election is about making their party win. It's about making Lalu's son the Chief Minister. But for all of us, BJP workers, this election is about driving out infiltrators from all of Bihar. Make the NDA win with a two-thirds majority, I promise you that the BJP will do the work of driving these infiltrators from the sacred land of Bihar."

2025-09-27T11:03:14.185451+00:00 IST

"Image of Bihar changing, NDA will win," says BJP MP Jagdambika

"Does not matter who contests the Bihar elections, the way the double-engine government has worked in Bihar, and the way our government is empowering women by announcing to give them Rs 10,000 each, to start their businesses and to empower them economically. The image of Bihar is changing, and this indicates that NDA will win," Pal told ANI.

2025-09-27T09:34:53.812724+00:00 IST

Congress loots people wherever it rules: PM Modi

PM Modi added, "You know well what the situation was earlier. Congress never missed a chance to loot you. In 2014, when you chose us, we freed you from Congress's loot system. Under the BJP government, the era of double savings and double income has begun."

2025-09-27T08:36:41.870624+00:00 IST

"Let things go out of hand": Pramod Tiwari slams PM Modi, Shah

"The only solution is to fulfil the promises made by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, which is to give statehood to Ladakh as well as J&K. Arresting someone is not the solution. You have been unable to handle Manipur for the last two years. Now, you let things go out of hand in Ladakh, which is the most sensitive area. It shares its border with China. Suppression won't help in Ladakh, only talks will," Tiwari told ANI.

2025-09-27T08:22:17.723292+00:00 IST

"Dynastic, casteist politics made Uttar Pradesh 'Bimar'": Yogi

Targeting the Samajwadi Party, he said that opportunities were wasted, and the BJP-led government has now made the state's revenue surplus

2025-09-27T08:11:01.867725+00:00 IST

Odisha moving at “double engine” speed: PM Modi

He also announced the launch of BSNL's indigenous 4G services and the approval of new semiconductor units.

2025-09-27T07:38:05.756364+00:00 IST

PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Odisha

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was also present on the occasion. The Prime Minister was felicitated by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and the Chief Minister.

2025-09-27T06:45:16.266805+00:00 IST

Vijay Kumar Sinha slams Oppn for criticising Mahila Rojgar Yojana

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Saturday slammed the Opposition leaders for criticising the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-09-27T06:17:47.133311+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore seeks clarification from Amit Shah

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking clarification regarding the "significant shortfall in the allocation of posts reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the ongoing Delhi Police recruitment process."

2025-09-27T04:53:04.561241+00:00 IST

"Truth can never be imprisoned": Punjab Minister Harjot Bains

"Truth can never be imprisoned. Sonam Wangchuk's arrest is a direct attack on democracy and tantamount to trampling the law. He is the voice of Ladakh, not a criminal. He has put in unparalleled effort to strengthen the education system in Ladakh," Bains posted on X.

2025-09-27T04:51:33.412760+00:00 IST

"Game changer": BJP's Chugh on Bihar's Women Employment Scheme

"Under the leadership of PM Modi, the entire India has been continuously advancing the mantra of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Beti Badhao since 2014. Whether it is the Ujjwala scheme, opening Jan Dhan accounts for women, the Matru Vandana Yojana, the formation of self-reliant groups, the establishment of women's self-help groups, or making the daughters of the country members from panchayats to the parliament, the Prime Minister has advanced the daughters of the nation on every issue," Chugh said.

2025-09-27T04:37:58.293937+00:00 IST

"We thank PM Modi": Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal...

"The effect of GST 2.0, the next-gen GST reforms, can be seen in the markets. The customers are curious and asking questions while the shopkeepers are explaining it (GST rates) to them. This has become a reality, and we thank PM Modi for this," Meghwal told ANI.

2025-09-27T04:25:58.164222+00:00 IST

"Darkest day in history": Leh CEC Tashi Gyalson

"Innocent people who had come for a peaceful protest. We don't know what kind of mobilisation happened, but the violence started suddenly. Four people died there, and many were left injured. It is the darkest day in our history," Gyalson told ANI.

2025-09-27T03:51:20.450331+00:00 IST

Ladakh: Restrictions continue in Leh under Section 163 of BNSS

According to the official order, assembly of five or more persons is banned in the district. No procession, rally or march to be carried out without prior written approval.

2025-09-27T03:02:19.043196+00:00 IST

Union Minister Nityanand Rai slams Tejaswi Yadav for his remark

Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Friday strongly criticised Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav for his comments on the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, accusing him of being "anti-women and anti-development."

2025-09-26T22:18:38.539253+00:00 IST

Telangana aims to become the ‘Aerospace Capital of India’: State

The Telangana government is working with a clear vision to position the State as the 'Aerospace Capital of India', said IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday.

2025-09-26T17:38:24.912734+00:00 IST