Politics

Sonam Wangchuk's arrest sparks Opposition outrage

The opposition launched attacks on the BJP-led Government following Wangchuk's arrest, with the Congress party accusing it of "mishandling" the situation in Ladakh. At the same time, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed his arrest as "dictatorship."

2025-09-26T17:37:02.354456+00:00 IST

KTR slams Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest, calls it “shameful and illegal

In a post on X, KTR expressed deep concern over Wangchuk's arrest, describing him as a "patriotic citizen" who has dedicated his life to the nation and to environmental causes. He emphasised that targeting such individuals sends a dangerous message about the state of democratic freedoms in the country.

2025-09-26T17:32:35.039051+00:00 IST

KTR seeks response on Telangana's decision to take over Metro

Speaking with ANI, KTR questioned the logic behind the government assuming ₹15,000 crore of debt, highlighting that L&T was contractually obligated to run the metro till 2070 under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

2025-09-26T17:15:40.330184+00:00 IST

Gurugram Police officer suspended over alleged harassment

Gurugram Police have suspended a police officer following allegations by a social media influencer that he stalked her and sent inappropriate messages.

2025-09-26T16:42:25.663806+00:00 IST

Rs 15,000 crore burden on Telangana people due to Revanth Reddy’s

KTR criticised the government for its irresponsible and reckless decision, which has imposed a staggering Rs 15,000 crore debt burden on the state's people overnight.

2025-09-26T15:26:34.495500+00:00 IST

Congress on reports of arrest of Sonam Wangchuk

Amid the reports of the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Indian National Congress on Friday launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, claiming that this has been done to "divert attention and responsibility" from the BJP's "abysmal failure" to maintain law and order in Ladakh.

2025-09-26T14:23:39.466497+00:00 IST

“Centre was after him”: Omar Abdullah on Wangchuk’s arrest

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the reports of activist Sonam Wangchuk's arrest an "unfortunate" step; however, he also said that the move wasn't unexpected as the Central government was "after him since yesterday."

2025-09-26T12:54:09.492447+00:00 IST

Union Minister CR Patil appointed BJP Co-Incharge for Bihar elections

Union Minister CR Patil has been appointed BJP co-in-charge for the Bihar Assembly elections, marking his second stint in the role. He expressed confidence that the NDA will return to power in the state, benefiting its people and future generations.

2025-09-26T12:27:33.293684+00:00 IST

CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to accelerate socio-educationa

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday directed district officials to complete the ongoing socio-educational survey by October 7, stating unequivocally that the deadline will not be extended.

2025-09-26T12:13:31.159727+00:00 IST

"He incites Muslims," Union Minister Giriraj Singh slams Owaisi

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday slammed AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, accusing him of inciting Muslims and said that Owaisi, along with Congress, wants "civil war" in India.

2025-09-26T12:01:43.377496+00:00 IST

Kejriwal slams Centre on reports of Sonam Wangchuk's arrest

Drawing parallels with mythological and historical figures, Kejriwal posted on X, "Ravana's end also came. Kansa's end also came. Hitler's and Mussolini's end also came. And today, people hate all those individuals. Today in our country, dictatorship is at its peak. The end of those who practice dictatorship and arrogance is very bad."

2025-09-26T11:55:17.672986+00:00 IST

"BJP's failure that our businesses, trade suffering": Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday termed Bharatiya Janata Party's foreign policy a "failure", blaming the government for the "suffering" of India's businesses and trade due to the tariffs imposed by the US.

2025-09-26T11:23:01.200122+00:00 IST

SC eases bail conditions for Abbas Ansari

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi permitted Ansari to travel outside Uttar Pradesh by modifying a condition that had restricted him to travel outside the State. However, the bench clarified that Ansari must provide the trial court with the address of the destination and other details of his journey whenever he travels outside the State.

2025-09-26T11:04:40.586471+00:00 IST

“Paper-chor”: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over UKSSSC paper leak

Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched fresh attacks on the BJP, accusing it of being "paper-chor" amid the allegations of malpractice in the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) graduate-level competitive examination 2025.

2025-09-26T10:59:20.563304+00:00 IST

“Attempt to buy”: Priyanka Gandhi on Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday lambasted Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar, arguing that it is an "attempt to buy" votes rather than giving respect to the women.

2025-09-26T10:58:53.186608+00:00 IST

"Prayed to Maa Durga that Govt capable of building 'Sonar Bangla

"We want Bengal to become a safe, prosperous state again," Shah said as he inaugurated a Durga Puja pandal based on the theme 'Operation Sindoor'.

2025-09-26T09:08:53.183743+00:00 IST

"Women suffered from lawlessness, corruption under RJD": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal, saying women had suffered the most from their lawlessness and corruption.

2025-09-26T07:59:40.354823+00:00 IST

“He is concerned about his family… we work for Bihar”: CM Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday took a sharp dig at RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, and said that he only cared about his family, not the people of Bihar.

2025-09-26T07:08:50.573987+00:00 IST