Politics

"Common man will contribute...": Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

"Relief has been provided for food products. Agri-equipment is cheaper; prices of vehicles are now lower, and prices of electronic products used in daily life have been brought down. This GST relief is like a 'Bachat Utsav' in this festive season, where a common man from a poor family, a middle-class family, or a neo-middle-class family will contribute towards the economic growth of the country," Yadav told reporters here.

2025-09-22T05:47:44.652125+00:00 IST

Will increase purchasing power of commoners: Chhattisgarh FM

"Bachat Utsav, GST Muhurat, Navratri has begun, and Diwali is just around the corner. At such a time, Modi has given such a big gift to the 140 crore people in the country. This is all possible because of a visionary and reform-oriented Prime Minister like Narendra Modi. I want to request all traders to reflect the new rates so that the people can benefit," Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary told ANI.

2025-09-22T05:37:30.712951+00:00 IST

GST relief to increase savings of countrymen: Amit Shah

"Modi government's gift of Next Gen GST reform to all the mothers and sisters of the country on the auspicious occasion of Navratri! Modi's promise to the countrymen regarding GST reform has been implemented across the entire country starting today. In this GST, historic reductions have been made in taxes on more than 390 goods," Union Home Minister Shah posted on X.

2025-09-22T05:18:18.208037+00:00 IST

“Bid to polarise, fool people...”: SP leader ST Hasan criticises

"This country belongs to everyone...Not just Muslims but even Christians and Sikhs consume non-veg. How can you stop anyone from consuming it during Navratri or Kanwar Yatra? Who are you to do that? Do Hindus not consume non-veg during Navratri and Kanwar Yatra?" the SP leader told ANI here.

2025-09-22T05:10:55.886277+00:00 IST

Bandi Sanjay Kumar accuses KTR of travelling in smuggled cars

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Monday, alleged that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao travels by smuggled luxury cars.

2025-09-22T03:59:33.624248+00:00 IST

Mallikarjun Kharge extends warm greetings on Navratri

"Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of the great festival of worship of the Goddess of power Maa Durga, Shardiya Navratri. May the grace of Maa Adishakti remain upon everyone. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and peace into your lives; that is my good wish," Kharge posted on X.

2025-09-22T03:26:13.636147+00:00 IST

"My janmanbhoomi might be my karmabhoomi in future": K Kavitha

Telangana Jagruthi chief K Kavitha took a veiled jibe at her cousin and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao as she celebrated Bhathukamma festival in BRS President K Chandrashekhar Rao's native village, Chinthamadaka.

2025-09-22T03:24:17.097852+00:00 IST

GST reforms will make medicines more affordable, accessible: IPA

The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has welcomed the launch of the Next Generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling it a "transformative move" that will make medicines more affordable and accessible.

2025-09-22T00:41:45.346651+00:00 IST

GST reforms ‘harming small businesses’: Masood

Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on GST reforms, saying the government's policies have harmed small businesses and that the country is now suffering the repercussions of these "reckless and poorly thought-out decisions."

2025-09-21T21:53:39.739118+00:00 IST

Bihar people support NDA: Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the NDA government under PM Modi's leadership is focused on development, aiming for a "Viksit Bharat" and "Viksit Bihar", and expressed confidence in the alliance's return to power.

2025-09-21T21:45:16.669460+00:00 IST

GST reform will only benefit those who have money: Prashan Kishor

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday downplayed the impact of GST reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned during his address ahead of GST reforms rollout.

2025-09-21T15:52:02.783853+00:00 IST

Shah lays foundation stone of projects at Bohra Netraheen college

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a new building and two hostels at Shri Parasmal Bohra Netraheen Mahavidyalaya in Jodhpur. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instilled a new sense of self-respect and identity, along with the dream of becoming self-reliant, among all 'Specially-abled'.

2025-09-21T13:54:06.822408+00:00 IST

Congress Govt's caste survey is attempt to divide Hinduism: Karnataka Oppn leader R Ashoka

The caste survey being conducted by the Congress government is an attempt to divide Hinduism. It is an anti-people survey, expressed Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka with outrage.

2025-09-21T12:43:43.364767+00:00 IST

BJP's Jairam Thakur lauds PM Modi’s efforts, calls for collective

While speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "It is fortunate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is contributing to the country through his able leadership. This will be successful if every citizen of the country is healthy... Drug abuse cannot be stopped via speech or debates... Decisions need to be taken with the participation of the public."

2025-09-21T09:23:43.742225+00:00 IST

Tejashwi Yadav is the biggest face for CM: Akhilesh Prasad

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh expressed confidence in finalising seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Bihar elections soon after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting.

2025-09-21T09:20:01.827824+00:00 IST

Ravinder Raina slams Cong over Yasin Malik's affidavit to HC

BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday slammed Congress over Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik's claim that he briefed then PM Manmohan Singh after the Hafiz Saeed meeting.

2025-09-21T09:14:04.475906+00:00 IST

Character of Tejashwi, RJD cannot be changed: Prashant Kishor

Kishor's remarks came after Union Minister Nityanand Rai shared a purported video on X, showing an unknown man using derogatory language against PM Modi, in the presence of Tejashwi Yadav at an RJD's public meeting in Bihar.

2025-09-21T09:08:47.320429+00:00 IST

"Tejashwi Yadav, Rahul Gandhi should apologise for insulting PM's mother, Bihar will punish them": Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) over alleged abusive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during a rally in Bihar.

2025-09-21T08:37:42.568277+00:00 IST

"He who abused Sofia Qureshi was nationalist or anti-national?"

The Congress leader asserted that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) did not hoist the tricolour in their headquarters for 52 years.

2025-09-21T08:18:31.465597+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata Banerjee of 'dividing Hindus'

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to divide Hindus by highlighting differences among them.

2025-09-21T07:48:06.702607+00:00 IST

Dy CM Samrat slams RJD, Cong for abusing PM Modi's late mother

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress, accusing their supporters of repeatedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's departed mother.

2025-09-21T07:24:48.382622+00:00 IST