Politics

Kerala Congress to revamp digital cell after ‘Bidis and Bihar’ ro

KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said on Saturday that the state's digital cell chief, VT Balram, has expressed his willingness to step down from his position, saying that the controversial 'bidis and Bihar' post was made without his knowledge.

2025-09-06T19:02:41.864607+00:00 IST

"Congress workers collect Rs 2 crore to provide relief": Amrinder

Later, after visiting the flood-affected areas in Firozpur district, Warring cautioned that the situation remains serious while blaming the government and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of "negligence".

2025-09-06T18:43:05.376296+00:00 IST

Punjab floods toll rises to 46; over 2,000 villages affected

Incessant rainfall and swelling rivers have caused devastation in Punjab, leaving several villages submerged and thousands of people struggling for essential supplies.

2025-09-06T18:24:46.199528+00:00 IST

We want action against officials in vote theft: Akhilesh Yadav

In the wake of 'vote chori' allegations by the BJP Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare Asim Arun against the Samajwadi Party, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav said that he wants action should be taken against officials involved in the theft.

2025-09-06T17:43:07.203675+00:00 IST

BJP leader Altaf Thakur condemns vandalism at Hazratbal shrine

BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Saturday denounced the vandalisation of a stone plaque at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, saying the act was "on the same lines as Osama bin Laden" and describing it as a "well-thought-out conspiracy" against the nation's identity.

2025-09-06T17:23:38.883884+00:00 IST

Punjab responded swiftly, compassionately to flood crisis: Cheema

Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, he said that incessant rains in Punjab and neighbouring hill states have triggered large-scale devastation, affecting nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh citizens, while 46 lives have been lost across the state.

2025-09-06T16:58:05.790842+00:00 IST

"Failure of state, central govt": Bhupesh Baghel on Punjab floods

"The trucks are being dispatched. This flood is a result of the failure of the state government and the central government, and it is the state of Punjab that is bearing the brunt. The government is not providing information regarding damages to crops and farms, loss of life and livestock," Baghel, AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, said while addressing the media here.

2025-09-06T16:05:48.281300+00:00 IST

"Congress sending relief material...": Gurjeet Singh Aujla

"Punjab Congress Committee president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring sent the relief material. Punjab incharge Bhupesh Baghel will flag off this. Four trucks of relief supplies have been dispatched to Firozpur. Congress is sending this material to all the affected places. It has packets of food for people and 'chaara' for livestock. We have plenty of rations now. People have also managed to send relief material," Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla told ANI.

2025-09-06T15:46:59.444366+00:00 IST

"Beyond my understanding": Awadhesh Prasad takes swipe at UP govt

"This is beyond my understanding. How was a challan worth Rs. 8,00,000 issued? A new car can be bought with this much money. This is the BJP government. This is CM Yogi's government. He should look into how the conduct of government officials has changed. It will be harmful for them," Awadhesh Prasad, the Ayodhya MP, told ANI.

2025-09-06T15:25:57.342898+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah questions why BJP is 'afraid' of ballot papers

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday addressed concerns over the use of ballot papers, questioning the BJP's apprehensions.

2025-09-06T12:57:13.913177+00:00 IST

We cannot afford to spoil relations with US: Akhilesh Yadav

In the wake of the United States imposing 50 per cent import tariff on Indian goods, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that steps should be taken to improve ties with the United States, as wealth is created there, India has huge trade with US and 8 lakh students go to study abroad every year.

2025-09-06T12:56:48.676441+00:00 IST

Dinner for NDA MPs at PM Modi's residence cancelled: Sources

The sources further informed that the dinner program, scheduled for tonight at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president and Union Minister JP Nadda's residence, also stands cancelled.

2025-09-06T11:46:41.430940+00:00 IST

"VCK cadre attacked me...," claims Airport D Moorthy

"I came to the DGP office at 10.30 AM today. Some VCK goons attacked me, raising my comments on VCK leader Thirumavalavan. I haven't made any personal comments against Thirumavalavan. Police are not taking action. This attack has happened with the support of the state (government) and the Police Department. Police should be ashamed of this," Moorthy told ANI.

2025-09-06T11:02:46.589824+00:00 IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh targets Rahul Gandhi, RJD

Launching a scathing attack on RJD and Congress, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday asserted that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is not backing RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's name for the post of Chief Minister here in Bihar.

2025-09-06T09:40:47.233988+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore questions YSRCP chief Jagan's loyalty

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday slammed YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of not having "spine" to question the "RSS government in Delhi" while Andhra farmers are in deep distress due to urea shortage and crashing crop prices.

2025-09-06T09:34:56.538788+00:00 IST

“No one can dictate our foreign policy”: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

His remarks follow US President Trump's remarks, where he called the India-US ties a "very special relationship" and affirmed that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would always be friends, asserting that there is "nothing to worry about".

2025-09-06T09:05:22.287128+00:00 IST

J-K CM question use of national emblem on Hazratbal Shrine plaque

He emphasised that government emblems are only used at government functions, not in religious places like Mosques, Dargahs, Temples, or Gurdwaras.

2025-09-06T08:47:24.340829+00:00 IST

“People involved were overcome with emotions”: Mehbooba Mufti

Mufti held the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and its members responsible for the escalation of the event and demanded action against them under Section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), claiming what they did was an act of "blasphemy."

2025-09-06T08:33:08.875223+00:00 IST

'Every prediction made by Rahul Gandhi has proven to be correct'

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday credited LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for predicting the worries of people regarding GST, stating that almost every prediction made by Gandhi has proven correct.

2025-09-06T08:32:21.375004+00:00 IST

'Who drafted Ajit Pawar ji’s X post, is he even aware'

Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned the sincerity of Pawar's statement, given the actions of his party's MLC, Amol Mitkari. Mitkari has written a letter to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) seeking verification of IPS officer Anjana Krishna's educational and caste documents.

2025-09-06T07:37:48.344314+00:00 IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails GST reforms

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hailed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, emphasising that the Centre is aiming to reduce the cost of production in agriculture and increase overall output, which would benefit farmers directly.

2025-09-06T07:18:35.824438+00:00 IST