Politics

Positions of sarpanches, corporators vacant for years: Italia

"In today's session in the Legislative Assembly, I raised three major issues. My concerns were regarding Visavadar, Bhesan, Junagadh, as well as the entire Junagadh district and the state of Gujarat. I raised the issue of how many posts of Sarpanch and Ward members (corporator) are currently vacant in Bhavnagar and Junagadh districts, categorised by taluka," Italia said while addressing a press conference.

2026-02-23T14:54:34.569818+00:00 IST

“We cannot remain trapped in dogma": Surrendered Maoist leader

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ANI, Sonu Bhupathi, who surrendered on October 15, 2025, along with 60 members of the outlawed People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), said changing ground realities have made continued "armed struggle" impractical and urged remaining cadres to follow the same path.

2026-02-23T14:29:01.933454+00:00 IST

Have a schedule in which Congress leaders will join BJP: Assam CM

A day after former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hinted that several other Congress leaders will also switch the party as per the "schedule.

2026-02-23T14:13:26.233401+00:00 IST

JNU student alleges attack inside campus, lodges police complaint

Animesh Kumar, a resident of Kaveri Hostel and student at JNU, stated in his complaint that the incident occurred while he was returning from a DJ party organised by the French Centre. He said he had stopped briefly near the School of Languages Building-1 when he noticed a crowd allegedly assaulting another student.

2026-02-23T13:50:27.864153+00:00 IST

YSRCP claims higher price paid for 'ghee' supplied to TTD

"Sonai ghee manufactured by Indapur Dairy was supplied to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam at Rs 658 per Kg. However, available invoices indicate that the same product was sold in the open market at around Rs 560 per litre. The people of the state deserve a clear explanation as to why TTD paid a higher price and how the 10,00,000 kg ghee tender was finalised in 2025. Serious concerns arise because Indapur Dairy is associated as a co-manufacturing unit with Heritage Foods, a company promoted by the family of N Chandrababu Naidu," the YSRCP posted on X.

2026-02-23T12:04:45.190458+00:00 IST

Siliguri hoteliers lift ban on Bangladeshi tourists

"Now, since a democratically elected government has come into power and on February 17, a swearing-in ceremony was done where our speaker Om Birla was present, and after that, we noticed that the normalcy between both the nations is restoring and visa relaxations are again put into place," GSHWA Joint Secretary Ujjal Ghosh told ANI.

2026-02-23T11:59:20.260886+00:00 IST

"16.12 cr lost their jobs:" Siddaramiah at MGNREGA Protest

Addressing the "MGNREGA Bachao" protest in Chikkaballapur, the Chief Minister emphasised that the scheme had earlier guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural labourers and supported the operations of Gram Panchayats.

2026-02-23T10:56:27.070426+00:00 IST

Academicians across India condemn Youth Congress' protest

About 150 academicians from across India on Monday condemned the Indian Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest during the India AI Impact Summit, terming the act "disgraceful and shameful," Director of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, Binay Kumar Singh.

2026-02-23T10:34:28.055918+00:00 IST

TVK chief Vijay says TN's people are his "flesh and blood"

"This is like an election that comes once in 50 years. In this election, everyone has united to oppose Vijay. This is a war against corruption for the people of Tamil Nadu. Before entering politics, what were your assets? After entering politics, what are your assets? Let every politician answer this. If you insult me, it is like insulting the people. Vijay and the people are bound by blood and flesh," Vijay said addresing a rally in Vellore.

2026-02-23T09:20:30.652455+00:00 IST

Discussion was cordial, waiting for results: KC Venugopal on DMK-

Speaking to the media, Venugopal said, "We will let you know, finally...The discussion was cordial, but we are waiting for the results."

2026-02-23T08:50:41.754348+00:00 IST

Contractors' association president alleges 30% MLAs corrupt

Speaking at the Press conference in Chitradurga, Manjunath said there is a pending amount of Rs 37,000 crores owed to contractors across the state and demanded immediate release of the funds.

2026-02-23T08:17:35.369586+00:00 IST

TVK chief mocks DMK administration as "stand-up government"

Addressing a public rally in Vellore, Vijay remarked that the political fight in the state is between TVK and DMK, while emphasising that Tamil Nadu is Vijay, Vijay is Tamil Nadu", while drawing reference from the famous remarks from ex-Assam Chief Minister DK Baroah, in which he had said "India is Indira, Indira is India", hailing the politcal legacy of former India Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

2026-02-23T08:14:18.125032+00:00 IST

MDMK Presidium chief Arjunraj following alliance talks with DMK

Speaking to reporters, Arjunraj said that he has submitted all the demands to Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK), asserting that the party would consider them and let MDMK know its status in the upcoming two days.

2026-02-23T07:47:38.399335+00:00 IST

PM Modi calls for change in letter to West Bengal citizens, vows

In the letter, PM Modi greeted the people of West Bengal, highlighting that the fate of the state would be decided after the elections, sharing his resolution of making 'Viksit' West Bengal.

2026-02-23T07:47:36.343415+00:00 IST

MK Stalin guides entire country: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday asserted that Chief Minister MK Stalin has emerged as a leader whose guidance is sought by leaders across India.

2026-02-23T06:42:12.621695+00:00 IST

Opposition unnecessarily bringing Dalit CM factor: Parameshwara

Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara accused the opposition parties of raising the slogan of a Dalit Chief Minister to cover up their own shortcoming and also addressed the ongoing discussion Regarding conducting student elections in colleges and regarding the war of words between former CM Siddaramaiah and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.

2026-02-23T06:37:47.926382+00:00 IST

MMK seeks 5 seats in first round of seat-sharing talk with DMK

DMK treasurer and Lok Sabha MP TR Baalu on Monday held discussions with the Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK) President MH Jawahirullah over the seat sharing ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

2026-02-23T05:44:55.202129+00:00 IST

Congress empowers backward castes unlike BJP, JD(S): Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended his article on social justice, asserting that the Congress party has recognized and empowered leaders from backward castes like him, which sets it apart from the BJP and JD(S).

2026-02-23T05:40:37.773324+00:00 IST

Margaret Alva dissaproves Youth Congress Bharat Mandapam protest

Her remarks come after members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest at the Bharat Mandapam venue of the Al Impact India Summit in the national capital by removing their shirts with slogans that read, "Compromised PM". The party workers removed their shirts as a mark of dissent.

2026-02-23T05:20:18.403005+00:00 IST

Rekha Gupta trains gun at Mamata Banerjee

Launching a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta alleged that the TMC government has blocked development for its citizens despite the Centre sending "lakhs of crores of rupees" for the state's progress.

2026-02-23T04:43:53.893145+00:00 IST

Opp'n holds protests against Sabarimala case in Kerala assembly

Opposition parties in the Kerala Assembly staged a protest against the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government over the Sabarimala gold theft case on Monday.

2026-02-23T04:23:24.491416+00:00 IST