Politics

Sitharaman announces significant simplification in GST

In a significant simplification in the GST regime, which will benefit the common man, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced consolidation of 12% and 18% slabs into a dual rate structure of 5% and 18% besides 40% for sin goods.

2025-09-03T17:20:51.851542+00:00 IST

Assam Police push back 13 Bangladeshi infiltrators from Barpeta

In a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, "While some deal with Kangaroos, we have to deal with .... Anyway, our vigil remains strong as we have PUSHED BACK another 13 illegal infiltrators, who were apprehended in Barpeta, back to Bangladesh. We will keep a strong eye and ensure every illegal infiltrator is pushed back."

2025-09-03T15:59:25.476102+00:00 IST

MHA team visits Jammu to assess damage in flood-affected region

Officials suggest that the team will assess the damage and prepare a report based on their inspection, which will be followed by further assistance from the central government.

2025-09-03T15:57:10.212339+00:00 IST

EPS targets DMK, claims AIADMK win in Madurai 2026 polls

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday campaigned in Madurai district as part of his statewide programme "Makkalai Kaapom, Tamizhagathai Meetpom" ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, declaring that the DMK would face "a crushing defeat."

2025-09-03T15:38:04.815654+00:00 IST

"Kindly donot drag us into your fight": CM Revanth Reddy dismisses K Kavitha's allegations

Telangana Jagruthi leader and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K Chandrashekhar Rao's daughter K Kavitha on Wednesday lashed out at BRS leaders T Harish Rao and J Santosh Rao, accusing them of "planning to destroy our family and party" in connivance with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

2025-09-03T15:09:20.208845+00:00 IST

Punjab govt intensifies rescue, relief ops amid heavy rains

In Rupnagar district, Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Baines is personally supervising operations in Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency, where continuous monitoring of rivers, canals, and rivulets is underway.

2025-09-03T15:02:38.957090+00:00 IST

Policy of multi-alignment bound to offer: Deve Gowda to PM Modi

"The policy of 'multi-alignment' that you (PM Modi) have followed is bound to offer rich dividends in the near future. The world has only begun to understand its importance and pragmatism. This is a very constructive and positive formulation compared to our earlier espousal of 'non-alignment'. Times have changed and we needed a new language to pursue our fair dreams," Gowda, the former prime minister, said in his letter.

2025-09-03T14:15:49.933971+00:00 IST

Milind Deora hits out at Congress over 'vote theft' charge

In an interview with ANI, Deora said the Congress should first put its own house in order before commenting on India's electoral system. He also dismissed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote chori".

2025-09-03T11:48:16.272242+00:00 IST

Annapurna Devi slams INDIA alliance over 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhodd

Union Minister Annapurna Devi on Wednesday criticised the INDIA bloc over its 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhodd' slogan, alleging that the opposition lacks evidence to support their claims of electoral irregularities.

2025-09-03T09:46:06.152561+00:00 IST

Annapurna Devi slams derogatory remarks against PM Modi's mother

Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Annapurna Devi said, "It is unfortunate and condemnable that derogatory remarks were made against the PM's late mother from a political stage. This was painful for every mother and child. Not only was an abusive insult hurled at the PM's mother, but also at him. It shows that the INDI alliance is frustrated because they know that they have no place in Bihar... No one will tolerate such derogatory remarks."

2025-09-03T09:21:52.338916+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin on "derogatory remarks" on PM Modi's late mother

"PM Modi has a connection with the people of the country. He has served them like a 'sevak'. He has increased the respect for women in the country. Be it the construction of 'Izzat Ghar' or Ujjwala Yojana or PM Awas Yojana, he has honoured women with everything. Women in the country consider him their 'sevak', their brother," Nabin said.

2025-09-03T08:51:43.247852+00:00 IST

“Proves..vast corruption occurred during BRS regime": Boora Goud

Speaking to ANI, Boora Narsaiah Goud said, "It is their internal party affair, and regarding her allegations about corruption in the party, it proves the point that vast corruption has occurred during the BRS regime. Since the Kaleshwaram project has been handed over to the CBI, but after a delay of 21 months, it is like destroying all the evidence..."

2025-09-03T07:56:58.254558+00:00 IST

“Huge support for Nitish Kumar": Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary

The battle of Bihar has been intensified as a row has erupted over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged vote theft.

2025-09-03T07:01:38.307310+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore criticises PM Modi’s China visit for SCO summit

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to China to attend the SCO Summit, calling it a mere "Selfies, headlines & bhakts clapping."

2025-09-03T06:34:11.331309+00:00 IST

“People of Bihar will avenge this insult": Nitin Nabin

Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin on Wednesday said that the people of Bihar are deeply hurt by the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother at a Mahagathbandhan event.

2025-09-03T06:10:45.588739+00:00 IST

Shaina NC welcomes Jarange's decision to end his protest

She criticised the opposition for playing vote bank politics, suggesting that the Mahayuti government's actions demonstrate its genuine commitment to the Maratha community's welfare.

2025-09-03T03:54:04.861573+00:00 IST

Suresh Pujari slams remark against PM Modi's late mother

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Pujari emphasised that insulting a mother is unacceptable in Indian society, drawing parallels from Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

2025-09-03T03:40:47.724046+00:00 IST

Delhi CM slams Oppn for alleged abuses against PM

Addressing the ISKCON Creators Summit 2025 on Tuesday, CM Rekha Gupta said that some battles have to be fought against the "evil" in society.

2025-09-03T00:20:02.244468+00:00 IST

Records of ex-minister's letters missing under BJP govt: AAP

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, he warned that a minister's official communication disappearing from government servers is an unprecedented and extremely serious matter demanding investigation.

2025-09-03T00:04:56.596747+00:00 IST