Politics

Voting for 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand begins

The elections will be conducted using ballot papers and ballot boxes. The counting of the votes will take place on February 27, according to the Jharkhand State Election Commissioner Alka Tiwari.

2026-02-23T04:07:59.679141+00:00 IST

Poonawalla slams Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on PM Modi

In a self-made video, Poonawalla alleged that Udhayanidhi Stalin had previously made controversial remarks against the Hindu community and was now targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late father. He also criticised the INDIA bloc, accusing its leaders of repeatedly making personal attacks against the Prime Minister and his family.

2026-02-23T03:03:51.807556+00:00 IST

Criminals in trouble under BJP rule, says Manoj Tiwari

BJP Manoj Tiwari on Sunday responded to Leader of Opposition in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the law and order situation in the state, asserting that criminals are facing strict action under the current government.

2026-02-23T01:00:55.543702+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Singapore

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday arrived in Singapore as part of his official visit.

2026-02-23T00:43:34.214082+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar had made all preparations to present Budget: Fadnavis

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, the Chief Minister said that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had made all preparations for the Budget presentation. Fadnavis emphasised that the groundwork was laid by Ajit Pawar. He expressed full confidence in Sunetra Pawar, stating she would fulfil the role with the same dedication as "Dada" (Ajit Pawar).

2026-02-23T00:21:23.630865+00:00 IST

DMK government is a "failure model": Edappadi K Palaniswami

AIADMK Chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, blending sharp financial allegations with a sweeping 'welfare blitz' aimed at the upcoming elections.

2026-02-22T22:30:10.677963+00:00 IST

“End of politics of terrorism, hooliganism near in Bengal”: Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asserting that the "end of the politics of terrorism, hooliganism and greed is coming" in the state.

2026-02-22T22:12:15.086639+00:00 IST

"Should that word be used?": Supriya Shrinate hits back at PM

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism, accusing him of using inappropriate language and compromising India's interests after he in a rally held in Meerut on Sunday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, using the term "nange" (naked/exposed) to describe their recent political conduct.

2026-02-22T21:34:50.651962+00:00 IST

BJP slams Telangana CM's remark 'Rs 1,000 cr to support Gandhi's'

The Telangana BJP on Sunday came down heavily on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his latest statement that Congress cadre in Telangana could mobilise ₹1,000 crore to support the Gandhi family if they ever faced financial instability.

2026-02-22T20:48:25.770208+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM felicitates students at Sanskrit Talent Programme

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Sanskrit Student Talent Felicitation Programme held on Sunday at the Chief Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office.

2026-02-22T20:14:06.013700+00:00 IST

"Congress leaders are hell-bent on ruining country": RP Singh

BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh on Sunday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of Congress, stating that the party is "hell-bent on ruining the country".

2026-02-22T19:08:42.313989+00:00 IST

Haryana CM Nayab Saini meets Amit Shah in New Delhi

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini met Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in the national capital on Sunday and discussed important matters concerning the state.

2026-02-22T19:03:47.491618+00:00 IST

PM Modi trains gun at Congress, urges media not to shield party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the party of turning a gobal event into an arena for "dirty and shameless politics," saying its conduct had "brought embarrassment" to the country before foreign dignitaries.

2026-02-22T17:43:02.950239+00:00 IST

Sapkal demands four Rajya Sabha seats in MVA for upcoming polls

Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday demanded that the Maha Vikas Aghadi allies give the four Rajya Sabha seats, which will be vacated by the Congress MPs, to the party in the upcoming Upper House elections.

2026-02-22T17:37:06.971370+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: EPS alleges Rs 8,000 crore in Stalin trust, slams DMK

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging that "Rs 8,000 crore is lying in the Stalin Trust," while questioning the source of the funds.

2026-02-22T17:22:37.256931+00:00 IST

Imran Masood slams after Modi's IYC protest remark

Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on the alleged 'Shirtless' Indian Youth Congress protest during the AI Summit, saying the Prime Minister targets only his own people and lacks the courage to criticise former US President Donald Trump.

2026-02-22T17:00:02.896053+00:00 IST

"Dragged caste into discourse to protect your chair": HDK to CM

Kumawraswamy wrote, "Siddaramaiah avare, I do not speak in riddles, I speak plainly. I was absolutely serious when I said you dragged caste into the discourse to protect your chair. Had it been a joke, your lengthy rebuttal would not have been necessary. You have taken it seriously and rightly so."

2026-02-22T16:46:14.052289+00:00 IST

TVK to hold administrators’ meeting in Vellore on Feb 23

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will hold an administrators' meeting at Agaramcheri village in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district on Monday ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

2026-02-22T15:30:03.665302+00:00 IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia addresses 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks at Guntur

Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressed a massive gathering of over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks at the Gramin Dak Sevak Sammelan in Guntur, describing the Andhra Pradesh Circle as a frontline force in India Post's transformation journey.

2026-02-22T15:27:59.910995+00:00 IST

PM Modi is ‘most misunderstood’ yet a man of...: Bihar Governor

Addressing a gathering at a book launch chronicling PM Modi's 25-year political journey, Khan reflected on his own change in perception about the Prime Minister.

2026-02-22T14:47:58.933621+00:00 IST

Udhayanidhi Stalin slams BJP-AIADMK ahead of polls

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a scathing attack against the BJP-AIADMK alliance ahead of the Assembly elections, stating that the DMK does not fear Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-22T14:26:50.497132+00:00 IST