Politics

CPI(ML)’s Dipankar Bhattacharya says INDIA bloc receiving “tremen

CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya on Thursday said that the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar is the beginning of a "historic movement" for the entire state and is getting "tremendous" response from the public.

2025-08-28T06:25:04.519009+00:00 IST

“People of Bihar are smart": Rahul Gandhi on vote theft row

Rahul Gandhi said, "We know that they are trying to steal the elections in Bihar. That is why we have started the Voter Adhikar Yatra here so that these people and the Election Commissioner can know that the people of Bihar are smart, cautious and will not let the BJP and the Election Commission steal even a single vote in Bihar. Ambedkar ji gave this Constitution to the country; this is not just an ordinary book, it's a book of ideology and reflection."

2025-08-28T06:05:26.198987+00:00 IST

Case against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil for 'stalking women'

The case has been registered under the BNS sections of 78(2) and 351 and the Kerala Police Act 120(0), the officials added.

2025-08-28T02:55:45.718658+00:00 IST

“Pleased that people are accepting B Sudarshan Reddy”: Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi expressed his party's enthusiasm for the INDIA bloc's Vice-Presidential nominee and former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, stating that the people of India are warmly accepting him.

2025-08-28T02:38:42.684124+00:00 IST

"Hugs Won’t Solve Problems": Gaurav Gogoi’s sharp dig at PM Modi’

While speaking to ANI regarding the implementation of a 50 per cent US tariff in India, he said, "The 50 per cent tariff that will be implemented in India will most affect those industries, which provide the highest employment opportunities in our country. It is unfortunate that after President Trump's administration came into power, our Ministry of External Affairs failed to realise that it should have started engaging more closely with their government and administration."

2025-08-27T19:19:52.173881+00:00 IST

"Where was Stalin when children of Bihar were killed?": Kishor

"Today, MK Stalin has come to Bihar, in the same Tamil Nadu where children of Bihar were killed. Where was Stalin at that time? Somewhere, this also shows the character of the Congress and Tejashwi Yadav," Prashant Kishor told reporters here.

2025-08-27T18:06:03.192481+00:00 IST

"Gujarat model not of economic, but of theft": Rahul Gandhi

"We will inform you within the next six months that they have developed a model of theft in the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha, which they have named the Gujarat model. It was not an economic model, but a model of theft," Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, said while addressing the gathering in Muzaffarpur on the tenth day of the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra.'

2025-08-27T17:49:38.922679+00:00 IST

Congress MLA to serve defamation notice to BJP’s Bikram Thakur

Political tempers flared in Himachal Pradesh over alleged political interference and extortion from industrialists in the state's key manufacturing hubs.

2025-08-27T17:46:13.796341+00:00 IST

"If she comes back to Assam, she will be...": Assam CM on Hameed

"I don't think we should file any FIR against her because she will collect contributions from different parts of the country to fight the cases. She will be only enriched. If she comes back to Assam, we will do whatever is required. As of now, I am not thinking of any FIR. If some people give FIR, it is a different matter. But if she comes back to Assam again, she will be handled with due respect, but as per law," Sarma said while addressing a press conference.

2025-08-27T17:26:33.604432+00:00 IST

CM Yadav reiterates commitment to provide 27 % OBC reservation

"Through our government, our party's clear line is that we want to give 27 percent reservation to OBCs. We have openly said that we are prepared for this. Congress leaders are also saying they also wanted the same, so let us sit together. We are ready to call an all-party meeting. Both sides can put their points through lawyers. The Supreme Court has now scheduled day-to-day hearings from September 23, so with goodwill, we should unite and fight together for the welfare of all sections of society be it SC, ST or OBC," Yadav said.

2025-08-27T16:55:03.204847+00:00 IST

50% US tariffs will not affect the Indian economy: Jogaram Patel

Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel expressed strong confidence in India's economic resilience in the wake of the 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports, effective today.

2025-08-27T16:41:15.060098+00:00 IST

Samrat Choudhary slams MK Stalin's visit as "Danger to Democracy"

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, terming his visit to Bihar as a "danger to democracy" and an insult to the state's people.

2025-08-27T16:37:06.592721+00:00 IST

Assam govt approves SOP for inter religious land transfer

The Assam government has approved a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for inter-religious land transfer in the state.

2025-08-27T15:52:07.298362+00:00 IST

CPI(M) backs Sudershan Reddy’s candidature for Vice President

CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby described the Vice Presidential poll as a "political, ideological, and cultural struggle" that has brought the Opposition together behind Sudershan Reddy's candidature.

2025-08-27T15:40:43.208386+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Assam on September 13, 14

On September 13, the Prime Minister will arrive in Guwahati to attend the inaugural ceremony celebrating the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Xudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika.

2025-08-27T14:35:50.332305+00:00 IST

"Nation salutes our bravehearts": Amit Shah

"The nation salutes our brave hearts. Proud to have felicitated our valorous security personnel, who successfully carried out 'Operation Mahadev' and eliminated the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack," Shah posted on X.

2025-08-27T13:41:07.155576+00:00 IST

Opposition’s Vice President candidate visits CPI office

B Sudershan Reddy, the opposition's candidate for the Vice President of India, arrived at the Communist Party of India (CPI) office in Delhi on Wednesday.

2025-08-27T12:39:20.905818+00:00 IST

Shobha Karandlaje slams DK Shivakumar over Chamundi Hills remark

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday slammed Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his remark that "Chamundi Hills is not only for Hindus," accusing him of stirring controversy to appease the Congress high command.

2025-08-27T12:33:59.667628+00:00 IST

“Will not impact our economy”: Awadhesh Prasad on US tariffs

"This is an attack on our sovereignty. Their decision will not impact our country's economy and development. It would be beneficial if the US president refrained from such ideology, decisions and commentaries... We are capable enough. Whether it is 50% or 100%, it will make no difference..." Awadhesh Prasad told ANI.

2025-08-27T09:20:02.703551+00:00 IST

“Should apologise for gathering people who abuse Bihar”: Giriraj

In December 2023, Revanth Reddy, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Telangana, allegedly stated that their "DNA is better than Bihar's DNA."

2025-08-27T09:13:05.461148+00:00 IST

Sisodia hails Saurabh Bharadwaj’s “courage" after ED raids

The video was captioned, "My brother Saurabh Bhardwaj, steadfast even after 18 hours of E.D. raid and conspiracies... his courage and bravery are an example for us. We are one family, and as long as we stand together, no lies or conspiracies can bend us."

2025-08-27T08:28:17.169277+00:00 IST