Politics

"Shukla's achievement an inspiration for youth": Om Birla

"On this occasion, the (lower) house welcomes Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to India. His space mission and successful return are not merely about the success of the mission, but a matter of pride and inspiration for Indian citizens. Shukla's achievement is an inspiration for the youth," Birla said while addressing the Lok Sabha.

2025-08-18T11:54:11.003950+00:00 IST

"Evading accountability": Gaurav Gogoi tears into EC over "hurried" conduct of Bihar SIR

"When the elections to the Bihar assembly are merely months away, why did the Election Commission not take different political parties into confidence before carrying out SIR? EC was silent on this question. They were also silent on how 70 lakh new voters were added between the Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly elections. It is clear that EC is under such officials who are not unbiased," Gogoi said while addressing a press conference at the Constitution Club of India.

2025-08-18T11:23:55.307398+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc to meet today evening to decide candidate for VP

This comes as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nomination of current Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the Vice Presidential candidate.

2025-08-18T11:07:50.127599+00:00 IST

TMC Moitra calls CEC remarks “puppetry”

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Monday said that the job of the Election Commission of India is not to attack the opposition, adding that the poll body carried out a "shameful display of puppetry" in its media interaction yesterday.

2025-08-18T11:00:41.093489+00:00 IST

Nara Lokesh meets BJP president JP Nadda

Andhra Pradesh's Minister for Education, Information Technology, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, met with the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Union Minister for Health, Fertilizers, and Chemicals, J.P. Nadda, on Monday.

2025-08-18T08:54:35.162423+00:00 IST

Nara Lokesh leads meetings with Hardeep Singh Puri

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resources Development, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, held a high-level TDP delegation in a series of strategic meetings in Parliament today.

2025-08-18T08:34:02.828292+00:00 IST

“Their intention is to save the infiltrators”: BJP MP Sambit

BJP MP Sambit Patra slammed the Congress Party for continuously opposing the Special Intensive Review (SIR) in Bihar and disrupting the working of the house, saying that they are protecting the infiltrators.

2025-08-18T08:17:10.313790+00:00 IST

Annamalai urges INDIA bloc to support Radhakrishnan’s VP candidat

In a post on X, Annamalai emphasised that Tamil Nadu has a proud legacy of producing towering statesmen who have adorned the highest constitutional offices in the country.

2025-08-18T08:05:55.743430+00:00 IST

DMK on CP Radhakrishnan VP nomination

The DMK leader suggested that the BJP is showing desperation with the announcement of Maharashtra Governor and "RSS man" CP Radhakrishnan as their candidate for the Vice President's post.

2025-08-18T07:37:04.190691+00:00 IST

If Akhilesh distrusted EC, he should go to court: Anil Rajbhar

Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar on Monday took a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the Election Commission, stating that if Yadav had any doubts about the poll body, he should have approached the court.

2025-08-18T07:01:13.599436+00:00 IST

Opposition leaders react to NDA’s Vice Presidential pick

Speaking to the reporters, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "The position of Vice President is vacant. There was a Vice President here. Where is he? A new one will be elected. It is a good thing. What decision we will take, that is a different matter. We will sit and decide..."

2025-08-18T06:21:26.573550+00:00 IST

CR Kesavan targets Rahul Gandhi for refusing to file affidavit

Kesavan drew historical parallels, recalling instances involving Rahul Gandhi's grandmother (Indira Gandhi) and father (Rajiv Gandhi).

2025-08-18T05:55:04.489112+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore flags NDA's CP Radhakrishnan’s RSS ties

Following the announcement of Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as the NDA's Vice Presidential candidate, Congress MP Manickam Tagore stated that the INDIA alliance leaders will convene to discuss their stance and decide on their candidate.

2025-08-18T05:49:43.606109+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc continues protest against Bihar SIR at Parliament

The protests have continued a day after Election Commission clarfied on the allegations, while also asking Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to submit a signed affidavit with proof of his claims of election rigging

2025-08-18T05:46:57.686911+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi reaches Bihar's Aurangabad for second day of Yatra

The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' kick-started on Sunday from Sasaram. The 16 day yatra aims to protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar and alleged 'vote chori'. The rally will culminate in Patna on September 1 after covering more than 1,300 km across over 20 districts in 16 days.

2025-08-18T04:37:17.755142+00:00 IST

India paying price for PM’s clean chit to China: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his handling of relations with China, just as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India for talks.

2025-08-18T04:23:32.823996+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore: Another RSS man fielded as NDA candidate for VP

Congress leader Manickam Tagore criticized the NDA's nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan as Vice Presidential candidate, calling him "another RSS man."

2025-08-18T03:54:12.835892+00:00 IST

Congress' Rajesh Thakur criticises CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Jharkhand Congress leader Rajesh Thakur criticised the Chief Election Commissioner's recent address for being "controversial" and lacking concrete clarity. He questioned the logic behind privacy concerns in voting broadcasts and accused the CEC of making "irrelevant statements," saying the Commission's declaration of impartiality failed to address substantive issues.

2025-08-18T03:08:27.610759+00:00 IST

Democracy in country is facing grave threat: CPI’s Ramakrishna

Speaking to ANI, Ramakrishna said, "At present, democracy in the country is facing a grave threat. The Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre, in collusion with the Election Commission, is indulging in corrupt practices by arbitrarily removing genuine voters from the rolls."

2025-08-18T01:38:35.701126+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh speaks to Kharge, seeks Opposition support

The NDA on Sunday named Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election. The announcement was made by BJP National President JP Nadda after the party's Parliamentary Board meeting in New Delhi.

2025-08-17T23:31:08.696601+00:00 IST