Politics

Sambit Patra slams Rahul Gandhi over "selective outrage"

BJP MP Sambit Patra launched a scathing attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "selective outrage" over his recent allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).

2025-08-07T14:42:27.569765+00:00 IST

Dimple Yadav criticises ECI and BJP over SIR

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said that not even a single claim or objection has been submitted by any political party regarding the draft electoral rolls in Bihar.

2025-08-07T13:56:50.943228+00:00 IST

Senior Akali leader Naresh Gujral backs PM Modi's firm stand on protecting interests

SAD leader also urged all political parties to support the Centre to send a strong message out to the world that the country's foreign policy will not be compromised.

2025-08-07T12:27:48.736851+00:00 IST

NDA authorises PM Modi, JP Nadda to pick VP candidate

Floor leaders of the NDA parties met on Thursday and authorised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda, who is also Leader of House in Rajya Sabha, to select their candidate for the Vice Presidential election.

2025-08-07T12:13:56.617822+00:00 IST

"Whatever work PM Modi has done for farmers...": Union Minister

"Whether it's about Kisan Samman Nidhi, increasing MSP, passing the Krishi budget, or promoting generic and organic farming, everything is being done. PM Modi has a dream that farmers' income should be doubled. In the last 11 years, whatever work PM Modi has done for farmers is incomparable," Choudhary told reporters.

2025-08-07T09:19:26.361779+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi alleges 1,00,250 votes rigged in Mahadevapura

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) and alleged that the elections are "choreographed." Presenting Congress' research on voting in the Mahadevapura Assembly in Karnataka, Gandhi alleged "vote chori" (vote theft) of 1,00,250 votes.

2025-08-07T09:17:18.623156+00:00 IST

"Prioritising headline management over...": Siddaramaiah slams PM

"Be it GST, demonetisation, Chinese aggression, the Modani nexus, or COVID failures, farm laws, Rafale, PM CARES, and electoral bonds -- Rahul Gandhi called them out early. The BJP mocked him. But he was proven right, again and again. His warning on US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariff is no different. It is economic blackmail -- the result of PM Narendra Modi prioritising headline management over real diplomacy and national interest," the Karnataka CM posted on X.

2025-08-07T08:07:18.735528+00:00 IST

"Farmer interests top priority," says PM Modi

"For us, the interest of our farmers is our top priority. India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers. I know we will have to pay a heavy price for it and I am ready for it. India is ready for it," PM Modi said while addressing the

2025-08-07T04:51:15.308889+00:00 IST

PM Modi releases commemorative stamp dedicated to MS Swaminathan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released a commemorative coin and a centenary memorial stamp dedicated to highly acclaimed Indian geneticist Professor MS Swaminathan on the latter's birth centenary.

2025-08-07T04:21:42.856842+00:00 IST

"Unlawful imposition": BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad slams Trump

"The audacious and unlawful imposition of a 50 per cent customs duty on India by the United States, under President Donald Trump's erratic leadership, marks the onset of America's self-inflicted economic and geopolitical decline. Far from weakening India, this reckless tariff will deliver a catastrophic blow to the US, exposing its insecurities and unravelling its global influence. By antagonising a rising superpower like India, the US has miscalculated, setting the stage for its own downfall in the global arena," Prasad said in a statement.

2025-08-07T03:49:45.179194+00:00 IST

"Trump's second term means belittling India all time": CPI(M) MP

"I feel that Trump's second term means belittling India all the time. Our country's leadership - from the Prime Minister to his ministers - has no person with the capacity. We should retaliate and give an answer. The country's Prime Minister has the fourth-largest following on 'X'. After what happened in Pahalgam, there was an India-Pakistan war situation. After that, Trump said something. He has not yet responded. The world feels this, other countries feel this, that our leadership is very weak," the CPI(M) MP said.

2025-08-07T03:47:32.774103+00:00 IST

"SIR not democratically correct": DMK MP Tiruchi Siva

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva flagged the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in poll-bound Bihar, calling it "not democratically correct".

2025-08-07T02:49:47.986156+00:00 IST

Haryana CM meets PM Modi, discusses state’s welfare initiatives

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

2025-08-06T18:19:31.438354+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi slams additional US tariffs 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the United States for imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for buying Russian oil, terming it "economic blackmail" to bully New Delhi into an unfair trade deal.

2025-08-06T18:08:37.553220+00:00 IST

CM Mohan Yadav to gift Raksha Bandhan shagun to all Ladli Behnas

This month, each Ladli Behna will receive Rs 1,250 as the regular instalment and an additional Rs 250 as Raksha Bandhan Shagun, making a total of Rs 1,500 per beneficiary before the festival.

2025-08-06T17:55:52.785461+00:00 IST

Venugopal slams SIR in Bihar, says "horrible exercise"

Congress leader KC Venugopal attacked the Centre on Wednesday over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, alleging that the government is "running away from discussion" in Parliament.

2025-08-06T17:46:56.943370+00:00 IST

Delhi: AAP proposes amendments in fee regulation bill

Senior AAP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, shared that AAP has submitted proposals mandating school audits, elected parent representation, easier complaint thresholds, and the right to challenge committee decisions in court.

2025-08-06T17:41:16.081928+00:00 IST

"Pure and simple blackmail by America": Congress Pawan Khera

As the US slapped an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday said that the country is now paying a price for 11 years of "self-projection" done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his image.

2025-08-06T16:54:42.381859+00:00 IST

"What kind of friend is Donald Trump to PM Modi?":  Dubey

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Wednesday questioned the bond between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the United States slapped an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports.

2025-08-06T16:28:01.257941+00:00 IST

YSRCP MLC slams TDP Govt over law and order, education system

The MLC claimed that admissions to Nellore's VR High School were granted only to those recommended by TDP leaders, and students from areas where Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana received more votes were given preference. This alleged bias has raised concerns about the fairness and transparency of the education system.

2025-08-06T16:18:21.188468+00:00 IST

Telangana CMO clarifies after Revanth Reddy’s remark goes viral

Hours after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's controversial remarks pertaining to those opposed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's views, Telangana CMO clarified that the Chief Minister used a figurative political expression while addressing a gathering at Jantar Mantar to emphasise state's strong resolve to defeat "anti-democratic forces" through "democratic means".

2025-08-06T15:17:08.915520+00:00 IST