Politics

"This is not just Telangana’s fight": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday threw her weight behind Telangana's Congress government in their fight for 42% reservation for Other Backwards Classes (OBCs) in education, employment, and local governance.

2025-08-06T14:57:54.839488+00:00 IST

Will protest if genuine voters are removed from list: Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP over their demand to carry out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activity in West Bengal and alleged that the Election Commission of India was acting as an agent of the Union Home Minister. She said that she would continue to raise her voice if genuine voters were removed from the voter list.

2025-08-06T13:59:29.380855+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to give assent to Telangana 42

"The Telangana Government and Congress sat on a dharna in Delhi today, demanding that the President assent to the law reserving 42% for backward classes in education, employment and local government. This law is a major advance towards the Constitution's vision of social justice, grounded in data from the caste census," the Congress leader posted on X.

2025-08-06T11:58:01.547206+00:00 IST

Sanjay Jha on Tejashwi:Kept 2 Election IDs, what about supporters

Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha alleged that Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav holds multiple Election IDs, suggesting a similar practice among his supporters. He further said there is no issue on the ground in Bihar regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

2025-08-06T08:27:44.431601+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut reveals agenda for INDIA bloc meet on Aug 7

Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on August 7 at Rahul Gandhi's residence, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said that the agendas include Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "lies," Operation Sindoor and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar.

2025-08-06T05:07:10.338100+00:00 IST

BJD to hold protest for 6 hours in Puri on Aug 7 over the death o

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha's largest opposition party, will hold a six-hour protest in Puri on August 7 over the death of a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by unidentified miscreants in Balanga, party leader Lenin Mohanty told ANI.

2025-08-06T04:06:05.764953+00:00 IST

Trinamool Congress appoints new office-bearers in Lok Sabha  

The party has nominated Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the party's Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha after accepting the resignation of MP Kalyan Banerjee from the post. The party also named Satabdi Roy as the party's Deputy Leader in the Lower House.

2025-08-05T19:33:01.550071+00:00 IST

BRS delegation meets Election Commission in New Delhi

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has formally submitted a detailed representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI), urging the constitutional body to address critical concerns affecting electoral integrity and a level playing field, said a press statement from BRS on Tuesday.

2025-08-05T19:23:41.246589+00:00 IST

"We are not going to be scared" WB BJP after Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy attacked In Coochbehar

The convoy of Suvendu Adhikari was allegedly attacked in Cooch Behar on Monday while he was on his way to meet the Superintendent of Police. Adhikari claimed that the attack was orchestrated because of his push for implementing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.

2025-08-05T19:06:48.727458+00:00 IST

One law should apply across India: Ajit Pawar

Speaking to reporters, on the 6th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Ajit Pawar said, "... From Jammu & Kashmir to Kanniyakumari, everyone should have the same law. There had been discussion regarding it for a long time. Many people did not want separate laws for different states. There should be one law for all the people living in India..."

2025-08-05T17:03:20.785488+00:00 IST

'Government has accepted CISF personnel were deployed in RS'

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said the Modi government "has accepted" that CISF personnel were deployed in the Rajya Sabha last week and said whatever name is used for their presence in the House, "it is an insult to Parliament".

2025-08-05T16:40:30.907828+00:00 IST

WB: Suvendu Adhikari's convoy ‘attacked’ in Cooch Behar

Speaking to reporters, Adhikari said, "The Court had granted permission for the LoP and five MLAs to meet the SP. During our arrival, and later in Khagarabari, my convoy was attacked under the leadership of Udayan Guha (TMC leader), a state minister, and in the presence of police. I was with Nishith Pramanik in his bulletproof car, which was completely damaged in an attempt to kill me. Udayan Guha is solely responsible for this, and SP Dyutiman Bhattacharya has helped him in this... They brought in Rohingyas and Bangladeshi Muslims to attack us. After Bihar, SIR will be done in West Bengal too... I will see Udayan Guha and Dyutiman Bhattacharya in Court."

2025-08-05T15:29:50.246335+00:00 IST

21 districts affected by floods in UP; CM Yogi reviews situation

Addressing the media persons here, the Chief Minister said the water level has risen above the danger mark of 113 meters, reaching 117 meters in the Auraiya district.

2025-08-05T15:07:58.218905+00:00 IST

But govt should say how much land we had in 2014...: Congress MP

Speaking to ANI, Masood said, "Citizenship of India does not have any mandates in the constitution. The leader of the opposition is a responsible post, and if he (Rahul Gandhi) is leading the whole opposition of the country, and the SC pulling up him was unfair. Although I am not commenting on the verdict of the Supreme Court, the government should say how much land we had in 2014 and 2024..."

2025-08-05T14:50:03.219778+00:00 IST

Both Centre and state have a share in B'luru metro project: DK

Speaking to reporters after inspecting the soon-to-be-launched Yellow line of Namma metro, the Deputy CM, who also holds the Bengaluru city portfolio, said, "This is our metro. The CM and I had requested the PM to inaugurate the Yellow line and he has given the time now. This is not a project of the Central government alone, the state too has 50% share in the project. We are all serving the public." He was replying to a question if the inauguration of the Yellow line was decided by the Centre or the State.

2025-08-05T14:35:36.477949+00:00 IST

No historical evidence of 'Phansi Ghar' in Delhi Assembly

Speaker of the Delhi Assembly clarified that the so-called 'Phansi Ghar' (execution house) inaugurated by the previous government was a misrepresented Tiffin Room with an old goods lift. According to archival records, the space was used for daily administrative functions, not for executions.

2025-08-05T13:16:24.655131+00:00 IST

Deepender Hooda condoles demise of Satyapal Malik

Speaking to reporters, Deepender Singh Hooda said, "There is huge grief within the country... Satyapal Malik had a long life full of struggle... He always stood up for the farmers, the underprivileged and the poor, fearlessly, without being under the pressure of the government... I pay my respects to him..."

2025-08-05T13:15:09.131983+00:00 IST

NDA resolution: PM Modi praised for retaliation against terror

The resolution lauded the exceptional leadership displayed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during these times. His unwavering resolve, visionary statesmanship and resolute command have not only steered the nation with purpose but also ignited a renewed spirit of unity and pride in the hearts of all Indians.

2025-08-05T09:10:09.848310+00:00 IST

Cong, PDP protest in J-K on Art 370 abrogation anniversary

Labelling the abrogation of Article 370 "illegal," PDP leader Iltija Mufti took a swipe at the centre, saying that they are not allowed to protest, despite being a "legal party." Citing house arrests of political leaders in 2019, she asserted that nothing has changed even after six years of the scrapping of Article 370.

2025-08-05T08:44:42.432190+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju on SC pulling Rahul Gandhi

Speaking to the media, Rijiju emphasised that the judiciary will not remain silent on such matters.

2025-08-05T08:04:32.409702+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju on Rajya Sabha ruckus

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Rijiju mentioned that the ruckus erupted in the House when they raised objections to Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to the Deputy Chairman during discussions.

2025-08-05T08:00:41.035429+00:00 IST