Politics

"Next VP of India should be from Telangana": Rachna Reddy

BJP Spokesperson Rachana Reddy has accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of making "unprovoked and mischievous" remarks regarding the prospective Vice President nominee.

2025-07-24T07:06:40.630143+00:00 IST

"Think deeply": EC amid Opposition's criticism of Bihar SIR

In a statement, the ECI questioned its critics and asked if it should allow fake votes to be cast in the names of deceased and migrated voters.

2025-07-24T06:50:02.599324+00:00 IST

Jairam slams PM Modi's UK visit, calls for fugitive transfer

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday criticised the Modi government ahead of the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), emphasising that what India truly needs from the UK is a more effective Fugitive Transfer Agreement.

2025-07-24T06:16:26.660477+00:00 IST

"We went to war for 88 hours, discussion is a must on it"

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Shashank Mani welcomed the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament starting from July 28, and said that the country went to war for 88 hours, and a discussion is a must on it.

2025-07-24T06:02:54.369381+00:00 IST

Delhi: Kamal Haasan to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP today

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and renowned actor Kamal Haasan is set to take the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in Delhi today.

2025-07-24T05:37:21.941072+00:00 IST

"Clears up confusion": Udit Raj on PIB fact check

Debunking the rumour on Wednesday, PIB said that the former Vice President has not been asked to vacate his residence immediately.

2025-07-24T05:34:09.261828+00:00 IST

"We've been asking for discussions; they should agree": Priyanka

Speaking to the media, Gandhi accused the treasury benches of orchestrating disruptions in Parliament to silence the voices of the opposition in the last Budget Session.

2025-07-24T05:33:34.891821+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore seeks discussion on SIR issue in Bihar

Tagore further in his letter highlighted the SIR exercise as an attack on the legacy of Babasaheb BR Ambedkar who "enshrined" universal adult franchise in the Consitution to empower citizens, irrespective of their caste, class or wealth.

2025-07-24T05:27:13.745623+00:00 IST

Congress cites JD(U) MP's claims on Railways to target NDA

On Wednesday, JD(U) MP replied to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha and said, "Bihar has played a very important role in bringing the NDA government. In 11 years, will the railway minister please tell whether he has started any train from Patna to Delhi, Patna to Bangalore or Delhi? No new train has been provided to Bihar by the railway minister."

2025-07-24T05:01:39.574431+00:00 IST

Karnataka CM on Mahadayi project

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday hit at Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for his remarks over Karnataka's Mahadayi project, alleging that the Centre will not green light the project.

2025-07-24T04:38:27.994650+00:00 IST

"It's our lifeline": Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Mahadayi river row

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasised the river's importance to Goa on Thursday, saying, "For everyone, the Mahadayi is a political issue, but for Goa, Mahadayi is our lifeline." Sawant asserted that the Goa government is actively representing its interests in the Supreme Court, central government, and the Mahadayi dispute tribunal.

2025-07-24T04:15:10.961442+00:00 IST

PIB Fact Check debunks claims of Vice President residence

The post by PIB fact check urged the people "not to fall for misinformation" and always verify news from official sources.

2025-07-24T03:09:02.644092+00:00 IST

Snatching rights of 60-70 lakh voters in Bihar": Congress MP

Meanwhile, amid continued protest by the opposition, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the third day of the monsoon session on Wednesday.

2025-07-24T02:29:34.565678+00:00 IST

“Reforms are very necessary for democracy": Majumdar on SIR

Amidst the opposition's criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar in both houses of Parliament and the ongoing protest of the opposition, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar defended the exercise, asserting that reforms are essential for democracy, on Wednesday.

2025-07-24T02:09:19.524875+00:00 IST

"'If Modi ji writes to me...': Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Amid ongoing discussions surrounding the appointment of a new Vice President of India, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will approach him formally, he would urge support for Bandaru Dattatraya, former Governor of Haryana, calling him a "decent man" and a deserving candidate from Telangana.

2025-07-23T20:04:39.636418+00:00 IST

“I’ve only just begun”: Smriti Irani on political journey

In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, Irani reflected on her political career, addressed speculation surrounding her 2024 Lok Sabha loss from Amethi, and spoke about her return to television after more than a decade, reprising her iconic role as Tulsi Virani.

2025-07-23T16:41:45.089512+00:00 IST

"Govt have taken strict action against well-planned land jihad in

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday stated that the government have taken strict action against well-planned land jihad in the state and freed more than seven thousand acres of government land from "land jihadis".

2025-07-23T15:42:03.633040+00:00 IST

We will make difficult for govt to function: Prashant Kishor

After tensions escalated in the capital on Wednesday as police allegedly lathi-charged during a protest led by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor and his supporters injuring a young man, Kishor threatened the state government to stop its function and demanded a written statement from the Chief Secretary in regard to the pending demands he is carrying out the protest.

2025-07-23T12:26:25.536310+00:00 IST

"Snatching people's right to vote": Congress' Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday hit out at the BJP-led NDA government over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, accusing it of "snatching" people's right to vote.

2025-07-23T11:40:24.513146+00:00 IST

NDA will win next TN Assembly elections, says AMMK General Secy

Speaking to reporters in Trichy, Dhinakaran was asked about the upcoming conference organised by O Panneerselvam (OPS) in Madurai on September 4. In a cryptic reply, he said, "Just wait and see who will be attending," suggesting that there may be unexpected names on the guest list.

2025-07-23T10:43:42.785129+00:00 IST

B.Y. Vijayendra backs small traders' protest, slams K'taka govt

The BJP will provide its full backing to the ongoing agitation of small traders in the state, according to BJP state president and MLA BY. Vijayendra said at the party's state headquarters in Jagannath Bhavan.

2025-07-23T09:51:53.503275+00:00 IST