Politics

Yadav accuses Bihar govt of copying idea on free electricity

The RJD leader stated that earlier, Nitish Kumar was against the idea of providing free electricity; however, after he proposed the scheme, the Bihar CM ended up copying it.

2025-07-17T13:03:23.315242+00:00 IST

Tejashwi Yadav targets Bihar Dy CM's over law and order

He also targeted statements made by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister's Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, who claimed they would take drastic measures against criminals, questioning the logic behind searching for them in "paatal" (the underworld) when they are openly roaming the streets.

2025-07-17T12:50:32.608524+00:00 IST

Pahalgam a clear example of a security lapse by Modi govt: Asadud

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday stated that the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26, is a clear example of a security lapse by the Union government.

2025-07-17T08:52:08.545036+00:00 IST

"Dangerous for democracy": RJD's Tejashwi Yadav slams ECI over vo

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday severely lambasted the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, calling the exercise "dangerous" for democracy.

2025-07-17T08:10:51.617736+00:00 IST

"Bihar should be matter of concern for entire country": RJD's Man

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Thursday criticised the NDA government in Bihar over the Paras Hospital firing incident, asserting that the state's law and order situation should be a national concern.

2025-07-17T07:11:13.317686+00:00 IST

 "Historic": JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha on 125 units free electricity

JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday hailed the Bihar government's move to provide free electricity up to 125 units as a "historic" decision, asserting that every household in the state will be connected to a solar energy source within the next three years.

2025-07-17T05:19:26.027970+00:00 IST

CM Nitish Kumar announces free electricity for up to 125 units ah

Ahead of Bihar elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that Ahead of Bihar elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that eleigible domestic consumers across the state will receive up to 125 units of electricity free of cost starting August 1, a move set to benefit around 1.67 crore families.

2025-07-17T03:14:48.282215+00:00 IST

We expect nothing from party like Congress: Pabitra Margherita

BJP leader and Union Minister Pabitra Margherita, reacting to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge's Assam visit during a press conference, said that people of Assam and India are known for their hospitality.

2025-07-17T01:03:54.189938+00:00 IST

People are still going to come to us: Priyank Kharge on Nara Loke

This comes after Nara Lokesh made a pitch to the Aerospace industry to shift the project to Andhra Pradesh, following the Karnataka government's withdrawal of the plan to acquire land for an aerospace park in Bengaluru.

2025-07-16T20:16:06.244180+00:00 IST

Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata govt over ‘Bengali language’ row

Union Minister Majumdar also challenged Trinamool Congress MPs to speak in Bengali during the upcoming Parliament session, which begins on July 21.

2025-07-16T19:53:47.235147+00:00 IST

Bihar Minister on law and order situation in state

Minister of Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs Shravan Kumar addressed the law and order situation in Bihar and requested a solution from those raising questions to ensure safety and security on Wednesday. He also assured that the government is taking strict action to ensure that no further incidents of crime occur. He highlighted that the government is providing all necessary help to the affected families.

2025-07-16T19:16:51.507837+00:00 IST

Ashok Gehlot reiterates Congress’ call for national caste census

"We want a survey to be done, so that their economic condition can be known, so that whatever government will be formed in future, whatever plans they make for the people, those plans should be made on the basis of the economic survey...After some time, the Bangalore Declaration will come in front of you. It will summarise the things that we have said. OBC Advisory Council has been formed and the meeting was regarding that. It was very successful..." Gehlot said.

2025-07-16T16:55:10.829148+00:00 IST

“Officially, AAP is not a part of INDIA alliance,” Sanjay Singh

Speaking to ANI, Singh stated, "We have clarified our position that the INDIA alliance was there till the Lok Sabha elections. As far as the Parliament is concerned, we have always been opposing all the wrong policies of the government. Currently, the issue for us is the way the homes and shops of people of Bihar, UP and Purvanchal are being bulldozed and destroyed. This is the issue we will raise in Parliament in the context of Delhi..."

2025-07-16T16:07:14.466907+00:00 IST

Jagan Reddy alleges rampant corruption in Andhra

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the state's law enforcement and the current administration, alleging rampant corruption.

2025-07-16T16:06:07.381764+00:00 IST

First AICC OBC Advisory Committee meeting “highly successful”

Speaking to the media after the meeting, CM Siddaramaiah read out the Bengaluru Declaration from the first meeting, "The AICC OBC Advisory Committee expresses gratitude to Rahul Gandhi, a warrior for justice, for his courage in ensuring social justice for neglected sections of society and his special concern for backward classes. Due to Rahul Gandhi's resolute determination, the Manuvadi Modi government was compelled to conduct a caste census in India, a just and constitutional demand. The committee wholeheartedly commends Rahul Gandhi for this historic achievement on behalf of all backward classes in India."

2025-07-16T15:52:29.037535+00:00 IST

Next meeting of AICC's OBC Advisory Council on July 25 in Delhi

Speaking to ANI following the Council's first meeting in Bengaluru, Baghel said, "This meeting will be very beneficial for the OBC community. On 25th July, another meeting will be held in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge will also attend the meeting..."

2025-07-16T15:51:05.934835+00:00 IST

Delhi govt issues advisory on summoning bureaucrats by politicos

The notification observed that while inter-departmental coordination is essential, such frequent and uncoordinated scheduling of meetings is adversely impacting the ability of DMs to perform their core responsibilities.

2025-07-16T14:34:33.567641+00:00 IST

TN BJP’s A N S Prasad slams DMK over hospital crisis

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson A N S Prasad on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government over what he termed as a collapse in the state's healthcare system, demanding accountability from Chief Minister M K Stalin and Health Minister M A Subramanian.

2025-07-16T14:05:40.696504+00:00 IST

KTR challenges Telangana CM to public debate at Medigadda Barrage

BRS Working President, KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday issued a direct challenge to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, urging him to participate in a public debate at the Medigadda Barrage.

2025-07-16T13:48:20.714600+00:00 IST

AIADMK leader slams TN CM Stalin’s ‘Ungaludan Stalin’ campaign

"Rallies are a huge success with thousands of people and carders welcoming our leader in the nook and corner of Tamil Nadu. This is a disappointment for the ruling camp. This is yet another desperate attempt by MK Stalin to get a narrative to defame our leader," he said.

2025-07-16T13:11:12.971812+00:00 IST

Bihar CM directs immediate teacher vacancy assessment

The Chief Minister said that the government is committed to filling teaching positions without delay, and has asked officials to expedite the recruitment process.

2025-07-16T12:48:42.347326+00:00 IST