Politics

Patnaik slams govt after police detains protesting BJD workers 

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday strongly criticised the state government and police over the alleged use of force against BJD workers protesting in connection with the Balasore self-immolation case.

2025-07-16T12:46:43.845061+00:00 IST

Assam CM Sarma hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'jail' remark

In a post on X, Sarma claimed, "Take it in writing, Himanta Biswa Sarma will definitely be sent to jail' -- these were the exact words spoken by the Leader of the Opposition, Shri Rahul Gandhi, during his closed-door meeting with the Congress Political Affairs Committee in Assam."

2025-07-16T12:40:34.970775+00:00 IST

"India can't be true democracy if...": Siddaramaiah

"India cannot be a true democracy if OBCs, SCs, STs, and minorities -- the AHINDA communities -- are merely counted but not heard," Siddaramaiah said while addressing the AICC OBC council meet here, adding, "This is not just a fight for reservation. It is a fight for dignity, recognition, and real power for those historically denied it."

2025-07-16T09:42:02.847012+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee leads protest march alleging harassment

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee and several party leaders, led a massive protest march in Kolkata today, raising strong allegations of harassment against Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states.

2025-07-16T09:18:42.622444+00:00 IST

Telangana-Andhra CMs to meet Jal Shakti Minister over water issue

The meeting, scheduled for 2.30 pm, holds significance against the backdrop of renewed tensions between the two states over water sharing, particularly following Andhra Pradesh's announcement of the Polavaram-Banakacherla project.

2025-07-16T08:44:38.944321+00:00 IST

Raj Thackeray slams media for misreporting remarks on alliance

"What kind of new journalism is this? Informal conversations are meant to remain informal. And even if something from that is published, how can one put words into someone's mouth that were never spoken? Has that sense of journalistic ethics now vanished?" Thackeray posted on Facebook.

2025-07-16T07:48:33.783879+00:00 IST

AAP calls out revised funds to CM, ministers for mobile phones

"The BJP, which used to make big promises, has passed an order in the cabinet to give one lakh rupees per month to MLAs for hiring four data entry operators as soon as their government was formed. Two days ago, an order was also issued for a phone worth 1.5/1.25 lakh and an unlimited bill for the CM and ministers," Bharadwaj, former Delhi Health Minister, posted on X.

2025-07-16T07:46:13.976351+00:00 IST

Balasore self-immolation case: Police detain BJD workers, use wat

Police on Wednesday used water cannon to disperse BJD workers, protesting against the Odisha government after a 20-year-old girl self-immolated because of alleged sexual harassment by her teacher

2025-07-16T06:06:06.998669+00:00 IST

Kharge, Rahul arrive in Guwahati for PAC meeting

"The message is very clear that the Congress party in Assam will fight for the justice of all the people of Assam who are living under a regime of fear and terror. We will fight for the dignity of all people who are currently facing persecution by this corrupt and cruel BJP government. Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will send a message that there is no need to fear," Gogoi told ANI.

2025-07-16T05:54:15.192654+00:00 IST

"We will ensure that victim's family receives justice": Gandhi

"Spoke with the father of the brave daughter who lost her life in the fight for justice in Balasore, Odisha. In his voice, I felt his daughter's pain, dreams, and struggle. Assured him that the Congress Party and I stand with them at every step. What happened is not only inhuman and shameful but a wound to the entire society," Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, posted on X.

2025-07-16T04:51:05.704482+00:00 IST

Centre to table key bills in monsoon session from July 21

According to Lok Sabha Secretariat, the government will also take up the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) bill 2025, the Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) bill 2025, the Mines and Mines (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025, the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025 for introduction and passing in the Lok Sabha.

2025-07-16T04:28:09.154207+00:00 IST

Congress to hold PAC meeting in Assam's Guwahati today

Along with this, Kharge and Gandhi will also attend the meeting of Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office bearers, MPs, and MLAs, as well as the Congress Workers' meeting.

2025-07-16T03:36:45.965490+00:00 IST

"Mamata Banerjee is destroying Hindu Bengalis": Suvendu Adhikari

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and LoP in the West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday lambasted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of "destroying" Hindu Bengalis.

2025-07-16T03:02:20.730198+00:00 IST

D Raja on Balasore self-immolation case

Speaking to ANI, Raja termed the incident "shocking".

2025-07-15T21:58:52.150231+00:00 IST

"Not a normal death, we want judicial enquiry": Lenin Mohanty

Ahead of Balasore Bandh today called by BJD in wake of death of a 20-year-old student, who died by self-immolation, party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj.

2025-07-15T19:37:51.621761+00:00 IST

Prashant Kishor attacks Bihar BJP chief

Prashant Kishor also said that BJP has not responded to his charges made earlier against their state chief

2025-07-15T19:13:17.939840+00:00 IST

HP minister Anirudh Singh to meet Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Referring to viral social media posts, Singh stated that there have been increasing complaints on social media regarding the injustice being done to the state and its people through four-lane widening projects by the NHAI.

2025-07-15T19:01:04.905424+00:00 IST

Balasore self-immolation case: Congress holds candlelight protest

The incident drew sharp political reactions and public outrage, with the Odisha Congress unit accusing authorities of apathy and negligence.

2025-07-15T18:53:54.288905+00:00 IST

Tipra Motha party chief alleges Tripura losing land inch by inch

Deb also mentioned that he will be releasing the document proving the land sale on July 16.

2025-07-15T18:41:10.796306+00:00 IST

Congress alleges Jaishankar expressed “bonhomie” with China 

Alleging that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed "bonhomie" with China during his visit to the country to take part in the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting, Congress on Tuesday said Beijing had fully supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and instead of "a stern response", the Union Minister has "praised China".

2025-07-15T16:42:23.845176+00:00 IST

Seeing beginning of democratic invasion in Upper Assam: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the indigenous people of the state are facing invasion from people from one religion who are now trying to change the demography in Upper Assam.

2025-07-15T14:47:16.678107+00:00 IST