Politics

Assam CM challenges Congress to call out cow slaughter

"I challenge Congress to muster the courage to tell the Muslim community in Assam that cow slaughter in the name of sacrifice is a heinous crime. They will never be able to say it. When it comes to the rights of Gaumata (Cow), the BJP does not care about any vote bank," Sarma posted on X.

2025-07-03T11:56:19.737151+00:00 IST

Samik Bhattacharya unanimously elected as West Bengal BJP Chief

The new state president has succeeded Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, who was elected to his post four years ago, on September 20, 2021.

2025-07-03T11:14:02.407622+00:00 IST

MB Patil seeks Rs 550 crore to build New Reservoir near Babanagar

The Tubachi-Babaleshwar Lift Irrigation Scheme provides water for both irrigation and drinking purposes in the regions of Babaleshwar, Tikota, Jamakhandi, and Athani.

2025-07-03T11:13:13.968800+00:00 IST

AIADMK seeks transparent probe into Sivaganga custodial death

Party spokesperson said that Kovai Sathyan demanded a transparent probe and said that AIADMK would stand with the victim's family.

2025-07-03T10:30:37.954060+00:00 IST

“Nobody except Dalai Lama can decide his successor”: Kiren Rijiju

He indicated that the next Dalai Lama will be as per the established convention and wishes of the Dalai Lama.

2025-07-03T09:00:53.634806+00:00 IST

Centre to convene all-party meeting on July 19 ahead of Monsoon Session

Rijiju said, "The central government called an all-party meeting on July 19 regarding the monsoon session of Parliament. The monsoon session of Parliament is starting from July 21 and will run till August 21."

2025-07-03T08:08:41.696952+00:00 IST

"Worst attack on Constitution": INDIA bloc delegation meets

"Firstly, the last revision was in 2003. For 22 years, more than four of five Bihar elections have happened. Were all those elections faulty?... Secondly the Special Intensive Revision which was held in 2003, was held one year before the Lok Sabha Elections, two years before the Assembly election. Today you are having in July, a maximum period of one or two months for an electoral revision exercise of the second most largest electoral populated state in India, Bihar...You want to have it in one and a half to two months," the Congress leader told reporters after the meeting.

2025-07-02T20:28:05.757796+00:00 IST

"VOTE-Bandi" in Bihar as reflected in SIR will destroy our democr

Noting that the Election Commission "undermined" the basis of the democratic system in the last six months, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh accused that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the poll body will "destroy" the country's democracy.

2025-07-02T19:29:26.894911+00:00 IST

“Deal finalised, Shivakumar to be CM”: Nishikant Dubey

"The deal for Karnataka Congress is finalised; in November, DK Shivakumar will become the new Chief Minister, and Siddaramaiah will be made to resign citing old age. Is it Kharge ji's turn next? Preparations for a repeat of Sitaram Kesri ji's dhoti-stripping scandal in various places?" Dubey posted on X.

2025-07-02T19:25:47.437845+00:00 IST

Opposition parties meet EC, raise concerns over Special Intensive Revision of voter list in Bihar

INDIA bloc parties, including the Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Samajwadi Party, the Communist Party of India and others on Wednesday strongly objected to Election Commission's decision to carry out 'Special Intensive Revision' of electoral rolls in Bihar when elections are round the corner.

2025-07-02T18:26:34.627596+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah ends 'CM change' speculation with DK's backing

Amid growing political speculation about a possible mid-term change at the helm of the Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed the BJP's claims of internal rift among senior state leaders.

2025-07-02T17:59:17.975294+00:00 IST

Telangana: BRS leader K Kavitha urges Centre to approve 42 pc res

"The Congress party formed government in Telangana because they promised to give 42% reservation to BCs of Telangana. Unfortunately, even after 18 months, it is not a reality.... To exert pressure on the Union and the state government, people of Telangana, OBCs of Telangana and Telangana Jagruthi are organising a rail roko on July 17," the BRS leader told ANI here.

2025-07-02T17:43:04.251417+00:00 IST

“BJP just daydreaming about change in leadership”: Karnataka CM

"BJP is daydreaming about the change of power in the government. BJP believes only lies and not the truth, and the BJP, who are incompetent in lying, does not know how to tell the truth. They believe it or not, we are all together," the Chief Minister said while addressing the media at Nandi hills.

2025-07-02T17:10:08.379575+00:00 IST

Congress runs like coterie of people from one family: Bommai

"He has told the truth about his position. He might be the AICC president, but he is not the high command. High command is the 'family'. He has exposed himself and admitted that he is not the high command. That is the fact. This is how Congress is run, like a coterie of people belonging to only one family," Bommai told ANI.

2025-07-02T17:09:12.560825+00:00 IST

JP Nadda slams Himachal govt amid disaster

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda sharply criticised the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for its slow utilisation of disaster relief funds, while reaffirming the Central Government's unwavering support for the state.

2025-07-02T16:53:49.075216+00:00 IST

"Real justice will happen when BJP comes to power in Bengal": Suvendu Adhikari protests against Kolkata gangrape case

Suvendu Adhikari said that 'real justice' will be served when the BJP comes into power in West Bengal.

2025-07-02T16:36:30.483849+00:00 IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Sirsa writes to ECI agaisnt AAP

"From legitimising encroachments to provoking anarchy, Arvind Kejriwal is playing with Delhi's safety & India's sovereignty," Sirsa wrote on X, sharing the letter.

2025-07-02T16:26:55.312198+00:00 IST

ECI discusses issues related to SIR in Bihar with 11 parties

Representatives of 11 political parties met with the Election Commission, including Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with other Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Vivek Joshi at Nirvachan Sadan.

2025-07-02T15:49:05.340867+00:00 IST

"Very insulting remarks": Aditya Thackeray slams Mahayuti govt

Earlier on Tuesday, opposition leaders in Maharashtra targeted the ruling Mahayuti government in the Assembly, demanding an apology from the BJP MLA.

2025-07-02T15:35:21.509246+00:00 IST

India has always been secular: Rajnath Singh slams oppn

"India is a country whose very culture embodies the spirit of Sarva Dharma Sambhav (equal respect for all faiths). Indian culture has, by its nature, always been secular. This is the land where everyone has always had the freedom to express and propagate their beliefs," he said.

2025-07-02T15:23:11.565649+00:00 IST

RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav criticises ECI

Yadav said that the ECI has totally become "one-sided" and is favouring the BJP, as he claimed that the poll panel has changed its rule regarding meetings with delegations.

2025-07-02T15:02:00.250379+00:00 IST