Politics

Arunachal CM thanks PM Modi for 'inspiring' message on Statehood

Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "warm greetings and inspiring message" to the people on the occasion of the Statehood Day.

2026-02-20T05:46:27.694443+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi defends Gaurav Gogoi against Assam CM’s allegatio

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said there are two kinds of leaders those with a positive mindset and those who believe in polarisation and alleged that Gogoi and his family are being targeted because he is "walking on the right path," urging the Assam Chief Minister to speak on development.

2026-02-20T05:46:14.216272+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh supports 'The Kerala Story 2' film

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday supported 'The Kerala Story 2, asserting that the film is "showing the truth" and that filmmakers have every right to present it before the nation.

2026-02-20T05:40:22.063759+00:00 IST

"Let CBFC decide": Jharkhand BJP spokesperson slams Kerala CM ove

Jharkhand Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo on Friday criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over his remarks on 'The Kerala Story 2', urging him to "follow 'raj-dharma'" and allow the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to decide on the film's certification.

2026-02-20T05:19:18.401217+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi questions BJP over ‘unemployment, rising crimes’

Addressing a public gathering in Guwahati on Thursday, the Congress MP said the BJP distributes money to women ahead of elections but fails to ensure their safety or provide them with sustainable livelihoods. She asked whether women were given security over the last five years, and claimed that crimes against women continue to rise. Gandhi also questioned how many women were provided jobs or supported to become financially independent during that period.

2026-02-20T04:04:58.707206+00:00 IST

‘Freebies given in every state’: Dilip Ghosh

He added, "Governments that are unable to bring about development work do this to attract people. This is being given in Bengal; look at the poor condition of the roads. There are no jobs, no income, and people have no money. This 'dole' politics is going on. In this, neither the people benefit nor the state, and eventually, it's not good for the party either."

2026-02-20T04:02:54.794788+00:00 IST

Drug-related issues existed since previous AIADMK regime:Anbarasa

Tamil Nadu Minister TM Anbarasan said that drug-related issues in the state were not new and had existed during the previous regime, asserting that the current Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government had taken effective steps to bring the situation under control.

2026-02-20T03:53:13.025510+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi to appear before Sultanpur court in Defamation case

He is accompanied by senior Congress leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari, MLA Aradhana Mishra, and Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai.

2026-02-20T03:39:30.957984+00:00 IST

"From tender to rejection, where is YSRCP?" asks Jagan

YSR Congress Party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy raised a series of questions over the alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirumala laddoos, asserting that there was no role of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in the entire episode.

2026-02-20T03:28:39.394516+00:00 IST

Bandi Sanjay slams Telangana govt over governance

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the Union Minister said that corporator Komarayya, who leads educational institutions and has been shaping students' futures, has joined the BJP.

2026-02-20T02:33:16.267658+00:00 IST

‘MANAV’ AI vision sets humanity's direction...: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's AI vision 'MANAV', presented at the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, lays down a roadmap for a secure and accountable technological future for humanity.

2026-02-20T01:23:15.568648+00:00 IST

Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond inspects Matric exam centres

Odisha's School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, on Thursday inspected the metric exam centres, including Government High School Unit 1 in Bhubaneswar, ensuring smooth conduct of the Board of Secondary Education exams.

2026-02-19T23:15:17.753532+00:00 IST

"From 2018, our alliance has been intact": DMK's Dharanidharan

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Salem Dharanidharan on Thursday praised the party's alliance with Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), a historic shift in Tamil Nadu politics.

2026-02-19T22:41:01.523085+00:00 IST

AI Summit turned into "school-level science exhibition": Sappal

Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the Galgotias University robodog controversy at the India AI Impact Summit, saying the event meant to showcase India's AI prowess was reduced to a "school-level science exhibition."

2026-02-19T22:26:52.033523+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to attend CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati, to review marchi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take part in the CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) GP Singh said here on Thursday.

2026-02-19T22:12:49.811144+00:00 IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi calls to rationalise PM Modi's security

She argued that since the PM has been voted into a third term and the Home Ministry maintains the nation is safe, the "crazy protocols" should be dialled back to prevent disrupting the very international events India is trying to promote.

2026-02-19T22:11:19.248791+00:00 IST

Chargesheet by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra: Assam Dy Speaker

Speaking with ANI, he said the document was a personal project of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, claiming Congress will fare poorly in the 2026 elections.

2026-02-19T20:15:54.217594+00:00 IST

MP CM apologises in House on behalf of Vijayvargiya

The confrontation began when the leader of the Opposition, Singhar, made allegations against the government during the discussion. Responding to the charges, Kailash Vijayvargiya appeared to lose his temper, prompting Congress legislators to create an uproar in the House and demand an apology from the minister over his remarks.

2026-02-19T19:37:45.414085+00:00 IST

CEO of L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd praises AI Summit

Chief Executive Officer of L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd, Dr Sandeep Kumar, on Thursday praised the AI Summit, calling it "fantastic" despite some logistical challenges.

2026-02-19T19:36:34.285518+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu assembly session: BJP, DMK trade barbs over budget

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran described the Interim Budget as a "mirage," alleging that it lacked any plans for the future. "There is nothing about future plans in this Interim Budget. Perhaps you did not mention them because you think you will not return to power," he said.

2026-02-19T16:42:43.674854+00:00 IST

Promoting Hindi will help unite country: Tripura CM

"He (Amit Shah) wants such programmes to be held in Agartala. Participants from East India and North East India have come here. We are also waiting for this. The Home Minister will also deliver a speech. The Hindi language is very important for communication. In Tripura also, Hindi is an easy language, and the majority of people can use it. Keeping Hindi at the forefront, we want to unite the entire country," Saha said.

2026-02-19T16:27:26.048842+00:00 IST