Politics

LoP R Ashoka slams Karnataka Govt over Housing Board 'corruption'

Speaking to reporters in Mandya, the Karnataka LoP said, "This Congress government, when asked to provide food for the poor, has dug holes into their homes. In this government, the Housing Board has become a Collection Board. They've coined a new slogan: 'Pay money, get a house.' Blood-sucking leeches have infiltrated the Housing Department. Instead of providing homes to the poor, they are selling them," he alleged.

2025-06-23T01:21:31.714865+00:00 IST

Jhuggi residents in lakhs to converge at Jantar Mantar: AAP

The AAP-backed protest is a direct response to the BJP's alleged "betrayal" of its promise to provide permanent housing under the 'Jahan Jhuggi Wahin Makaan' scheme, the party said in a statement.

2025-06-22T17:48:05.594617+00:00 IST

“Whole country wants peace and affection in world”: Congress’ Ash

Speaking to reporters, Gehlot said, "...The whole country wants peace and harmony, love, and affection in the world. Rahul Gandhi's slogan is also the same: there should be politics of love in the whole country. We are in favour of this; there should be peace..."

2025-06-22T16:59:34.294339+00:00 IST

Have faith in Govt, surrender arms and join mainstream: Amit Shah asks Naxals

He lauded the efforts of the Chhattisgarh government for intensifying the stalled anti-naxal operations and encouraging the police and security forces. Shah said that significant breakthroughs were being achieved under Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma.

2025-06-22T16:13:09.017778+00:00 IST

CPI with other left paties to issue statement on Iran strikes

"Our party is consulting all other left parties in India. We are going to come out with a strong statement condemning the US bombing on Iran, condemning Modi's silence and not opening his mouth to utter a word expressing our country's policy...", D Raja said.

2025-06-22T16:05:03.784026+00:00 IST

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor slams RJD chief Lalu Yadav

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and alleged that the party "runs on his pockets"

2025-06-22T15:58:56.842699+00:00 IST

"Pakistan will not dare": Eknath Shinde

"The way centre gave action to the reaction...people have also understood. Terrorists or Pakistan will not dare do this again. Our armed forces carried out a very precise attack on the terrorist outfits. We are always against killing innocents," Shinde told ANI.

2025-06-22T13:41:15.978384+00:00 IST

Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav on Mahagathbandhan's CM face

In an interview with ANI, when asked about the CM's face, Yadav said, "Everything is decided. We will reveal this according to our strategy..."

2025-06-22T12:56:01.976878+00:00 IST

Private life should not be dragged into politics: Tejashwi Yadav

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has emphasised the importance of keeping personal life out of politics, especially when it concerns families. In a recent interview with ANI, Yadav highlighted the need to distinguish between public and private life.

2025-06-22T12:37:55.213284+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav terms India’s foreign policy “confusing”

"...Our foreign policy is confusing... The world looks at who you stand with in bad times. If you are not standing with your friend, who once did a favour for you, it is a big betrayal of the foreign policy...," Yadav said at a press conference in Lucknow.

2025-06-22T12:19:43.865352+00:00 IST

Nitish is tired; corrupt officers running Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav

"Have you noticed that Nitish Kumar doesn't say anything to the media? When there are government officials or the Deputy Chief Minister on stage, why do they hold his hand? When the national anthem is playing, he talks with the officials. What does it tell you? When respect was being paid to Mahatma Gandhi, he was busy applauding, and everyone was telling him to put down his hands," Yadav said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

2025-06-22T12:11:49.119491+00:00 IST

NFSU, CFSL in Raipur will boost criminal justice: Amit Shah

"Today marks an important day for Chhattisgarh's criminal justice system. In a way, three new initiatives are being started to further advance the criminal justice system: The laying of the foundation stones for National Forensic Science University and Central Forensic Science Laboratory laid today, along with the transit campus of NFSU inaugurated," Shah said while addressing the gathering here.

2025-06-22T11:56:02.916497+00:00 IST

Tejashwi Yadav rules out joining hands with Nitish Kumar

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has firmly ruled out any possibility of his party again joining hands with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying that "a mistake can't be forgiven twice" and alleged that the Janata Dal-United leader will be a "burden" and "extra-baggage" wherever he stays.

2025-06-22T11:55:04.217089+00:00 IST

Tejashwi Yadav says Bihar polls will be “election for change”

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has said that the coming Bihar assembly will be an "election for change" and accused the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of doing little for Bihar in their rule, saying the state continues to face several challenges including poverty and unemployment.

2025-06-22T11:45:57.798935+00:00 IST

UP: SP chief promises Rs 3k aid for poor women if voted to power

Addressing a press conference, Yadav said, "... The situation has become unsafe for women and daughters in the reign of BJP government. Everyday, we hear cases of injustice to women and daughters... If the Samajwadi Party forms government, Rs 3000 will be given to poor women in the state... This government is giving poor quality laptops... 1090 is not as effective as it used to be due to multiple hurdles like budget..."

2025-06-22T11:23:14.756851+00:00 IST

BJP’s Nishikant Dubey slams Rahul Gandhi over language debate

"Rahul Gandhi ji your investigative advisor is hell bent on destroying you, this is the education policy of 1986 given by your father to the country, in this your father is promising the country to promote Hindi, teach Sanskrit language and translate English into regional languages. This same education policy is almost in place now, students should also grow with regional languages, changes in this have been made by the honorable Prime Minister Modi ji in 2020," Dubey said in a post on X.

2025-06-22T07:12:55.297579+00:00 IST

Priyank Kharge questions MEA’s “u-turn” on his US visa

"This question should be asked to the MEA. Why did they deny the delegation led by me, and why are they allowing it now? What was wrong then and what is right now?...We were supposed to be there from 13th June, and it is 21st already. Do you think World Expos and World Trade exhibitions will wait for us?" Kharge told ANI.

2025-06-22T04:54:33.882244+00:00 IST

West Bengal: BJP hits out at “Civic Minister” Mamata Banerjee

The BJP claimed that over 60,000 police posts remain unfilled, and fire stations are understaffed, all while the state diverts investments away from crucial sectors such as IT, Science, and Biotechnology. The party alleged that funds are instead being allocated for "Madrasa and Minority Affairs."

2025-06-22T04:24:45.175314+00:00 IST

Prashant Kishor targets Nitish, Lalu, Congress

Addressing a 'Bihar Badlav Rally' in Vaishali, Kishor said, "For 40-45 years you voted for Congress, then you voted for Lalu Yadav for 15 years. For the last 20 years, Nitish Kumar has been the CM... But the life of the people of Vaishali has not been changed...If you vote as I will tell you, then proper arrangements for your children's education and employment will be made here in Vaishali itself..."

2025-06-22T01:49:41.580079+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu government completely failed in serving people: BJP

She accused the ruling DMK of having completely failed in its governance and claimed that a major political shift was imminent in the state.

2025-06-21T17:47:02.720824+00:00 IST

"Govt should focus on creating markets for farmers": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government is proposing to develop industrial regions along the expressway and said it should focus on creating markets for farmers.

2025-06-21T17:38:37.099850+00:00 IST