Politics

BJP to launch ‘Parivartan Yatras’ across West Bengal from March 1

According to a top BJP source, the Parivartan Yatras will begin on March 1, launching simultaneously from nine different locations across West Bengal. The yatras will travel through multiple districts and assembly constituencies with the objective of strengthening grassroots presence and directly engaging with voters.

2026-02-19T15:50:35.308706+00:00 IST

Telangana: KTR writes to CM, demands allocation for 6 guarantees

Stating that nearly half of the Congress government's tenure has already elapsed, KTR alleged that about 95 per cent of the promises made by the Congress remain pending. He cautioned that the patience of Telangana society is wearing thin and demanded that the government must make concrete budgetary provisions this time.

2026-02-19T15:40:00.772807+00:00 IST

“He started to think that he was beyond the party": BJP’s Shankar

BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Thursday said rebel MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma joined TMC because he felt disconnected from the party and believed he was "beyond the party."

2026-02-19T15:32:43.390748+00:00 IST

AICC holds key meeting with Gujarat Congress Leaders

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi were present during the deliberations.

2026-02-19T15:13:51.844109+00:00 IST

Kerala: Congress protest against extension of Bar timings

The Block Congress Committee (BCC) in Palakkad, Kerala, on Thursday staged a protest against the state government's decision to extend bar operating hours.

2026-02-19T15:00:11.194030+00:00 IST

PM should call out his good friend Mr Netanyahu: Jairam Ramesh

"This is sheer hypocrisy and cynicism since the PM will be going to Israel early next week. If he is really serious--which of course he is not--he should call out his good friend Mr Netanyahu, and publicly express India's grave concern at what Israel is executing in the occupied West Bank," Ramesh posted on X.

2026-02-19T14:33:41.139621+00:00 IST

Surrendered Maoist leader appeals to cadres to lay down arms

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ANI on Thursday, Sonu, who surrendered on October 15, 2025, along with 60 People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) fighters, said changing ground realities have made continued armed struggle impractical and urged remaining cadres to follow the same path.

2026-02-19T14:30:26.186752+00:00 IST

BRS files complaint with Telangana Human Rights Commission

BRS Party on Thursday approached the Telangana State Human Rights Commission, alleging that the state government is trying to grab land belonging to Dalit families near Badrakali Temple in Warangal district.

2026-02-19T12:38:34.841438+00:00 IST

Shivakumar says big anti-incumbency wave in Assam

Shivakumar told reporters, "All our senior leaders and office bearers are very much confident that on the ground, there is a big anti-incumbency wave. The people of Assam want a change."

2026-02-19T11:48:25.010702+00:00 IST

Eforts to distribute tickets well: Priyanka Gandhi in Assam

"I am meeting everyone and taking their suggestions and feedback. That is what we will do for two days, trying to meet as many people individually as we can. Members of the screening committee have been going to every district. They will take feedback and then assess it. Our efforts are to distribute the tickets well and contest the elections strongly," Gandhi told reporters.

2026-02-19T11:41:12.730876+00:00 IST

"We have to make Assam Congress-mukt": BJP president Nitin Nabin

"We have to give full cooperation in the development of Assam. We must move forward at every booth with full strength and complete dedication. PM Modi has said that we have to make India a developed nation by 2047. I am assured the BJP will win all 26 seats in Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and the Upper Assam region. We have to make Assam Congress-mukt," he said.

2026-02-19T11:23:43.505835+00:00 IST

Congress top brass meets leaders from Telangana in Delhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with other Congress leaders were present in the meeting.

2026-02-19T10:38:56.585225+00:00 IST

Vaiko says centre treating TN fishermen as ‘second-rate citizens’

Addressing a press conference in Madurai, Vaiko said, "The Union Govt of India is treating our fishermen as second-rate citizens. I condemn the Union government for this step-motherly treatment. The fishermen are also citizens of India, but the govt is betraying them. If Sri Lanka is served a strong warning, then they will not capture our fishermen and their boats."

2026-02-19T09:28:33.111684+00:00 IST

BJP MLA backs Pathak's batuks felicitation, seeks UAPA on film

BJP MLA Nandkishore Gujjar defended the felicitation of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak by batuks (young Brahmin students) and members of the Brahmin community.

2026-02-19T09:10:39.970755+00:00 IST

WB CM criticises PM Modi over use of ‘Swami’ prefix for Ramakrish

In a post on X, Banerjee said, "Shocked again! Yet again, our Prime Minister aggressively displays his cultural insensitivity to great figures of Bengal. Today is the janmatithi of Yugavatara (God's incarnation in our age) Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva. While trying to hail the great saint on this occasion, our PM added an unprecedented and improper prefix to the great saint's name, 'Swami'!"

2026-02-19T08:55:15.682146+00:00 IST

Sukhu govt presenting “wrong figures”: Jai Ram Thakur

Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday accused the state government of misleading people by presenting "wrong figures" in the Assembly over the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), alleging that the ruling dispensation was using the issue to achieve political objectives.

2026-02-19T08:34:31.333971+00:00 IST

"Parth and Jay devastated by father’s tragic death": Supriya Sule

Ajit Pawar and four others died on the morning of January 28 after the aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airport in Pune district.

2026-02-19T08:00:43.893349+00:00 IST

Mauraya: SP already lost 2027 polls, preparing defeat excuses

UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the ongoing legislative assembly budget session is being run successfully and hit out at the Samajwadi Party over its delegation's visit to the Election Commission, alleging that the party has already conceded defeat in the 2027 elections.

2026-02-19T07:29:42.598473+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offer prayers at Maa Kamakhya temple

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who arrived in the city earlier in the day, visited the temple and sought blessings. "I sought the blessings of Maa Kamakhya, and I am feeling very good after offering prayers at the temple," she said.

2026-02-19T06:54:25.781073+00:00 IST

DMK will win with a solo majority: MDMK chief Vaiko

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) chief Vaiko said on Thursday that the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election will witness a close contest but expressed confidence that the DMK will secure a solo majority.

2026-02-19T06:39:58.642573+00:00 IST

Premlatha Vijayakanth confirms DMK-DMDK alliance

DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth along with DMDK Treasurer LK Sudish on Thursday met DMK President MK Stalin at the DMK headquarters 'Arivalayam' in Chennai

2026-02-19T06:03:42.369425+00:00 IST