Politics

Telangana CM opposes Godavari-Banakacherla Project

According to a press release by Telangana CMO, CM Revanth Reddy launched a scathing attack on the erstwhile KCR Government for pledging the river water interests of Telangana to Andhra Pradesh voluntarily.

2025-06-18T19:05:28.886170+00:00 IST

Congress targets Modi government after Trump claims on ceasefire

The Congress on Wednesday termed as "puzzling" Modi government saying there was no mediation in the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan and Donald Trump continuing to be adamant on his own claim about brokering peace and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should state what he told the US President.

2025-06-18T18:12:36.380430+00:00 IST

Puri is a failed diplomat, parrots statements from PMO: Tagore

Tagore criticised Puri, asserting that his role was limited to being a spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

2025-06-18T17:39:34.299543+00:00 IST

“Is there democracy in India today?” asks Bengal CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the idea of observing June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas" and said that she objected to the name. She questioned if democracy prevailed in the country under the current government.

2025-06-18T17:25:21.053575+00:00 IST

'Blow to BJP's politics of revenge': TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Court's directive on MGNREGA

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee said on Wednesday that the Calcutta High Court's order today to restart MGNREGA in Bengal is a "blow to the BJP's politics of revenge" and said that the Court's directive today is a step toward restoring justice.

2025-06-18T16:27:20.848654+00:00 IST

MLC Kavitha slams Revanth Reddy over 'inaction' on BC Bill

Kavitha also ridiculed the BJP's plan to organize a "Telangana Vikasit Yatra" in support of the BC Bill. She stated that unless the BJP clearly supports the BC Bill, people will not trust their political moves, regardless of how many rallies they organize, as per the release.

2025-06-18T14:12:07.922624+00:00 IST

Raj Thackeray warns schools on Hindi 'imposition'

"The people of the north want to capture a civilized Maharashtra and the easy way to do that is to impose their language directly or indirectly. Do not fall prey to their politics," the MNS Chief said.

2025-06-18T12:57:20.522412+00:00 IST

"Telangana will lose its water share": BRS MLC K Kavitha opposes Banakacherla project

The Godavari-Banakacherla Link Scheme is a massive project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh Government at an estimated cost of Rs 80,112 crore. The plan involves diverting 200 TMC of water from the Godavari river at Polavaram to Rayalaseema through the Bollapalli reservoir and Banakacherla head regulator. The proposal seeks to interlink the Godavari, Krishna, and Penna rivers.

2025-06-18T11:51:53.991138+00:00 IST

"PM sent clear statement to US that there was no mediation": BJP

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, and conveyed the message that India has never accepted and will never accept mediation on the issues with Pakistan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday said that PM Modi has sent a clear statement to the US that "there was no mediation and no talk of a great deal "

2025-06-18T09:11:40.474840+00:00 IST

“Domestic headline management should not be priority”: Manoj Jha

"I would trust my Prime Minister. But things have gone much further now. Donald Trump has made 14-15 statements. On one side, FS Misri released a video statement and on the other side, I am watching White House briefing. There is a lack of coordination between the two," Jha told ANI.

2025-06-18T09:09:45.082338+00:00 IST

"Congress always looking for some way in which they can show Indi

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress party for questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's engagement with former US President Donald Trump, alleging that the party is constantly seeking ways to undermine India's image.

2025-06-18T08:40:10.375692+00:00 IST

"PM must inform Parliament about role played by US": CPI's D Raja

Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D. Raja on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must inform the Parliament about the role played by the USA during Operation Sindoor.

2025-06-18T06:52:23.772096+00:00 IST

INDI alliance clearly just doing politics of opportunism: BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday criticised Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing the opposition-led INDIA bloc of indulging in "politics of opportunism" after Yadav said the alliance would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election together.

2025-06-18T06:41:58.629306+00:00 IST

“Trump should say it…Who will believe PM?”: Sanjay Raut

"Modi's people are saying this, but President Trump should tweet about it and say that he takes back his words. That what I have talked and what I said 17 times before that I mediated (between India and Pakistan) I take back those words, that Trump should say. Who will believe what PM Modi will say now?" Raut told ANI here.

2025-06-18T06:14:04.197954+00:00 IST

Punjab police register FIR against news channels for EC violation

"The publication of the poll was carried out in violation of the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India, which prohibits the publication or broadcasting of opinion polls in electronic media during the restricted period (48 Hours prior to the close of the Poll)," the statement mentioned.

2025-06-18T04:33:38.105512+00:00 IST

DMK student wing to protest over Keeladi report row

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Student Wing Madhurai and Dravidar Kazhagam are set to hold a massive protest in Chennai against the Union Government on Wednesday for not recognising the Keeladi excavations report.

2025-06-18T03:09:44.277412+00:00 IST

Setback for self-styled Vishwaguru's huglomacy, says Jairam Rames

Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, stated that US President Donald Trump leaving the G7 Summit a day before its outreach summit began is a "setback" for "self-styled Vishwaguru's Huglomacy".

2025-06-18T02:39:17.685665+00:00 IST

Eknath Shinde confident of Mahayuti victory in municipal polls

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expressed confidence in his Shiv Sena faction's prospects in the upcoming local body elections, emphasising the party's commitment to development and its growing support base across the state.

2025-06-17T19:05:19.699198+00:00 IST

Raid all 136 Congress MLAs instead of few: Karnataka Minister ove

"We don't expect anything different from the ED. Instead of summoning a few MLAs, they might as well raid all 136 Congress MLAs. This is becoming a joke. We all know what the ED is about, so all of us have to be prepared whether they (ED or IT) come to our houses," Rao told ANI.

2025-06-17T17:29:01.250685+00:00 IST

'HC decision on OBC list another blow to Mamata Banerjee'

BJP leader Amit Malviya on Tuesday hailed the Calcutta High Court's decision that granted interim stay on the West Bengal Government's OBC list notification and said it is another blow to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "politics of appeasement".

2025-06-17T17:24:49.442428+00:00 IST

Politicising tragedies not new to BJP: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, accusing them of exploiting tragedies for political gain while responding to the opposition's demands for his and others' resignation following the tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives near Chinnaswamy Stadium.

2025-06-17T16:47:23.427530+00:00 IST