Politics

"People are rejecting INDI alliance": BJP's Ramchander Rao

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised the functioning of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, alleging that the alliance becomes active only when Lok Sabha elections approach and lacks consistent coordination on key national issues.

2026-02-19T05:59:56.966904+00:00 IST

Congress MLA backs DK Shivkumar on dump yard, slamps dog remark

Congress MLA PM Narendraswamy backed Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on the issue of the Bengaluru dump yard, saying it is a BBMP decision, while distancing himself from Minister HC Mahadevappa's controversial 'dog' remark and questioning the RSS about being unregistered, adding that decisions on CM change and cabinet reshuffle rest with the high command.

2026-02-19T05:57:10.646704+00:00 IST

If BJP refuses dumping, we'll stop garbage collection: Shivakumar

Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said, "If they (BJP) refuse to allow dumping, then let them keep it. Whoever prevents us from dumping, we will stop collecting garbage in their constituencies, we will not pick up waste from those areas. People will resent them; we will make announcements over loudspeakers."

2026-02-19T03:18:11.490225+00:00 IST

Arshad Madani hits back at Mohan Bhagwat's "Ghar Wapsi" remarks

In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Madani said that statements about arranging a "Ghar Wapsi" for "twenty crore Muslims" were unprecedented in the past seventy years and deeply disturbing.

2026-02-19T03:01:44.953644+00:00 IST

BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on DK Shivakumar remarks

Shivakumar slammed BJP MLA Dheeraj Muniraj, saying that he allegedly stopped a garbage truck to protest in Doddaballapur, further warning that if the BJP members don't behave respectfully, garbage will be "dumped right in front of their houses".

2026-02-19T02:51:35.014727+00:00 IST

"I was Congress then, I am Congress today": Debabrata Saikia

In a post on X, Saikia said, "A flashback to 10 years ago in Sivasagar exposes the fake "friends" of the party. When Congress had power, these people fought to be in the front row, pretending to be loyal. But the hunger for power is a terrible thing. As soon as the government changed, these traitors sold their ideology for selfish gains with the BJP. True loyalty isn't for sale. I am proud to say: I was Congress then, and I am Congress today."

2026-02-19T00:42:19.664056+00:00 IST

“Instructions being circulated over WhatsApp”: TMC’s Abhishek Ban

"Is the @ECISVEEP of the view that directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court can be openly FLOUTED? The highest Court of the land has repeatedly emphasised transparency, due process, and adherence to official channels of communication. Yet we are witnessing instructions being circulated over WhatsApp rather than through formal, traceable, and accountable mechanisms," he posted on X.

2026-02-18T22:58:13.626197+00:00 IST

'Stopping RDG will adversely affect Himachal's economy'

Pratibha Singh stated that she would also travel to New Delhi to meet central leaders and apprise them of the ground realities of the state regarding the issue.

2026-02-18T18:17:30.558484+00:00 IST

INDIA alliance will take note of Sanjay Raut's remarks: Pawan Khe

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday said the alliance partners would take Sanjay Raut's recent statement.

2026-02-18T18:13:21.858644+00:00 IST

'Silent poisoning': Shobha Karandlaje slams Congress-govt over Bengaluru garbage issue

The Minister claimed that landfill units in the Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency are being used by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to dispose of a hazardous mix of animal and sanitary waste.

2026-02-18T18:06:46.098284+00:00 IST

Amit Shah attends 152nd Jayanti celebration of Srila Bhaktisiddha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday attended the 152nd Jayanti celebration of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur in West Bengal and paid tribute to the revered spiritual leader.

2026-02-18T17:58:46.881527+00:00 IST

Gujarat Budget 2026-27 pegged at Rs 4.08 lakh crore; Focus on soc

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday said the Gujarat Budget for 2026-27, with an outlay of Rs 4.08 lakh crore reflecting a 10.2 per cent increase over the previous year, is based on five pillars, social security, human resource development, infrastructure facilities, economic development and green growth, and aims at inclusive, trust-based governance without imposing any new tax burden.

2026-02-18T17:35:16.353041+00:00 IST

HP Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of RDG

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed a government resolution urging the Union Government to restore the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), amid uproar and slogan-shouting by the Opposition BJP, which expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's reply.

2026-02-18T17:13:59.108207+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on March 7

The Prime Minister will participate in a public meeting organised by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Vellore on the same day.

2026-02-18T17:11:44.900777+00:00 IST

BJP’s victory in Assam to sink Congress’s boat: Nitin Nabin

The BJP's victory in Assam will sink the Congress's boat, which has repeatedly played with the nation's security, BJP National President Nitin Nabin said here on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T16:52:18.460630+00:00 IST

"Bhupen Bora was last Hindu leader of Congress:" Assam CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday characterised Bhupen Bora's resignation from the Congress as a "separation" of the party from Hindu society, labelling the former Congress leader as the last recognised Hindu face within the state's primary opposition.

2026-02-18T16:34:15.825963+00:00 IST

PDP's Iltija Mufti congratulates J-K Cricket Team on Ranji Trophy

PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for qualifying for the Ranji Trophy finals and urged the youth to pursue sports and stay away from drug abuse.

2026-02-18T16:26:01.084569+00:00 IST

“Sanjay Raut doesn’t know anything”: TKS Elangovan hits back

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Wednesday responded to remarks made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, asserting that the Opposition alliance is actively taking on the BJP government across issues and not merely during election time.

2026-02-18T16:05:57.750384+00:00 IST

Naidu using Tirumala laddu for corruption, propaganda: Botsa

Legislative Council Opposition Leader Botsa Satyanarayana on Tuesday strongly criticised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, alleging that the latter was indulging in corruption and misleading propaganda by dragging the sacred Tirumala laddu prasadam into political discourse

2026-02-18T14:33:16.531670+00:00 IST

DMK backs CM Stalin's plea for Indian citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson T K S Elangovan on Wednesday backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking clarity on granting Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamils residing in the state.

2026-02-18T13:37:25.177712+00:00 IST

"Not actually worried migration from Kerala: MP John Brittas

John Brittas, a Member of Parliament from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), recently addressed the rising migration from Kerala, stating that he is not concerned by the trend, highlighting that the state's development has historically been driven by migration.

2026-02-18T13:27:36.932953+00:00 IST