Politics

Chirag Paswan says "yet to discuss" on contesting Bihar elections

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan responded to his party's request to contest the upcoming Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections, stating that he will respect the party's decision, whatever it may be.

2025-06-02T07:46:25.266007+00:00 IST

Two MCD standing committee members' elections to be held today

The election for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of 12 ward committees, along with two standing committee members -- each from South Zone and City-SP Zone -- will be held on Monday.

2025-06-02T04:40:35.755243+00:00 IST

'Amrit Snan' to replace 'Shahi Snan' at Nashik Simhastha Kumbh

The upcoming Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will witness a significant traditional change, as the age-old practice of 'Shahi Snan' or royal bath will be replaced with 'Amrit Snan' for the first time.

2025-06-01T17:53:26.471378+00:00 IST

"Caste-based discrimination should not exist": Maharashtra CM

Speaking at the event organised by the Chitpavan Brahmin community, CM Fadnavis lauded the community's historic contributions to social reform and national development.

2025-06-01T17:34:58.129385+00:00 IST

“Congress did more for Bengaluru’s development": Karnataka Dy CM

"Bengaluru city's population has grown from 70 lakh to 1.5 crore in the last 20 years and hence we have formulated projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore for the development of the city. It was not the BJP which built the flyover on Tumkur Road, Airport Road, Hosur Road and Kolar Road. It was Manmohan Singh government which granted these projects," Shivakumar said.

2025-06-01T17:34:04.009410+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP to organise various programs: G kishan Reddy

Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy held a meeting at the party's state office in Hyderabad on Sunday to review ongoing and upcoming party programmes. He said the BJP would organise a series of outreach events from June 8 to June 18 to highlight the Central government's achievements.

2025-06-01T15:57:02.429594+00:00 IST

"If Chirag Paswan becomes active in Bihar Assembly politics, it is a good thing": Prashant Kishore

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti on Sunday hinted at the possibility of Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan contesting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

2025-06-01T13:22:55.764935+00:00 IST

"Hooligans live in Bengal and criminals get government aid there": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday distanced itself from party leader Anubrata Mondal's alleged use of abusive language during a phone call with a police officer and condemned the remarks as 'unacceptable', directing him to issue an apology.

2025-06-01T12:41:06.981329+00:00 IST

Fears losing CM’s post so opposing Waqf Act: Amit Shah in WBengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fresh offensive against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of appeasement politics and favouritism through the Waqf Act, as after implementation of the Waqf Act, she will not be able to become CM.

2025-06-01T12:00:16.580331+00:00 IST

Kerala: PV Anvar to contest Nilambur bypolls as TMC candidate

The byelections were necessitated after Anvar submitted his resignation on January 13 to Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer, days after holding talks with TMC leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.

2025-06-01T11:35:23.008317+00:00 IST

"Hundreds of BJP workers killed after Mamata Banerjee became CM"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the BJP Workers Special Organisational Meeting on Sunday and accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime of fostering lawlessness, corruption, and religious appeasement.

2025-06-01T10:43:55.440254+00:00 IST

Let's convene Parliament and talk, even Pak did it: Congress

Stating that Pakistan has convened its Parliament and held discussions, Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge called on the BJP-led central government on Sunday to convene a Parliament session to discuss Operation Sindoor.

2025-06-01T09:48:18.993389+00:00 IST

Om Birla to represent India at 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is visiting Brazil to attend the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia from June 3 to 5. He will represent India, speak on topics like inclusive AI, and hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from BRICS nations.

2025-06-01T09:21:53.490193+00:00 IST

Paswan may consider contesting polls from Bihar: LJP MP Arun

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti on Sunday hinted at the possibility of Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan contesting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

2025-06-01T09:11:28.032034+00:00 IST

Shekhawat Slams Sanjay Singh's "Do Chutki Sindoor" remark

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat dismissed the need to address remarks by Sanjay Singh's recent remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-06-01T07:09:25.642532+00:00 IST

"Nothing to Hide," Shekhawat responds to Kharge's remarks

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat responded to questions regarding Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent criticism of the Modi-led government.

2025-06-01T06:24:20.074659+00:00 IST

"Dear Mom, Dad....": Tej Pratap pleads for love after his ouster

A week after being expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and disowned by his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap on Sunday shared a message addressing his parents, Lalu and Rabri Devi, where he pleaded for their love.

2025-06-01T05:22:27.254486+00:00 IST

Dillip Ghosh credits Amit Shah for BJP's growth in West Bengal

As Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh said on Sunday that the party has made significant strides in the state under Shah's leadership.

2025-06-01T04:50:59.527364+00:00 IST

All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland merge with NDPP

All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland joined the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), giving Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led party an absolute majority in the 60-member assembly.

2025-06-01T02:57:45.575745+00:00 IST

"We will focus on people of Assam": Gaurav Gogoi

"I have come first to my hometown in Jorhat and I went to our own residence where there's a large portrait of my father. Before we take any important responsibility, it is the Assamese tradition and Indian tradition to take the blessings of your parents, and that's what I did," Gogoi, also the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, told reporters here.

2025-05-31T18:23:27.461473+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC over arrest of Sharmishta Panoli

Speaking to reporters, the BJP leader said, "The action is only taken against Sanatanis. Everyone here has a licence to abuse Sanatana... This is appeasement politics. A certain community is their vote bank and this is for appeasement. Mahua Moitra used derogatory language against Goddess Kali in a talk show, 200 FIRs were registered. No action was taken..."

2025-05-31T18:04:45.209903+00:00 IST