Politics

Ahead of PM’s visit, MP LoP questions govt on women welfare

Speaking to ANI, Singhar said, "PM Modi is coming to talk about women empowerment, but I want to ask him directly--will Ladli Behans actually receive Rs 3,000 under the Ladli Behna Yojana? Will self-help groups (SHGs) of women, who do not have employment and are running only on paper, receive any real financial assistance? Will they be connected to livelihood? PM Modi should tell us."

2025-05-30T16:25:17.357996+00:00 IST

"Their spirit inspires countrymen": PM Modi

"Today, I met the family members of our Kanpur son, Shubham Dwivedi, who lost his life in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He expressed his gratitude to our mighty army for Operation Sindoor against terrorism. Their spirit inspires the countrymen," PM Modi posted on X.

2025-05-30T15:15:14.096207+00:00 IST

AAP announces candidates, star campaigners for Gujarat bypolls

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday announced its candidates for the upcoming Gujarat Assembly bye-elections on two seats -- Kadi and Visavadar.

2025-05-30T14:22:21.442659+00:00 IST

AAP announces 40 star campaigners for Gujarat Assembly by-polls

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal remains at the top of the star campaigner list for the bypolls to the Kadi and Visavadar constituencies in Gujarat. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have also been named star campaigners.

2025-05-30T14:08:21.174013+00:00 IST

“Economy still not recovered from demonetisation”: Jairam Ramesh

Criticising the demonisation policy in a post on X, Ramesh posted, "The demonetisation announcement made with much fanfare by the Prime Minister on the night of 8 November 2016 was the first major blow to our economy - and the economy has not fully recovered from this shock till date."

2025-05-30T13:47:15.038310+00:00 IST

"Casual leader": Pradeep Bhandari slams Rahul Gandhi

Bhandari questioned Rahul Gandhi's fitness for public life, stating that his actions and priorities make him unsuitable for leadership roles. He alleged that Gandhi's actions align with Pakistan's narrative, making him potentially more effective at promoting Pakistan's interests than Pakistan itself.

2025-05-30T12:03:02.827181+00:00 IST

"What kind of mindset does Congress have?":  Rajasthan Dy CM

Kumari expressed disappointment over Ramesh's comments, questioning the Congress party's mindset. Kumari found it disturbing that Ramesh would make such a comparison, especially given his senior leadership position in the party. She emphasized that Ramesh's statement was not only incorrect but also reflected poorly on the Congress party's understanding of the situation

2025-05-30T11:37:43.465733+00:00 IST

Communal tensions in coastal K'taka a major blow to region: Dy CM

Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha and Palace Grounds, Shivakumar said, "We have taken steps to protect all sections of society. In addition to the official report, a team from the Party has also been sent to interact with the public and submit a report. We want peace to be restored in the region."

2025-05-30T11:18:19.794016+00:00 IST

"Dushman kahin bhi ho honk diya jayega": PM Modi attacks Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday issued stern warning to Pakistan for "sponsoring" terrorism and said that India will respond strongly to every terrorist attack. He stated that India will not differentiate between state and non-state actors, and those responsible will be held accountable and punished, regardless of their location or affiliation.

2025-05-30T11:12:53.673565+00:00 IST

"No country called Pakistan a terrorist state...": Congress leader Pawan Khera

While speaking to ANI, the senior Congress leader said, "The result of our failed foreign policy was seen post-Pahalgam, during Operation Sindoor. No country called Pakistan a terrorist state; this is the result of your failed foreign policy. Then you launched Operation Sindoor, and no country gave a statement in your favour. Now, after Operation Sindoor, Kuwait has lifted visa restrictions on Pakistan. Iran, UAE, and Gulf countries are signing MoUs with Pakistan, and the most shocking thing is that yesterday, Russia signed an MoU with Pakistan to revive its very old steel mill, under which Pakistan will get $2.6 billion from Russia..."

2025-05-30T10:37:38.876234+00:00 IST

'Day Rahul Gandhi has power...PoK will be part of India'

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari claimed that when Rahul Gandhi is in power, that day Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be a part of India.

2025-05-30T07:48:14.816607+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut slams PM Modi for politicising 'Operation Sindoor

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, accusing them of politicizing 'Operation Sindoor' and taking undue credit for the military operation conducted by Indian soldiers.

2025-05-30T06:23:03.451535+00:00 IST

Nishikant Dubey slams Cong, says it make India weak against Pak

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has stirred controversy, claiming that between 2005 and 2008, the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan held discussions to exchange territories, including Kashmir, Sir Creek, and Siachen, on five occasions.

2025-05-30T05:57:50.517396+00:00 IST

'Instead of taking action against Pahalgam terrorists...'

Former Congress Rajya Sabha Member, V Hanumantha Rao, alleged that the Centre is targeting the Opposition instead of taking action against terrorists who attacked in Pahalgam.

2025-05-30T05:00:35.106206+00:00 IST

"Operation Sindoor has not ended yet”: PM Modi in Bengal 

"We are the people who worship Shakti, Mahishasuramardini. From this land of Bengal, this is a declaration of 140 crore Indians that Operation Sindoor is not over yet," the Prime Minister said while addressing a rally in Alipurduar in West Bengal.

2025-05-29T20:44:57.040094+00:00 IST

What does Bihar elections have to do with Pakistan: PK

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly bringing Pakistan into the Bihar election discourse as PM held a roadshow in Patna, and said that "what does Bihar elections have to do with Pakistan"

2025-05-29T20:04:17.308879+00:00 IST

'What Tharoor said about surgical strike was factually incorrect'

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala has said that party MP Shashi Tharoor's recent remarks about surgical strikes, made as leader of all-party delegation, were factually incorrect and that Congress party had only corrected the record by pointing out that the surgical strikes in Pakistan and also at other dens of terrorists "were regularly executed" during Congress-led UPA government to give a befetting reply to terrorists.

2025-05-29T19:10:17.024486+00:00 IST

Mamata slams PM Modi over allegations against her government

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his allegations against her government including the teacher recruitment scam and said the state government will respect the verdict of court and find some solution.

2025-05-29T18:19:46.660105+00:00 IST

Rejected proposal to merge BRS into BJP: K Kavitha

"A proposal was brought to me when I was in jail to merge the party into BJP. But I rejected it. BRS is Rama Raksha to Telangana," Kavitha said while talking to the reporters.

2025-05-29T17:56:06.515637+00:00 IST

"What Jairam Ramesh said is condemnable and concerning": BJP'

He questioned, "I would like to ask Jairam Ramesh, all-party delegation of our MPs which has gone abroad and is presenting India's side strongly by rising above bipartisan politics, should these MPs be compared to terrorists?"

2025-05-29T17:38:06.449570+00:00 IST

"Very well": Piyush Goyal on negotiations between India, US

"During their meeting in February, PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump decided on a good bilateral trade agreement, in the best interest of both countries, which enables bilateral trade to reach $500 billion. We will work to make it happen...The negotiations are going on very well," Goyal told reporters here.

2025-05-29T16:42:10.280631+00:00 IST