Politics

“Under pressure": Azmi on Salman attending RSS event

"I understand that Salman Khan is an actor, and he has to live with respect in the country. If people on the ruling side say something, I don't think Salman Khan has the courage to refuse. He must have gone there under government pressure," Azmi told reporters.

2026-02-11T03:24:06.529761+00:00 IST

UP govt to present biggest budget in history of state: Deputy CM

Speaking to ANI, Brajesh Pathak said the budget aims to improve the standard of living for women, youth, farmers, and the poor.

2026-02-11T03:05:04.174228+00:00 IST

"Will continue to pursue this matter": Rohit Pawar

"In this accident, I have lost my uncle, and Maharashtra has lost a leader. Therefore, all our doubts must be resolved; until then, we will continue to pursue this matter. We expect a positive response from the government as well as the state and central investigation agencies in this regard," Pawar wrote on 'X'.

2026-02-11T03:02:02.190274+00:00 IST

Syad Bhasha slams Rahul Gandhi on no-confidence motion

Syad Bhasha, President of the Andhra Pradesh BJP Minority Morcha, on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the proposed no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2026-02-10T22:36:59.673308+00:00 IST

Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleges Mahadevappa’s death was not suicide

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Monday claimed that Mahadevappa's death was not a suicide, but "a killing orchestrated by the Congress."

2026-02-10T20:51:36.121723+00:00 IST

Tharoor slams govt over terms of India-US Interim Agreement

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the Union Budget as a "squandered opportunity", alleging that it ignores unemployment, rising living costs, and inequality and offers little to address the real struggles and aspirations of the common man.

2026-02-10T20:50:15.324616+00:00 IST

Kerala BJP chief visits HMT Kalamassery

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday visited the HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) Limited unit in Kochi's Kalamassery area and outlined his party's vision for transforming Kerala into a manufacturing and investment hub under the mission 'Viksit Keralam'.

2026-02-10T18:44:23.493716+00:00 IST

RDG should be restored in Himachal's interest, BJP should take up matter with PM: Pratibha Singh

Former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh on Tuesday urged the state BJP to talk with its leaders at the Centre so that the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to the state by the Centre is not discontinued.

2026-02-10T18:04:21.338333+00:00 IST

LS Speaker Om Birla to not attend House on "moral grounds"

Meanwhile, the Speaker has directed the House Secretary-General to examine the notice and take appropriate action, according to sources.

2026-02-10T17:26:19.368853+00:00 IST

Everyone must follow "keep your mouth shut": Karnataka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that everyone in the Congress party must heed AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's instructions to "keep their mouth shut" and not damage the party with their frequent statements on leadership.

2026-02-10T17:08:00.264533+00:00 IST

Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao alleges "bias" ahead of polls

"There was an unfortunate death of Mahadevappa. We have seen how biased the police are and how they have not followed the required procedures. The FIR was tampered with, the statements were tampered with and the Police tried to help the local MLA and Minister, the Congress leaders. Tomorrow is polling and the Congress party is misusing its machinery, so I don't think there will be any fair polls," Rao said.

2026-02-10T17:06:27.472048+00:00 IST

Himachal Assembly’s budget session to begin on Feb 16

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review security arrangements ahead of the budget session, scheduled to begin on February 16.

2026-02-10T16:43:27.064646+00:00 IST

Ramdas Athawale calls for probe into Ajit Pawar's death

The Union Minister raised questions about how Ajit Dada's flight operated despite restrictions.

2026-02-10T16:21:55.644084+00:00 IST

"Accident or conspiracy? : Rohit Pawar on Ajit Pawar's crash

He claimed that Ajit Pawar was reportedly scheduled to travel from Mumbai to Pune by car the evening before the crash. The security convoy had already begun its manoeuvres, yet "Dada" (Ajit Pawar) never stepped into the vehicle.

2026-02-10T16:16:49.380325+00:00 IST

"Why is govt scared of having discussion on it?": Congress leader

Pilot asked whether the BJP was "scared of having a discussion on the book" and urged the government to allow Rahul Gandhi to speak on the issue in Parliament.

2026-02-10T14:57:01.326255+00:00 IST

CM Rekha Gupta’s new ‘farziwada’; AQI monitoring stations install

Raising questions over the credibility of Delhi's air quality data, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday objected to the BJP government's decision to install six new AQI monitoring stations in Delhi's green and open areas, calling it a deliberate attempt to manipulate pollution figures rather than reduce pollution on the ground.

2026-02-10T14:40:44.449830+00:00 IST

“Their ideology won’t work”: SP MP Awadesh Prasad hits back at Yogi

Samajwadi Party MP Awadesh Prasad on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's "ideology will not work" after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "Babri Masjid" remarks.

2026-02-10T14:04:27.216858+00:00 IST

Congress and DMK are in harmony: Kanimozhi

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Kanimozhi on Tuesday said that Congress and DMK are in harmony and the alliance talks for the forthcoming assembly polls will be announced soon.

2026-02-10T14:03:37.170816+00:00 IST

Assam CM Sarma files defamation case against Gaurav Gogoi

The Chief Minister said that Congress leaders such as Jitendra Singh, Bhupesh Baghel, and Gaurav Gogoi made false, malicious, and defamatory allegations at a press conference.

2026-02-10T13:47:47.023368+00:00 IST

Union Minister demands probe on Telangana BJP candidate's death

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, the Union Minister said that the candidate committed suicide at 6 AM today, and said that the Congress will lose the upcoming elections, condemning the alleged threats.

2026-02-10T12:57:09.656953+00:00 IST

HPTDC signs MoU with IRCTC to boost tourism, toy train experience

In a major step to boost tourism and improve occupancy in government-run hotels, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), focusing on leveraging the heritage Kalka-Shimla toy train and pan-India railway tourism network.

2026-02-10T12:52:48.923419+00:00 IST