Politics

Uttarakhand Congress to corner BJP govt with a three-month long a

The campaign will feature meetings and rallies to raise awareness of issues affecting the people of Uttarakhand.

2026-01-31T04:17:03.231083+00:00 IST

Mahayuti files nominations for Mayor, Dy Mayor posts in KDMC

Rahul Damle, the deputy mayoral candidate, also stated that they are committed to working to solve all sorts of problems affecting the Municipal Corporation.

2026-01-31T02:49:34.193387+00:00 IST

Mumbai: NCP high-level meeting at Vidhan Bhavan on January 31

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called a meeting of all its members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council on 31 January 2026 at 2:00 PM at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai.

2026-01-30T22:33:33.682730+00:00 IST

"Congress ecosystem always eulogises Hindu haters": BJP

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala accused the Congress of always eulogising Hindu haters and whitewashing their atrocities. While speaking to ANI, Poonwala said, "The Congress ecosystem always eulogises Hindu haters. Whoever attacks or commits atrocities on Hindus is always subjected to whitewashing by the Congress ecosystem. Now, Hamid Ansari says that Ghazni was not a cruel person. Ghazni was just an Indian..."

2026-01-30T17:56:16.718826+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera slams Amit Shah over "promises" to Assam tribals

Khera's remarks came after Amit Shah, in a rally in Assam's Dibrugarh on Friday, said that PM Narendra Modi had opened unprecedented economic and developmental opportunities for Dibrugarh and Assam.

2026-01-30T17:32:11.095796+00:00 IST

Himachal Congress demands restoration of MGNREGA

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday observed a two-hour symbolic fast at the historic Ridge ground in Shimla on the occasion of Martyrs' Day, demanding the restoration of MGNREGA in its original form and the withdrawal of the VG-RAM-G scheme.

2026-01-30T17:29:00.474387+00:00 IST

Wild allegation without any basis: YSRCP leader on TTD laddu row

YSRCP leaders on Friday rejected allegations related to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu preparation, asserting that claims of animal fat being used were baseless and politically motivated.

2026-01-30T16:54:18.445245+00:00 IST

NCP will give Sunetra Pawar's name as legislative party leader'

Former Maharashtra Home Minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh also said that it will be a matter of great joy if Sunetra Pawar becomes the Deputy CM.

2026-01-30T15:25:08.098659+00:00 IST

"Congress made Assam a hotspot for infiltration:" Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused Congress of converting Assam into a hotspot for infiltration, alleging that the party has used the infiltrators as a means to gain power through their vote-bank politics.

2026-01-30T15:02:32.747520+00:00 IST

“Decision will come in an hour or two”: NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal on

After Nationalist Congress Party leaders met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said that the decision on the vacant post of Deputy CM, following the demise of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, will be taken in an hour or two.

2026-01-30T12:39:00.635770+00:00 IST

BJP condemns Hamid Ansari’s ‘Ghazni was Indian’ remark

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan condemned Ansari's comments, questioning whether the Congress leadership and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi agree with his views on the brutal raider. He accused the Congress party of whitewashing the brutal raids of Mahmud Ghazni, who demolished Hindu temples and murdered thousands of people.

2026-01-30T09:46:57.159121+00:00 IST

"Is it RTI’s turn to get murdered?": Mallikarjun Kharge

In a post on X, Kharge said the Survey's suggestions, including a possible ministerial veto on disclosures and shielding service records, transfers and staff reports of bureaucrats, reflected the government's intent to dilute public accountability. "The Economic Survey has called for 're-examination' of the RTI Act... After killing MGNREGA, is it RTI's turn to get murdered?" he asked.

2026-01-30T09:33:44.294395+00:00 IST

Amit Shah highlights EU market boost for Assam tea in Dibrugarh

"PM Modi has done a great job for the people of Dibrugarh. The biggest benefit of this free trade agreement is going to be for the people here. Tea produced in the tea gardens of Assam will reach European morning tea cups with zero tariff across all 27 EU countries," he said.

2026-01-30T08:40:43.283212+00:00 IST

Congress holds 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' against VB-G RAM G Act

Congress leaders, including its Media & Publicity Department Chairman, Pawan Khera, MP Jairam Ramesh and Delhi President Devender Yadav, held the 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' protest in the national capital against the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025.

2026-01-30T08:08:45.695487+00:00 IST

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of New Assam Assembly

Amit Shah said that, unlike previous Congress governments, where announcements often remained on paper, the present government had translated commitments into action. Shah highlighted that the foundation stone for Assam's second legislative complex, spread over 250 acres in Dibrugarh, had been laid, calling it a historic step for the region. "Today, residents of Dibrugarh will be recognised across the country as citizens of Assam's capital," he said.

2026-01-30T08:07:49.305277+00:00 IST

DMK-Congress alliance talks progressing smoothly, says MP Kanimoz

This comes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and DMK MP Kanimozhi met in the national capital to discuss the alliance roadmap ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The meeting held on Wednesday, initiated by the DMK as part of outreach to its ally, the Congress, did not reach a conclusion.

2026-01-30T06:23:04.619748+00:00 IST

"It's NDA vs Tamil Nadu in upcoming elections": CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday gave a clarion call against the AIADMK-BJP alliance ahead of the upcoming State Assembly elections, terming the polls as a "Tamil Nadu versus NDA" contest.

2026-01-30T06:20:25.747527+00:00 IST

"Karnataka an ATM for Congress" says state BJP

The Karnataka State Contractors association has claimed that it has around Rs 38,000 Crore in dues from the government.

2026-01-30T06:12:33.989845+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh takes jibe at BJP on Gandhi's death anniversary

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a jibe at the BJP on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, citing former Prime Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and former Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's letter to Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, which criticised Hindu Mahasabha and the RSS over their alleged stand against Gandhi.

2026-01-30T05:44:02.244154+00:00 IST

"Dragged Lord Venkateswara's prasadam into politics": YSRCP leader Bhuman Karunakar Reddy slams CM C

Reddy asserted that the accusations were part of a malicious political conspiracy. "To target Jagan Mohan Reddy, they dragged Lord Venkateswara's sacred prasadam into politics. For devotees like me, this is deeply painful and unacceptable," he added.

2026-01-30T05:40:41.528587+00:00 IST

BJP unveils nationwide plan to promote Union Budget 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a comprehensive nationwide strategy to publicise the Union Budget 2026 and communicate its key features to the public.

2026-01-30T05:06:01.775076+00:00 IST