Politics

Shashi Tharoor holds "good" meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Kharge

This comes after Tharoor skipped an important All India Congress Committee (AICC) meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.

2026-01-29T08:45:33.957934+00:00 IST

"No question of resignation, I'm with Chief Minister": KJ George

Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George on Thursday categorically dismissed speculation about his resignation, asserting in the State Assembly that there was "no question of resignation" and that he continues to stand with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

2026-01-29T08:26:21.152476+00:00 IST

TN: CM Stalin announces 20% capital subsidy for textile machinery

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 20 per cent capital subsidy for the purchase of advanced textile and garment machinery, as part of the Tamil Nadu Government's efforts to further strengthen the textile sector.

2026-01-29T07:52:54.243733+00:00 IST

Amid 'issues' within party, Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul, Kharge

The meeting between the leaders is underway at Kharge's office in the Parliament.

2026-01-29T07:00:42.953985+00:00 IST

Sanjay Raut demands transparent probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying mere condolences are not enough.

2026-01-29T06:26:51.430905+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore accuses Centre of 'bulldozing' bills after bills

Ahead of the tabling of the Economic Survey in the Lok Sabha today, Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the Centre of bringing and passing bills one after another without taking opposition parties in confidence.

2026-01-29T06:09:13.108981+00:00 IST

“Don't know where 'Bharat' is becoming 'Viksit”: Karnataka Minist

Speaking to the media, Sudhakar alleged that the Centre repeatedly announces new programmes in the name of cooperative federalism but later unilaterally decides funding shares and fails to reimburse states, leaving their finances in a grim condition.

2026-01-29T05:53:24.927545+00:00 IST

Karnataka Minister backs Mamata Banerjee's demand to probe Ajit P

Echoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's demand to probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash, Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Thursday accused the Centre of not monitoring such incidents properly, adding that time and again, this creates doubts in people's minds.

2026-01-29T05:45:31.694832+00:00 IST

"Self-confident India, a ray of hope for the world," says PM Modi

Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, he noted that India has emerged as a centre of global attention. He said that at the beginning of this quarter, India and the European Union signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which the Prime Minister described as reflecting "the bright future of Indian youth and the promising directions ahead."

2026-01-29T05:42:43.284101+00:00 IST

Punjab: Police bust major narco-arms consignment in Amritsar

Punjab Police on Thursday arrested two in connection with a major narco-arms consignment in Amritsar and recovered 42.983 kg heroin along with weapons and ammunition.

2026-01-29T05:34:20.534276+00:00 IST

Congress's Manoj Kumar on Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash

Congress MP Manoj Kumar on Thursday expressed condolences over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and said that this is an irreparable loss not only to Maharashtra politics but also to the country's cooperative sector.

2026-01-29T05:09:04.814534+00:00 IST

BJP's Jagannath Sarkar over Mamata's demand to probe Ajit Pawar..

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagannath Sarkar on Thursday said that the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was "tragic" and a significant loss for the country, adding that there should be "no problem in investigating the incident."

2026-01-29T05:02:27.044056+00:00 IST

Kerala Budget 2026: FM Balagopal hails ‘New Kerala'

He emphasised that the progress achieved across all spheres of people's lives over the last 10 years is remarkable and cannot be compared with what Kerala was like.

2026-01-29T04:49:36.997614+00:00 IST

RG Kar rape-murder victim’s mother rejects offers to contest poll

The mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape victim have claimed that several political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), approached them with offers to contest the forthcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

2026-01-29T04:34:57.344142+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena's Deepak Kesarkar on Ajit Pawar

Ajit 'Dada' Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash at Baramati airport, leaving behind a long career of ups and downs in politics. He was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections.

2026-01-29T03:27:39.266693+00:00 IST

Amit Malviya targets WB govt over Kolkata fire, demands SIT probe

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya has alleged that Trinamool-sponsored Bangla Pakkho had claimed on social media that 50 people died after a fire broke out at a manufacturing unit in Kolkata's Anandapur area on January 26.

2026-01-29T03:26:29.464599+00:00 IST

Kerala Budget to focus on ‘Work and Happen’, single-city vision

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Thursday said the LDF government's upcoming Budget will be "populist yet practical," with a strong focus on real, implementable development rather than mere promises.

2026-01-29T03:26:08.659399+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs UGC regulations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Thursday described the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 as a "delayed but welcome" reform, calling it a crucial step towards addressing deep-rooted discrimination and institutional apathy within India's higher education system.

2026-01-29T03:07:07.043417+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM grieves Ajit Pawar and alleged SIR victims' death

During the address, the West Bengal Chief Minister also spoke about development initiatives in Singur, highlighting the inauguration of multiple projects and alleging a lack of cooperation from the Central government.

2026-01-29T00:36:47.617428+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar’s demise in plane crash causes shock in Maharashtra

In a tragic accident that sent shock in Maharashtra and also in political circles across the country, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while on his way to Baramati, where he was scheduled to attend functions.

2026-01-28T20:54:27.532757+00:00 IST

AAP's Anurag Dhanda seeks detailed probe into Ajit Pawar’s death

Speaking to ANI, Dhanda said, "Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash, and several other people were also on board. Many questions are being raised about this accident. Several journalists are questioning why he was travelling in a plane that had crashed two or three years ago. Why was a VIP being allowed to travel in a previously crashed plane? There are various discussions among people regarding why this particular plane was assigned to him."

2026-01-28T17:39:54.557151+00:00 IST