Politics

Kamal Haasan claims voter inconvenience caused due to SIR

He further noted that several exemplary cases of voter confusion and distress have already been brought to national attention.

2026-01-27T18:27:14.386398+00:00 IST

Janajati development priority under PM Modi govt: CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that one thing must be remembered, that people's hearts cannot be won by force.

2026-01-27T18:21:09.707257+00:00 IST

DMK Ministers call for Tiruchirappalli to be declared TN's second capital ahead of assembly polls

DMK Ministers urge 'Tiruchirappalli to be declared TN second capital' ahead of assembly polls

2026-01-27T17:36:51.866588+00:00 IST

2026 Manifesto will be ‘Hero’ of Polls, says DMK MP Kanimozh

DMK Deputy General Secretary and Member of Parliament Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said that the DMK's election manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections would emerge as the "hero" of the polls, similar to the party's 2006 manifesto.

2026-01-27T17:20:50.218322+00:00 IST

"Expecting rightful share from Union Budget": Kerala FM

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Tuesday expressed hope for fair allocations in the 2026 Union Budget, saying he is "expecting the rightful share from the Union Budget," and urged a rectification of past Finance Commission cuts that had severely affected the state.

2026-01-27T17:12:22.864601+00:00 IST

Kishan Reddy blames Congress and BRS for Singareni mismanagement

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday criticised the Congress-led Telangana government, alleging a lack of transparency in the site visit process for the Singareni.

2026-01-27T15:58:00.008823+00:00 IST

"Distorting it in every way possible": Andhra Congress president

"On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the MGNREGA program was being hijacked by the BJP, distorting it in every way possible. Changing the name to VB-G RAM G. The Congress has decided to go on a massive agitation, and as part of that, even in Andhra Pradesh, we are planning something big. For that, we have invited Rahul Gandhi to come," Sharmila told ANI.

2026-01-27T15:35:43.179762+00:00 IST

Tripura CM advises workers not to be scared of travelling to "sensitive areas" ahead of TTAADC polls

Ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that workers have been advised not to be afraid while campaigning in sensitive areas and taking the ideology of the BJP to the people.

2026-01-27T15:31:38.289102+00:00 IST

Trying to divide people through UGC: UP Congress President

Reacting to the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations to deal with caste-based discrimination, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Tuesday alleged that the Central government was trying to divide people through the UGC.

2026-01-27T15:19:42.150027+00:00 IST

ABVP on UGC’s new equity guidelines for Higher Education

Currently, certain provisions and terminologies within these regulations have sparked ambiguity and misconceptions among society, students, and parents. ABVP urges the UGC to take immediate cognisance of these concerns and issue clarifications to prevent any divisive situations.

2026-01-27T15:14:41.230793+00:00 IST

OP Rajbhar mocks Akhilesh Yadav’s Bengal visit

Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar on Tuesday reacted to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's decision to campaign for Mamata Banerjee, saying, "Akhilesh Yadav is going there to make BJP win."

2026-01-27T15:08:46.765231+00:00 IST

B.PAC, citizens urge state EC to conduct GBA elections using EVMs

delegation comprising members of B.PAC (Bangalore Political Action Committee) and concerned citizens met with the Chief Commissioner of the State Election Commission, Sangreshi

2026-01-27T14:04:33.872944+00:00 IST

"Rulers selecting their voters": CPI MP Sandosh Kumar

"We have raised many issues. The main issue, however, was the SIR, which now stands for Special Intensive Removal. Normally in a democracy, voters elect their ruler, but here, the reverse is happening. The rulers are selecting their voters," Kumar told ANI after attending the all-party meeting.

2026-01-27T14:01:54.709215+00:00 IST

'Respect Northeast or don't seek votes': Assam CM slams Rahul

Speaking to the reporters in Tinsukia, CM Sarma said, "Yesterday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, a ceremony was organised. An arrangement was made for a 'gamcha' or piece of cloth from the Northeast to be given to the guests. When Rahul Gandhi was given a 'gamcha', he refused it. This is not the first time. Whenever he comes to Assam, he is given a 'gamcha' and refuses to take it."

2026-01-27T13:54:02.322526+00:00 IST

Telangana municipal elections to take place on February 11

Elections are scheduled for 116 municipalities and seven corporations, and nominations will be accepted from January 27 to January 30. The Telangana State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the official schedule for the upcoming municipal elections, with polling on February 11 and results on February 13.

2026-01-27T13:41:03.624851+00:00 IST

Jharkhand to vote for local body polls on February 23

Jharkhand State Election Commissioner Alka Tiwari on Tuesday announced that state municipal elections for 48 municipalities would be held on February 23 and the counting of votes will take place on February 27.

2026-01-27T13:20:48.615580+00:00 IST

"Trying to defame Dalit Minister": DK Shivakumar

"It is all bogus. Nothing is there. What they are telling is politically motivated. They are just trying to defame a Dalit Minister. That's all," Shivakumar told reporters in Bengaluru.

2026-01-27T13:13:52.997282+00:00 IST

Ayodhya GST Commissioner resigns amid Shankarachar

"In favour of the government and to oppose Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand, I have resigned. For the last 2 days, I was deeply hurt by his baseless allegations against our CM and PM," Kumar told ANI.

2026-01-27T12:15:29.063922+00:00 IST

"EC, BJP conducting NRC in garb of SIR": Akhilesh Yadav

"The responsibility of EC is to see an increase in votes, but for the first time, it is being seen that the EC and BJP, in the garb of SIR, are conducting NRC and harassing common people, and their aim is to cut more votes. Whereas their responsibility is to help the voters," Yadav said in a joint press conference in Howrah.

2026-01-27T11:40:57.779986+00:00 IST

Uma Bharti objects to UP govt's notice to religious leader

"Don't harbour illusions against Yogi; my statement is not against Yogi ji--I hold feelings of respect, affection, and goodwill toward him. However, I stand firm on this: the administration must maintain strict control over law and order, but demanding proof of someone's status as Shankaracharya is a violation of propriety; only the Shankaracharya or the scholarly council can do that," Umar Bharti posted on X.

2026-01-27T11:02:12.429362+00:00 IST

"The culprit will not escape": Dilip Jaiswal on former Congressme

Bihar government minister Dilip Jaiswal said, "The rule of law prevails. If any such incident occurs in this regard, the culprit will not be able to escape.",

2026-01-27T09:28:37.162390+00:00 IST