Politics

Siddaramaiah at 'Lok Bhavan chalo' protest

Siddaramaiah said that the party demanded that the legislation be repealed and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) be restored.

2026-01-27T09:26:38.911267+00:00 IST

4 Minister participate in DMK book-level agents’ meeting

Four Tamil Nadu Ministers participated in a consultative meeting of DMK booth-level agents and district secretaries held at Yelagiri Hills in Tirupattur district as part of preparations for Chief Minister MK Stalin's proposed interaction with booth-level agents and booth committee members on February 14.

2026-01-27T09:21:49.225789+00:00 IST

"Bring back MGNREGA scheme, scrap VB G RAM G Act": Karnataka Mini

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress staged a 'Lok Bhavan Chalo' protest here against the recently passed Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, expressing strong opposition to changes in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) that "removed the powers of the Gram Panchayat."

2026-01-27T08:49:31.995528+00:00 IST

TTV Dhinakaran signals potential alliances, rules out contest...

Addressing a press conference in Madurai, Dhinakaran said, "The leaders of our party from the Madurai and Tirunelveli regions have arrived, and discussions are underway with them on election strategies."

2026-01-27T08:24:20.979202+00:00 IST

"UCC an attack on sanatan dharma": Former Uttarakhand CM Harish R

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat reacted strongly, claiming, "UCC is an attack on the Sanatan Dharma. It doesn't matter how much the BJP praises itself for it."

2026-01-27T08:21:40.944309+00:00 IST

Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition's agenda for Budget Session

Ahead of the Union Budget, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre, highlighting the serious challenges faced by the country and accused the government of having "completely eliminated constitutionally guaranteed" rights and "weakened constitutional institutions."

2026-01-27T07:56:44.449612+00:00 IST

Congress holds 'Lok bhavan chalo' protest in Bengaluru

The VB-G RAM G Act was passed in the Winter Session of the Parliament in 2025 and replaces the 100-day employment guarantee with a 125-day guarantee. However, the Opposition has criticised the legislation for removing Mahatma Gandhi's name and for removing the 60:40 share of funds between the Centre and states.

2026-01-27T07:51:22.544709+00:00 IST

"Rotten potato has no significance": Harish Rawat slams former Congressman Shakeel Ahmad over his remarks

This comes after Shakeel Ahmad levelled several allegations against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

2026-01-27T07:38:30.171609+00:00 IST

"Purposefully insulting Opposition": Kharge slams BJP amid row ov

The BJP and Congress sparred on Tuesday over the seating arrangements controversy at the Republic Day celebrations.

2026-01-27T06:54:08.329399+00:00 IST

"Gunda culture promoted by Congress": BJP leader CN Ashwath Naray

BJP leader Dr C. N. Ashwath Narayan slammed the Congress-led Karnataka government for promoting "Gunda culture" in the Assembly House, backing the Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot amid the growing criticism for his recent walkout without reading the complete address drafted by the state government.

2026-01-27T06:47:51.014560+00:00 IST

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin to begin 2-day West Bengal visit today

BJP National President Nitin Nabin will be on a two-day visit to West Bengal starting today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. During this visit, he will review the BJP's preparations ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, hold several organisational meetings, and participate in public programs.

2026-01-27T06:47:05.761388+00:00 IST

Bihar: Security heightened outside Congress turncoat Shakeel Ahmad's Patna residence after attack claims

The Bihar Police have tightened security outside the residence of Congress turncoat Shakeel Ahmad after he accused the Congress top line of directing youth Congress leaders to attack his residence in Patna and Madhubani.

2026-01-27T06:15:08.375897+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh to chair all-party meeting ahead of Budget session

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair an all-party meeting on Tuesday ahead of the Budget session, which begins on January 28 and runs until April 2.

2026-01-27T06:09:43.885986+00:00 IST

We are trying to strengthen our currency: BJP MLA on rupee value

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sudhir Mungantiwar on Tuesday addressed concerns over the value of the Indian rupee, asserting that the goal is to keep the country in the top two in the world by the end of the centenary celebration.

2026-01-27T05:40:39.187092+00:00 IST

"Instructions of Congress leadership": Shakeel Ahmad accuses Rahu

Ahmad claimed he was informed by Congress Youth leaders about the instructions, saying, "I have not expressed an apprehension, but the leaders of the youth Congress have informed me this. I thank them for this...They are doing this on the instructions of the top leadership."

2026-01-27T05:37:21.799547+00:00 IST

Over Rs 5000 crore disbursed from CMDRF during 2016-21: Kerala CM

Addressing the House during the question hour of the 16th session of the 15th Assembly, the Chief Minister said, "Rs 5,715.92 crore was disbursed from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund during 2016-21, while Rs 2,569.15 crore has been sanctioned in the 2021-26 period so far."

2026-01-27T05:34:48.861887+00:00 IST

Opposition to raise pro-people issues in Budget Session: K Suresh

"Tomorrow, the President of India will address the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. On February 1, the Finance Minister will present the General Budget. Today, the government has convened an all-party meeting at 11 am. As Opposition parties, we are raising our voices as there are several pro-people issues in the country. We are demanding a discussion on important and burning issues," he said.

2026-01-27T04:59:08.413287+00:00 IST

'Mahatma Gandhi ka naam hata ke kya milega?': Vijay Wadettiwar

Questioning the move, Wadettiwar said, "Unhe Mahatma Gandhi ka naam hata ke kya milega?" (What will they gain by removing Mahatma Gandhi's name?) "The Father of the Nation played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle. Today, his name is being used by this government while employment opportunities are being reduced. That is why public anger is increasing," he added.

2026-01-27T04:33:12.904736+00:00 IST

Why PM Modi disregards LoP’s position: Congress’ Gaurav Gogoi

A day earlier, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi attended the Republic Day parade at Delhi's Kartavya Path. However, their placement in the third row has sparked a political row.

2026-01-27T04:09:12.901152+00:00 IST

KTR accuses BJP and Congress of Constitutional breaches

Speaking at the event on Monday, KTR said both the BJP and Congress showed equal disrespect to the constitutional values.

2026-01-27T01:09:45.836781+00:00 IST

"RJD's behaviour and character will remain the same": BJP MP

Launching a sharp attack on the RJD's past tenure in Bihar on Monday, Prakash described the party's rule as "jungle raj" and said that merely changing the face at the helm would not alter the party's functioning or political approach.

2026-01-27T00:32:11.242592+00:00 IST