Politics

"Have sleeper cells in DMK, AIADMK, VCK": TVK's Aadhav Arjun

Addressing the state and district level consultative meeting of party functionaries in Mahabalipuram, Arjun said, "TVK leader Vijay has got supporters from both AIADMK and DMK party members. We have got a sleeper cell in your cabinet, Mr Stalin. We have got sleeper cells in AIADMK and even VCK."

2026-01-25T08:28:48.315237+00:00 IST

6.5 lakh people registered under Ayushman Bharat: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that Ayushman Bharat was implemented in Delhi on the very first day of the BJP government's formation, and 6.5 lakh people have registered under this scheme.

2026-01-25T07:51:56.328265+00:00 IST

West Bengal: BJP announces manifesto committee for upcoming polls

The State Sankalpa Patra Committee comprises 11 members, with party leader Tapas Roy serving as the Chairman. Dr Ashok Lahiri, MLA, serves as the Convener and Agnimitra Paul, MLA, is the Co-Convener. The members are Dr Chittaranjan Mandal, Manoj Tigga, MP, Dr Swapan Dasgupta, Shishir Bajoria, Dr Amalkanti Ray, Vaishali Dalmia, Dr Anirban Ganguly, and advocate Debjit Sarkar.

2026-01-25T06:47:04.417507+00:00 IST

Writing new chapters development in UP: Nitin Nabin listens to PM

Bharatiya Janata Party's newly appointed National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday said that the party would strive to bring the government back to power in Uttar Pradesh.

2026-01-25T06:34:44.734387+00:00 IST

BJP does not intend to ensure 'smooth functioning' of Karnataka a

Following Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's recent walkout from the assembly without reading the complete address drafted by the state government, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ensured that the governor violated the norms, the traditions, and more importantly, articles of the constitutions by not reading the governor's speech.

2026-01-25T06:00:53.498013+00:00 IST

"Infiltrators and conspirators"... destroying RJD: Rohini Acharya

In a veiled jibe at her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, who now controls the RJD, she claimed that "infiltrators and conspirators" sent by fascist opponents are controlling the party.

2026-01-25T05:29:33.465355+00:00 IST

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates "Suggestions Vans"

CM Sarma inaugurates "Suggestions Vans" to gather public input for BJP Sankalp Patra

2026-01-25T05:10:31.705259+00:00 IST

BJP National President heading to Mathura for Banke Bihari Temple

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) newly appointed National President Nitin Nabin received a rousing welcome as he arrived at Noida on Sunday. He is heading to Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple to offer prayers.

2026-01-25T05:10:13.776222+00:00 IST

Party politics is focused on welfare of people, protect language

Reacting to the executive committee meeting chaired by Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Assembly election, Tamil Nadu State Secretary, Legal & Policy Wing, MNM, SB Arjunar said that the meeting focused on the centre point of MNM's politics to protect interest of the people of the state.

2026-01-25T04:17:01.785546+00:00 IST

"Talk to him": Tharoor over Shakeel Ahmad's remark on Congress

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on controversial remarks made by former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad against the party leadership, saying it was not appropriate to discuss such matters publicly.

2026-01-25T03:43:38.326802+00:00 IST

CBI court reverses Bhupesh Baghel's discharge in 2017 case

The case dates back to 2017, when Munnat accused Baghel of creating and circulating sexually explicit videos to tarnish his reputation. The CBI had filed a charge sheet and supplementary charge sheet against six accused, including Baghel.

2026-01-25T03:12:27.473298+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM reviews development work in Nainital

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday conducted a site inspection of the Dunikhal-Ratighat (Padli) motor road construction work in Nainital.

2026-01-24T17:51:32.683871+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Kirit Somaiya welcomes Sahar Shaikh's apology

Maharashtra BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Saturday welcomed AIMIM Corporator Sahar Shaikh's apology over her "will make Mumbra green" remark.

2026-01-24T17:17:05.826332+00:00 IST

Shakeel Ahmed calls out Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, BJP hits back

Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed stirred a controversy on Saturday, alleging that there's "no internal democracy" in Congress and Rahul Gandhi wants to "throw out" the senior leadership of the party.

2026-01-24T17:16:15.270461+00:00 IST

"NDA not strong:" MDMK General Secretary Vaiko

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko stated that the National Democratic Alliance is not strong in Tamil Nadu and asserted that the DMK will form a government with a clear majority in the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year.

2026-01-24T17:06:41.879887+00:00 IST

Administration temporarily closed several roads: Chamoli SP

Chamoli SP Surjeet Singh Pawar said several parts of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district received snowfall from Friday evening, which led the district administration to take precautionary measures.

2026-01-24T16:44:42.402724+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi alleges strategic vote theft through SIR in Gujarat

Sharing a post by the Gujarat Congress on X, Gandhi Gandhi asserted that the exercise being carried out in the name of SIR was not administrative in nature but a deliberate, organised exercise aimed at manipulating elections.

2026-01-24T16:26:42.057193+00:00 IST

"Congress tried to finish JDS:" Former PM Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch, HD Deve Gowda, on Saturday, accused the Congress party of attempting to dismantle the Janata Dal (Secular) as a political party.

2026-01-24T16:25:33.981515+00:00 IST

“Rahul Gandhi wants to throw senior leaders out”: Former Congress

Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad on Saturday alleged that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wants to throw senior established leadership out of the party and replace them with young leadership that speaks well of him.

2026-01-24T16:11:44.298216+00:00 IST

"No internal democracy in Congress": Shakeel Ahmad

Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the party's consistent electoral failures, claiming unwillingness within the party to address the issues, while pointing out that there's a lack of competence at the top leadership.

2026-01-24T15:17:48.375845+00:00 IST

Kerala: Credit war between Congress, CPI(M) over Vizhinjam Port

Congress and Communist Party of India (Marxist) indulged in a credit war for the Vizhinjam International Seaport after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Phase 2 expansion of the project on Saturday.

2026-01-24T15:02:39.259508+00:00 IST