Politics

Abishek Banerjee asks TMC workers to use "full might" for polls

Giving a clarion call to contest the upcoming assembly elections, Abhishek Banerjee said the party will form a booth-wise "Vote Raksha Committee" to ensure voter protection and effective participation in the upcoming assembly elections

2026-01-24T14:59:17.627525+00:00 IST

YSRCP student wing slams politicisation of Universities

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Student Wing on Saturday strongly criticised the Andhra Pradesh government for allegedly turning universities into political platforms and accused Education Minister Nara Lokesh of destroying the autonomy and academic atmosphere of higher education institutions.

2026-01-24T14:56:24.870395+00:00 IST

RJD's Sanjay Yadav slams Nitish-led govt over rising crime

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Sanjay Yadav on Saturday criticised the Nitish Kumar-led double-engine government in Bihar over rising crime and inadequate surveillance, asserting that nearly "70,000 murders have taken place" across the state in the last 2 decades.

2026-01-24T14:07:44.712152+00:00 IST

CM Dhami inspects Dunikhal–Ratighat road construction work...

Sharing an X post, Dhami said that officials have given instructions to ensure the bypass route is fully completed and opened smoothly for traffic before the upcoming travel and tourism season.

2026-01-24T13:52:50.838825+00:00 IST

“I would have to discuss issues with party leadership”: Tharoor

Senior Congress leader and Thiruvanthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has once again stirred controversy after missing a key strategy meeting of the party to discuss the upcoming Kerala assembly polls, indicating his displeasure over the party's functioning.

2026-01-24T13:19:30.368884+00:00 IST

Rajeev Shukla recalls PM Modi’s fondness for technology

Congress leader Rajeev Shukla recalled, "Even at that time, the Prime Minister brought a small computer and everything, even back then," highlighting his habit of research predating his PM tenure.

2026-01-24T13:16:47.102467+00:00 IST

Maharashtra politics has become a "slave market": Sanjay Raut

Raut stated, "A market of money is running in politics," claiming there is open buying and selling of leaders. "It has become a slave market," he remarked, alleging that Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is behaving like a feudal lord who believes he can auction loyalty. Raut further claimed that this political culture has been initiated by "two emperors sitting in Delhi," a veiled reference to the BJP's central leadership.

2026-01-24T13:04:59.607907+00:00 IST

“Opposition representatives harassed”: WB BJP MLA slams TMC govt

BJP leaders across the state held a 24-hour hunger strike against the Mamata government on Friday for its refusal to utilise the MLA Development Fund.

2026-01-24T11:28:44.258524+00:00 IST

“We want them thrown out”: BJP’s Sriramulu on Rohingyas

The remarks come after the Telangana High Court granted permission to conduct the 'Dharma Rakshana Sabha' at Balapur on Saturday and directed the police to provide security for the event. Advocate K Karuna Sagar, who represented the organisers, said the court allowed the programme after hearing arguments from both sides.

2026-01-24T10:54:11.554095+00:00 IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin to visit West Bengal on Januar

BJP's newly-appointed National President Nitin Nabin will be on his first official visit to West Bengal on January 27 and 28, during which he will participate in a series of key organisational meetings aimed at strengthening the party's grassroots framework ahead of the state assembly elections.

2026-01-24T10:47:34.787320+00:00 IST

"Will remain unapologetic on Operation Sindoor stance": Tharoor

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday rejected any claim of going against the party line on any issue, saying that he has "at no stage violated any of the Congress' positions in Parliament."

2026-01-24T10:03:02.558799+00:00 IST

“Better to convey concerns directly": Shashi Tharoor

"It is better to convey concerns directly to the party leadership. Several things have appeared in the media, some of which may be true while others may not be, and that such matters should not be discussed on public platforms. I had informed the party in advance that I would not be attending the programme and whatever I have to say will be said within the party," he said, while at the Kerala literature festival.

2026-01-24T09:42:26.263707+00:00 IST

Keep religion away from politics: Mayawati

Her comments come against the backdrop of sharp political exchanges over the alleged prevention of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking a dip at the Sangam during the Magh Mela.

2026-01-24T09:38:00.125174+00:00 IST

"Congress in tukde tukde mode”: BJP leader says Tharoor skipped A

"Once again Congress is in Tukde Tukde mode - divided in 2 parts, just like in Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan or Rahul Congress vs Priyanka Congress. It shows that Congress leaders and ministers have no confidence in the party's leaders or the Jharkhand government, indicating there are non-performers," Poonawalla told ANI.

2026-01-24T09:34:36.826843+00:00 IST

Telangana CM cancels plan to shift govt offices to T-Hub

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed the immediate withdrawal of a government order proposing the shifting of certain government offices to T-Hub as part of a rationalisation exercise.

2026-01-24T09:16:00.062742+00:00 IST

"Governor is acting against the government": CM MK Stalin

However, Stalin sharply criticised the Governor RN Ravi, alleging repeated disruptions. "The Governor is acting against the government. He repeatedly cites the same reason and walks out of the Assembly. I am someone who has deep respect for the nation and the National Anthem. No one needs to lecture us on patriotism. The actions of the Governor cause me distress. In the Legislative Assembly, it is the tradition to sing the Tamil Thai Vazhthu at the beginning and the National Anthem at the end," he said.

2026-01-24T08:09:12.828616+00:00 IST

“Bigger pie, smaller slice for Tamil Nadu”: Manickam Tagore

Giving percentage of funds shared from the Union budget, Tagore said that during 2004-2014, under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Tamil Nadu received 5 per cent of the Union budget's pool, whereas from 2014-2025, the state only got around 4.08 per cent. This is despite the fact that Tamil Nadu received more money after 2014, which Tagore attributed to growth in budget size, increasing inflation, and expanding tax collections.

2026-01-24T06:27:33.802095+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor skips AICC meet

Tharoor's absence on Friday comes a few days after he was reportedly 'ignored' by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the party's "Mahapanchayat" organised in Kochi, Kerala, on January 19.

2026-01-24T04:55:53.146907+00:00 IST

"Happy Prime Minister has come": AMMK TTV Dhinakaran on NDA rally

Expressing his delight over Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the party meeting, AMMK Party General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said, "I am very happy that the Prime Minister has come and attended our meeting."

2026-01-24T04:04:04.146954+00:00 IST

People of Tamil Nadu know that they are blatant liars: Elangovan

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government the CMC (corruption, mafia, crime) government, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan took a jibe at the Prime Minister and said that he knew where the criminals came from and people of Tamil Nadu know that they are blatant liars.

2026-01-24T03:38:56.725926+00:00 IST

"Highly objectionable": Kerala Education Minister V Shivankutty

Kerala Education Minister V Shivankutty on Friday criticised the BJP for excluding the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor from receiving Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport, calling it "highly objectionable" and an insult to the city's people.

2026-01-24T02:22:32.192570+00:00 IST