Politics

"It is a dire situation... there is no law and order": Siddiqui

Weeks ahead of the national elections in Bangladesh, Mohammed Ali Siddiqui, Secretary General of Bangladesh Human Rights Watch, said that the country is facing a dire situation, alleging a complete lack of law and order, absence of police protection, and denial of justice through the courts.

2026-01-23T23:11:12.164161+00:00 IST

“People of Kerala know PM Modi is only leader working for develop

BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kerala and said that he is the only leader that is working very hard for the development of state.

2026-01-23T21:46:35.962594+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP demand inquiry into employees death

Squarely blaming the coalition government for the death of GVMC Superintendent Engineer Govinda Rao, YSRCP has demanded a judicial inquiry into the death.

2026-01-23T21:36:37.064898+00:00 IST

PM Modi welcomes Twenty20 President Jacob in NDA

"Had a wonderful meeting with Shri Sabu M. Jacob Ji in Thiruvananthapuram. I warmly welcome Twenty20 to the NDA family. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to transparent, people-centric governance," PM Modi said.

2026-01-23T18:45:17.513942+00:00 IST

“BJP’s ‘Dappa engine’ won’t run in Tamil Nadu”: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday, taking a dig at the BJP's slogan of "double engine government," labelled it as "Dappa engine" stating that it "won't run" in Tamil Nadu.

2026-01-23T18:31:37.210463+00:00 IST

Tripura: Clash between two BJP groups over PWD tenders, 1 injured

Tension gripped the Katal Dighirpar area of Kailashahar town in Unakoti district on Friday evening after violent clashes broke out between two groups of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Public Works Department (PWD) tenders, leaving at least one person injured, police said.

2026-01-23T18:25:05.189916+00:00 IST

"Bengal's cultural inheritance is being demeaned": Mamata

Through her official X post, she hailed Netaji as "Bengal's proud son", whose life was devoted entirely to the freedom and destiny of India. "When fear was normalised and submission institutionalised, Netaji chose defiance. When compromise was convenient, he chose sacrifice. To Netaji, freedom was non-negotiable, dignity was non-negotiable, and India's sovereignty was inviolable," she said.

2026-01-23T18:20:50.293757+00:00 IST

Violence being systematically fostered by Sangh: Kerala CMVijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday strongly condemned the alleged assault on a pastor in Odisha, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of violence and intolerance in the country.

2026-01-23T18:16:35.395352+00:00 IST

PM Modi gives clarion call for change in Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave the clarion call for change in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, saying that the states are "ready for change" in governance.

2026-01-23T18:00:11.294434+00:00 IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates, lays foundation for 8 dev proj

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Friday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for eight key development projects worth ₹365 crore, along with Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.

2026-01-23T17:37:30.022478+00:00 IST

“AIADMK-NDA will win 210 seats in Tamil Nadu”: Palaniswami

"PM Modi has come to the first election campaign of NDA in Madhurandhagam soil. This public meeting was held as a conference, and nearly 5 lakh people attended. The AIADMK NDA alliance will win in 210 constituencies," Palaniswami said.

2026-01-23T17:30:26.619694+00:00 IST

AIADMK's Palaniswami tears into MK Stalin-led ruling party

"This election will put an end to dynastic rule and place a full stop to the DMK. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Madhurantakam, even nature welcomes him. The sun symbol of the DMK has disappeared. For the last four-and-a-half years, the DMK government has only given sorrow to the people," Palaniswami said while ddressing a public rally in Chengalpattu

2026-01-23T17:14:18.101349+00:00 IST

Aaditya Thackeray questions Centre as Rupee hovers near 92-mark

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Friday questioned the BJP's 'silence' after India Rupee hit a new low, as the currency hovered around the 92-mark mark against the US Dollar.

2026-01-23T17:00:44.807250+00:00 IST

Cong, AIMIM leaders condemn attack on Christian pastor in Odisha

Congress leader K C Venugopal and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday alleged a mob attack on Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik and members of the Christian community in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, and sought urgent action against those involved.

2026-01-23T15:59:18.487117+00:00 IST

"DMK is biggest enemy of Tamil Nadu’s culture": PM Modi

"When a controversy erupted over Lord Murugan's deepam (lamp), our leaders raised their voice for the devotees. However, the DMK and its allies left no stone unturned for their vote bank. They even insulted the court. The DMK is the biggest enemy of Tamil Nadu's culture," PM Modi said.

2026-01-23T15:19:15.102172+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu directs swift restoration of essential services

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday issued comprehensive directions to State Government officials to restore normalcy in various parts of Himachal Pradesh affected by heavy snowfall.

2026-01-23T15:18:34.417067+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi flags 50 % US tariffs, hold PM Modi "accountable"

"50 per cent US tariffs and uncertainty are badly hurting India's textile exporters. Job losses, factory shutdowns and reduced orders are a reality of our 'Dead Economy'. Mr Modi has offered no relief or even spoken about tariffs, even though more than 4.5 crore jobs and lakhs of businesses are at stake. Modi ji, you are accountable; please direct your attention to this matter," the Congress MP said.

2026-01-23T15:06:07.551582+00:00 IST

PM Modi invokes Jayalalitha ahead of state elections

Addressing a NDA rally in Madurantakam in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district, PM Modi said that former Chief Minister J Jayalalitha worked to control crime in the state, and the NDA government will ensure women's safety.

2026-01-23T14:19:34.937902+00:00 IST

KT Rama Rao appears before SIT in phone tapping probe

Earlier in the day, BRS workers staged a protest against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy near Jubilee Hills police station as the party's working president, KT Rama Rao (KTR), arrived there to face an SIT interrogation regarding the phone-tapping scandal.

2026-01-23T13:58:54.615870+00:00 IST

K Kavitha writes to PM Modi seeking renaming of Andaman and Nicob

Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands be renamed as 'Azad Hind' to honour freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

2026-01-23T13:09:43.076605+00:00 IST

Countdown for DMK’s exit has begun: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the ruling DMK-led alliance in the poll-bound Tamil Nadu, saying the countdown for its exit has begun and a BJP-NDA government will be formed in the state.

2026-01-23T11:58:37.648826+00:00 IST