These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16.
"BJP is reacting politically... They are opposing it politically," Siddaramaiah said while responding to questions about the BJP's claim that the government does not have sufficient funds for capital expenditure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the party of turning a gobal event into an arena for "dirty and shameless politics," saying its conduct had "brought embarrassment" to the country before foreign dignitaries.
Speaking to ANI, he said it takes courage to name both the ruling party in the state and the ruling party at the Centre as adversaries. Raj claimed that pressure had been exerted by the Union government, but Vijay's position remained firm, recalling his statement at Mamallapuram that ther
"We will meet the Prime Minister under the leadership of the Chief Minister, and we hope that Narendra Modi will restore Himachal Pradesh's Revenue Deficit Grant. We shall take up our demand and issues," Agnihotri said.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, saying that if the BJP claims the state government failed to properly present its case before the 16th Finance Commission, then Thakur should take
BJP leaders maintained that PM Modi wanted to address the House but was denied the opportunity due to disruptions by Congress leaders. The Congress alleged PM Modi stayed away because he did not want scrutiny on national security.
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders hailed it as a bold blueprint for a "Viksit Bharat 2047," promising self-reliance, infrastructure growth, and new avenues for youth employment, the Opposition slammed it as a "missed opportunity," accusing the government of sidelin
The controversy comes amid a faceoff between the Congress-led state government and Raj Bhavan over the Governor's customary address to the joint sitting of the legislature. Governor Gehlot had expressed reservations over 11 paragraphs in the speech, which reportedly criticised the Central
In a post on X, Abhishek Banerjee said, "Democracy is punished. Criminals are rewarded. Agencies are weaponised. Elections are manipulated. JAIL the PROTESTERS. BAIL the RAPISTS. This is the BJP's version of New India."
"Rahul Gandhi engages in acts of treason against the country instead of showing patriotism. No LoP can go abroad and insult the country. While criticising PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi has now started going abroad and insulting the country," the Union Minister told reporters here.
Union Minister of State and BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje on Tuesday lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling him "an anti-India leader" over the latter's criticism of the NDA-led government during his visit to Germany.