Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday launched a sharp attack on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks, accusing him and the BJP of pushing divisive agendas, imposing Hindi, and attempting to undermine India's secular character.
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday called Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole's remarks drawing comparison between Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram a "grievous insult" to Hindu sentiments.
The TMC was formed on January 1, 1998, after Banerjee broke away from the Congress following ideological and political differences. From a fledgling regional party, the TMC rose to national party status in 2016. In 2011, it brought an end to the 34-year-long Left Front rule in West Bengal
Karachi recorded over 64,000 street crime cases in 2025 despite a decline from last year, with more than 70 deaths reported. Police cite improved policing and technology, while experts warn underreporting remains high and public safety perceptions have not significantly improved.
The domestic benchmark indices began the first trading session of 2026 with marginal gains on Thursday, supported mainly by domestic investors, as most global markets remained shut for the New Year's holiday.
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has said that he is not a fan of current Australian batting coach Michael Di Venuto. Hayden's blunt remark came after Australia's poor batting performance in the Fourth Ashes Test against England in Melbourne, which the visitors won by four wickets
The decision came after they had to postpone the ongoing BPL for two days following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30 at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital.
Israel's parliament on Wednesday approved a bill establishing a national day to honour Moroccan Jews who immigrated to the country and to remember those who died en route.