By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 8: Inconsistent commitment, poor strategic planning and lack of sustained grassroots engagement led to rapid decline of Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Meghalaya, election strategist Divesh Ranjan said. The TMC entered Meghalayas political landscape with strong ambitions, securing a notable 13.78 per cent vote share in the 2023 Assembly elections. In [] The post TMC has missed a trick in Mlaya appeared first on The Shillong Times .

The BJP scored a major victory in Telangana's MLC elections, winning two of three seats and defeating Congress despite heavy campaigning. This success boosts BJP's standing in the state ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections, with notable efforts from Union ministers and recognition from Prime Minister Modi.

CHENNAI: Of late, National Sports Federation (NSF) elections have turned more dramatic and intriguing. The top post has suddenly become highly attractive and fascinating. The latest NSF to declare elections is the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), a body that had to approach the high court to stay an ad hoc committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The current BFI president, Ajay Singh, is expecting to get re-elected but that will also depend on what the other members think. Espe

After Rahul Gandhi on Friday issued a stern warning to party leaders in Gujarat, accusing some of secretly aiding the BJP , he called for a cleanse inside the party and stated that Congress is prepared to sack up to 40 members if necessary. The BJP responded by saying that Gandhi has rolled his own party, making him the iggest asset of the BJP. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took to X to take a dig at Rahul Gandhi, stating that Rahul Gandhi admits he is unable to win in Gujarat, unable to

The Delhi Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 5,100 crore for implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, under which women in the national capital will receive Rs 2,500 each per month. The scheme was announced by BJP national president J P Nadda on the occasion of International Women's Day and will be launched immediately. The scheme was a key promise made by the BJP during the recent Delhi Assembly elections, where the party secured a sweeping victory. The announcement has been met with mix

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and also Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh from their posts, both Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring termed it as an act of vengeance (badlakhori). The Akal Takht in Amritsar and Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib in Rupanagar district are two of the five seats of temporal authority of

Rahul Gandhi urged the Gujarat Congress to expel leaders and workers who are aligned with BJP, stressing the need to reconnect with people to regain trust and win elections. He criticised the states struggling industries, calling for a new vision to support farmers and revive the sectors.

The Naveen Patnaik government often championed the slogan of women empowerment, but it remained a hollow promise. Their actions never translated into meaningful change, which is why the women of Odisha decisively rejected them in the 2024 elections, the Chief Minister stated

We must earn peoples trust, Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers in Gujarat Ahmedabad: Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressed Congress party workers and former candidates of local body elections in Ahmedabad on Saturday during Samvaad programme. In his speech, he emphasized the need for the Congress party to reconnect with the [] The post We must earn peoples trust, Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers in Gujarat appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said there was a need to filter out workers and leaders from his party who were working for the BJP. Addressing party workers on the second day of his two-day Gujarat visit, Rahul said people of the state will not vote for his party till it fulfils its responsibilities. People of Gujarat were screaming for a new vision because the vision they were shown in more than three decades of the BJP rule had failed, he said. The Leader of Opposition in

A Delhi court has refused to quash summons issued by a trial court against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra over controversial remarks allegedly made by Mishra during the Delhi Assembly elections in 2020. Special Judge Jitendra Singh of the Rouse Avenue Courts on Friday dismissed the revision plea filed by [] The post Pakistan remarks: Delhi court refuses to quash summons against Minister Kapil Mishra appeared first on India Legal .

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticized the removal of two Jathedars by the SGPC as an act of vengeance, emphasizing the need for SGPC general elections. The SGPC replaced Giani Raghbir Singh and Giani Sultan Singh due to their deemed inadequate leadership, with Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj stepping in. The move sparked widespread condemnation among Sikh leaders.

Kamala Harris became the state attorney general of California in 2010 after winning three statewide elections.

MUMBAI: Pre-election sops like the Ladki Bahin scheme is extracting Rs 60,000 crore from the Maharashtra government and attempts are being made to ensure that it doesn't impact capital investments, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said. Assembly elections were held in Maharashtra in November 2024. Days before the announcement of the state budget on Monday, Fadnavis said Maharashtra is trying to channelize the money paid to the beneficiary women into productive purposes by helping them pool t

Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi MLA Gopal Rai criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday for not fulfilling the promises made before the Assembly elections, urging the Delhi government to implement the financial aid scheme of providing Rs 2,500 per month to women in Delhi, also called the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana.

HYDERABAD: Union Minister and BJP state president G Kishan Reddy on Friday stated that under PM Narendra Modis leadership, the upcoming census will pave the way for implementing womens reservation before the next Parliamentary and Assembly polls. He accused some political parties of spreading misinformation about seat reductions due to reservation policies, dismissing it as false propaganda. He reaffirmed that no Lok Sabha seats in South India would be lost due to delimitation, which the Centre

HYDERABAD: BRS supremo and former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to attend the Budget session of the Assembly, which is scheduled to commence on March 12. The Leader of Opposition held a meeting with his party colleagues at his Erravalli farmhouse in Siddipet district on Friday to discuss the upcoming Assembly session, MLC polls under the MLAs quota, and the pink partys silver jubilee celebrations. During the meeting, the former CM is believed to have directed the party MLAs and M

Facing internal pressure with student opposition, a call for early elections from the army, and no support from the Trump administration, Bangladeshs interim leader now feels the need for allies

Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra's plea challenging a trial court's order on his alleged model code of conduct violation was dismissed by Rouse Avenue court. Mishra is accused of promoting enmity through statements deemed inflammatory, linking the elections to an India versus Pakistan contest.

Fifty-three political parties have already submitted their lists to participate in the election

CHENNAI: Sharing his 10th and concluding part of the series of letters he has been writing in the party organ Murasoli against Hindi imposition, Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, in a message on X, on Friday blamed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for reviving a fight on the language issue that he can never win. It was the Union Education Minister who provoked us to write this series of letters when we were simply doing our job. He forgot his place and dared to threaten an e

KAKINADA: With the joining of Pendem Dorababu in Jana Sena, the YSRCP is on the brink of losing its influence in the Pithapuram constituency. He joined Jana Sena in the presence of party supremo and Deputy Chief Minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan in Mangalagiri on Friday. Along with the former MLA, several key local leaders, including Burra Anu Babu (former East Godavari ZP Vice Chairman), Kothapalli Padma (Pithapuram Municipal Vice Chairperson), Kannabatthula Kameswara Rao (Pithapuram MPP), five co

Greenland's legislative elections focus on independence from Denmark, influenced by recent US interest. Most parties support sovereignty but differ on timelines. Current government sees economic self-sufficiency as a prerequisite, while social issues like education, health, and economic development remain priorities for many residents.

PUDUCHERRY: The DMK is intensifying efforts to consolidate the influential Vanniyar vote bank as part of its strategy to wrest power in the Union Territory in the 2026 Assembly elections. With six MLAs in the 30-member Assembly, the party is keen to increase its seat share and believes it has strong prospects of forming the government. Notably, the DMK currently lacks an MLA from the Vanniyar community, a factor it is determined to rectify to bolster its electoral fortunes. The Vanniyar vote ban

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India has called for inclusive and participatory elections in Bangladesh while expressing concerns about the activities of extremists and the protection of minority rights. India also emphasized that it is the responsibility of the Bangladeshi interim government to safeguard the rights and properties of Hindus and other minorities.

The Election Commission had issued notification for the MLC elections under the MLAs' quota on March 3, setting the last date for filing nominations as March 10. Polling will take place on March 20, with results slated to be announced by 5 pm on the same day.

New Delhi said it supports a stable, peaceful, inclusive and progressive Bangladesh in which all issues are resolved through democratic means and by holding inclusive and participatory elections

CHANDIGARH: With an eye on the 2027 assembly elections, the Punjab Congress today launched the Judega Block, Jittegi Congress campaign from Dera Bassi and Sanaur to strengthen the partys grassroots network in the state. Addressing gatherings at Dera Bassi and Sanaur, Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring highlighted the significance of grassroots connections and on-ground efforts. The strength of any political party lies in its grassroots network, Warring said. T

PATNA: Strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Friday charted out plans for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections due in October-November this year. He launched a five-point agenda to transform Bihar if the Jan Suraaj Party is voted to power. Five important schemes will be implemented in Bihar if the Jan Suraaj Party forms the next government after the assembly polls. The schemes are aimed at making Bihar one of the 10 leading states in the country. The new government will focus on improvi

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that the BJP plans to elect a new national party president by mid-March. The election process has been delayed due to the Delhi Assembly elections and pending state unit elections. The new president will replace JP Nadda, who has led the party since January 2020.

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra's revision plea was dismissed by the Rouse Avenue Court. He had challenged the trial court's cognizance and summoning order for alleged Model Code of Conduct violation during the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections. The trial court had taken cognizance of the charge sheet, which pertained to a statement Mishra made when the MCC was in force.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday terminated the services of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Sultan Singh. The Akal Takht in Amritsar and the Takht Kesgarh at Anandpur Sahib are two of the five seats of temporal authority of Sikhism. The move may adversely affect the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) which is already facing an erosion of its support base. Now, all three Sikh Jathedars who declared the then SAD president Sukh

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered CAF to allow Samuel Eto'o to stand as a candidate for its executive committee.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will not tolerate 'Hindi colonialism' replacing British colonialism, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Friday and accused Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of provoking the state by threatening it to accept Hindi imposition. Stalin, in a social media post, said: The tree may prefer calm, but the wind will not subside. It was the Union Education Minister who provoked us to write this series of letters when we were simply doing our job. He forgot his place and dared t

AHMEDABAD: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi landed in Gujarat on Friday for a high-stakes two-day visit, aiming to energize the Congress ranks. Rahul, who arrives fresh from a fiery Lok Sabha debate where he declared with conviction that Congress will reclaim Gujarat in the next assembly elections, will be camping in Ahmedabad on March 7 and 8. With over two and a half years left for the 2027 polls, Gandhis visit signals an early battle cry, setting the tone for a long and aggr

India has raised concerns over Bangladesh's release of violent extremists and emphasized the interim government's responsibility to safeguard minorities and their institutions. India supports a stable and progressive Bangladesh where issues are addressed democratically and through inclusive elections.

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat BJP shook up its leadership on Thursday, appointing 35 district and metropolitan presidents. Notably, 34%a dozen namesare repeat selections, sparking a buzz within party ranks. The reshuffle, party insiders claim, favors state BJP chief CR Patils camp and leaders aligned with the RSS. Many appointments, party sources suggest, hinge on personal equations and strategic backing from state heavyweights. Thus the selection process for Gujarat BJPs district and metropolitan presiden

Hyderabad: The results of the three MLC seats that went to polls in Telangana have given a boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which managed to win two while the ruling Congress lost all three. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) however chose to not contest the MLC elections, which perhaps would have seen an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downl

NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday said his party will follow all democratic routes to oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill when it comes up for passage in Parliament and asserted that the INDIA bloc is against the content, intent and extent of the proposed legislation. Ahead of the start of the second half of the Budget session, Ramesh said there will be extensive consultation among INDIA bloc parties to jointly oppose the bill and the leaders of opposition in both Houses

RANCHI: BJP leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Sorens elder daughter-in-law, Sita Soren, had a narrow escape after her former personal assistant, Devashish Ghose, allegedly attempted to shoot her inside her hotel room in Saraidhela, Dhanbad, on Thursday night. According to the FIR registered at Saraidhela Police Station, Ghose, in a fit of rage, pulled out his pistol with the intent to kill her. But her security personnel present there caught hold of him and later handed him ove

Ahmedabad: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning as part of his two-day Gujarat visit, during which he will hold meetings with party leaders with a focus on the 2027 assembly elections. After his arrival at the airport here, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha headed Gujarat Congress headquarters in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the finance minister of the UT, presented his first budget in Assembly today, saying J&Ks economy expanded from 1.64 lakh crores in 2019-20 to 2.45 lakh crores in 2023-24. It is the first budget to be presented by an elected government in J&K since 2018. Omar started his maiden Budget speech with a quote, My entire body is covered with bruises and where should I apply the balm. The budget is a roadmap for a new and prosperous

Kolkata: This year, International Womens Day holds special importance for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, as the state gears up for crucial Assembly elections to be held next year. Women voters, as in previous elections, are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the fortunes of the ruling partys candidates in []

This year, International Women's Day holds special importance for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, as the state gears up for crucial Assembly elections to be held next year.

Ahmedabad, Mar 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday morning as part of his two-day Gujarat visit, during which he will hold meetings with party leaders with a focus on the 2027 assembly elections. After his arrival at the airport here, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha headed Gujarat Congress headquarters in the Paldi area of the city. He first met senior party leaders, including former state Congress presidents, and former leaders of opposition in [] The post R

PATNA: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary on Friday dismissed speculation regarding the NDAs chief ministerial candidate by confirming that JD(U) president Nitish Kumar would continue to be the alliances face even after the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for October-November this year. Speaking to the presspersons before attending the budget session of the Bihar legislature, Choudhary made it clear that there was no confusion about Nitish Kumars leadership. He is

PATNA: A decision to contest the 2025 assembly elections under Tejashwis leadership was taken at a meeting of legislature party of the all the five grand alliance partners at the residence of RJD MLA Alok Mehta in the state capital on Thursday. Assembly elections are due in October-November. The MLAs and MLCs of RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM and CPI-ML (Liberation) put faith in the leadership of Tejashwi and resolved to work unitedly to secure victory of their candidates in the upcoming assembly elect

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin has criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for attempting to impose the National Education Policy (NEP) and the Hindi language on the state. Stalin has highlighted Tamil Nadu's achievements and has challenged the BJP to make language imposition their core agenda for the 2026 Assembly elections.

KOLLAM: Amid the ongoing debate over fascism, CPM politburo coordinator Prakash Karat said that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre has been displaying fascistic tendencies, and if unresisted, could evolve into full-fledged fascism. Inaugurating the 24th state conference of the CPM in Kollam on Thursday, Karat dismissed Congress claim that the Left has abandoned the fight against fascism. Accusing the Congress of playing cheap politics, the CPM veteran asserted that the party does not nee

KOLLAM: Accusing the Muslim League of aligning with religious extremist elements, the CPM has warned the party of mass erosion of its popular base if the ties are not abandoned. The working report presented by CPM state secretary M V Govindan at the 24th state conference on Thursday is also critical of the Congress for shifting votes in favour of the BJP. The Muslim League leadership is taking its rank and file into the hands of the Muslim extremist elements like Jamaat-e-Islami and SDPI, the re

VIJAYAWADA: Ahead of the second phase of the Parliament Budget Session starting March 10, former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met with party MPs on Thursday. He instructed them to strongly protect Andhra Pradeshs interests in Parliament, focusing on key issues such as the Polavaram Projects height, privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and medical colleges, support prices for chilli farmers, One Nation, One Election and delimitation of Lok Sabha seats. Jagan criti

K N Pandita Commentators are counting the reasons for the defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party in the recently announced Delhi assembly elections. Reasons can be overt as well as covert. Some of the known ones could be the incumbency syndrome, the allegations of corruption and scams in the AAP, the inability to fulfil commitments made in the election manifesto, loss of checks and balances and internal bickering in the party among others. An important factor contributing to BJPs success [] The post Delh

SHILLONG, March 6: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday dismissed allegations of the recent district council elections being rigged, and vehemently defended the integrity of the polls, saying the process was conducted fairly by government officials and not influenced by political parties. Reacting to VPP supremo Ardent Basaiawmoits claims that the elections in JHADC were [] The post CM refutes VPP charge of rigged JHADC polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .

It looks like former Vice President Kamala Harris has finally recovered from the US Presidential election 2024 loss and is looking to run for Governor in the 2026 elections in California, as per a source

External affairs minister S Jaishankar stated that India is awaiting Pakistan to return the part of Kashmir under its occupation to resolve the issue. He mentioned that abrogation of Article 370 was the first step, followed by economic restoration, and high turnout elections.

CHENNAI: Fitness evaluation before major international competitions, well-publicised selection criteria at least two years before mega events, proper policy for selecting athletes even for national camps, trials or competitions for selection must be video-graphed are some of the highlights of the new selection policy the sports ministry has outlined for the National Sports Federations (NSFs) to follow. Add this to the list: Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit (SOM) who has retired from active spor

Four senior Trump allies secretly met Ukrainian opposition leaders, including Yulia Tymoshenko and Petro Poroshenkos party, to discuss early presidential elections despite martial law. Trump aides believe Zelensky could lose due to war fatigue and corruption concerns. US officials hinted Zelensky might need to step down for a peace deal. Trump called him a dictator and urged elections. Meanwhile, Poroshenko and Tymoshenko opposed elections during wartime. The meetings highlight deepening tension

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the long-standing Kashmir dispute would be resolved with the return of the stolen part of Kashmir, referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Speaking at a session at the Chatham House think tank in London on Wednesday, Jaishankar emphasized: I think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part of Kashmir, which is under illegal Pakistani occupation; when that is done, I assure you Kashmir will be solved. Responding

As Bihar gears up for assembly elections scheduled for later this year, senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Tariq Anwar said the party must get its act together as its preparations are not up to the mark. Speaking to The New Indian Express , Anwar said the party should take decisions on the selection of candidates and seats early as elections are only six months away. We have only six months in hand. The party shouldnt keep crucial decisions on candidate selection, seat selection, etc, for t

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Ahmedabad for two days to hold meetings with party leaders and functionaries focusing on the 2027 assembly elections. He will interact with former state Congress presidents, opposition leaders, and party workers, marking the start of the party's campaign efforts.

Will the BJP's victory in elections to two Legislative Council seats, one graduates and the other teachers in the highly politically sensitive north Telangana, be a watershed moment in the partys dream to capture the state in 2028 or become yet another bubble as happened in the 2023 Assembly elections after victories in a few bypolls, is what every stakeholder in the state political space has begun pondering over.

CHANDIGARH: Delhis Food Supply, Industry, and Environment Minister and BJP National Secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of attempting to portray its leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, as the messiah of Punjab. Addressing a press conference at the Punjab BJP office Sirsa, accompanied by state party leaders Fateh Jung Bajwa, state party leader, and Vineet Joshi, claimed that AAP, having lost its ground in Delhi, is now shifting its focus to

Opposition RJDs political heir apparent, Tejashwi Yadav, has been winning the Raghopur seat through the 2015 and 2020 Assembly elections

The party certainly seems to have consolidated its voter base in North Telangana districts even if the main Opposition BRS not contesting elections could have been a decisive factor this time

Tejashwi Yadav announced that if RJD wins the Bihar elections, toddy-tapping will be excluded from the prohibition law, easing hardships for poor people, mostly Dalits. He accused CM Nitish Kumar of obstinacy and emphasized targeting big fish in the illicit liquor trade. Yadav also promised a 'nasha-mukti' campaign and benefits for Bihar's youth.

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PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Thursday countered Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars remark, I made your father, claiming that it was Lalu Prasad Yadav who had helped Nitish twice to save his post and prevent JD(U) from disintegrating. He also accused Nitish of distorting facts for political gain. Tejashwi stated that his father, Lalu Prasad, had already been elected as an MLA twice and an MP before Nitishs rise to power. He further claimed that Lalu, who previ

Bangladesh's interim government, under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, struggles to ensure public safety and maintain order, complicating plans for elections by 2025. Nahid Islam, leader of the newly launched National Citizens' Party, expresses doubts about the current law enforcement capabilities being sufficient for holding a national election.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, termed the victory of the BJP in the Telangana MLC elections as a 'Ramzan gift' for the Congress party.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah thanked the people of Telangana for supporting the BJP's significant win in the state's legislative council elections, with BJP-backed candidates securing two out of three seats. Shah emphasized that this victory is a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development efforts in Telangana and congratulated the state BJP President and party workers for their dedication.

New Delhi, Mar 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday expressed gratitude to the people of Telangana for blessing the BJP with a thumping victory in the election to the states legislative council. BJP-backed candidates have won two of the three MLC seats in Telangana for which elections were held on February 27. Gratitude to the people of Telangana for blessing the BJP with a thumping victory in the MLC election. Your trust inspires us to serve even harder, [] The post Amit Shah expresses

KOLLAM: The four-day 24th CPM State Conference began in Kerala on Thursday, with Politburo member Prakash Karat inaugurating the event at C. Kesavan Memorial Hall. Slamming the UDF for its allegation that the Left has abandoned the fight against fascism, Karat countered that the real threat today is new fascism propagated by far-right governments worldwide, including the Narendra Modi-led Union government. He defined this new fascism as one rooted in prejudice and discrimination against minoriti

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on Wednesday about Kashmir and the steps taken by the Indian government, such as removing Article 370, restoring growth and economic activity and holding elections which saw high turnout. He also spoke about the views of BRICS member countries regarding the use of dollar in the international economy. He []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday thanked the people of Telangana for their phenomenal support to the BJP in the MLC elections and hailed party workers for working among the people with great diligence. The BJP has won two out of three Members of the Legislative Council (MLC) seats in Telangana. I thank the []

: Khalistani extremists attempt to heckle EAM S. Jaishankar in LondonThen, restoring growth, economic activity and social justice in Kashmir was step number two. Holding elections, which were done with a very high turnout, was step number three. I think the part we are waiting for is the return of the stolen part of Kashmir, which is on the illegal Pakistani occupation. When that's done, I assure you, Kashmir solved... n18oc_world News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Thank the people of Telangana: PM Modi on BJPs win in MLC polls New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the newly elected BJP candidates in the Telangana MLC elections and also thanked the people of the state for supporting the party. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, I thank the [] The post Thank the people of Telangana: PM Modi on BJPs win in MLC polls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the newly elected BJP candidates in the Telangana MLC elections and also thanked the people of the state for supporting the party.

The Telangana State Council of Ministers is slated to meet on March 6, with a crucial agenda item regarding the proposed 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in the state. The government is reportedly contemplating a resolution -- if not a bill -- in the State Legislative Assembly, urging the union government to provide Constitutional protection for this proposal under the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The governments belief is that this provision would shield their proposed

VIJAYAWADA: HRD Minister Nara Lokesh strongly criticised YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for his remarks against the government and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan. He accused Jagan of arrogance even after losing power and said the former chief minister was frustrated after facing a massive defeat. Speaking to the media at the Assembly media point on Wednesday, Lokesh stated that Jagan, despite leading the state for five years, continues to spread false narratives. We expected Jagan to

AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls Chennai: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Tamil Nadus principal Opposition party, is preparing hard to win the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections by defeating its primary adversary the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This comes after the party faced a severe [] The post AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

VIJAYAWADA: Human Resource Development (HRD) and Information Technology (IT) Minister Nara Lokesh reaffirmed that the TDP-led NDA government will soon issue the guidelines for implementation of the Thalliki Vandanam, a key Super Six promise, under which Rs 15,000 financial aid per child will be given to the mothers of school going children. In reply to a question in the Assembly on Wednesday, Lokesh said that while Rs 5,540 crore was allocated per year by the previous government, the coalition g

: BJP wins 2 out of 3 MLC seats in Telangana! PM Modi congratulates the winners and thanks the people of TelanganaBreaking News: The BJP has secured a significant victory in the Telangana MLC elections, winning 2 out of 3 seats. PM Modi congratulated the winners and thanked the people of Telangana for their support. This win is seen as a major boost for the BJP in the state, with Union Minister G Kishan Reddy attributing the success to the party's developmental vision and PM Modi's leadership. T

VIJAYAWADA: Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu emphasised the urgent need to modernise the States delta systems, originally established during the British era, to optimise water usage and prevent flooding. He also accused the previous YSRCP government of neglecting crucial irrigation projects, particularly the Handri-Neeva project, which is vital for Rayalaseema. During Wednesdays Assembly session, Ramanaidu addressed concerns raised by several members about weed growth in canals, encroa

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, March 5 sought details regarding Supreme Court guidelines for Backward Classes (BC) quota in local bodies. A bench comprising chief justice Sujoy Paul and justice Renuka Yarahear a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the delay in local body elections in the State, sought to know from Panchayat Raj Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr

The Railway Ministry cancelled all pending departments selections on Group C posts, which were not finalised and approved before March 4, due to irregularities in the selection process.

VIJAYAWADA: Putting an end to the speculations about the political future of Jana Sena Party general secretary K Nagababu, JSP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has finalised the name of his elder brother as the party candidate for the MLC elections under the MLAs quota. Besides asking Nagababu to file his nomination papers for the MLC seat, Pawan Kalyan directed the JSP office-bearers to ready the necessary documents for the filing of his elder brothers nomination. In fact, Nagababu

Prime Minister also hailed the victory of NDA candidates in the graduate MLC elections in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his gratitude to the people of Telangana for their overwhelming support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently concluded MLC elections.

PATNA: At a time when the ruling BJP has already declared that upcoming Assembly elections will be contested under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, internal conflict has erupted between the RJD and Congress over CMs face. Congress MLA Ajit Sharma questioned Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as CM face of the grand-alliance, the RJD reiterated that there was no dispute over former deputy CMs candidature in the assembly elections due in October-November. Sharma said the name of CM candidate of t

PATNA: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Wednesday claimed that Nitish Kumar would contest Assembly polls in alliance with the BJP, but might switch sides after election in the hope of getting another term as chief minister. Talking to mediapersons at Bagaha in West Champaran district, Kishor said that Nitish has lost credibility as well as popularity. People are fed up with him (Nitish). He has become unpopular among people of Bihar. Whats why he is apprehensive of another term as chi