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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President.

A five-time MLA, Nitin Nabin has served multiple terms as a minister in the Bihar government

BJP leader Pankaj Chaudhary was elected unopposed as the president of the party's Uttar Pradesh unit as he was the only one to submit nomination papers within the stipulated time

BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari posted a clip of the Congress workers shouting the slogans, calling it proof of Congresss extremist mindset.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, posting screenshots of international reports, said the episode was an international embarrassment.

BJP leader Amit Malviya criticised Rahul Gandhi for questioning election results selectively, saying such claims undermine public trust in democracy.

A Congress MLAs claim about a January 6 leadership change has reignited speculation over an ongoing power tussle in Karnataka.

The Aam Aadmi Party had fielded candidates in around 380 seats across the state, focusing on over 400 panchayats and four corporations

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the LDF did not achieve the expected results in the local body elections and promised corrective measures.

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain was forced to leave the field early following widespread chaos at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday

Former Congress leader Ashwani Kumar said that of all the qualities of democratic leadership, the most important is magnanimity.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has scripted a decisive win in the Kerala local body polls.

In the 101-member Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP secured 50 wards, while the LDF won 29, the UDF 19, and independent candidates claimed two.

The local body poll resultssaw the NDA capture power in the crucial civic agency for the first time

Bhagwant Mann said that when Sidhu was a minister in the Congress government in Punjab, he could have done something for the welfare of people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called BJP-NDAs Thiruvananthapuram Corporation polls success a watershed moment in Keralas politics and thanked voters for their support.

Chief Minister announced the formation of an enquiry committee to investigate the cause of the chaos.

The 2025 local body polls in Kerala are clearly a stark contrast of loud failures and subtle wins and smart politicking

Chaos erupted at Kolkatas Salt Lake Stadium as Lionel Messis brief appearance left fans frustrated, leading to protests and vandalism.

The archaeology department's official survey of the stone pillar drew legal objections that the state was improperly generating new evidence while the matter was sub judice

According to the chargesheet, money was allegedly paid by Subhash Guttedar to facilitate the removal of voters names using cyber centres

Chaudhary, who belongs to the Kurmi community, has long been a familiar and trusted figure in the Gorakhpur region and is said to be close to PM Modi

Speculation over Karnatakas leadership intensified after a Congress MLA claimed Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar would soon replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Election Results 2025Kerala Local Body Polls Live Updates: Elections were held for 6 corporations, 14 district panchayats, 87 municipalities, and 152 block panchayats.

The Prime Minister advised the MPs to focus strongly on the ground, connect with people, and interact more with beneficiaries of government schemes

Humayun Kabir was suspended from TMC for laying the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on Ayodhyas Babri Masjid in Murshidabad.

Navjot Kaur Sidhu wrote to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, accusing CM Bhagwant Mann of legalising alleged land grab in the prohibited Shivalik range.

TMC MP Saugata Roy was seen smoking a cigarette outside Parliament on Thursday, prompting a sharp exchange with Union Ministers.

Released on December 5, Dhurandhar features a powerful ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt.

Anna Hazare will start an indefinite hunger strike on January 30 in Ralegan Siddhi, protesting Maharashtras delay in implementing the Lokayukta Act despite repeated assurances.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur files complaint with Speaker calling it dangerous message to youth. Saugata Roy says row manufactured on false premise

Karnataka Home Minister announced zero-tolerance on drugs and warned bulldozing of houses rented to peddlers.

The PM revealed that though he sleeps only about 3.5 hours a day, the quality of sleep matters more than duration

Shashi Tharoor implied that his recent statements, including occasional praise of PM Modi, had been an act of civility and not alignment.

The BJP has accused Siddaramaiah of rampant misuse of public funds and abandoning the principles of financial prudence he previously championed

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of being consistently active on social media, calling it a powerful tool of communication

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appealed to women to lead the fight in the state against the voter list revision, alleging that the Centre was attempting to snatch their rights.

The renewed remarks come despite the Congress high commands clear direction to state leaders not to comment publicly on the issue of leadership

Congress criticised Shah's response stating that he was merely reading from a script, while BJP hit back saying it was shameful that Rahul Gandhi led the walkout.

The BJP and Opposition attacked Rahul Gandhi for the way he embarks on foreign visits by skipping important occasions in the country.

Tej Pratap Yadav was on a visit to the book fair held at Patna's Gandhi Maidan. He inspected the stalls and leafed through books on religion and spirituality.

It was PM versus Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi versus Amit Shah

PM Modi individually asked each MP about the work underway in their constituencies and the core priorities they were focusing on.

During his 90-minute speech, Amit Shah strongly backed the electoral reforms and accused the opposition of attempting to shield infiltrators for the sake of vote bank politics.

Among the early arrivals was NCP president Ajit Pawar, whose presence, following the split in the party, added political significance to the evening.

After its Kendriya Marg Darshak Mandal meeting ended, the VHP said the Constitution grants special privileges to religious minorities but does not define the term

During the debate on electoral reforms, Shah accused the opposition of attempting to shield infiltrators for the sake of vote bank politics

Amit Shah hit back at Rahul Gandhis claim that RSS-aligned individuals were being given top posts, stating that no law prohibits such appointments.

Several MPs moved an impeachment motion against Madras HC Judge GR Swaminathan, who ordered a temple located near a dargah to light the lamp at the 'deepathoon' (pillar).