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'Will Appeal To All MPs': Oppn VP Pick Sudershan Reddy Aims For Cross-Party Support

Emphasising the non-partisan nature of the Vice President's role, Justice Reddy called for backing from all political parties

31 Aug 2025 5:11 am
Tejashwi Yadav Declares Himself CM Face In Bihar In Presence Of Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav

Rahul Gandhi had remained silent on the CM face of the Mahagathbandhan for the upcoming Bihar elections, while Akhilesh Yadav had lent support to Yadav.

30 Aug 2025 10:22 pm
Rahul Gandhi Offers Candies To Protestors Waving Black Flags During Bihar Yatra | Watch

Rahul Gandhi offered candies to BJYM protesters showing black flags during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar.

30 Aug 2025 6:35 pm
Opinion | Mahagathbandhan's Seat Math: Unity Or Discord In Bihar?

The recently concluded Voter Rights Yatra has given the opposition bloc some momentum, but the real test lies ahead: negotiating a credible and cohesive seat-sharing arrangement.

30 Aug 2025 1:38 pm
Why Jarange-Patils Hunger Strike Will Be Test Of Fadnaviss Balancing Act

The Maharashtra chief minister must balance 3 explosive forces at once: Maratha impatience, the OBC insecurity, and the fragile coalition arithmetic that glues Mahayuti together

30 Aug 2025 11:11 am
BJP Objects, Ally JDS Says No Problem Over Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Mysuru Dasara

The BJP has questioned the choice of the state government to have Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, while HD Kumaraswamy said he had no objection.

29 Aug 2025 10:31 pm
'Come To RSS Shakha For 15 Days': BJP Slams Congress Leader After Criticism Over Bhagwat Remark

A row has erupted after RSS chief said that every Indian citizen should consider having three children.

29 Aug 2025 8:37 pm
'Wrote To Sonia Gandhi': Jamiat Chief Sparks Row Over Remark On Himanta Biswa, BJP Reacts

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (A) chief Arshad Madani said he once wrote to Sonia Gandhi, urging her not to give an election ticket to Himanta Biswa Sarma over RSS mentality.

29 Aug 2025 4:36 pm
3 Punjab Ministers Discuss Cruise Trips During Flood Inspection, Draw Flak | Video

Punjab ministers Harbhajan Singh, Laljit Singh Bhullar, and Barinder Kumar Goyal face criticism for discussing Sweden and Goa cruises during a flood survey in Tarn Taran.

29 Aug 2025 4:27 pm
'Cut Amit Shahs Head...': Mahua Moitra's Shocker On Infiltration, BJP Says 'Disgusting'

Mahua Moitra of Trinamool Congress sparked outrage with remarks against Amit Shah over Bangladeshi infiltration, drawing sharp BJP criticism.

29 Aug 2025 4:08 pm
Siddaramaiah Recalls How Congress Candidate 'Cheated' To Defeat Him In 1991, BJP Reacts

BJP called out Congress's hypocrisy and dubbed its Vote Adhikar rally a pathetic attempt to delegitimise the very democratic process that has shown them their true place

29 Aug 2025 2:34 pm
'Worse Than British Raj': Dakshina Kannada MP Slams Congress For 'Emergency-Like' Curbs On Festivities

Capt Brijesh Chowta alleged that police were cracking down on Janmashtami, Ganesha Chaturthi and other festivals, citing cut-off timings and disrupting cultural programmes

29 Aug 2025 2:08 pm
Even If Shot Dead, I Won't Retreat: Manoj Jarange Cautions Fadnavis Over Maratha Quota Demand

Manoj Jarange began his indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan and vowed not to end it until his demands were met.

29 Aug 2025 1:13 pm
Politics Of Hate, Negativity: Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Abusive Slogans Against PM Modi

Amit Shah was referring to the viral video in which Congress workers were heard shouting abusive slogans against PM Modi and his late mother at a rally in Bihar.

29 Aug 2025 1:03 pm
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Condemns Abusive Slogans Against PM Modi At Opposition Event

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condemned indecent remarks against Narendra Modi and his late mother at the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Darbhanga. Police have arrested the accused.

29 Aug 2025 12:47 pm
'Akhilesh Is A Mafia Sympathiser': Pooja Pal Says She May Join BJP If... | Interview

With speculation rife that BJP may project her as an OBC face to counter SP, Pooja Pal insists her community will have the final say.

29 Aug 2025 10:51 am
'If We Were Doing It, Would've Been Done': Bhagwat's Witty Take On BJP President Pick Delay

He explained that multiple issues arise during the decision-making process

28 Aug 2025 10:28 pm
No One Went To Jail: Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Nexus Between Congress, BJP

Arvind Kejriwal accused Congress of compromising with BJP in the National Herald case, while Congress leader Devender Yadav called Kejriwal part of a BJP conspiracy.

28 Aug 2025 10:07 pm
Never Said...: RSS Chief On Whether Constitutional Post Holders Should Retire At 75

Mohan Bhagwat said that he never spoke of retiring from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and is willing to run a shakha even at 80 if needed.

28 Aug 2025 8:37 pm
Why Global Ayyappa Sangaman In Kerala Snowballed Into Controversy

The war of words between the BJP and CPI(M) continued over the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam, with leaders of both parties accusing each other of playing politics.

28 Aug 2025 8:29 pm
Crossed All Limits: Shah, Nadda Lambast Congress After Abusive Slogans Against PM Modi At Bihar Rally

Amit Shah and JP Nadda condemned abusive slogans against PM Modi and his late mother at the Congress-led Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi.

28 Aug 2025 8:17 pm
Political Boomerang? Why Stalin's Visit May Deepen Congress-RJD's Troubles In Bihar

Since Wednesday, BJP has been releasing statements of top DMK leaders against Hindi or Bihar, which has put Congress and RJD in a tough spot for their invitation to Stalin

28 Aug 2025 2:48 pm
'One Day I'll Be CM': Nitish Kumar's 1977 Table-Punch Moment Echoes Amid Bihar Poll Buzz

Surendra Kishore recalls Nitish Kumars 1977 vow to become Chief Minister and do good work, praising his achievements but noting unmet expectations in Bihars political journey

28 Aug 2025 2:02 pm
Matua Meltdown: BJP Minister, MLA Brother Lock Horns; Party Calls It 'Family's Personal Matter'

The public dispute between two brothers, both BJP leaders, vying for control over the Matua power centre, has left the BJP in a difficult position.

28 Aug 2025 11:20 am
Law Ministry Turns Down EC Plea For Presidential Order To Stagger J&K MPs' Rajya Sabha Terms: Report

The poll body was informed that such a move for J&K would need an amendment to the law and it would have to apply to all states where terms of Rajya Sabha MPs ran concurrent

28 Aug 2025 11:18 am
'A Roadshow, 5 Foreign Trips': Kiren Rijiju Jibes At Rahul Gandhis 'Gujarat Win' Claim

Kiren Rijiju mocked Rahul Gandhis claim that the INDIA bloc will defeat the BJP in Gujarat, saying one roadshow and multiple foreign trips wont win elections.

28 Aug 2025 10:24 am
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Booked For Stalking, Crime Branch Registers Case

Crime Branch files suo moto stalking case under Section 78 of BNS against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after allegations and leaked calls, with probes and criticism ongoing.

27 Aug 2025 7:30 pm
Kerala BJP Leader Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations: 'There Is No Truth...'

The woman said Krishnakumar lacked the moral right to lead protests against Rahul Mamkootathil and demanded that the BJP should expel him.

27 Aug 2025 7:22 pm
Uddhav Visits Raj Thackeray's House For Ganesh Chaturthi, First Time In Two Decades

Uddhav Thackeray was accompanied by his wife Rashmi and his son Aaditya while visiting Raj Thackeray's residence in Dadar for Ganesh Puja, their first visit in over 20 years.

27 Aug 2025 5:54 pm
'Hopeless Out-Of-Sync Dynasts': BJP Mocks Rahul-Tejashwi-Stalin Trio Over Bihar Rally

The BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin over their participation in the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in protest against the SIR exercise.

27 Aug 2025 4:53 pm
Saurabh Bharadwaj Slams ED Over Raids, Accuses LG Of Trying To Frame Him In False Case

ED carried out searches on premises of ex-Delhi Bharadwaj on Tuesday as part of money laundering probe linked to alleged scam in health infrastructure projects during the AAP rule

27 Aug 2025 3:17 pm
'Not An Election Carrot': Shinde On Thane Metro Announcement Ahead Of Civic Polls

Local body elections are likely to be held in Maharashtra in the coming months.

27 Aug 2025 2:57 pm
Dignitaries, Thinkers & Global Diplomats Attend Day One Of RSS Centenary Lecture Series

The series marks a milestone for the RSS, blending tradition with contemporary discourse, while fostering dialogue across politics, culture, and international relations

27 Aug 2025 2:17 pm
Stalin Joins Oppn's 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' In Bihar, Predicts NDA Rout In Assembly Polls

The DMK chief also accused the Election Commission of India of acting like a emote-controlled puppet.

27 Aug 2025 1:31 pm
Ahead of Bihar Trip, Stalin Faces BJPs Dravidian Lion Jibe, 'Migrant Mockery' Charge

Annamalai, taking to X, shared a collection of video clips and tweets from his personal handle, which showed Stalin, his party leaders as well as allies mocking the people of Bihar

27 Aug 2025 12:32 pm
FIR Against Actor Vijay, 10 Others For Manhandling Crowd At TVK Rally

FIR has been registered against actor Vijay and 10 others for manhandling the crowd at TVK rally.

27 Aug 2025 8:47 am
'Keep Your Friends Close, Enemies Closer': Priyank Kharge Defends Shivakumar For Singing RSS Anthem

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge told News18 that Congressmen know and understanding the RSS because it is seen as the best way to combat their opponent.

26 Aug 2025 4:24 pm
Congress's Jeetu Patwari Makes Bizarre Claim, Alleges Women In MP Consume Most Alcohol

Jeetu Patwari stated that the BJP sought votes in the name of schemes like Ladli Behna, but never took serious steps to protect women from substance abuse in the state.

26 Aug 2025 2:00 pm
INDIA Blocs Unprecedented Boycott Of PM-CM Bill JPC Highlights Breakdown Of Trust

The trigger has been three bills - Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, Govt of UTs (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

26 Aug 2025 1:52 pm
Absences, Deadlines & Delhi Trips: All Well Between Fadnavis And Shinde In Mahayuti?

Between August 13 and 22, Shinde missed a series of high-profile cabinet and review meetings chaired by the chief minister, triggering speculations of an internal rift

26 Aug 2025 11:25 am
RJD Block General Secretary Shot Dead In Bihar's Vaishali District, Protests Break Out

Around 11 pm, Shiv Shankar was travelling from Bhairopur to his new home in Pakauli when assailants in ambush fired four shots at him, killing him on the spot

26 Aug 2025 10:54 am
Dhankhar's Allotted Bungalow Occupied, Will Former Vice President Temporarily Move Into Private Home?

Reports suggest that 34, APJ Abdul Kalam Marg is to be Jagdeep Dhankhar's new home but the eviction process has not yet started and the bungalow is occupied by a Union minister

26 Aug 2025 8:30 am
'Personal Commitments': Stalin Unable To Attend Ayyappa Event After 'Hitler Celebrating Jews' Row

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin wrote to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan about his unavailability and said he will be sending two of his ministers on behalf of the state government

25 Aug 2025 10:59 pm
'Parties That Lost Ground Are...': New Mumbai BJP Chief Takes Salvo At ThackerayBrothers

Ameet Satam, the BJP MLA from Andheri (West), was appointed as the president of its Mumbai unit ahead of the crucial BMC elections on Monday.

25 Aug 2025 8:34 pm
Aggressive Face, Local Connect: Amit Satam Becomes Mumbai BJP Chief Ahead Of BMC Polls

A former BMC corporator, Satam brings with him a deep understanding of Mumbais municipal functioning and grassroots concerns

25 Aug 2025 4:45 pm
'If Someone Is Falsely Implicated...': Kejriwal Hits Back At Amit Shah Amid PM-CM Bill Row

Kejriwal slammed Amit Shah over the three new bills, questioning the consequences if someone brought criminals into their political party or falsely accused a minister.

25 Aug 2025 4:04 pm
Who Is Ameet Satam? Three-Term MLA Picked As BJP's Mumbai Chief Ahead Of BMC Polls

Satam, 49, was elected to the Maharashtra assembly from Andheri West assembly constituency in Mumbai for three consecutive terms

25 Aug 2025 3:57 pm
Will Shivraj Singh Chouhan Be Next BJP President? 45-Minute Meet With RSS Chief Sparks Speculation

The meeting between Chouhan and Mohan Bhagwat was a one-to-one meeting, say sources, which took place at Sangh's Delhi Headquarters in Jhandewalan in Keshav Kunj on Sunday.

25 Aug 2025 3:55 pm
Joy Banerjee, Veteran Bengali Actor And BJP Leader, Passes Away At 62

Joy Banerjee, born May 23, 1963, found success in films before entering politics, contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Birbhum against Shatabdi Roy

25 Aug 2025 2:37 pm
As Unreal As Hitler Celebrating Jews: BJP On Kerala's Invite To MK Stalin At Ayyappa Sangamam

Vasavan met Stalin in Chennai and invited him to Global Ayyappa Sangamam, which the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the Kerala government will host on September 20 at Pampa.

25 Aug 2025 12:58 pm