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'INDIA Bloc In Jharkhand Is Rock-Solid': Congress Dismisses Rumours Of Hemant Soren-BJP Tie-Up

The assertion came at a time when speculation has intensified following reports that Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren have been engaged in talks with the BJP.

3 Dec 2025 8:29 pm
Absolutely Pathetic: Minister Lambasts Mallikarjun Kharge Over Labour Codes Claims

Mallikarjun Kharge had warned that news Labour Codes would weaken job security, dilute standing orders, and reduce safety protections.

3 Dec 2025 6:32 pm
'Let's Wait For A Different Path': K'taka Cong MLA CP Yogeshwara's Remark Rekindles Talk Of Political Shift

CP Yogeshwara sparked speculation with a cryptic remark about a different path, fueling rumours of another political shift after his journey from Congress to BJP and back

3 Dec 2025 6:18 pm
'Why Shouldnt Humayun Kabir Be Arrested?': Bengal Governor To Mamata Banerjee Govt Amid Babri Row

Kabir sparked a row by insisting he would lay foundation of a Babri Masjid-inspired structure in Beldanga and declaring that NH-34 would be under 'Muslim control' on December 6.

3 Dec 2025 5:01 pm
Direct Assault On Constitution: BJP Slams SP MP Over Resort To Jihad Remark

While speaking in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the SP MP from Rampur said, We may have to do jihad how long will Muslims be suppressed?

3 Dec 2025 4:35 pm
Nothing Political: DK Shivakumar Shuts Down Buzz Over Delhi Visit, Clears Air On Itinerary

The deputy chief minister has publicly said he is in no hurry but emphasised that the party and the top brass will decide the way forward

3 Dec 2025 3:47 pm
Siddaramaiah's 'Politics Not Permanent' Remark Stokes Leadership Buzz, Aide Signals Time May Be Up

The CMs philosophical stand, coupled with his willingness to leave the decision to the high command, marks a shift from his previous assertions of completing the full 5-year term

3 Dec 2025 12:58 pm
Karnataka Caste Census Stuck As 13 Departments Ignore Deadline, Face Govts Ire

Major departments, including Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Urban Development, Housing, and School Education have not uploaded the necessary information

3 Dec 2025 11:51 am
Delhi MCD Poll Result 2025: BJP Wins 7 Of 12 Wards, AAP Gets 3 | Full List

Polling was held on 30 November across 580 booths, following 12 vacancies created when 11 councillors were elected to the Delhi Assembly and one to Parliament.

3 Dec 2025 11:45 am
'We May Have Differences But' Rijiju 'Ashamed' As Oppn Chants Slogans Before Foreign Guests In RS

The minister had earlier accused the Opposition of digging out issues to disrupt the proceedings of Parliament over the issue of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

3 Dec 2025 9:38 am
'Religion No Criterion': Omar Abdullah On Vaishno Devi College Admission Row, BJP Delegation Meets Nadda

The college, run by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has been accused by several activists and politicians that it is admitting mostly Muslims for its MBBS programme.

3 Dec 2025 8:58 am
Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Live Updates: Deadlock On SIR Ends, Dicussion To Be Held Next Week

Parliament Winter Session Day 3 Live Updates: Deadlock On SIR Ends, Dicussion To Be Held Next Week; Rajya Sabha reviews privilege motion against Renuka Chaudhary.

3 Dec 2025 8:57 am
19 Years In Congress, 17 In Positions Of Power:Can Siddaramaiah Continue His Enviable Ride?

Some of Siddaramaiah's cabinet colleagues, who don't align with either camp, emphasise the importance of DK Shivakumar's contributions

3 Dec 2025 8:00 am
'Zero Deaths In 20 Years?': SIR Data Whiplash In Bengal As Clean Booth Count Drops From 2,208 To 480

After the Election Commissionsought detailed reports from the districts on Monday, revised data reached the EC on Tuesday

2 Dec 2025 10:40 pm
Telangana Minister Threatens To Stop Release Of Pawan Kalyan's Films Over 'Evil Eye' Remarks

Venkat Reddy made it clear that the screening of Kalyan's films would only be permitted if the Jana Sena leader apologised for his insulting comments.

2 Dec 2025 8:56 pm
Jharkhand Heading Towards Power Shift? Hemant Soren-BJP Meet Reports Spark Buzz

CM Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren have been in Delhi for the past several days. They will return to Ranchi from Delhi tomorrow, according to News18 Bihar Jharkhand.

2 Dec 2025 7:50 pm
Mamata Releases 14-Year Report Card Ahead Of 2026 Bengal Polls, Accuses Centre Of Withholding Funds

The state BJP, though, has attacked the Chief Minister, saying that she has 'left Bengalis jobless and penniless'

2 Dec 2025 7:23 pm
'One God For Drinkers...': Revanth Reddy's Remark Draws BJP's 'Inherent Hinduphobic DNA' Jibe

Reddy's comments, made at a public event, have been widely condemned by the opposition, with both the BJP and BRS demanding a formal apology.

2 Dec 2025 7:22 pm
BJPs Uttar Pradesh President May Be Announced By End Of Week: Party Sources After RSS Meet

Senior RSS leaders held a series of closed-door meetings with the government and BJP leaders on Monday

2 Dec 2025 6:49 pm
'Pet Peeves' At Parliament: Rahul Gandhis Canine Quip Escalates Congress-BJP Dog Day Drama

The incident was first sparked when Congress Rajya Sabha member Renuka Chowdhury arrived at the Parliament complex with a small puppy

2 Dec 2025 6:47 pm
UPSC Teacher And AAP Leader Avadh Ojha Quits Politics Months After Poll Loss

Avadh Ojha quits politics months after losing Patparganj seat as AAP candidate, thanks Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Patparganj residents for their support.

2 Dec 2025 6:07 pm
Lokesh Slams Jagan As Data Shows Ex-Andhra CM Spent Rs 222.85 Crore On Air Travel; YSRCP Hits Back

While people struggled for jobs and amenities, their CM, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, was splurging Rs 500 crore on a 'palace' and Rs 222 crore on flying around, said Nara Lokesh

2 Dec 2025 5:31 pm
Lok Bhavan, Sewa Teerth And Kartavya Path: Inside PM Modi's Push To Re-Indianise Power Centres

Under PM Modi, government spaces have been consciously redesigned and renamed to reflect transparent and citizen-first governance.

2 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
Parliament Winter Session: Opposition To Raise SIR And BLO Deaths On December 9 Claim Sources

| Opposition to raise S.I.R and BLO deaths on December 9, claim sourcesThe Lok Sabha witnessed an intense two-day debate on the SIR (Secure Identity Registry) controversy on December 910, with the government and opposition clashing over its implications for national security, privacy, and governance.While the ruling benches defended SIR as a reform essential for transparency and digital identity protection, the opposition launched a fiery attack, alleging flaws, constitutional concerns, and lack

2 Dec 2025 4:44 pm
Winter Parliament Session: SIR Debate Erupts in Lok Sabha | High-Voltage Showdown on December 910

The Lok Sabha witnessed an intense two-day debate on the SIR (Secure Identity Registry) controversy on December 910, with the government and opposition clashing over its implications for national security, privacy, and governance.While the ruling benches defended SIR as a reform essential for transparency and digital identity protection, the opposition launched a fiery attack, alleging flaws, constitutional concerns, and lack of clarity in implementation. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile A

2 Dec 2025 4:25 pm
A BLOs Tears & A Note Of Love: Assam Bends Rules, Refuses To Let Zubeen Garg Go

When a voter passes away, their name must be removed from the list. But in this case, the BLO could not bring himself to delete the artists name

2 Dec 2025 4:14 pm
Sanchar Saathi App Is The New Centre-Opposition Flashpoint: Controversy Explained In 5 Points

Sanchar Saathi App Row: Why did the government want the app on all phones? Why did the Opposition object to it? What was the stance of mobile companies? All you need to know

2 Dec 2025 4:01 pm
'Divisive': BJP Slams MP Renuka Choudhary For Claiming Army Leaders Pressured To Speak For Govt

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan condemned her comments, calling them an assault on the dignity of Indias armed forces.

2 Dec 2025 2:44 pm
Inside Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Breakfast Meets: Karnataka CM Post Drama Continues To Simmer

Breakfast meetings seem to have become the Congresss new political template in Karnataka

2 Dec 2025 2:15 pm
Sanchar Saathi App Is Not Mandatory, Users Can Delete It From Phone: Jyotiraditya Scindia | News18

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app remains completely optional amid the ongoing controversy. He said the app can be deleted at any time and functions only after a user chooses to activate it.Scindia added that the governments role is limited to making the app available as a tool for public safety. Keeping it on their devices or not is entirely up to users, he said, rejecting claims of mandatory installation., , , , , , , , , ,

2 Dec 2025 1:00 pm
Bihar MLA Vibha Devi, Owner Of Assets Worth 31,00,00,000 & Wife Of Bahubali, Struggles To Read Oath | Video

Bihar MLA Vibha Devi, at one point, even turned to the MLA seated beside her, Manorama Devi, for assistance: 'Chhutki Padh Na, Bata'.

2 Dec 2025 12:53 pm
Sanchar Saathi App Can Be Useful: Shashi Tharoor Amid Congresss Objection To Big Brother Move

Even as Congress called Sanchar Saathi app breach of privacy, Tharoor said, These apps can be useful provided they are voluntary...I need to look more into the logic of the govt.

2 Dec 2025 12:42 pm
Siddaramaiah To Call For All Party MPs On December 8 In Delhi: 'If High Command...'

Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that he will call a meeting of all party MPs on December 8 in Delhi.

2 Dec 2025 11:58 am
Karnataka Power Breakfast 2.0: DK Shivakumar Hosts CM Siddaramaiah Amid Power Tussle

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday visited Shivakumar's residence for breakfast.

2 Dec 2025 9:54 am
Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates, Day 2: Centre To Table Bill To Amend Excise Act Today Amid Uproar Over SIR, Herald Case

Parliament Winter Session 2025 Live Updates, Day 2: Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 and debates are expected take place over SIR.

2 Dec 2025 8:54 am
Breakfast Meet 2.0: Siddaramaiah To Visit Shivakumar's Home Amid CM Tussle

In a similar breakfast, Shivakumar visited CM Siddaramaiah's residence in an attempt to break the logjam over the leadership row.

2 Dec 2025 8:53 am
Shiv Sainik Allege Cash Distribution Ahead Of Maharashtra Local Body Polls Today

The first phase of the highly anticipated local body elections in Maharashtra will be held today for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.

2 Dec 2025 7:24 am
J&K's History Would Be Different If Sardar Patel Were Given Full Responsibility For Integration: L-G Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said despite not directly handling the erstwhile state, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ensured that it remained an integral part of India

2 Dec 2025 12:58 am
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat To Meet 1,200 Bengal Intellectuals As Part Centenary Outreach In Kolkata

Sources within the RSS said a list of about 1,200 invitees has been compiled featuring teachers, educationists, film directors, writers, and members of the cultural fraternity

2 Dec 2025 12:39 am
Who Is Tanishka Kulkarni? All About The New London-Educated Daughter-In-Law Of The Pawar Family

Tanishka Kulkarni, London-educated and from a Mumbai business family, married Sharad Pawar's grandson Yugendra Pawar, adding a modern touch to Maharashtras influential Pawar clan

1 Dec 2025 9:25 pm
Together As A Team: Shivakumar Invites Siddaramaiah For Breakfast Amid Karnataka Tussle

Amid a power tussle in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed on Monday that he invited CM Siddaramaiah for breakfast on December 2.

1 Dec 2025 8:04 pm
West Bengal BJP Writes To Election Commission, Alleges Serious Irregularities In SIR Exercise

The BJP alleged serious irregularities in the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal and demanded immediate corrective measures.

1 Dec 2025 3:56 pm
'BJP Creating Splits': Maharashtra Minister Criticises Alliance Partner Ahead Of Local Body Polls

Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikaro Kokate criticised BJP for creating divisions ahead of local elections, sparking sharp responses from BJP leaders.

1 Dec 2025 2:36 pm
National Herald Row: BJP Says Congress In Panic; Party Hits Back With Harassment Jibe

The fresh FIR, filed by Delhi Polices Economic Offences Wing, comes as Parliaments Winter Session opened amid chaos.

1 Dec 2025 2:21 pm
Renuka Chaudhary Brings Her Dog To Parliament Premises, Defends It By Saying The Govt Hate Animals

| Congress MP Renuka Chaudhary brings her dog to Parliament premises, defends it by saying the govt hate animals n18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

1 Dec 2025 2:01 pm
Was On A Plane: Shashi Tharoor Misses 2 Congress Meetings, Sparks Exit Buzz Ahead Of Kerala Polls

Shashi Tharoor's continued absence from major Congress meetings has become a topic of discussion amid the buzz over his repeated praise of PM Modi

1 Dec 2025 2:00 pm
BJP, Congress Trade Barbs After PM Modis Delivery, Not Drama Dig At Opposition

While BJP leaders criticised the Opposition for creating a ruckus, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and AITC MP Abhishek Banerjee called for discussion on SIR, pollution.

1 Dec 2025 1:56 pm
'We Must Follow Alliance Dharma': Eknath Shinde Dismisses BJP-Shiv Sena Rift

Shinde said he had spoken with CM Fadnavis regarding the alleged poaching of leaders by the BJP and stressed that both partners must adhere to the alliance dharma.

1 Dec 2025 1:52 pm
Municipal Polls In Thane, Pune, Baramati & Others Deferred Day Before Voting, Fadnavis Slams Move

The suspension applies to approximately 20 districts, including Thane (Ambernath), Baramati, Amravati, Ahilyanagar, Nanded, Solapur, Yavatmal, Dharashiv, Chandrapur, Akola & Pune

1 Dec 2025 1:00 pm
Chirag Paswan Says Opposition MLAs Reaching Out To NDA After Bihar Poll Debacle

Union Minister Chirag Paswan claims several opposition MLAs in Bihar are reaching out to the NDA following the recent election setback.

1 Dec 2025 12:01 pm