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Congress MLAs Rs 18 Lakh Luxury Watch Sparks Buzz, Recalls Siddaramaiahs 2016 Hublot Storm

Congress MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal caused a stir in Karnataka by wearing an Rs 18 lakh Hublot watch, which he clarified was borrowed for a day.

15 Mar 2026 12:45 pm
Beyond The M-Y Formula: Samajwadi Party Signals Brahmin Outreach As 2027 UP Elections Approach

The Samajwadi Partys renewed focus on Brahmin issues also comes at a time when it has been trying to consolidate its political gains from recent elections

14 Mar 2026 4:27 pm
'Congress Creating Panic Within Country: PM Modi Slams Party In Assam Amid West Asia War

PM Modi also alleged that the Congress neglected Indias Northeast, allowing the Barak Valley access to the sea while delineating borders during independence and partition.

14 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Amid Poaching Fears, Congress Trouble-Shooter Shivakumar Hosts Odisha MLAs Before Rajya Sabha Polls

Around 12 Congress legislators from Odisha were flown from Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru late on Thursday night and are currently staying at a resort near Bidadi on the city's outskirts

14 Mar 2026 9:54 am
With Focus On Muslims & Christians In Kerala, RSS Looks To Expand Footprint Via Social Pitch

The outreach forms part of a nationwide campaign marking 100 years of RSS, an effort aimed not merely at expansion, but also at building what the Sangh describes as Sajjan Shakti

14 Mar 2026 9:26 am
When DK Shivakumar Asked AI 'How To Win Assam Elections'

Shivakumar maintained that the use of AI in government administration requires extensive research and careful consideration before any formal decisions can be taken

13 Mar 2026 9:53 pm
'Listen To Nehru': PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Spreading Misinformation During War

PM Modi said the Congress was spreading misinformation during the ongoing war in West Asia and was misleading the country.

13 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Vijays Moment Of Reckoning Is Here: To NDA Or Go His Own Way?

As the Tamil Nadu election nears, Vijay has been nudged in multiple ways to join the NDA camp

13 Mar 2026 5:26 pm
Bengals Seemanchal? Why Demography Is Dominating The 2026 Debate | Saffron Scoop

While Bengals demographics worry the Centre, SIR may fix It, hopes the BJP

13 Mar 2026 1:58 pm
Between Records And Reminders: The Quiet Battle For Karnatakas CM Chair

Ever since the Congress government was formed in May 2023, wide speculation has persisted that a power-sharing arrangement existed between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar

13 Mar 2026 8:00 am
'God Saved Me': Farooq Abdullah Blames 'Deep-Rooted Hate In Country' For Assassination Attempt

The former J&Kchief minister escaped unhurt after a 63-year-old local man, Kamal Singh Jamwal, fired at him from close range with a licensed pistol on Wednesday night

12 Mar 2026 4:01 pm
Nitish Kumar Likely To Resign In April To Move To Rajya Sabha; New Bihar CM Selection After March 16

As part of the proposed arrangement within the ruling alliance, Kumars son Nishant Kumar is expected to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister.

12 Mar 2026 2:12 pm
'Thought It Was A Firecracker': Farooq Abdullah Breaks Silence, Recalls Moments After Gunshots

Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah informed that he does not know the accused and has no information about him.

12 Mar 2026 12:42 pm
'Propaganda': Nadda Defends Centre After Kharge's Remark, Assures Inquiry In Farooq Abdullah Case

Nadda on Thursday defended the central government amid allegations levelled by the Congress party over the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.

12 Mar 2026 11:45 am
PM Modi Says DMK Running Scientific Corruption Model, Turning Tamil Nadu Into ATM For One Family

PM Modi accused the DMK government of betraying the mandate of the people, accusing it of making Tamil Nadu an ATM for one family.

11 Mar 2026 6:59 pm
'NDA Vs Tamil Nadu': Poster War Emerges In Tamil Nadu Ahead Of PM Modi's Visit

The DMK has framed this election as a struggle between the NDA and the state of Tamil Nadu.

11 Mar 2026 1:57 pm
Rahul Gandhi Is Betting Big On Gen-Z To Revive Congress. Will The Gamble Work?

Those close to the LoP say he is impressed with the fact that in Indias neighbourhood, change in leadership has been preceded by protests and dismantling traditional structures

11 Mar 2026 1:48 pm
Land Row In Karnataka Council: BJP Alleges Rs 250 Crore Giveaway For Congress Offices, Minister Hits Back

The Congress alleged that the BJP too had received land at concessional rates in the past

10 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
19 Luxury Cars! Did You Know India's Richest Woman MLA Is In Andhra Pradesh

This MLA from Kovur is India's richest woman legislator with assets worth Rs 716 crore, actively involved in politics and business with her husband

10 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
Prime Land For Congress Office, None For Retired Soldiers? 338 Ex-Servicemen Wait In Karnataka's Davangere

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, however, told CNN-News18 that the current pendency was due to inaction during the previous BJP governments tenure

10 Mar 2026 4:57 pm
'What Happened To The 2015 Promise': BJP Targets Karnataka Govt Over New Land Pledge To Soldiers

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced that the government would develop localities and allot sites to retired soldiers

10 Mar 2026 4:51 pm
Karnataka Power Tussle: Shivakumars Delhi Visit, Siddaramaiahs Remarks Reignite Leadership Buzz

The BJP has dismissed Shivakumar's claims of a routine visit, asserting that the internal struggle for the Chief Ministers chair has entered a decisive phase.

10 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Ghulam Nabi Azad Backs 'One Nation, One Election' Before JPC, Calls It Key Step For Governance

Addressing the JPC panel, Azad described simultaneous elections as a win-win scenario for the country.

10 Mar 2026 8:50 am
Tensions Flare As TMC Leaders, Election Commission Spar At Poll Review Meeting

The incident comes at a time when relations between the TMC government and the Election Commission are at their lowest

9 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
After Luxury Recliners & Massage Chairs, Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha To Get 4 Rosewood Doors

The ambitious renovation project is expected to carry a substantial price tag, with preliminary estimates suggesting a cost of approximately Rs 70-80 lakh per door

9 Mar 2026 3:56 pm
Be A Dad To Your Own Kids First: TVK Leader Ranjana Nachiyaar Hits Out At Party Chief Vijay

Ranjana Nachiyaar of TVK attacked Vijay, asking if he should first be a responsible father to his own children before promising to act as a godfather to others children

9 Mar 2026 10:57 am
'President Standing, You're Sitting': Mamata Attacks PM Modi With 2024 Photo Amid Protocol Row

Targeting PM Modi, TMC shared a photograph featuring President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi, and BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani from 2024.

9 Mar 2026 10:48 am
BJP Misusing Countrys Highest Chair: Mamata Banerjee Attacks Centre Over President Row

President Murmu had questioned why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not receive her and also pointed to the change of venue and the low turnout at the programme.

8 Mar 2026 10:58 am
Not Policy, But Exploitation: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Slam Govt Over US Waiver On Russian Oil

Reacting to the development, Rahul Gandhi said that Indias foreign policy should be shaped by the will of its people and rooted in the countrys history and values.

6 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
War Reached Indias Doorstep: Congress Flags Security Risks After US Hits Iran Warship Near Sri Lanka

According to the Congress, the sinking of the Iranian vessel represented an act of maritime warfare that had brought an open-ended conflict close to India.

5 Mar 2026 11:17 am
Silence Is Abdication: Sonia Gandhi Questions Indias Stand On Khamenei Killing In Editorial

Sonia Gandhi argued that such silence reflected a departure from Indias long-standing foreign policy based on sovereignty, non-intervention and adherence to international law.

3 Mar 2026 10:57 am
ECI Publishes Final Electoral Roll After SIR In West Bengal; Over 63 Lakh Voters Deleted

ECI published West Bengal's final electoral roll after SIR, deleting 63 lakh voters and adding 1.8 lakh.

28 Feb 2026 7:27 pm