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Not Rahul Gandhi And Kharge, Shashi Tharoor Gets Invite To Attend Presidents Banquet For Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day state visit to India.

5 Dec 2025 4:03 pm
How Does It Matter? Sitharaman Rebukes TMC MP For Objecting To Her Hindi Speech In Lok Sabha

TMC MP Saugata Roy, while speaking on the Bill, said he had struggled to follow Sitharamans earlier remarks because she spoke in Hindi.

4 Dec 2025 10:42 pm
'I'm Not Stranded In Libya Or Yemen': How Swaraj Kaushal's Wit Softened Indias Rough-And-Tumble Politics

Kaushal was the witty counterpoint to his late wife, Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, whose prolific and responsive Twitter (now X) presence earnedher global recognition

4 Dec 2025 6:35 pm
Sengottaiyan's Switch To TVK Scatters Dreams To Unite AIADMK Votes

AIADMK factionalism comes to the fore as disgruntled leaders find new avenues to extend political significance

4 Dec 2025 5:22 pm
She Won't Be CM In 2026: Humayun Kabir Revolts Against Mamata, BJP Says It's Planned

Humayun Kabir was suspended from the TMC after he sparked a major controversy with remarks about building a mosque in Murshidabad.

4 Dec 2025 5:12 pm
'Political Embarrassment': NDA Attacks Tejashwi Yadav As He Skips Assembly For Europe Trip

RJD MLA Ranvijay Sahu said that Tejashwi had left Patna soon after attending the election of Speaker Prem Kumar on Tuesday.

4 Dec 2025 4:25 pm
Who Are Jay Pawar, Rutuja Patil? Sharad Pawars Family In Focus Over Bahrain Wedding Everything You Should Know

Jay Pawar is the younger son of Ajit Pawar and MP Sunetra Pawar. He will marry Rutuja Patil, the daughter of businessman Pravin Patil, in Bahrain.

4 Dec 2025 2:59 pm
Ahead Of 2025 Panchayat Polls, Congress Opts For Solo Fight In Uttar Pradesh

The shift comes at a time when the Grand Old Party is recalibrating its strategy in the Hindi heartland, especially after its poor performance in the recent Bihar assembly polls

4 Dec 2025 2:56 pm
Step For Self-Preservation? Why TMC Suspended Humayun Kabir Amid 'Babri Masjid' Row

TMC has projected itself as a secular party and being associated with the construction of a Babri Masjid would have been used by Opposition to accuse it of minority appeasement

4 Dec 2025 1:57 pm
Not Letting Meet Putin: Rahul Gandhi Claims Govt Blocking Oppn From Meeting Foreign Dignitaries

This is the first visit of the Russian President to India in four years and his first since the Ukraine conflict began.

4 Dec 2025 1:29 pm
Nagpur Set To Host Maharashtra Legislatures Winter Session From December 814

The Maharashtra Legislature Winter Session in Nagpur runs December 8-14, 2025, including holidays. Acharya Devvrat will release a book on Devendra Fadnavis's Constitution speech.

4 Dec 2025 11:11 am
India Needs Parliament That Debates, Not Disrupts: Tharoor Warns Of Eroding Democracy

Shashi Tharoor has urged Parliament to end its worsening culture of disruptions, warning that the steady decline in standards is harming Indian democracy.

4 Dec 2025 11:01 am
Taj Mahal A Curse For Agra's Development: BJP MP In Lok Sabha

The BJP MP emphasised Agras strong connectivity through major expressways and said the city has the potential to expand if given the right support.

3 Dec 2025 11:42 pm
'Without Discipline...': Shivakumar Reacts As Slogans Expose Karnataka Congress Fissures

DK Shivakumars remarks came after a section of Congress workers in Mangaluru raised vociferous slogans in his favour amid the 'power tussle' with Siddaramaiah

3 Dec 2025 11:23 pm
BJP Writes To Election Commission, Alleges Undue Influence In Bengal SIR

Suvendu Adhikari said that phase 2 of the SIR is the most crucial stage of the entire process, which determines whether the final electoral roll is fair and accurate.

3 Dec 2025 11:18 pm
'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