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PM Modi presented distorted version of history during Assam visit: Gogoi

Modi had said that prior to Independence, when the Muslim League and the British were preparing the ground for India's Partition, a conspiracy was hatched to make Assam a part of East Pakistan

PM Modi presented distorted version of history during Assam visit: Gogoi
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi, high command to decide on Karnataka CM issue: Siddaramaiah

The CM's statement came a day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the confusion over the leadership issue in the party's Karnataka unit exists only at the local level

Rahul Gandhi, high command to decide on Karnataka CM issue: Siddaramaiah
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to launch new party in West Bengal today

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir will launch a new political party today, aiming to work for the common man and play a key role in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to launch new party in West Bengal today
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

Udhayanidhi mocks AIADMK, calls it 'Amit Shah' Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Reiterating that the BJP-led Centre is trying to impose Hindi via the NEP, the DMK youth wing chief said TN will not accept it, even if it means losing Rs 10,000 crore in Union funds

Udhayanidhi mocks AIADMK, calls it 'Amit Shah' Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 12:50 PM IST

Congress accuses govt of surreptitiously raising rail fares, seeks rollback

The opposition party also demanded that the hike be scrapped immediately to ensure that passengers aren't burdened with higher fare

Congress accuses govt of surreptitiously raising rail fares, seeks rollback
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 6:31 AM IST

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bengal, Assam; flags illegal immigration

PM hits out at TMC & Congress over the illegal immigrant issue; Opposition accuses him of neglecting other concerns in both states

Modi sounds poll bugle in Bengal, Assam; flags illegal immigration
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

Urban Bengal sees biggest voter deletions in EC's SIR draft rolls

The data revealed that 2.46 million voters, or 3.15 per cent, were identified as deceased, while 3.26 million were found to have shifted residence or were absent

Urban Bengal sees biggest voter deletions in EC's SIR draft rolls
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

Pvt Members' Bills return to spotlight, even as history shows rare success

Despite rarely becoming law, these have left a lasting imprint on India's legislative journey

Pvt Members' Bills return to spotlight, even as history shows rare success
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:05 PM IST

Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Northeast is growing 1.6x faster than India, with ₹4.48 trillion in investment commitments and a push on logistics, credit and connectivity, says Scindia

Growth in Northeast has been transformational: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

PM slams Congress for anti-national activities, aiding immigrants in Assam

The opposition party is not concerned with the identity, existence and pride of Assamese people, which the BJP has been trying to protect, he said

PM slams Congress for anti-national activities, aiding immigrants in Assam
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

SHANTI Bill bulldoze not only for 'TRUMP but also for ADANI': Congress

Jairam Ramesh, shared a screenshot of a media report on X, which claimed that the Adani group plans a nuclear energy foray after private firms get a go-ahead to enter the sector

SHANTI Bill bulldoze not only for 'TRUMP but also for ADANI': Congress
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 2:17 PM IST

Leadership row: Will wait for Congress high command's call, says Shivakumar

Shivakumar's statement came a day after Siddaramaiah asserted in the Assembly that he would continue in office

Leadership row: Will wait for Congress high command's call, says Shivakumar
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

BJP correcting mistakes Cong kept making in northeast for decades: PM Modi

Addressing a rally after inaugurating a new terminal of the Guwahati airport, Modi alleged that the development of Assam and the northeast was never a part of the Congress agenda

BJP correcting mistakes Cong kept making in northeast for decades: PM Modi
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 9:56 PM IST

Modi's report card in Northeast extremely poor: Assam Congress chief

Earlier in the day, Modi accused the Congress of ignoring Assam and the Northeast during its rule and asserted that the BJP-led government was correcting mistakes made by the opposition party

Modi's report card in Northeast extremely poor: Assam Congress chief
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 9:02 PM IST

Ahead of Assam polls, Modi reviews party preparedness at BJP's state HQ

Modi reached the Vajpayee Bhawan in Basistha area of the city after leading a massive 3.8-km-long roadshow from Sarusajai

Ahead of Assam polls, Modi reviews party preparedness at BJP's state HQ
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 8:40 PM IST

BJP attacks Rahul for Soros link, claims he met India's enemies in Germany

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, party national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia showed a purported picture of Gandhi with Berlin-based Hertie school president

BJP attacks Rahul for Soros link, claims he met India's enemies in Germany
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Modi govt bulldozed MGNREGA, we will fight black law: Sonia Gandhi

In a video message, she said that by weakening MGNREGA, the Modi government had attacked the interests of crores of farmers, labourers, and landless across the country

Modi govt bulldozed MGNREGA, we will fight black law: Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 6:05 PM IST

Akhilesh calls for bulldozer action on codeine mafias, even if linked to SP

Addressing a press conference, Yadav accused the government of trying to divert attention by circulating photographs and making political allegations instead of acting against the guilty

Akhilesh calls for bulldozer action on codeine mafias, even if linked to SP
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 3:52 PM IST

Congress high command will call us at 'appropriate time': DK Shivakumar

Shivakumar, had said that he and CM Siddaramaiah have come to an agreement with the involvement of the Congress high command, and both of them will abide by it

Congress high command will call us at 'appropriate time': DK Shivakumar
Updated On : 20 Dec 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Initial probe suggests cough syrup scam has Samajwadi Party links: CM Yogi

"Everyone knows that every 'mafia' group has ties with the Samajwadi Party," Adityanath told reporters ahead of the beginning of the Winter session of the UP assembly

Initial probe suggests cough syrup scam has Samajwadi Party links: CM Yogi
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 1:21 PM IST