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BJP appoints Deepak Mhaskey as its social media head, replaces Amit Malviya

Malviya said he had the opportunity to meet and interact with many supporters of the BJP's social media over the 11 years he was at the helm, and those interactions will always remain special

BJP appoints Deepak Mhaskey as its social media head, replaces Amit Malviya
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders

BJP president Nitin Nabin's new national team has 13 vice-presidents, eight general secretaries and 16 secretaries, with Piyush Goyal taking charge as treasurer

BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Shehzad Poonawalla quits BJP, cites 'pressing' financial, personal issues

In his letter to Nabin, Poonawalla expressed how moved he was by the party's reluctance to accept his resignation promptly, as they requested him to reconsider his decision

Shehzad Poonawalla quits BJP, cites 'pressing' financial, personal issues
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Rahul urges Soren to meet protesting Jharkhand students, resolve issue

Rahul Gandhi stressed that the protest by the students in Jharkhand has been peaceful and their demands are legitimate

Rahul urges Soren to meet protesting Jharkhand students, resolve issue
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP? Hemant Kumar Rout analyses

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Jharkhand CM urges PM Modi to rethink MMDR Bill, flags ₹11,000 crore risk

Hemant Soren says proposed restrictions on states' mineral taxation powers raise constitutional and federal concerns and could hit Jharkhand's mining revenues

Jharkhand CM urges PM Modi to rethink MMDR Bill, flags ₹11,000 crore risk
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy

Gandhi also claimed that the RSS as an original force is dead and has now become an "instrument of large capital -- Mr Adani and Mr Ambani".

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Row erupts over 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue in Uttarakhand

Congress has demanded an FIR and strict action after a havan was reportedly performed at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan following Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.

Row erupts over 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue in Uttarakhand
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Oppn-ruled states to challenge MMDR Amendment Bill in Supreme Court

Only 11 Bills were passed in 19 sittings as Parliament's productivity in the monsoon session fell to a two-decade low

Oppn-ruled states to challenge MMDR Amendment Bill in Supreme Court
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Amit Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate, Oppn unmoved

The fast-paced developments - which finally ended with the House being adjourned for the day - kicked off with Shah first daring the opposition to submit a formal letter to LS Speaker for a debate

Amit Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate, Oppn unmoved
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

Lok Sabha sends FCRA amendment Bill to 31-member JPC amid Oppn protests

The committee has been asked to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament in 2026

Lok Sabha sends FCRA amendment Bill to 31-member JPC amid Oppn protests
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

Shah says ready to discuss all Neet-related issues; dares Oppn for debate

Speaking to reporters in the Parliament House complex, he said it was now up to the opposition whether they want to take part in the debate or to create turmoil in Parliament

Shah says ready to discuss all Neet-related issues; dares Oppn for debate
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

'Compromised PM forced to sell India's interest': Rahul on Adani case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Modi was forced to compromise India's interests after a US judge dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew

'Compromised PM forced to sell India's interest': Rahul on Adani case
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

'Always under pressure' from LoP Kharge: Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishan

The observation came when the House reconvened at 12 noon after the first adjournment and the Chairman took up the Question Hour

'Always under pressure' from LoP Kharge: Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishan
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Birla urges govt, Oppn to find common ground, end Lok Sabha disruptions

Birla said other issues raised by the opposition can also be discussed, provided the House functions without disruptions

Birla urges govt, Oppn to find common ground, end Lok Sabha disruptions
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Govt ready for debate on student protests and police action: Rijiju

Opposition presses Amit Shah for a statement on alleged police excesses, while the RSS and BJP prepare a sustained outreach to Gen Z as the monsoon session winds down

Govt ready for debate on student protests and police action: Rijiju
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Communists in India are total cowards, cannot face facts: FM Sitharaman

FM said "Communists in this country are total cowards; the member (John Brittas) has proven that. They can't face facts, but they will go on filibustering, making noise"

Communists in India are total cowards, cannot face facts: FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Govt ready for debate, Oppn must listen to Shah's reply peacefully: Rijiju

There has been a persistent demand from the Opposition for a statement from the home minister on the police action against students protesting in the city last month

Govt ready for debate, Oppn must listen to Shah's reply peacefully: Rijiju
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

4 bills introduced in LS amid Oppn uproar, both Houses adjourned till 2 pm

The Bills include amendments to laws governing tribunals, mining, Kerala's name and cooperative development

4 bills introduced in LS amid Oppn uproar, both Houses adjourned till 2 pm
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Women struggle to find space in councils of ministers, shows data

Lack of women in Karnataka's new council of ministers has put the spotlight once again on their underrepresentation in politics and policy. Md Kaifee Alam analyses data

Women struggle to find space in councils of ministers, shows data
Updated On : 09 Aug 2026 | 11:57 PM IST