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Kerala CM's office pressuring SIT to delay investigation: LoP Satheesan

Speaking to reporters here, Satheesan alleged that there are several similar intermediaries who are helping CM Pinarayi Vijayan to build "bridges" with the BJP

Kerala CM's office pressuring SIT to delay investigation: LoP Satheesan
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 1:21 PM IST

Rahul alleges govt blocks his foreign meetings; BJP calls claim 'lie'

Ahead of Putin's arrival, Rahul Gandhi claimed the government discourages foreign leaders from meeting him - a charge the BJP rejected as false and politically motivated

Rahul alleges govt blocks his foreign meetings; BJP calls claim 'lie'
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 12:09 AM IST

Centre blocking visiting dignitaries from meeting LoP, claims Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's remarks came ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to India, during which he will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Centre blocking visiting dignitaries from meeting LoP, claims Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST

Facing backlash, govt takes back Sanchar Saathi pre-install order

"Given Sanchar Saathi's increasing acceptance, the government has decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers"

Facing backlash, govt takes back Sanchar Saathi pre-install order
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 12:29 AM IST

PM Modi asks West Bengal BJP MPs to counter TMC, target 2026 polls

BJP MPs from West Bengal met the prime minister, along with Khagen Murmu -- the Lok Sabha member from Maldah Uttar -- who was attacked by a mob in October

PM Modi asks West Bengal BJP MPs to counter TMC, target 2026 polls
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 7:35 PM IST

Shah behind SIR ploy, BJP dug its own grave by rushing exercise: Mamata

He wants to capture Bengal at any cost, but he will get a befitting reply, the chief minister asserted

Shah behind SIR ploy, BJP dug its own grave by rushing exercise: Mamata
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

Completely negates right of privacy: Randeep Surjewala on Sanchar Saathi

Surjewala said pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app is a clear breach of privacy of every smartphone and cell phone users of India

Completely negates right of privacy: Randeep Surjewala on Sanchar Saathi
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

Modi govt has 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli: Sonia Gandhi

She demanded that the government must withdraw the amendments it "bulldozed" through Parliament in the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 as well as the Forest Conservation Rules (2022)

Modi govt has 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli: Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

Oppn meets in Parliament to discuss joint strategy for Winter Session

Floor leaders of various parties, including the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, JMM, CPI-M, CPI, IUML, NCP-SP, and SS-UBT, attended the meeting

Oppn meets in Parliament to discuss joint strategy for Winter Session
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

Congress slams Modi govt as Rubio repeats India-Pakistan peace claim

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan

Congress slams Modi govt as Rubio repeats India-Pakistan peace claim
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 10:36 AM IST

Winter Session: Lok Sabha to debate electoral reforms on Dec 9, says Rijiju

Opposition's demand for discussion on SIR of electoral rolls ruled out; PM Modi to initiate Vande Mataram debate

Winter Session: Lok Sabha to debate electoral reforms on Dec 9, says Rijiju
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Police deny permission for actor Vijay's roadshow in Puducherry

However, after the police declined to permit the roadshow, TVK general secretaries B Anand and Aadhav Arjuna met senior police officials here on December 1 and requested for the permission

Police deny permission for actor Vijay's roadshow in Puducherry
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 10:32 PM IST

'SEC's 'misinterpretation of laws' led HC to defer local polls vote count'

Bawankule was speaking to reporters here hours after the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court directed that the counting of all civic bodies polls in the state will be held on December 21

'SEC's 'misinterpretation of laws' led HC to defer local polls vote count'
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Why borrow from abroad? Low-interest loans available: BJP Kerala chief

In a Facebook post, Chandrasekhar posed several questions to Vijayan, including on why Rs 2,100 crore was borrowed from abroad via Masala Bonds at an interest rate of 9.5 per cent

Why borrow from abroad? Low-interest loans available: BJP Kerala chief
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 1:44 PM IST

Govt ready to discuss anything, Oppn should not fix timeline: Rijiju on SIR

After Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that a discussion on the crucial issue of SIR should begin in the House immediately, Rijiju said he will hold consultations

Govt ready to discuss anything, Oppn should not fix timeline: Rijiju on SIR
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

Three National Conference leaders from J&K take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

After the oath, the three leaders exchanged pleasantries with Chairman C P Radhakrishnan and greeted other leaders present in the House

Three National Conference leaders from J&K take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 7:05 PM IST

Govt not averse to taking up discussion on SIR, electoral reforms: Rijiju

He was responding to opposition members who were demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls or electoral reforms in the House

Govt not averse to taking up discussion on SIR, electoral reforms: Rijiju
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 5:20 PM IST

Will raise Congress's plan to go solo in BMC polls with high command: Raut

Raut, who is undergoing medical treatment, also said it is necessary to have the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi fold

Will raise Congress's plan to go solo in BMC polls with high command: Raut
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 2:58 PM IST

CM Siddaramaiah to visit Shivakumar's residence on Dec 2 amid unity push

This comes days after Shivakumar visited the CM's residence for a similar breakfast meeting

CM Siddaramaiah to visit Shivakumar's residence on Dec 2 amid unity push
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

Congress calls PM Modi 'biggest dramabaaz', accuses him of hypocrisy

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that instead of addressing the real issue of people, Prime Minister Modi has once again made his 'dramebazi delivery'

Congress calls PM Modi 'biggest dramabaaz', accuses him of hypocrisy
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 2:40 PM IST