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Congress slams BJP for not naming Metro station in Mumbai after Nehru

Mumbai Congress' chief spokesperson, claimed that Nehru's contribution is so monumental and unshakable that no matter how much the BJP despises him such efforts will remain as futile

NDA's election plan for Bihar: BJP and JD(U) get 101 seats each

Both get 101 seats. Other NDA allies welcome formula. PM announces farm projects worth ₹35,000 cr on JP's birth anniversary

Vacancies cripple information commissions as RTI Act turns 20, shows data

The SNS collated information by filing 146 RTI applications with 29 information commissions to assess their performance

In Karnataka, BJP-JDS alliance appears to be fraying at the edges

The BJP-JDS alliance in Karnataka appears to be fraying at the edges ahead to the crucial civic polls, even as Modi and Deve Gowda share a strong rapport

Mehbooba Mufti slams BJP govt for 'embracing' Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Her remarks came at a time when India has decided to upgrade its ties with Afghanistan and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is visiting India.

Owaisi slams Rahul's 'vote chori' campaign, calls BJP formidable opponent

However, Owaisi did urged opposition parties to be "vigilant" warning that BJP can do their work in a blink of an eye

Jairam Ramesh calls Shah 'weapon of mass disinformation' over Muslim remark

Jairam Ramesh's remarks came in response to Amit Shah blaming infiltration for the increase in the Muslim population

Pawan Khera slams Shah's Muslim population remark as bid to polarise voters

Khera also questioned why the Home Minister had not addressed this issue during his 11 years in power and highlighted the difference in deportations of foreign nationals under Congress and BJP govt

BJD's probable Nuapada bypoll candidate Jay Dholakia switches to BJP

He is the son of Rajendra Dholakia, the BJD MLA whose death necessitated the by-election in the seat

TMC MP Saugata Roy criticises party's focus on 'khela, mela' over politics

Opposition parties in West Bengal have long been accusing the TMC govt of giving attention only to "khela and mela", ignoring the serious development and administrative issues

Telangana govt likely to move SC over HC stay on BC quota in local bodies

The High Court on October 9 issued an interim stay on providing 42 per cent BC reservation in local bodies

France's re-appointed PM Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos

His appointment is seen as Macron's last chance to reinvigorate his second term, which runs until 2027

Opposition slams exclusion of women journalists from Afghan FM presser

Mr Modi, when you allow the exclusion of women journalists from a public forum, you are telling every woman in India that you are too weak to stand up for them, Priyanka Gandhi said

BJP not sincere about restoring J&K statehood, says Deputy CM Choudhary

Surinder Choudhary said the people of the Union Territory have high hopes from the Supreme Court which has been delivering justice in the country for decades

I'm in no hurry, know my destiny: Shivakumar on reports about CM post claim

Speculations are rife about the change of guard and cabinet reshuffle in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November

Senior Assam BJP leader Rajen Gohain, 17 members resign from party

In a letter to state BJP president Dilip Saikia, Gohain said he was resigning from the primary membership of the party and stepping down from all party responsibilities

PM Modi's 'unqualified praise' for Israeli PM 'morally atrocious': Congress

Ramesh's remarks came after Prime Minister Modi welcomed the agreement on the first phase of Trump's peace plan for West Asia, under which Israel and Hamas have decided to pause fighting in Gaza

BSP to fight 2027 UP election solo, says Mayawati at Lucknow rally

Addressing a rally in Lucknow, Mayawati said that alliances in the past had only helped partner parties, while the BSP's own vote base did not receive reciprocal support

Terribly wrong: Chidambaram criticises PM Modi's remarks on 26/11 attacks

In a post on X, Chidambaram expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Modi misattributing the words to him

Congress must tell who prevented military response after 26/11: PM Modi

The PM emphasised Mumbai has always been the country's financial capital and a vibrant metropolis, making it vulnerable to terror strikes.