Page 28 - Politics News

NDA enforces 5-hr bandh in Bihar to protest hurling of abuse at PM's mother

The members of women cells of BJP, JD(U) and other alliance partners enforced the bandh, which began at 7 am, and staged protests in Patna and other areas

Jarange confident about Marathas getting quota, OBC leaders unhappy

Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who is a prominent leader from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), skipped the state cabinet meeting, indicating all was not well

KCR suspends daughter K Kavitha from BRS over violation of discipline

BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao suspended daughter K Kavitha from the party citing violation of discipline

PM Modi says he is 'deeply hurt' by abuses hurled at his late mother

Calling the remarks during Congress' Bihar yatra an insult to women and "Mother India," Modi said he may forgive RJD and Congress, but the people of Bihar never will

'One who fools people well can be the best leader,' quips Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that politics often rewards those who can fool people, while stressing honesty and values in life

'Capitulating before so-called dragon': Cong slams govt after Modi-Xi talks

The party also termed as 'anti-national' Prime Minister Modi's silence on Pakistan-China 'jugalbandi' during Operation Sindoor

Maratha quota: Jarange vows to give up water as protest enters 4th day

He has demanded the government issue a GR based on the reservation based on available records

Cash transfers narrow gender gaps but don't alter babies' growth outcomes

The study was based on the evaluation of a maternal cash transfer programme in Jharkhand. Around 480 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), representing 90 per cent in the state, were selected

Akhilesh Yadav calls ECI 'Jugaad Commission' of BJP during Bihar visit

Earlier on Friday, the Voter Adhikar Yatra reached Bihar's Siwan, with both the Congress and RJD leaders being greeted by large crowds

Sachin Pilot slams indecent language against PM, says Congress not involved

Meanwhile, the man accused of hurling abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during a political rally in Bihar was arrested

75-year age limit not for constitutional roles: RSS chief Bhagwat clarifies

Bhagwat said he never suggested anyone must retire at 75, stressing it is for the BJP to decide its leadership. He said that he would continue leading RSS even at 80

Names of 6.5 mn poor deleted from Bihar's electoral rolls: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi claimed he would provide more evidence of what he termed 'vote chori' in the coming months

Shah to visit Assam to take stock of BJP organisation ahead of 2026 polls

After reaching Guwahati, Shah will attend a meeting of the state BJP's core committee, and later have dinner with party members

Bihar needs private investment to sustain growth, says Nitish Mishra

Bihar Industry Minister Nitish Mishra outlines new land, policy, and startup initiatives to drive investment, job creation, and transform the state's economic landscape

TN CM Stalin accuses BJP of making elections a 'mockery', stealing votes

DMK leader Stalin alleged that the deletion of the names of 6.5 million voters from the electoral rolls of Bihar during the special intensive revision was 'more dangerous than terrorism'

Maratha quota protest: Maha govt delegation to meet Jarange at Shivneri

Jarange set out for Mumbai in the morning as he remained firm on launching his agitation from August 29 in the Maharashtra capital

PM Modi's MEGA has become 'MAHA headache' for India: Cong on US tariffs

In February, PM Modi coined a new term -- 'Make India Great Again' (MIGA) -- inspired by Trump's motto 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA), and said the two visions together form the 'MEGA partnership'

ED raids against Saurabh Bharadwaj expose AAP govt's 'medical scam': BJP

At least 13 locations in the National Capital Region are being searched under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Congress questions govt on nuclear energy reforms, private sector entry

The opposition party also asked the government -- what about a Bill to establish an independent regulatory body that is not part of the atomic energy establishment

'Buy only Made in India goods': PM Modi bats for swadeshi in Ahmedabad

His statement comes as the United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports following the collapse of trade talks between the two countries