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Page 33 - Politics News

AAP raises doubts over Delhi cloud seeding exercise after no outcome

For the past few days, it was said that cloud seeding had been done in various areas of Delhi, but there was no rain anywhere, Saurabh Bharadwaj said

AAP raises doubts over Delhi cloud seeding exercise after no outcome
Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

'Last 20 yrs were about infra growth, next five will be about prosperity'

Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary says there's no anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar and that the next five years will focus on prosperity after two decades of infrastructure-led growth

'Last 20 yrs were about infra growth, next five will be about prosperity'
Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 12:49 AM IST

Bypolls on 12 MCD wards on November 30, results on December 3: Delhi EC

Bypolls will be held at Mundka, Shalimar Bagh-B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dwarka-B, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar-A, Dakshin Puri, Greater Kailash and Vinod Nagar

Bypolls on 12 MCD wards on November 30, results on December 3: Delhi EC
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

'Specious argument': Congress slams Shah's defence of Great Nicobar project

The opposition party's attack on the government came a day after over 70 scientists, environmentalists and former bureaucrats urged the government to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island project

'Specious argument': Congress slams Shah's defence of Great Nicobar project
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 2:27 PM IST

Tejashwi slams Centre over shortage of Bihar-bound trains during Chhath

Showing videos of overcrowded trains, Yadav alleged that people who came to the state for the festival 'were treated like animals and forced to travel even inside train toilets'

Tejashwi slams Centre over shortage of Bihar-bound trains during Chhath
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 6:57 AM IST
Bengal, UP, TN, Kerala among 12 states, UTs to be covered in SIR 2.0
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

BJP doesn't need crutches, runs on own strength in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

Shah said since the Jan Sangh days, ideology-driven politics and people's welfare has been the hallmark of BJP

BJP doesn't need crutches, runs on own strength in Maharashtra: Amit Shah
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 4:35 PM IST

Chhattisgarh at 25: Going strong, but still has a lot on its plate

The state's development record captures both continuity and constraint. Challenges like regional imbalances persist, writes Shikha Chaturvedi

Chhattisgarh at 25: Going strong, but still has a lot on its plate
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 11:45 PM IST

With Bihar Assembly polls nearing, the makhana story is getting hotter

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency. Aditi Phadnis writes

With Bihar Assembly polls nearing, the makhana story is getting hotter
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

Farmers facing fertiliser shortage under BJP rule in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

Ever since the BJP came to power (in Uttar Pradesh), fertiliser shortage and black marketing have continued unabated. BJP's own people are involved in this racket, said Akhilesh

Farmers facing fertiliser shortage under BJP rule in UP: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 7:23 PM IST

India's air pollution crisis full-blown assault on brains, bodies: Congress

Jairam Ramesh asserted that air pollution is a public health catastrophe and a national security threat to our society, healthcare system, and future workforce

India's air pollution crisis full-blown assault on brains, bodies: Congress
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 10:27 AM IST

BJP govt in Odisha completes 500 days; CM says poll promises fulfilled

To address the unemployment problem, the chief minister said that over 30,000 government jobs have been created and more than 1.64 lakh employment opportunities have been created in other sectors

BJP govt in Odisha completes 500 days; CM says poll promises fulfilled
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

Delhi government to launch its first official logo on Nov 1: CM Rekha Gupta

The Chief Minister said the government is introducing an official logo to give national capital a distinct identity, reflecting its democratic values, technological progress, and citizen participation

Delhi government to launch its first official logo on Nov 1: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 10:38 PM IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan and PM Modi

The Uttar Pradesh government described the meetings as courtesy calls

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan and PM Modi
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

Govt working to shield conventional media amid rapid digitisation: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the ministry is exploring ways to improve the television rating system to ensure fair revenue to television channels from government advertisements

Govt working to shield conventional media amid rapid digitisation: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 7:48 PM IST

TMC 'helping' Rohingya infiltrators to settle in WB: Suvendu Adhikari

He claimed that the BJP was not against Indian Muslims, but "We are against Rohingya infiltrators who will be detected, their names deleted and finally deported once the BJP comes to power."

TMC 'helping' Rohingya infiltrators to settle in WB: Suvendu Adhikari
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

J&K RS polls: Sajad Lone alleges National Conference 'gifted' BJP 7 votes

The vote tally of the BJP indicated that the party secured four more votes (28 party MLAs and four who supported it), probably from Independent MLAs

J&K RS polls: Sajad Lone alleges National Conference 'gifted' BJP 7 votes
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Savings of LIC's 300 mn policyholders 'misused' to benefit Adani: Congress

Congress said LIC faced a Rs 7,850 crore loss in four hours after Gautam Adani and associates were indicted in the US, highlighting the cost of funding crony firms

Savings of LIC's 300 mn policyholders 'misused' to benefit Adani: Congress
Updated On : 25 Oct 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

Kesri and Karpoori: Congress, BJP spar over two Bihar icons ahead of polls

Rahul Gandhi leads tributes to Sitaram Kesri as PM Modi honours Karpoori Thakur, signalling both parties' attempts to appeal to Bihar's backward class voters

Kesri and Karpoori: Congress, BJP spar over two Bihar icons ahead of polls
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Jan Sangh toppled Karpoori govt over OBC quota in Bihar: Congress jabs PM

The attack came ahead of PM Modi addressing two poll rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai districts

Jan Sangh toppled Karpoori govt over OBC quota in Bihar: Congress jabs PM
Updated On : 24 Oct 2025 | 10:51 AM IST