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Page 35 - Politics News

Mayawati slams BJP-led MP govt for banning sale of meat, fish in open

The newly-appointed Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday issued a directive prohibiting the use of loudspeakers at religious places beyond permissible decibel levels

Mayawati slams BJP-led MP govt for banning sale of meat, fish in open
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 12:21 PM IST

Efforts on to reduce importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Uddhav

At the 65th foundation day of 'Marmik', a magazine started by Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray & his brother Shrikant Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray said 'Marathi manoos' ensured they get Mumbai

Efforts on to reduce importance of Mumbai and Maharashtra: Uddhav
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 10:06 AM IST

UP Assembly's first-ever 24-hour debate on 'Vision 2047' in the works

On the Banke Bihari Temple, Yadav said, 'Many priests in Vrindavan protested against this. We are not aware of the govt's intention behind this, but we will act according to the information we get'

UP Assembly's first-ever 24-hour debate on 'Vision 2047' in the works
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 8:00 AM IST

No decision yet on MVA fighting Maha local body polls together: Chennithala

Maharashtra Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala also said the Congress has no issues with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin and MNS head Raj Thackeray joining hands

No decision yet on MVA fighting Maha local body polls together: Chennithala
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

Cong highlights 'vote chori' with video, Kharge asks people to raise voice

Rahul Gandhi also shared the minute-long video and said, 'Aapke vote ki chori aapke adhikar ki chori, aapki pehchaan ki chori hai'

Cong highlights 'vote chori' with video, Kharge asks people to raise voice
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Ajit Pawar slams meat sale ban on Aug 15, Opposition vows to defy orders

The order comes on the heels of the Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation near Mumbai directing the closure of meat shops on August 15

Ajit Pawar slams meat sale ban on Aug 15, Opposition vows to defy orders
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 7:42 AM IST

India's cities face governance gaps due to delayed urban elections: Report

A new study has found that 61 per cent of urban local governments in 17 states saw delayed polls in recent years, citing disempowered state election panels and undefined electoral timelines

India's cities face governance gaps due to delayed urban elections: Report
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Tiranga cyclothon ahead of Independence Day

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted the importance of Tiranga as a unifying force which reminds about the those who laid down their lives for the sake of the country

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Tiranga cyclothon ahead of Independence Day
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 4:35 PM IST

Priyanka expresses solidarity for Palestine, calls govt's silence shameful

The Congress general secretary said the 'Israeli state murdered over 60,000 people, 18,430 of whom were children and that Enabling these crimes by silence and inaction is a crime in itself

Priyanka expresses solidarity for Palestine, calls govt's silence shameful
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 1:24 PM IST

PM should resign if EC says there are discrepancies in electoral rolls: TMC

The TMC leader claimed that if the present government has been elected on the basis of the same voter list, then the legitimacy of the central government is null and void

PM should resign if EC says there are discrepancies in electoral rolls: TMC
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 1:12 PM IST

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as INDIA bloc presses for discussion on SIR

Tiruchi Siva of DMK cited the rule book to say that the ruling of the Chair is supreme and urged him to take up discussion on subjects listed in the Rule 267 notice

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as INDIA bloc presses for discussion on SIR
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Take national flag to greater heights: J-K CM Omar at Tiranga rally

'All of us can do our bit to uphold the respect and dignity of the national flag,' Abdullah said addressing a Tiranga rally in Srinagar

Take national flag to greater heights: J-K CM Omar at Tiranga rally
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 11:54 AM IST

Cong has no issues with EC where it wins: Dilip Ghosh on 'vote theft' claim

On Monday, the INDIA bloc MPs took out a march from the Parliament to the EC in Delhi against the alleged irregularities in the 2024 general election and against the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar

Cong has no issues with EC where it wins: Dilip Ghosh on 'vote theft' claim
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 10:40 AM IST

BJD to move Orissa HC on 'vote discrepancies' in 2024 Assembly, LS polls

BJD spokesperson Amar Patnaik, MLA Dhruba Charan Sahoo and former MP Sarmistha Sethi made the announcement at a press conference on Monday

BJD to move Orissa HC on 'vote discrepancies' in 2024 Assembly, LS polls
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 10:25 AM IST

Opposition MPs detained during stir over Bihar voter list revision

Opposition MPs protest Bihar voter roll revision in Delhi as Parliament clears eight Bills; Kiren Rijiju slams disruptions and hints at an early end to monsoon session

Opposition MPs detained during stir over Bihar voter list revision
Updated On : 12 Aug 2025 | 12:08 AM IST

'With China's rise in South Asia, India's neighbours have greater demands'

Beyond the hard and more visible dimensions of trade, investment, or defence supplies, we show that China's engagements also operate on softer dimensions that shape the governance

'With China's rise in South Asia, India's neighbours have greater demands'
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 11:21 PM IST

Karnataka minister KN Rajanna removed from cabinet amid 'vote-theft' row

Rajanna reportedly upset the Congress leadership by questioning his own party's government in Karnataka for the alleged 'vote theft' in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment

Karnataka minister KN Rajanna removed from cabinet amid 'vote-theft' row
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 6:47 PM IST

CM Fadnavis shielding 'corrupt' ministers, claims Uddhav Thackeray

Speaking at a protest to demand the sacking of "corrupt" ministers, primarily from the rival Shiv Sena, Thackeray said agitation will continue until those ministers are shown the door

CM Fadnavis shielding 'corrupt' ministers, claims Uddhav Thackeray
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 2:41 PM IST

Fight against SIR is to protect people's right to vote: Mallikarjun Kharge

His remarks came as top opposition leaders were stopped from taking out a march to the Election Commission office to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar

Fight against SIR is to protect people's right to vote: Mallikarjun Kharge
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 2:25 PM IST

Cong, Oppn protests part of plan to create instability in country: BJP

BJP's Pradhan accused Congress and other opposition parties of making baseless allegations on the poll panel and voter roll revision in Bihar to allegedly include intruders as voters in the country

Cong, Oppn protests part of plan to create instability in country: BJP
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 2:21 PM IST