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Page 36 - Politics News

Bihar CM launches projects worth ₹21,406 cr to improve rural connectivity

Through the Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana, the previously implemented Mukhyamantri Setu Yojana has been revived by the RWD to construct missing bridges, access roads, and approaches on rural roads

Bihar CM launches projects worth ₹21,406 cr to improve rural connectivity
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 2:42 PM IST

Oppn holds pumpkin protest against Maharashtra govt over public grievances

The protesters carried pumpkins in their hands as they raised slogans to criticise the government for allegedly ignoring issues of various sections of the society

Oppn holds pumpkin protest against Maharashtra govt over public grievances
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

Rahul slams EC over Bihar SIR, calls it BJP's 'election chori branch'

Opposition parties have asserted that the ongoing exercise will disfranchise crores of eligible Indian citizens for the want of citizenship documents

Rahul slams EC over Bihar SIR, calls it BJP's 'election chori branch'
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 12:56 PM IST

First announce second think: Congress slams govt over problems in NMMS app

The Congress hit out at the Modi government over operational problems related to the National Mobile Monitoring System application in MGNREGA for digital verification of attendance and works

First announce second think: Congress slams govt over problems in NMMS app
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Naidu unveils vision to make Andhra Pradesh India's top state by 2047

Naidu released a detailed blueprint for the state's economic development. The report outlines a transformative vision to position Andhra Pradesh as India's leading state by 2047

Naidu unveils vision to make Andhra Pradesh India's top state by 2047
Updated On : 17 Jul 2025 | 10:05 AM IST

Mamata warns BJP of backlash over harassment of Bengali-speaking people

Banerjee also alleged that the ruling dispensation at the Centre was influencing the Election Commission of India to achieve its political ambitions across states

Mamata warns BJP of backlash over harassment of Bengali-speaking people
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 11:12 PM IST

Prashant Kishor calls Bihar voter list revision a 'BJP-led' conspiracy

Kishor made the remark in Kishanganj, the state's lone district with a Muslim majority population, and promised that his fledgling party would help those whose names get wrongfully deleted

Prashant Kishor calls Bihar voter list revision a 'BJP-led' conspiracy
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 7:34 PM IST

Kharge slams Assam govt, promises relief for evicted families if Cong wins

The Congress president also warned that the BJP could use voter list revisions and delimitation to undermine the Congress ahead of next year's Assembly elections

Kharge slams Assam govt, promises relief for evicted families if Cong wins
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 6:35 PM IST

Those bullying non-Marathi speakers will face action: Ramdas Athawale

He said that wrong politics is being done in the name of Marathi, noting that Mumbai is the financial capital of India and home to people from Rajasthan, Gujarat and many south India states

Those bullying non-Marathi speakers will face action: Ramdas Athawale
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 6:00 PM IST

Cong vows to break 50% quota cap, bats for OBC reservation in pvt sector

Congress passes the Bengaluru Declaration, vowing to break the 50% reservation cap and push for OBC quotas in private education

Cong vows to break 50% quota cap, bats for OBC reservation in pvt sector
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray denies making remarks on alliance with Sena (UBT)

In a post on X, Thackeray said if he wants to make any political statement, he will do so by holding a press conference

MNS chief Raj Thackeray denies making remarks on alliance with Sena (UBT)
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Rahul, Kharge, write to PM Modi, urge legislation for statehood to J&K

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge also urged the Centre to put forth a legislation that will bring the Union Territory of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

Rahul, Kharge, write to PM Modi, urge legislation for statehood to J&K
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

FM college rape: Rahul Gandhi assures support to college student's father

The second-year B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on Monday night after fighting for her life for three days

FM college rape: Rahul Gandhi assures support to college student's father
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

Mamata to lead protest on harassment of Bengali speakers in other states

'This is a battle to defend Bengal's honour, language and identity. If someone calls a Bengali a Bangladeshi, we will not take it lying down,' TMC leader Mamata Banerjee said

Mamata to lead protest on harassment of Bengali speakers in other states
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 12:07 PM IST

Brazilian ex-President echoes Trump, calls coup plot trial 'witch hunt'

Brazil's Supreme Court president, Justice Lus Roberto Barroso, said that the US sanctions a reference to Trump's tariffs are based on an inaccurate understanding of events

Brazilian ex-President echoes Trump, calls coup plot trial 'witch hunt'
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

Kharge, Rahul on day-long visit to Assam, to interact with Congress workers

This will be the first visit of the party's top leaders since Gaurav Gogoi took over as the state president, ahead of next year's assembly election

Kharge, Rahul on day-long visit to Assam, to interact with Congress workers
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 10:16 AM IST

'Invasion by people of one religion' altering demography: Assam CM

The chief minister did not specify who was making this alleged attempt, but most of the evicted people are Bengali-speaking Muslims

'Invasion by people of one religion' altering demography: Assam CM
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 12:05 AM IST

Anti-sacrilege bill will deter future desecration of scriptures: Punjab CM

Mann stated this while participating in a debate on the 'Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill 2025' on the concluding day of the Special Session of the Punjab Assembly here

Anti-sacrilege bill will deter future desecration of scriptures: Punjab CM
Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 11:50 PM IST

'India's Deng Xiaoping': Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu on Rao's reforms

The Andhra CM is on a two-day visit to the national capital, where he is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and others

'India's Deng Xiaoping': Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu on Rao's reforms
Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Govt to table 8 new Bills in monsoon session of Parliament starting July 21

The government has listed eight new bills for the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, including amendments to taxation, mineral laws, and the Jan Vishwas Bill

Govt to table 8 new Bills in monsoon session of Parliament starting July 21
Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 9:17 PM IST