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Congress slams Shah's remarks on Ahmedabad crash as 'insensitive'

Sharing a brief clip from the home minister's remarks, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said Shah's "nobody can stop accidents" remark was an abdication

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 2:34 PM IST

Two NDA candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Assam

"BJP's Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad's Birendra Prasad Baishya have been declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha as there is no opposition candidate," an official said

Two NDA candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Assam
Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 1:30 PM IST

Police prevents BJP leaders from visiting violence-hit Bengal's Maheshtala

Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, called on Governor C V Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan to apprise him about the situation

Police prevents BJP leaders from visiting violence-hit Bengal's Maheshtala
Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 7:56 AM IST

Cash row: Congress seeks SC report on allegations against Justice Varma

The Congress sources said the party has asked Rijiju to share the report of the committee so that it can firm up its stand on the issue of impeachment

Cash row: Congress seeks SC report on allegations against Justice Varma
Updated On : 12 Jun 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

India suffered 3 setbacks from US: Cong blames govt's foreign policy

Jairam Ramesh said the US' recent statements were both a "challenge and a warning" and required serious thinking

India suffered 3 setbacks from US: Cong blames govt's foreign policy
Updated On : 12 Jun 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

11 years of Modi govt: Infra revolution boosting 'ease of living', says PM

"It's been 11 years of infrastructure revolution with outstanding infrastructure being added that has enhanced India's growth trajectory," Modi said on X

11 years of Modi govt: Infra revolution boosting 'ease of living', says PM
Updated On : 11 Jun 2025 | 11:59 PM IST

Congress expels Digvijaya Singh's brother for 'anti-party activities'

The Congress has expelled Laxman Singh from the party's primary membership for six years, allegedly over his repeated criticism of Rahul Gandhi and party leadership

Congress expels Digvijaya Singh's brother for 'anti-party activities'
Updated On : 11 Jun 2025 | 2:19 PM IST

AAP opposes proposed fee regulation bill, calls it 'anti-parent'

Atishi pointed out that the BJP government deliberately bypasses democratic processes by planning to introduce the Bill through an ordinance, without any public consultation

AAP opposes proposed fee regulation bill, calls  it 'anti-parent'
Updated On : 11 Jun 2025 | 9:04 AM IST

Kerala HC summons Priyanka Gandhi in petition challenging Wayanad win

BJP's Navya Haridas alleges Priyanka Gandhi failed to disclose key assets and misled voters in her election affidavit

Kerala HC summons Priyanka Gandhi in petition challenging Wayanad win
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Assam's new gun licence push could shift India's arms seizure map

Illegal gun seizures are rising steadily in North and East India even as Assam's new arms licence policy could alter demand dynamics near the Bangladesh border

Assam's new gun licence push could shift India's arms seizure map
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 6:20 PM IST

Never expected it when party was founded in 1999: Pawar on NCP split

The party name and its clock symbol was given to the Ajit Pawar faction, while the one headed by the former Union agriculture minister was christened NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)

Never expected it when party was founded in 1999: Pawar on NCP split
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 5:39 PM IST

No ego, ready to take step ahead or back: Raut on Sena (UBT), MNS tie-up

Estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have sparked speculation about a possible reconciliation with their recent statements indicating they could ignore "trivial issues"

No ego, ready to take step ahead or back: Raut on Sena (UBT), MNS tie-up
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Students living in US being repeatedly mistreated but PM Modi silent: Cong

Congress leaders shared the video and pictures of an Indian student handcuffed and pinned to the floor at USA's Newark Airport before he was allegedly deported

Students living in US being repeatedly mistreated but PM Modi silent: Cong
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

Maximum boasts, minimum achievements: Cong slams Shah's 'peace' remark

With fresh violence rocking parts of Manipur, the Congress has targeted Modi and Shah, accusing the two of mishandling the situation in the northeastern state

Maximum boasts, minimum achievements: Cong slams Shah's 'peace' remark
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 10:55 AM IST

India saw rapid changes across sectors in 11 years: PM Narendra Modi

BJP calls it a decade of decisive governance; Congress terms it a string of broken promises

India saw rapid changes across sectors in 11 years: PM Narendra Modi
Updated On : 10 Jun 2025 | 12:47 AM IST

Last 11 years a blow to country's democracy, economy, social fabric: Kharge

The Congress chief claimed that the BJP-RSS has made ita habit to keep the country's GDP growth rate at 5-6 per cent, which used to be 8 per cent on average during the UPA

Last 11 years a blow to country's democracy, economy, social fabric: Kharge
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

BJP plans on planting 7 million trees in Delhi, says CM Rekha Gupta

While speaking to the reporters, the Delhi CM expressed her happiness and stated that every Delhi department and school is joining the second series of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'

BJP plans on planting 7 million trees in Delhi, says CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

Cong questions PM Modi for not holding 'undoctored' press conferences

The Congress on Sunday had accused Prime Minister Modi of scripting his media interactions and said, unlike his predecessors, he lacks the courage to hold "undoctored" press meets

Cong questions PM Modi for not holding 'undoctored' press conferences
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 12:05 PM IST

Sisodia skips summons in corruption case linked to classroom construction

While Jain appeared before ACB on Friday, Sisodia was supposed to appear on Monday. Jain was questioned for over five hours by the ACB

Sisodia skips summons in corruption case linked to classroom construction
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

Amit Shah praises 11 yrs of Modi govt's resolve toward public service

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the 11 years of Modi government was a "golden period" of resolve, endeavour and dedication towards public service

Amit Shah praises 11 yrs of Modi govt's resolve toward public service
Updated On : 09 Jun 2025 | 11:40 AM IST