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Kharge's photo missing from Congress poster in Goa, BJP slams party

While the Congress claimed Kharge's picture was 'erroneously' left out from the banner, the ruling BJP alleged the opposition party 'humiliated its Dalit president'

Kharge's photo missing from Congress poster in Goa, BJP slams party
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 2:13 PM IST

Punjab BJP deletes tribute post for those killed during Operation Bluestar

In the post, the Punjab BJP had condemned the then Congress government for "attacking the Golden Temple" and expressed solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives

Punjab BJP deletes tribute post for those killed during Operation Bluestar
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati

Mayawati expressed confidence that Anand would now fully commit himself to carrying forward the message of BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

AIADMK defers RS seat allotment, DMDK to reveal poll ties in Jan 2026

On June 1, AIADMK Deputy General Secretary K P Munusamy announced that DMDK remained part of the AIADMK-led alliance and a Rajya Sabha seat will be allocated to that party in 2026

AIADMK defers RS seat allotment, DMDK to reveal poll ties in Jan 2026
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

Liquor ban in Bihar turns election flashpoint amid rising criticism

Ban on alcohol consumption in Bihar becomes a key election issue as JD(U) defends it, other parties demand a review, and deaths due to spurious liquor as well as revenue loss fuel criticism

Liquor ban in Bihar turns election flashpoint amid rising criticism
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress

Tharoor's independent stance and BJP-like nationalist tilt are testing Congress loyalty, stoking intra-party friction and future uncertainty, writes Shine Jacob

Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Tej Pratap Yadav blames 'greedy people' after expulsion from RJD, family

Tej Pratap Yadav blames 'greedy' conspirators after being expelled from RJD and disowned by father Lalu Prasad; pleads for parents' 'trust and love'

Tej Pratap Yadav blames 'greedy people' after expulsion from RJD, family
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, giving CM Rio absolute majority

With this merger, the NDPP's tally increased from 25 to 32. NCP emerged as the third-largest party in the 2023 assembly elections, after the NDPP and its ally BJP, which won 12 seats

All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, giving CM Rio absolute majority
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 9:21 AM IST

Aaditya Thackeray seeks Dy CM Shinde's ouster over scrapped MMRDA tenders

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has demanded the sacking of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and a probe into alleged irregularities after MMRDA scrapped tenders

Aaditya Thackeray seeks Dy CM Shinde's ouster over scrapped MMRDA tenders
Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 7:12 PM IST

Court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea for plaintiff's lineage in Savarkar case

A court has dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking details of Satyaki Savarkar's maternal lineage in a defamation case over alleged remarks against VD Savarkar during a 2023 London speech

Court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea for plaintiff's lineage in Savarkar case
Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 4:32 PM IST

Rename Churchgate station after Ahilyabai, demands Dhangar community leader

Attacking the ruling BJP, he said the party has failed to fulfil the promise of granting reservation to Dhangars

Rename Churchgate station after Ahilyabai, demands Dhangar community leader
Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

'Vicious' campaign launched at PM's rally for power gains, claims CM Mamata

She further said that this effort aimed to downplay and erase out the significant development works of our government for the people in Alipurduar district

'Vicious' campaign launched at PM's rally for power gains, claims CM Mamata
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Yamuna rejuvenation, new e-buses top Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's 100-day report

CM Rekha Gupta said the government needs more time to implement its ₹2,500 monthly women's welfare scheme but highlighted progress on health, water, and infrastructure

Yamuna rejuvenation, new e-buses top Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's 100-day report
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

All-party team in Latvia to affirm India's zero tolerance on terrorism

The delegation members were received by Indian Ambassador to Latvia Namrata S Kumar on their arrival at the Riga International Airport on Thursday

All-party team in Latvia to affirm India's zero tolerance on terrorism
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 5:13 PM IST

J&K progress won't stop; those who harm us will get a befitting reply: Shah

Delivering a message of reassurance and resolve from the border district of Poonch, Shah said the pause in development caused by recent disturbances is only momentary

J&K progress won't stop; those who harm us will get a befitting reply: Shah
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails PM Modi's leadership for state's development

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the steps being taken by the Union Government towards Bihar's development.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails PM Modi's leadership for state's development
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

'How many Rafale jets shot down by Pak?' asks Revanth Reddy; BJP responds

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's question to PM Modi on Rafale jets allegedly downed by Pakistan drew sharp BJP backlash, with leaders accusing Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative

'How many Rafale jets shot down by Pak?' asks Revanth Reddy; BJP responds
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

PM Modi slams RJD over land grabs, calls out its 'Jungle Raj' in Bihar

PM Modi also accused RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family of snatching land from people when they ruled Bihar

PM Modi slams RJD over land grabs, calls out its 'Jungle Raj' in Bihar
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

K Kavitha alleges BRS-BJP deal, hints at KTR betrayal during jail time

Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC Kavitha accuses insiders of conspiring to merge BRS with BJP; calls KCR 'god surrounded by devils' and questions brother KTR's silence on key issues

K Kavitha alleges BRS-BJP deal, hints at KTR betrayal during jail time
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 12:46 PM IST

Kashmir's separation issue ended with Article 370 abrogation: Salman Khurshid

Khurshid's recent remarks mark a departure from his earlier position. In 2019, he had argued that Article 370 was not a barrier, but a bond that linked Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of India

Kashmir's separation issue ended with Article 370 abrogation: Salman Khurshid
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 12:23 PM IST