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A lover's relationship: Kejriwal alleges secret nexus between Cong and BJP

During a party membership drive in Gujarat, Kejriwal drew a provocative analogy alleging that the two major national parties are secretly working in tandem

A lover's relationship: Kejriwal alleges secret nexus between Cong and BJP
Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Parties rush to add poll agents in Bihar as voter list review gathers pace

The Election Commission's review of Bihar's voter rolls has led parties to increase their booth agents amid concerns over deletion of names and voter disenfranchisement

Parties rush to add poll agents in Bihar as voter list review gathers pace
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 8:40 PM IST

Siddaramaiah junks leadership change buzz: 'Will remain CM for 5 years'

Siddaramaiah's comment comes amid some Karnataka Congress leaders demanding leadership change in the state, with many of them backing his deputy DK Shivakumar for the top post

Siddaramaiah junks leadership change buzz: 'Will remain CM for 5 years'
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 3:43 PM IST

Oppn targets Maha govt over Thane tunnel project, alleges ₹3,000 cr scam

The tender process for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project was cancelled by the MMRDA in May after the L&T, which had been disqualified, moved the Supreme Court

Oppn targets Maha govt over Thane tunnel project, alleges ₹3,000 cr scam
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 2:22 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he will be in office for 5 years

There has been speculation within political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the Chief Minister change later this year

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he will be in office for 5 years
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 2:07 PM IST

'Tughlaqi farman': Atishi slams Delhi govt's fuel ban for old vehicles

Terming the decision "baseless and illogical", Atishi argued that a vehicle's age alone should not be the determining factor in pollution control

'Tughlaqi farman': Atishi slams Delhi govt's fuel ban for old vehicles
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 1:50 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear Shiv Sena (UBT) plea over party symbol on July 14

The Shiv Sena (UBT) counsel argued that Justice Kant-led bench had said the matter could be mentioned during the top court's partial court working days

Supreme Court to hear Shiv Sena (UBT) plea over party symbol on July 14
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

Cong leader's reference to Sikkim as neighbouring country draws criticism

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar's reference to Sikkim as a "neighbouring country" has drawn widespread criticism from various sections of the society, including political parties, in the Himalayan state.

Cong leader's reference to Sikkim as neighbouring country draws criticism
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

Cong slams Modi govt over rise in per capita debt of individual borrowers

A report shared by Jairam Ramesh on X said 25.7 per cent of the common man's disposable income is going towards paying EMIs of loans which are non-productive for him in the future

Cong slams Modi govt over rise in per capita debt of individual borrowers
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Court adjourns hearing till July 14

The defamation complaint against Gandhi, over his alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in 2018

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Court adjourns hearing till July 14
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

BJP MPs protest parliament panel calling Medha Patkar, meeting cut short

Ulaka defended the decision, telling PTI that it is a standard practice for a parliamentary committee to hear civil society members and other stakeholders on various issues

BJP MPs protest parliament panel calling Medha Patkar, meeting cut short
Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 10:02 PM IST

Kejriwal to launch 'Gujarat Jodo' campaign during three-day state visit

The campaign marks a renewed push by AAP to establish a deeper grassroots presence in Gujarat, where the BJP has maintained a dominant political hold for over two decades

Kejriwal to launch 'Gujarat Jodo' campaign during three-day state visit
Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 5:44 PM IST

Surjewala rules out leadership reshuffle amid Karnataka Congress buzz

Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala's visit to Karnataka gained significance after several MLAs recently expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's functioning

Surjewala rules out leadership reshuffle amid Karnataka Congress buzz
Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 4:28 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) to mark July 5 as 'Marathi Vijay Diwas', hold a rally: Raut

Sanjay Raut said both Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray will attend the event

Shiv Sena (UBT) to mark July 5 as 'Marathi Vijay Diwas', hold a rally: Raut
Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 11:38 AM IST

'Fadnavis' govt cancelled the decision': Athawale on Maha language policy

RPI chief Athawale's remarks come amid Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' announcement to withdraw the resolution on the three-language policy on June 24

'Fadnavis' govt cancelled the decision': Athawale on Maha language policy
Updated On : 01 Jul 2025 | 10:39 AM IST

'Decision up to party high command': Kharge on Karnataka CM change

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement comes amid speculation around leadership change and cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka

'Decision up to party high command': Kharge on Karnataka CM change
Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 5:21 PM IST

Will fight tooth and nail if any word is touched in Constitution: Kharge

He was reacting to RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call to review the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble

Will fight tooth and nail if any word is touched in Constitution: Kharge
Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

Electoral roll a dynamic list, only eligible citizens can be listed: EC

Several opposition parties have said that the intensive revision carries the risk of willful exclusion of voters using the state machinery

Electoral roll a dynamic list, only eligible citizens can be listed: EC
Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

Govt withdrew language policy GRs to prevent protest, says Uddhav

Thackeray said that haters were smashed by displaying the unity of the 'Marathi manoos', and the united front should be maintained before the 'next crisis'

Govt withdrew language policy GRs to prevent protest, says Uddhav
Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

Govt buckled under 'pressure': Aaditya on withdrawal of GRs on Hindi

Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs on the implementation of the three-language policy

Govt buckled under 'pressure': Aaditya on withdrawal of GRs on Hindi
Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 12:53 PM IST