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BJP nominates Raja Iqbal Singh for upcoming MCD election, AAP to abstain

The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to abstain from the mayoral polls, saying that the BJP should rule Delhi without any excuses

Delhi riots: Court extends stay on probe against Kapil Mishra till May 7

A court here on Monday extended the stay on further investigation into Law Minister Kapil Mishra's alleged role in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots till May 7. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja passed the order after she was told that the notice issued by the court to some of the respondents on April 9 could not be served. On April 9, the judge stayed the probe against Mishra till April 21 on an application filed by the minister against a magisterial court order. Judge Baweja issued notice to Ilyas and others on April 9 and directed them to respond by April 21. Senior advocate P K Dubey appeared for Mishra and Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad represented Delhi Police. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Vaibhav Chaurasia said on April 1 that a cognisable offence was "prima facie" found that needed to be investigated. "It is clear that Mishra was in the area at the time of alleged offence. Further probe required," the magistrate said. He was hearing arguments on a plea filed

BJP's Nishikant Dubey targets former CEC, calls him a 'Muslim commissioner'

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks came in response to a post in which former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi called the Waqf Amendment Act an "evil plan of the government"

Cong to hold pressers in 57 cities to counter BJP on National Herald case

Top Congress leaders will fan out across the country to hold press conferences between April 21 and 24 to "expose the BJP's lies" in the National Herald case, its media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said on Sunday. He described the National Herald publication as a "living monument of the freedom struggle". The opposition party has been ramping up efforts to blunt the BJP's mounting attack against it in the wake of the Enforcement Directorate naming former Congress chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in its chargesheet in the National Herald case of alleged money laundering. Congress workers across the country held protests over the issue in the past week. Its general secretaries and in-charges in various states met in Delhi on Saturday to chalk out strategy to counter the "politically motivated" charges. Asserting that no crime has been committed by the Congress leadership in the case, the party said on Saturday that it would hold press conferences across the country f

West Bengal CM turns to 'universal religion' to blunt communal polarisation

Tensions have remained high following the eruption of violence in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Himachal govt slams Nadda, says claims over medical park funds 'misleading'

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh lashed out at Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Sunday over his claim about the non-utilisation of Central funds for building a medical device park in the state, terming it an attempt at "misleading" people. Earlier in the day, Nadda, who also the BJP's national president, chastised Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dispensation in the state as the "most corrupt" and claimed that it had returned to the Centre a sum of Rs 25 crore allocated for the construction of a medical device park. Also, the state government failed to utilise Rs 225 crore released till 2023 out of the Rs 1,000 crore allocated to the state for a bulk drug park, he has alleged. Reacting to the accusations, Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan and Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, in a joint press conference, underlined that the Congress government has decided to execute the project independently. The Himachal Pradesh government has not cancelled t

Nishikant Dubey's remark sparks contempt debate: Can MPs be prosecuted?

Several opposition leaders are demanding contempt proceedings against Nishikant Dubey, saying his remarks have undermined the judiciary. But can a sitting MP be charged under the Act?

JP Nadda rules out return to Himachal politics amid BJP leadership shift

With the party expected to soon elect his successor, BJP chief J P Nadda on Sunday ruled out a return to Himchal Pradesh politics. "I am in a responsible position and there is no possibility of coming back to the state," Nadda, who was elected BJP's national president in February 2020 and has been on an extension since his three-year term ended, said at a press conference here. The BJP is in the process of picking the chiefs of several state units in the coming days to pave the way for the election of its national president, sources said earlier this week. Once the appointment is made in some of the states, the process for electing Nadda's replacement will begin soon, a party leader had said. The state BJP president would be elected soon, Nadda said while replying to a question on Sunday. He attacked the Himachal Government, alleging that it was the "most corrupt" among the Congress governments in the country. Nadda claimed that the Congress government in the state has given ...

Mamata accuses BJP-RSS of 'divisive politics' after Murshidabad violence

Banerjee alleged that certain groups were using the backdrop of an unfortunate incident" to promote a divisive agenda

BJP disassociates from Dubey's SC criticism, says party respects courts

The BJP on Saturday disassociated itself with the sharp criticism of the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, with party president J P Nadda rejecting the comments as their personal views. "The BJP has nothing to do with the comments of MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the chief justice. This is their personal comments, but the BJP neither agrees with them nor does it ever support such remarks. The BJP absolutely rejects them," Nadda said in a post on X. He said the BJP has always respected the judiciary and has accepted its suggestions and orders gladly because it believes as a party all the courts, including the apex court, are an inseparable part of our democracy. Nadda also said that he has directed both the leaders and others to not make such comments. Fourth-term BJP MP Dubey, one of the more vocal party members in the Lok Sabha, launched a broadside against the Supreme Court earlier, ..

How can you give direction to appointing authority? BJP leader slams SC

Earlier today, in a post on X in Hindi, Nishikant Dubey criticised the Supreme Court, stating, - If the Supreme Court makes the law, then the Parliament House should be closed down

BJP appoints Mansukh Mandaviya as in-charge for Puducherry polls

The BJP on Saturday appointed Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya as party's election in-charge and Arjun Ram Meghwal as co-incharge for Puducherry Assembly polls due next year. The term of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly expires on June 15 next year. The All India N.R. Congress alliance, of which BJP is part, currently governs the Union Territory. "BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda has appointed Mansukh Mandaviya, Union minister, as election in-charge, and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union minister, as co-incharge for the forthcoming assembly elections in Puducherry," party's national general secretary Arun Singh said notifying the appointments. These appointments take effect immediately, he added.

NCW visits riot-hit Murshidabad; TMC calls panel BJP's political wing

A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, on Saturday met riot-hit people in West Bengal's Murshidabad district and assured them that the Centre would take necessary steps to ensure their safety. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), however, questioned the NCW's neutrality, accusing it of functioning as a "political wing of the BJP." During the visit, affected women shared their harrowing experiences from the recent communal violence, which claimed three lives. They demanded the establishment of permanent BSF camps in select areas and called for an NIA probe into the clashes. Rahatkar said, "I am dumbfounded by the agony these women are having to suffer. What they went through during the violence is beyond imagination." The NCW chief assured the victims that there was "no cause for worry" as the Centre is with you. "We have come here to see your plight. Please don't worry. The country and the commission are with you. Don't th

Patnaik elected BJD chief for 9th time, urges workers to counter 'BJP lies'

Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, who was chosen as the BJD president for the ninth time in a row, on Saturday called upon party workers to expose the alleged false narrative of the ruling BJP. BJD's organisational election returning officer PK Deb announced Patnaik as the party president at the state council meeting held at its state headquarters, Sankha Bhawan. Addressing party leaders and workers after being named as the BJD president, Patnaik said, "We conceded defeat in the last assembly election by a narrow margin, even though our party got more votes. This is because we couldn't effectively counter the false narrative. Creating a false narrative is the main strategy against the BJD. We should be aggressive in exposing this, especially on social media." The leader of opposition in the Odisha assembly also said, "We need to improve our social media presence. Technology should be used to tell the truth and the facts, and without technology, we cannot reach out to ...

Ex-Congress MLA Sangram Thopte resigns, likely to join BJP in Maharashtra

Former Congress MLA Sangram Thopte has resigned from the party amid speculation that he will join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra. Thopte, who had represented the Bhor constituency in Pune district three times, was defeated by NCP candidate Shankar Mandekar in the 2024 assembly polls. Thopte, whose family is rooted in Congress' tradition, is the son of party veteran Anantrao Thopte, who had represented Bhor six times. "I have submitted my resignation to state Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal and Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala," Thopte told PTI over the phone on Saturday. He resigned on Friday and removed the Congress logo from his cover image on his social media handles. Asked about his plans, Thopte said he would discuss with his supporters on Sunday. Reacting to Thopte's resignation, Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal said, "Anantrao Thopte is a senior leader of the party. The Thopte family has a long-standing Congress lega

'Mother's wish': Ex-Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh weds party colleague at 60

Former West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh tied the knot with party colleague Rinku Majumdar in an intimate ceremony on Friday. Dressed in traditional Bengali wedding attire with a 'topor' on his head, Ghosh, along with his wife, appeared before the press following the rituals and sought people's blessings. "I thank everyone for their good wishes. I also thank Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has wished me. My personal life will have no bearing on my political career," he told reporters waiting outside his residence in New Town near Kolkata. Ghosh, 60, said that he decided to get married to fulfil his mother's wish. While he has been a bachelor till now, this is Majumdar's second marriage, and she has a son from the earlier one. Ghosh, known for his one-liners and quirky takes, has been a member of the RSS since his youth, and has served it in various roles across the country before becoming the state BJP president in 2015. As the state president, he is credited with establi

BJP MLAs urge Manipur Governor to intensify arms recovery in hill areas

A delegation of seven BJP MLAs called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and urged him to ensure that recovery of illegal arms must be intensified in hill areas of the strife-torn northeastern state, a party legislator said on Friday. Speaking to reporters at the BJP state headquarters here, legislator Kh Ibomcha, who was part of the party delegation, said they also appealed to the governor to accelerate dialogue between the Meitei and the Kuki-Zo communities and take the peace process forward. The legislators urged him to take appropriate actions against those who have been involved in provocative acts against various communities, he said. The BJP MLA appreciated the governor's appeal to the people of the strife-torn state to voluntarily surrender looted and illegally held weapons. "There was a positive response to the arms surrender call. However, people feel that the response to the call and the recovery of weapons have been lackadaisical in the hill areas compared to the sam

Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence sector: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government is committed to make the country self-reliant in the defence sector and has already taken several steps in this direction. Addressing industry representatives here, Singh said defence exports have risen from Rs 600 crore in 2014 to Rs 24,000 crore. "Our target is to achieve (exports of) Rs 50,000 crore by 2029-30," he said. The BJP-led government has taken several major steps to achieve self-reliance and declared items that will be indigenously manufactured and not imported, he noted. The defence production is at Rs 1.60 lakh crore at present and the aim is to increase it to Rs 3 lakh crore, the minister said. He sees good potential in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as a production hub, Singh said, adding, "You have a mature industrial ecosystem here. Come to me with concrete proposals.

BJP turning Maha into desert: Aaditya slams govt over nod to projects

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday targeted the Devendra Fadnavis-led government for clearing projects that require felling of "lakhs of trees", including for the proposed Gargai dam to be built for supplying water to Mumbai. Addressing a press conference, he hit out at the ruling BJP and said the party wants to turn Maharashtra into a desert. "Never ever has the city (Mumbai) witnessed a water crisis in March and April which is being experienced this year. Temperatures are rising across the state, crossing over 40 degrees Celsius in March and April," Thackeray said, and attributed it to climate change. "The State Wildlife Board has given approval to projects which will lead to felling of lakhs of trees. Permission has been given to cut five lakh trees in Thane and Palghar district for constructing Gargai dam to address water woes of Mumbai...The BJP wants to make Maharashtra a desert," the former state environment minister said. If the need arises, the Sena (UBT) .

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