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30 Aug 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Regret...': Revanth apologizes after SC's rebuke over remarks on Kavitha
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has apologized for his comments on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha's bail, after a reprimand from the Supreme Court.
30 Aug 2024
Ajit Pawar'Sitting next to Ajit Pawar makes me vomit': Sena leader
In a statement that has stirred controversy, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Tanaji Sawant said that his party's closeness with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) made him "vomit," describing it as an "allergic reaction."
30 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress takes a dig at Ranaut's '3 jaatiya hain' comment
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut's opposition to the caste census in India has sparked a row.
30 Aug 2024
Ajit Pawar'Shivaji sculptor was close to RSS', alleges Maharashtra Congress leader
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has alleged that the sculptor of the 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, had ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
29 Aug 2024
Amit ShahBJP plans to drop 40% ministers for Haryana elections: Report
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning a significant strategy shift for the upcoming Haryana state elections.
29 Aug 2024
BangladeshBJP chief Nadda summons Kangana over her farmers' protest remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut, who is currently facing criticism for her contentious comments on the farmers' protest, was summoned by party chief JP Nadda on Thursday.
29 Aug 2024
Himachal PradeshHimachal bill raises women's marriageable age to 21, what next?
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly approved a Bill raising the legal marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years on Tuesday.
29 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Kangana has experience of rape...': Akali leader's remark triggers row
Simranjit Singh Mann, a former Member of Parliament (MP) from Punjab, has ignited a controversy with his derogatory comments against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
29 Aug 2024
Ghulam Nabi AzadGhulam Nabi withdraws from J&K poll campaign, party in fix
Ghulam Nabi Azad, the leader of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections campaign due to health concerns.
29 Aug 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajMaharashtra: BJP ally NCP stages protests over Shivaji's statue collapse
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for a silent protest on Thursday, following the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
29 Aug 2024
AssamBJP slams Mamata over 'not only Bengal will burn' remark
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening protesting doctors and other states during a rally on Wednesday.
28 Aug 2024
Assembly'Next week, we'll introduce Bill to execute rapists': Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to introduce a bill in the state assembly next week, seeking capital punishment for those convicted of rape.
28 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Himachal assembly adopts resolution condemning Kangana's remarks on farmers' protests
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution condemning comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut.
28 Aug 2024
Ajit Pawar12 members elected unopposed, NDA secures majority in Rajya Sabha
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has crossed the majority in the Rajya Sabha after nine BJP members and two from its allies were elected unopposed.
27 Aug 2024
Amit ShahEx-Jharkhand CM Champai meets Shah, to join BJP on Friday
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, according to an announcement by Himanta Biswa Sarma in a late-night post on X.
26 Aug 2024
Palestine'Batenge to katenge…': Yogi Adityanath's message amid Bangladesh unrest
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday emphasized the importance of unity in light of the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.
26 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'She's not authorized...': BJP on Kangana Ranaut's farmers' protests comment
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday distanced itself from actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut's recent comments on the farmers' protest.
26 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP, TMC clash over controversial video from 'RG Kar protest'
A heated exchange has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), over a video allegedly showing a girl dancing on stage during a protest.
26 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)J&K polls: BJP withdraws first list of candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has withdrawn its initial list of 44 candidates for the upcoming three-phase Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
26 Aug 2024
Farooq AbdullahCongress sends top leaders to J&K over seat-sharing dispute with NC
The Congress has dispatched two of its senior leaders, KC Venugopal and Salman Khurshid, to Srinagar.
25 Aug 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)After criticism for Haryana poll postponement request, Anil Vij's clarification
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clarified its readiness to participate in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections after requesting a change in the polling date.
25 Aug 2024
Amit Malviya'No Dalit' in Miss India, says Rahul: BJP debunks claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about the lack of Dalit, tribal, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) representation among Miss India winners.
23 Aug 2024
AyodhyaBJP, Congress feud over Janmashtami celebration order in MP schools
A directive from the Madhya Pradesh government, instructing schools and colleges to celebrate Janmashtami, has ignited a political dispute between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
22 Aug 2024
Chirag PaswanGovernment considering caste count in next census: Report
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is reportedly contemplating the inclusion of a caste count in the upcoming Census.
22 Aug 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)National Conference, Congress to form alliance for J&K Assembly polls
National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah has announced that his party will form an alliance with the Congress for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.
21 Aug 2024
Sharad PawarModi government accords Z+ security cover to Sharad Pawar
The Centre on Wednesday granted a Z-plus category armed VIP security cover to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) leader Sharad Pawar, reports said.
21 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Jharkhand ex-CM Champai announces plan to float new political party
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren announced on Wednesday that he is forming a new political party.
21 Aug 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP to contest J&K polls, promises free electricity, healthcare
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced that it will participate in the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
21 Aug 2024
Janata Dal (United)Modi government's 6 U-turns before retracting lateral entry hiring order
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday instructed the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to retract a job advertisement issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
20 Aug 2024
Narendra ModiSonia Gandhi criticizes Centre's shift from khadi to polyester flags
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has criticized the central government for its widespread use of machine-made polyester flags.
19 Aug 2024
Bangladesh'Will break fingers': Bengal minister's threat to those abusing Mamata
West Bengal Minister Udayan Guha has ignited a controversy by threatening those criticizing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media.
19 Aug 2024
Ashwini VaishnawWhat is the row over lateral entry in government jobs
A row has erupted between the opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday announced recruitment to 45 posts through lateral entry.
18 Aug 2024
AssamChampai Soren may join BJP with 6 JMM MLAs: Reports
Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Champai Soren may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday along with six other party MLAs, according to reports.
17 Aug 2024
Amit MalviyaKolkata rape-murder: Huge row after 42 doctors transferred amid protests
The West Bengal government has transferred 42 professors and doctors working in various medical institutions and hospitals amid ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor.
16 Aug 2024
CM'Never spoke against TMC': Shantanu Sen on removal as spokesperson
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shantanu Sen has claimed that he never spoke against the party or any of its leaders after he was removed as the party's spokesperson on Friday.
15 Aug 2024
Atal Bihari VajpayeeRahul seated on second last row on I-Day, triggers debate
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a rousing speech on Independence Day at the Red Fort, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was seen seated in the second last row.
13 Aug 2024
AtishiDelhi L-G nominates minister Gahlot to hoist tricolor on I-Day
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has selected Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasaal Stadium.
13 Aug 2024
Manish Sisodia'Felt like King Rukmi's soldier...': Sisodia on 530-day jail term
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, has opened up about his 530-day prison term in the Delhi excise policy case.
13 Aug 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal, Atishi or L-G: Who'll hoist flag on Independence Day
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail, has sparked controversy by proposing that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi hoist the national flag on Independence Day in his place.
13 Aug 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata doctor rape-murder: HC sends principal on extended leave
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed Dr Sandip Ghosh—former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital—to take extended leave.
