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09 Dec 2024

George Soros

'Unite against anti-India forces': Rijiju on 'Sonia-Soros link'

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for unity against forces allegedly working against India after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was linked to the George Soros Foundation.

09 Dec 2024

US Government

Explained: BJP links Adani bribery charges to George Soros, Sonia-Rahul 

In the midst of the ongoing Adani Group controversy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has linked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to US billionaire George Soros.

09 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP fields UPSC guide—Ojha—from Patparganj, Sisodia moves to Jangpura

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, due early next year.

09 Dec 2024

Adani Group

Sonia Gandhi linked to Soros Foundation-funded group: BJP's claim

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Sonia Gandhi, the co-president of the Forum of the Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, of having links with an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation.

08 Dec 2024

Mamata Banerjee

'She's capable': Sharad Pawar backs Mamata Banerjee as INDIA leader

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement, expressing willingness to lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.

08 Dec 2024

Aaditya Thackeray

'BJP's B team': Aaditya Thackeray after Samajwadi Party exits MVA 

A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi announced his party's decision to quit the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray has accused the SP of acting like "BJP's B Team" in Maharashtra.

'Attack-dog behavior': Tharoor slams BJP over anti-India agenda allegations

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its allegations against the United States, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), and Rahul Gandhi.

07 Dec 2024

Akali Dal

'Emotional attack': Union minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has come out in defense of Narain Singh Chaura, the man who shot at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.

07 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP stops interview over question on Rahul; Congress leader responds 

A controversy has erupted after a BBC Hindi interview with Avadh Ojha, a recent recruit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was abruptly ended.

Mamata Banerjee as INDIA chief? SP backs, Congress opposes 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she is ready to lead the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc if called upon to do so.

07 Dec 2024

Maharashtra

Samajwadi Party quits MVA over Sena's stand on Babri demolition 

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has pulled out of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra.

07 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Winning Sena (UBT) MLAs won't take oath over EVM charges 

Shiv Sena Uddhav Bal Thackeray (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday announced his party's winning MLAs won't take the oath in the Maharashtra assembly.

'Will run INDIA bloc from Bengal if asked': Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she is ready to steer the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc, but only if called upon to do so.

07 Dec 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee asked about successor, her reply

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said any decision about her successor would be taken collectively by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, not by her alone.

06 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'BJP trying to delete AAP voters' names in Delhi': Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to remove the names of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters from the electoral roll ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

06 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'Indiscipline': BSP expels leader over son marrying SP leader's daughter 

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has expelled senior party leader Surendra Sagar from the party after the latter arranged his son's marriage to the daughter of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Tribhuvan Dutt.

High-level probe launched after cash bundle found in Rajya Sabha  

A high-level investigation has been launched after a cash bundle was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha.

06 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

'Like devil, deep sea': Fadnavis on choice between Rahul, Kejriwal  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in for a third term on Thursday at a ceremony at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

06 Dec 2024

Delhi

Modi government to purchase all farm produce at MSP: Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured Rajya Sabha that the Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at the minimum support price (MSP).

06 Dec 2024

Manipur

'Eagerly waiting...': Manipur opposition writes to PM Modi for visit

The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Manipur has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to visit the state.

06 Dec 2024

Adani Group

'Modi ji...sansad mein aao'—Rahul's message to PM amid Adani row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to the ongoing Parliament session and answer the allegations against the Adani Group.

06 Dec 2024

Abhishek Manu Singhvi

'Lock and key...': Singhvi's dig amid cash row in Parliament

A controversy has erupted in the Rajya Sabha after a bundle of cash was allegedly found at Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat.

06 Dec 2024

Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Dhankar says cash found from Congress MP Singhvi's Parliament seat

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House on Friday that during a routine anti-sabotage inspection, a bundle of currency notes was found at seat number 222.

06 Dec 2024

Congress President

Kharge dissolves entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit 

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dissolved the entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit, including the Pradesh, district, city, and block committees.

06 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis's 'not revenge' message after taking oath as Maharashtra CM

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.

05 Dec 2024

Amit Shah

Eknath Shinde to meet Amit Shah over home portfolio  

Eknath Shinde will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his oath-taking.

Maharashtra: Fadnavis takes oath as CM; Shinde, Ajit as deputies 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.

05 Dec 2024

Assam

'Beef is not cow': Kerala BJP leader jibes Himanta 

Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Major Ravi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's move to impose a beef ban.

05 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'Nature, DNA same': Adityanath compares Ayodhya, Sambhal, Bangladesh situations  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has compared the present-day scenario in Sambhal, Ayodhya, and Bangladesh to what Mughal ruler Babur's army did in Ayodhya.

'Traitor': BJP alleges nexus between Soros, US-backed OCCRP and Rahul 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being part of an alleged conspiracy against India.

05 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel retires from electoral politics 

Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel has announced his retirement from electoral politics.

05 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Modi-Adani ek hain...': Opposition MPs—including Rahul—stage protest in Parliament

Congress MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged an unusual protest in Parliament on Thursday.

05 Dec 2024

Bharat Ratna

AAP MP Raghav Chadha demands Bharat Ratna for Bhagat Singh

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has called on the Union government to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

05 Dec 2024

Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Cabinet expansion: 10 ministers likely to be inducted today

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will expand his cabinet on Thursday, with a swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan.

05 Dec 2024

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra: Fadnavis to take oath as CM today 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.

04 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Conspiracy to defame Punjab': Kejriwal on assassination attempt against Badal 

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has alleged a conspiracy to defame Punjab after an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.

04 Dec 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Fadnavis recommended my name before, today we recommend his': Shinde  

Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as Maharashtra's new chief minister on Thursday, said he met Eknath Shinde on Tuesday, and the latter agreed to be a part of the new government.

04 Dec 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Video: Rahul questions cop 'basis' for stopping him enroute Sambhal  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was stopped by the Uttar Pradesh Police from visiting Sambhal, a district that recently witnessed violent clashes, on Wednesday.

04 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra elections proved 'Ek Hain to Safe Hain': CM-elect Fadnavis 

Devendra Fadnavis has been elected the leader of the Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party and will be sworn in as the state's chief minister on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka stopped on way to violence-hit Sambhal 

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday while they were heading to Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.