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21 Jan 2025

Anurag Thakur

Delhi polls: Kejriwal faces BJP criticism over Ramayana misquote

The political temperature in Delhi is heating up ahead of the assembly elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launching a tirade of attacks against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal.

20 Jan 2025

Abhishek Manu Singhvi

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over 2018 comments

The Supreme Court has stayed defamation proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The case was filed in a Jharkhand court over remarks made by Gandhi about Union Minister Amit Shah in 2018.

20 Jan 2025

BR Ambedkar

Amid attacks on EC, PM Modi praises poll panel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Election Commission (EC) for ensuring fair elections and using technology to empower voters. He was speaking during the first Mann Ki Baat episode of 2025.

19 Jan 2025

Assam

FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'fighting Indian state' remark

An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati, Assam, for his recent remarks about "fighting the Indian State."

19 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'BJP goons' attacked Kejriwal's car: Atishi; releases images

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of staging an attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's car.

18 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal ordered driver to crush 3 youths: Parvesh Verma

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been caught in a controversy after an incident during Arvind Kejriwal's campaign in Delhi on Saturday.

18 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP claims Kejriwal's car attacked by BJP 'goons,' shares video 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that its national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked during a poll campaign in the New Delhi assembly constituency.

18 Jan 2025

BR Ambedkar

'Dalit BJP MPs tell me they feel caged': Rahul Gandhi  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during his Patna, Bihar visit.

18 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's new poll promise: Free electricity and water for tenants 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has made a fresh election promise directed at Delhi's tenant population.

18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Kejriwal claims police tried to halt AAP documentary; latter responds   

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Delhi Police to prevent the screening of their documentary, Unbreakable. The film highlights the experiences of jailed AAP leaders.

18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'AAP gave me ticket then sold it for crores': MLA 

Rajkumari Dhillon, the sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Hari Nagar, has filed her nomination as an independent candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Why BJP is distributing Constitution to sanitation workers at Kumbh 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched the "Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan," a nationwide campaign to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution.

17 Jan 2025

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's NCP to make Delhi poll debut 

The Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released a list of 30 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. This is the party's debut in Delhi's electoral politics.

17 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'₹21,000 for pregnant women, pension for seniors': BJP's Delhi manifesto 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released the first part of its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

'Resolve or...': SC's ultimatum amid Tamil Nadu vice-chancellor appointment deadlock

The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor RN Ravi over the appointment of university vice chancellors.

17 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Provide 50% subsidy on students' Metro fares': Kejriwal to Modi  

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposing a 50% subsidy on Delhi Metro fares for school and college students.

16 Jan 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

'Mumbai safest mega city': Fadnavis after Saif Ali Khan stabbing

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning.

16 Jan 2025

Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu proposes 2-child minimum eligibility to contest local polls  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a new policy that would allow only people with more than two children to contest in municipal and panchayat elections.

16 Jan 2025

Delhi

Congress promises ₹500 LPG cylinders, free ration, electricity in Delhi

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Congress party has announced a series of pledges for Delhi residents.

16 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, Sanjay Singh issued notice over bribe allegations against Dikshit  

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on a defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit.

16 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal vs Parvesh Verma: Who is wealthier?

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma filed their nominations for the New Delhi seat on Wednesday.

15 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Hirni jaisi...': BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri targets Delhi CM Atishi again

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has once again courted controversy with his remarks targeting Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.

Rahul accuses Bhagwat of treason, says Congress fighting 'Indian state'

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat of treason.

15 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

FIR filed against BJP's Parvesh Verma for distributing shoes 

A complaint has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct in New Delhi Assembly Constituency.

15 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Upar wala bachayega': Kejriwal reacts to 'threats' from pro-Khalistan elements 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to potential threats from pro-Khalistan elements, saying that he would leave it up to God.

15 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

FIRs filed against AAP for AI-generated videos on Modi, Shah

The Delhi Police have filed five FIRs against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly posting AI-generated content maligning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Congress names new office after Indira, not Manmohan; BJP reacts 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress for naming its new headquarters after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

14 Jan 2025

Mulayam Singh Yadav

Why Mulayam Yadav's statue at Maha Kumbh has sparked row

A section of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj saw political tension this week after a statue of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav was installed.

14 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Our schemes superior': Delhi government opposes rollout of Ayushman Bharat 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi has declined to implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat Pradhanmantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), saying its own health schemes offer "superior" benefits.

14 Jan 2025

Atishi

FIR against Atishi for violating MCC ahead of Delhi polls 

An FIR has been filed against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi for allegedly breaching the model code of conduct ahead of the assembly elections.

14 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Rahul Gandhi targets Kejriwal over pollution, inflation; AAP chief reacts  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over pollution and inflation in Delhi.

13 Jan 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

'Credit goes to you': Omar Abdullah praises PM Modi 

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work in the region.

13 Jan 2025

N Biren Singh

'Government can't...expose everything': Biren after ₹6cr paid to militants allegations  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has accused the Congress party of attempting to unearth sensitive government information.

13 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Fearing rebellion, BJP placates MLA; fields him in 3rd list 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to field veteran leader Mohan Singh Bisht from the Mustafabad constituency in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

12 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

Congress promises ₹8,500/month to educated unemployed youth in Delhi

The Congress party has launched a new scheme, "Yuva Udaan Yojana," promising to give ₹8,500 per month for one year to educated unemployed youth in Delhi if voted to power.

12 Jan 2025

Amit Shah

'Won't contest Delhi polls if...': Kejriwal's 'slum' dare to Shah

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue of slum demolitions in Delhi.

12 Jan 2025

Atishi

Delhi CM Atishi starts crowdfunding campaign for Assembly elections

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, has started a crowdfunding campaign to fund her candidacy in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

12 Jan 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

'Never called for disbanding INDIA bloc or MVA': Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (United Bharat Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has clarified that his party has no plans to dissolve the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

12 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: BJP releases 2nd list of candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

11 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Ramesh Bidhuri is BJP's CM face for Delhi polls: Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce Ramesh Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.