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11 Apr 2025

MK Stalin

DMK sacks minister after derogatory remarks on women, Hindu symbols  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has dismissed K Ponmudy from his role as deputy general secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

11 Apr 2025

Kangana Ranaut

'Madam doesn't pay..': Vikramaditya Singh, Kangana clash over electricity bill 

A fresh row has broken out between actor-politician Kangana Ranaut and Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh.

11 Apr 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Sub-inspector killed during clash, AAP sarpanch booked for ordering murder  

The Punjab Police have registered a case against an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch for allegedly ordering the murder of a sub-inspector.

10 Apr 2025

Ajmal Kasab

'Congress served...Kasab biryani': Piyush Goyal's jibe after 26/11 plotter extradited

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has slammed the Congress for how it handled the 26/11 Mumbai attacks' terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

10 Apr 2025

Ghaziabad

How RSS is preparing groundwork for BJP's 2027 UP elections 

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is increasing its outreach ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

09 Apr 2025

Amit Malviya

Why Delhi fish market is at center of political row 

A viral video from Chittaranjan Park (CR)'s fish market in south Delhi has triggered a political storm.

09 Apr 2025

Bihar

Bihar BJP minister distributes blankets in 40-degree heat; gets trolled  

Bihar's Sports Minister Surendra Mehta has become a target for trolls after he gifted over 500 blankets to the poor of Ahiyapur village at an event.

09 Apr 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

Chaos in J&K Assembly over AAP MLA's remark on Hindus  

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw a ruckus after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s lone MLA Mehraj Malik made objectionable remarks against Hindus.

09 Apr 2025

China

Piyush Goyal defends 'dukandaari' remark at start-ups after facing backlash 

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has defended his recent remarks on India's startup ecosystem that had drawn political backlash.

08 Apr 2025

Ashok Gehlot

Drunk driver who mowed down 3 pedestrians is Congress worker

In a tragic accident in Rajasthan's Jaipur, an inebriated man drove his car into nine people, killing three in the collision and leaving several others seriously injured.

08 Apr 2025

Punjab

Baba Siddique murder accused behind bombing at BJP leader's home 

Punjab police have arrested two suspects over a grenade attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoranjan Kalia's house on Tuesday.

08 Apr 2025

Mamata Banerjee

TMC embarrassed as BJP shares videos, chats of MPs fighting 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya has posted videos of an alleged fight between Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs.

08 Apr 2025

Delhi

Political parties received ₹2,544.2cr in donations: Which state donated most 

Delhi was the top contributor to national political parties in India in 2023-24, donating ₹989.20 crore.

08 Apr 2025

MK Stalin

'Huge victory': Stalin after SC raps governor for withholding bills 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict, which declared Governor RN Ravi's refusal to give assent to 10 bills "illegal and erroneous."

08 Apr 2025

Bengaluru

Karnataka minister apologizes for 'molestation happens in big cities' remark  

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has apologized for his controversial comments on a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru.

08 Apr 2025

Pawan Kalyan

Blocked by Pawan Kalyan's convoy, 20 JEE candidates miss exam  

Around 20 students missed their JEE (Main) session 2 exam in Pendurthi on Monday, allegedly due to traffic restrictions caused by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's convoy.

07 Apr 2025

Tamannaah Bhatia

Tamannaah Bhatia's 'Odela 2' garners ₹28 crore in pre-release sales

Tamannaah Bhatia's next, spiritual thriller Odela 2, will be released in theaters on April 17, 2025.

07 Apr 2025

Kolkata

'Supreme Court must clarify..': Mamata after 25,000 Bengal teachers sacked 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed to protect the jobs of teachers whose appointments were quashed by the Supreme Court last week.

07 Apr 2025

Bengaluru

'Happens in...big cities': Karnataka minister's comment on molestation sparks outrage

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has come under fire for his comments on a recent street molestation incident in Bengaluru.

07 Apr 2025

Bihar

15 JD(U) leaders leave party for supporting Waqf Bill 

In a major political development, 15 Muslim leaders of the Janata Dal United party have resigned over the party's support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

07 Apr 2025

Article 370

Chaos in J&K assembly over Waqf Act; MLAs tear copies 

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly saw much ruckus on Monday as members of the National Conference (NC) and its allies protested the newly passed Waqf Amendment Bill.

07 Apr 2025

Bihar

'Palayan Roko, Naukri Do': Rahul Gandhi launches 'White T-shirt Movement' 

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi joined a padyatra led by Kanhaiya Kumar, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) in-charge in Bihar, on Monday.

Who's MA Baby, CPI(M)'s new general secretary

MA Baby has been elected as the new general secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist [CPI(M)].

07 Apr 2025

Kolkata

BJP alleges attack during Kolkata's Ram Navami procession; police deny 

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has alleged that a Ram Navami procession in Kolkata's Park Circus Seven Point area was attacked.

06 Apr 2025

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

CM Stalin skips PM's Pamban event, demands fair delimitation

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin skipped PM Narendra Modi's inauguration of the Pamban Bridge to raise concerns over the proposed delimitation exercise.

06 Apr 2025

Kerala

Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Waqf Amendment Act

BJP's Kerala chief and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

06 Apr 2025

Piyush Goyal

BJP MP criticizes Zepto CEO's response to Piyush Goyal's remarks

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has taken on Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha for his reaction to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's comments on Indian startups.

06 Apr 2025

Asaduddin Owaisi

President Murmu signs contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 into law

President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. Both bills were passed by Parliament after discussions.

05 Apr 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal spent ₹31L/month on bungalow for 7 years: Delhi BJP

Delhi BJP chief, Virendra Sachdeva, has accused former CM Arvind Kejriwal of living a lavish life on taxpayers' money.

05 Apr 2025

Janata Dal (United)

JDU leader resigns over party's support for Waqf Bill

Janata Dal (United) is struggling with internal discord amid five leaders resigning from the party, protesting its support for the Waqf Bill in Parliament.

05 Apr 2025

Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi files petition against Waqf Amendment Bill in Supreme Court

Asaduddin Owaisi, MP from Hyderabad in the Lok Sabha, has moved the Supreme Court with a writ petition. He challenged the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

04 Apr 2025

Amit Shah

'Wish party..': Annamalai withdraws from Tamil Nadu BJP president race 

K. Annamalai has officially pulled out of the race for the post of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president.

04 Apr 2025

Bengaluru

BJP functionary dies by suicide, blames Congress leader in note 

A 35-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, Vinay Somaiah, was found dead by suicide at his workplace in Bengaluru's Nagawara area on Friday.

04 Apr 2025

Ahmedabad

Massive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared 

Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.

04 Apr 2025

Asaduddin Owaisi

Budget Session concludes as both Houses adjourned sine die 

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die, bringing an end to the Budget session that started on January 31.

04 Apr 2025

Droupadi Murmu

Centre rejects Tamil Nadu's plea to exclude state from NEET 

President Droupadi Murmu has rejected a bill by Tamil Nadu, which sought an exemption from the National Entrance and Eligibility Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses and instead allow it to use Class XII marks.

04 Apr 2025

Lok Sabha

Congress to challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court

The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced it would be challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Supreme Court.

04 Apr 2025

Bihar

5 JD(U) leaders quit over party's support for Waqf Bill  

Two senior Janata Dal (United) leaders have quit in protest against the party's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha.

04 Apr 2025

Droupadi Murmu

'Watershed moment' for socio-economic justice: Modi hails Waqf Bill passage 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill as a "watershed moment" in India's quest for socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth.

03 Apr 2025

Mamata Banerjee

'Cannot accept...': Mamata after SC cancels jobs of 25,000 teachers

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her disapproval with the Supreme Court's latest decision to uphold an order by the Calcutta High Court.