Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

26 Nov 2024

Maharashtra

Maharashtra to face fiscal pressure due to BJP's poll promises

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance's election pledges are likely to put fiscal pressure on Maharashtra in FY 2025.

26 Nov 2024

Jammu And Kashmir

'Arrogant...': BJP claims Rahul  skipped greeting President Murmu in Parliament

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of not greeting President Droupadi Murmu during her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Constitution Day.

26 Nov 2024

Bihar

Maharashtra: BJP backs Fadnavis for CM, Sena cites 'Bihar model'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is yet to finalize the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, three days after its landslide victory in the state elections.

26 Nov 2024

Udaipur

What sparked the royal family clash in Udaipur's City Palace?

Udaipur's City Palace became the epicenter of a bitter row on Monday after Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Vishvaraj Singh was denied entry.

26 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari arrested in Bangladesh

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and minority leader in Bangladesh, was arrested at Dhaka airport.

25 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Does Ajit hold key to Fadnavis vs Shinde CM race

The Mahayuti alliance—including the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party—secured a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra elections.

25 Nov 2024

Bombay High Court

'Monster who disrespects women': Kangana Ranaut attacks Uddhav Thackeray

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) massive defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

25 Nov 2024

Adani Group

Winter Session begins today: Manipur, Waqf Bill may spark uproar 

The winter session of Parliament will begin on Monday and will to conclude on December 20.

24 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Mahayuti alliance likely to form Maharashtra government on November 25

The Mahayuti alliance, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), will form the new government in Maharashtra on Monday, according to various media reports.

24 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

'Maharashtra won't have LoP this time': State BJP chief Bawankule

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced that the state will not have a Leader of Opposition (LoP) this time.

24 Nov 2024

Hemant Soren

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigns, oath-taking on November 28

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Gangwar at 4:00pm on Sunday to formally stake his claim to form the government, ANI reported.

23 Nov 2024

Adani Group

BJP's Maharashtra win provides relief for Adani's $3B Dharavi project

The electoral win of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra has ensured the future of Gautam Adani-led group's $3 billion project.

23 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Batenge toh katenge...': Yogi's reiterates mantra after UP bypoll sweep

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) have won the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, winning seven out of nine Assembly seats.

23 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

Hemant-Kalpana: Power couple behind JMM's spectacular performance in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren, will get a second consecutive term in Jharkhand.

23 Nov 2024

Congress Party

'It was set match': BJP's Anil Antony on Wayanad bypolls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Antony has slammed the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, calling it a "set match" planned by the Gandhi family.

23 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra polls: BJP to hold legislative party meet next week

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a Maharashtra Legislative Party meeting on November 25.

23 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde asked 'who'll be next Maharashtra CM'; his response?

Trends for Maharashtra Assembly polls showed a clear victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

23 Nov 2024

Punjab

Who's AAP's Ishank Kumar Chabbewal—who won Hoshiarpur bypoll

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Dr. Ishank Kumar Chabbewal has won the Chabbewal assembly seat in Punjab, defeating Congress candidate Ranjit Kumar by a whopping 28,690 votes.

Jharkhand: BJP's Muniya Devi leads in Gandey; Kalpana Soren trails 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Muniya Devi is leading in Jharkhand's Gandey assembly constituency.

23 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra election results: Who's in fray to be next CM

As the counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections is underway, early trends indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti is leading against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

23 Nov 2024

Hemant Soren

Jharkhand election results: CM Hemant Soren leads from Barhait

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken the lead in Barhait.

22 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Kejriwal launches 'Revdi Par Charcha' campaign; promises free electricity, healthcare

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a new campaign "Revdi Par Charcha" ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, due in February 2025.

21 Nov 2024

Crime Branch

Crime Branch inquiry ordered against minister over remark against Constitution  

The Kerala High Court has ordered a Crime Branch probe into allegations of derogatory remarks against the Indian Constitution made by Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian in 2022.

21 Nov 2024

Adani Group

BJP vs Congress over US department's move against Adani Group

The recent move by a United States government department to name the Adani Group in a case of alleged misconduct has sparked a political showdown between India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress.

21 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC quashes Kejriwal's plea seeking stay on trial

The Delhi High Court has declined to stay trial court proceedings against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the excise policy scam.

21 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP's 1st list of candidates out; BJP, Congress turncoats included 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.

21 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

BJP stages massive protest outside Kejriwal's residence, Kailash Gahlot joins 

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a major protest outside former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Thursday.

21 Nov 2024

JEE

'I'm speaking...Urdu?': Karnataka minister furious over comment on Kannada proficiency 

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa lashed out at a student after the latter reportedly remarked that he "doesn't know Kannada" during a program.

20 Nov 2024

Maharashtra

Exit polls predict Mahayuti win in Maharashtra, NDA in Jharkhand

As many as four pollsters have predicted a win for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, while three have predicted a win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Jharkhand.

20 Nov 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar detained enroute to Beldanga

Sukanta Majumdar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president in West Bengal, was detained by police near Krishnanagar on Wednesday.

20 Nov 2024

Uttar Pradesh

UP woman's body found in sack; family blames Samajwadi Party 

The body of a young Dalit woman was discovered inside a sack near the Kanjara River bridge in Karhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.

20 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

UP bypolls: ECI suspends 2 cops after Akhilesh Yadav's complaint

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven police officers in Uttar Pradesh for flouting voter ID guidelines in the ongoing bypolls.

20 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

'I'm not stupid...': BJP's Vinod Tawde on cash distribution allegations

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Vinod Tawde has denied charges of distributing money to influence voters before the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

20 Nov 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

UP bypolls: BJP flags burqa voters, SP reacts

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed concerns over verifying voter identity in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, especially for those wearing burqas.

19 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Here's what Kailash Gahlot said on why he quit AAP 

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Kailash Gahlot, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

19 Nov 2024

Maharashtra

BJP leader accused of distributing cash ahead of Maharashtra polls

In a dramatic turn of events, the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Vinod Tawde and BJP candidate Rajan Naik of distributing ₹5 crore to influence voters in Maharashtra.

19 Nov 2024

AIMIM

'Create ruckus...': UP AIMIM chief's statement on Kanwariyas sparks row

Shaukat Ali, the Uttar Pradesh president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has stirred a controversy with his comments on Kanwariyas, Moneycontrol.in reported.

18 Nov 2024

Central Government

Kejriwal likens Delhi polls to 'dharamyudh,' says AAP will win

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal has likened the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections to a "dharamyudh," making an analogy with the epic battle in the Mahabharata.

17 Nov 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Atishi to handle Kailash Gahlot's departments, proposal sent to LG

All the departments handled by former Aam Aadmi Party (BJP) leader Kailash Gahlot will go to Atishi, the Delhi Chief Minister's Office announced on Sunday.

17 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'He was...pressured by BJP': AAP after Kailash Gahlot's exit

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday, citing internal challenges and unfulfilled promises.