Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

10 Dec 2024

Assembly

Karnataka: Protests over Lingayat community's quota demand turn violent

Protests by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, Karnataka, turned violent on Tuesday as protesters demanded quotas. The agitation was led by Basavajaya Mrityunjay Swami ji.

10 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

BJP shares visuals of Kejriwal's bungalow; AAP calls it 'propaganda'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged misuse of public funds to renovate his official residence.

09 Dec 2024

Adani Group

'We're patriots...': Congress refutes BJP's 'Sonia-Soros' allegations

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised an alarm over alleged connections between Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.

09 Dec 2024

Chennai

DMK government faces flak for 'lax' probe in rape case

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu is facing the ire of opposition leaders for its handling of a rape case of a mentally challenged college student.

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

Rahul Gandhi

'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

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.

Special SC bench to hear Places of Worship Act challenges 

The Supreme Court of India has set up a special three-judge bench to hear several petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

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

Jagdeep Dhankhar

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

Bangladesh

'Yunus a Hindu butcher': BJP MP writes to Nobel Committee   

Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha member from West Bengal, has written to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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.

05 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

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

Rahul Gandhi

'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.

Sambhal violence: 400 identified, 'posters of suspects to be released' 

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal have identified over 400 people in connection with the recent violence.

05 Dec 2024

Jairam Ramesh

SC to hear pleas challenging Places of Worship Act today

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on Thursday challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

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.

04 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra: BJP's key meet today; CM to be announced after

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a crucial legislature party meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday.

03 Dec 2024

Farmers

Police detain protesting farmers at Delhi-UP border

Police detained members of various farm unions on Tuesday during a sit-in protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border.

03 Dec 2024

Odisha

Odisha: Actor playing demon kills pig on-stage; eats meat raw

In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old theater actor was arrested for killing a live pig during a performance in Odisha's Ganjam district.

03 Dec 2024

Ajit Pawar

Shinde not delaying Maharashtra CM announcement: Shiv Sena

The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz with anticipation as the state gears up for the swearing-in of its new government.

02 Dec 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'When we've said...': Congress on AAP going solo in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have officially ruled out an alliance for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

01 Dec 2024

Aaditya Thackeray

'Insult to Maharashtra': Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has slammed the delay in forming a new government in Maharashtra, calling it an "insult" to the state.

01 Dec 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP will have no alliance for Delhi polls, announces Kejriwal 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have announced that they will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections independently.

30 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

New Maharashtra CM to take oath on December 5 

The new chief minister of Maharashtra will be sworn in on December 5, 2024, at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced.

30 Nov 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Man throws liquid at Kejriwal during Delhi campaign; detained 

A man was detained on Saturday after he threw liquid at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a campaign event in Greater Kailash, Delhi.

30 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

2nd Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh: Reports  

A second Hindu priest, Shyam Das Prabhu, has been arrested in Bangladesh, days after the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

30 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

Complaint against Congress's Bhai Jagtap's over 'kutta' jibe at ECI 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint against Congress leader Bhai Jagtap for his derogatory remarks against the Election Commission of India (ECI).

30 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

'Those who consider power as birthright...': PM Modi slams opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading propaganda against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

30 Nov 2024

Delhi

'By Saturday evening....': Maharashtra MLA on CM's future

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has said caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will take a major decision on the Maharashtra CM seat by Saturday evening.

29 Nov 2024

Congress Party

Maharashtra: Congress urges ECI to probe 'serious, grave' poll inconsistencies

After its defeat in the recent Maharashtra elections, the Congress party has submitted an "urgent memorandum" to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

29 Nov 2024

Bhagwant Mann

Unveil Bhagat Singh's statue...or we'll do it: BJP to Punjab

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has given the Punjab government a 72-hour ultimatum to unveil a 30-foot statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Chandigarh International Airport.

29 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra suspense continues: Shinde's sudden departure delays key Mahayuti meeting

The formation of the new Maharashtra government has been delayed due to an unexpected turn of events.

28 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'BJP keeps half Maharashtra cabinet, offers Shinde Sena consolation deal' 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will keep half of the cabinet seats in Maharashtra, sources have said.

28 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

Shah to meet Mahayuti leaders today, discuss Maharashtra CM's name

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet key leaders in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the formation of Maharashtra's new government.

27 Nov 2024

BR Ambedkar

Opposition, BJP MPs seek more time for Waqf bill panel 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has asked for an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill.

27 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Shinde won't accept Maharashtra deputy CM's post: Sena tells BJP

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will not take the Deputy Chief Minister's post in Maharashtra.

27 Nov 2024

Mumbai

After poll drubbing, defeated MVA candidates to seek EVM-VVPAT verification

Candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), who were defeated in the recent Maharashtra assembly polls, are set to seek verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs).

27 Nov 2024

Udaipur

Udaipur royals' feud: 'Can't force...in...our home,' cousin warns BJP MLA

The feud within the Udaipur royal family has escalated after a recent incident at the City Palace.

27 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra: BJP says no to Bihar formula, firm on Fadnavis

The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the fourth day.