Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

28 Dec 2021

Punjab

Ex-cricketer Dinesh Mongia, Congress MLAs join BJP before Punjab polls

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Mongia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Tuesday.

28 Dec 2021

Narendra Modi

Modi inaugurates Kanpur Metro; here's all you need to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the completed section of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project during his visit to the city in the poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

27 Dec 2021

Karnataka

Tejasvi Surya 'unconditionally withdraws' remarks on 'reconversion' to Hinduism

Bharatiya Janata Party's youth leader and MP Tejasvi Surya said on Monday that he "unconditionally" withdrew comments calling for the "reconversion of those who left the Hindu faith."

23 Dec 2021

Muslims

Haridwar Police awaits complaint after calls for Muslim genocide

Controversial remarks on Muslim genocide at a three-day summit in Haridwar, Uttarakhand have sparked communal tensions.

21 Dec 2021

Narendra Modi

Ahead of UP elections, Modi transfers Rs. 1,000cr to SHGs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday transferred Rs. 1,000 crore to bank accounts of various self-help groups in Uttar Pradesh.

20 Dec 2021

Kerala

2 RSS workers arrested over SDPI leader's murder in Kerala

The Kerala Police on Monday arrested two workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in connection with the murder of a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader.

19 Dec 2021

Kerala

Kerala: Section 144 in Alappuzha after BJP, SDPI leaders' killing

Unrest has gripped Kerala's Alappuzha after the killings of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader.

18 Dec 2021

Jharkhand

BJP MP slaps wrestler at sports event in Ranchi

A Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was caught on camera slapping a young wrestler at an event in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Saturday.

13 Dec 2021

Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

10 Dec 2021

West Bengal

BJP's Kolkata civic poll manifesto talks security, health, education

The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party released its poll manifesto for the civic elections in Kolkata on Wednesday.

08 Dec 2021

Narendra Modi

Modi's 'laal topi' jibe at Samajwadi Party stirs Opposition attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi came under sharp attack from the Opposition over the use of his official PMO Twitter handle for a veiled "laal topi" (red cap) jibe at the Samajwadi Party (SP).

07 Dec 2021

Haryana

Munawar Faruqui axed from Gurgaon comedy festival amid threats

Stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui has been removed from the line-up of performers at the Gurgaon Comedy Festival over "public safety concerns."

07 Dec 2021

Muzaffarnagar

17 school girls sedated, molested by teacher in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Seventeen girl students of Class 10 were called to school and asked to stay overnight purportedly for a practical exam.

02 Dec 2021

Uttar Pradesh

Varun Gandhi slams BJP government over unemployment, paper leaks

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi on Thursday attacked the central and Uttar Pradesh governments over several issues including unemployment and frequent exam paper leaks.

28 Nov 2021

Tripura

Tripura municipal elections: Ruling BJP looks to sweep polls

The counting of votes for elections for the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and other civic bodies in Tripura is currently underway.

24 Nov 2021

Chennai

Tomato prices have shot past Rs. 100/kg. Here's why

Prices of tomatoes have hit the roof across the country.

24 Nov 2021

Delhi

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir alleges death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gautam Gambhir has alleged that he and his family received a death threat from "ISIS Kashmir."

19 Nov 2021

Punjab

Farm laws' repeal: Amarinder Singh to ally with Punjab BJP

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday appreciated the central government's announcement to repeal the contentious farm laws.

'Regressive': SC panel member slams PM Modi's farm laws U-turn

Anil Ghanwat, a member of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on farm laws, on Friday slammed the central government's decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws.

16 Nov 2021

Yogi Adityanath

PM Modi to inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway today; IAF airshow planned

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh at 1:30 pm on Tuesday.

15 Nov 2021

Maharashtra

16-year-old raped by 400 people, including cop, in Maharashtra

A 16-year-old married girl was allegedly raped by some 400 people over the past six months in Beed district of Maharashtra, reports said.

10 Nov 2021

Maharashtra

Malik says Fadnavis had underworld links, ran fake currency racket

In the latest episode of Nawab Malik versus Devendra Fadnavis feud, the Maharashtra Minister has alleged that the former Chief Minister had connections with gangsters.

09 Nov 2021

Dassault Aviation

Rafale deal: BJP, Congress trade words after new bribery report

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday blamed the Opposition Congress for alleged corruption in the procurement of Rafale fighter jets.

07 Nov 2021

Delhi

BJP's national executive meeting today; what's on the agenda?

A crucial meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party's national executive members is currently underway at Delhi's NDMC Convention Centre on Sunday.

06 Nov 2021

Haryana

Haryana: Farmers attack BJP MP's car; hold party leaders hostage

Farmers' protests against three contentious farm laws had turned violent in Haryana on Friday after two senior BJP leaders were targeted by farmers in Hisar and Rohtak districts of the state.

05 Nov 2021

Government of India

Petrol, diesel prices dip as more states cut VAT

Petrol and diesel prices in several cities across the country saw a sharp decline on Friday after more states announced cuts to the Value-Added Tax (VAT).

02 Nov 2021

Elections

Bypoll results: Congress wins Himachal; NDA's victory in NE

The counting of votes for bypolls in three Lok Sabha constituencies and 29 Legislative Assembly constituencies in 13 states and the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli started on Tuesday.

01 Nov 2021

Taliban

If Taliban moves toward India, airstrike is ready: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that if Taliban moves toward India, "an air strike is ready."

27 Oct 2021

Punjab

Will fight all 117 seats; several Congressmen joining us: Amarinder

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday reiterated he will float a new political party.

25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra

'Enforcement Directorate won't come after me,' says BJP MP

Sanjay Patil, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Maharashtra, on Sunday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) will not target him as he is a member of the ruling party.

23 Oct 2021

Goa

Unite against BJP: Mamata tells parties ahead of Goa visit

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to visit Goa next week.

22 Oct 2021

Tripura

TMC MP Sushmita Dev's car attacked in Tripura; BJP blamed

Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev was reportedly attacked in Tripura's Amtali by miscreants on Friday.

21 Oct 2021

Shiv Sena

Sanjay Raut claims BJP-led corporation misused Rs. 500 crore fund

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has alleged a Rs. 500 crore scam in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, which is ruled by the rival Bharatiya Janata Party.

21 Oct 2021

Punjab

BJP accepts Amarinder Singh's 'friend request' for poll alliance

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ready to ally with former state Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for the upcoming state elections.

20 Oct 2021

Karnataka

Congress slams BJP over 'drug addict' remark against Rahul Gandhi

The Indian National Congress on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over controversial remarks against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.

20 Oct 2021

Punjab

Amarinder to launch party. Will he team up with BJP?

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has declared that he will float a new political party, months ahead of next year's state Assembly elections.

19 Oct 2021

Farmers Protest

Four, including BJP leader, arrested for farmers' killing in UP

Four more people, including a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, have been arrested in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh.

18 Oct 2021

Farmers Protest

MoS Ajay Mishra blames local police for Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra on Sunday blamed the local police for the Lakhimpur Kheri violence earlier this month.

18 Oct 2021

West Bengal

West Bengal: BJP youth wing leader killed; TMC under scanner

In the latest instance of political violence in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) youth wing leader Mithun Ghosh was shot dead, allegedly by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

18 Oct 2021

Punjab

Amarinder Singh's meeting with Amit Shah; farmers' protest on agenda

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Monday.