Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News

08 Mar 2024

N Chandrababu Naidu

Chandrababu Naidu may return to NDA after 6 years: Report

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly set to return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

07 Mar 2024

Bengaluru

As Bengaluru suffers worst-ever water crisis, political blame game ensues

The ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru has sparked a political blame game, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pointing fingers at the Congress's government for poor water management and threatening protests.

07 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Rahul Gandhi announces Congress's 5 guarantees ahead of polls

Rahul Gandhi revealed the Congress's five guarantees to Indians on Thursday.

07 Mar 2024

Calcutta High Court

Ex-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP

Former Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay—who confirmed his resignation on Tuesday—has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata.

07 Mar 2024

Uttar Pradesh

BJP leader Pramod Yadav shot dead in UP's Jaunpur

Pramod Yadav of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was on Thursday shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, according to the police.

07 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Excise policy case: Delhi court summons Kejriwal after ED's complaint

The saga surrounding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summonses to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his denial to appear has taken a fresh turn.

07 Mar 2024

Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik's BJD, BJP hint at alliance after 15 years

Odisha's Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is considering reestablishing ties with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.

07 Mar 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

INDIA bloc attempts coup, offers seats to BJP's Bihar ally

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has reportedly attempted a political coup in Bihar before the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

06 Mar 2024

Sonia Gandhi

Priyanka to debut from Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi to reclaim Amethi

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to enter the electoral fray from Raebareli, NDTV reported, citing party sources.

06 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi attacks Mamata with 'Sandeshkhali storm' barb at Bengal rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee at a rally in her stronghold, North 24 Parganas district.

06 Mar 2024

Amit Shah

Shah holds late-night meeting on Maharashtra seat-sharing, talks positive: Reports

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held meetings with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and both Deputy Chief Ministers, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday night to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

06 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata—the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section.

05 Mar 2024

West Bengal

Calcutta HC Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns, to join BJP

Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay—who confirmed his resignation earlier on Tuesday—has said that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday.

05 Mar 2024

Pragya Singh Thakur

Pragya Thakur accuses BJP MLA of running illegal liquor vend

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha MP from Bhopal, Pragya Singh Thakur, has accused fellow party leader and legislator Sudesh Rai of running an illegal liquor store in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district.

05 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Kharge slams SBI's plea seeking time for electoral bond data

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of using the State Bank of India (SBI) to hide its alleged "dubious dealings" concerning electoral bonds.

04 Mar 2024

Udhayanidhi Stalin

SC pulls up Udhayanidhi Stalin for remarks against Sanatan Dharma 

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Tamil Nadu minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhighan (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks against Sanatan Dharma last year.

04 Mar 2024

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

SC orders AAP to vacate Delhi headquarters by June 15

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate its party headquarters in Delhi's Rouse Avenue by June 15, calling it an "encroachment."

04 Mar 2024

Congress Party

'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans row: Karnataka minister dismisses BJP's claims

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s claims that "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans were raised outside the assembly.

04 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

BJP launches 'Modi ka Parivar' campaign to counter Lalu's jibe

A day after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav remarked Prime Minister Narendra Modi "does not have a family," top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have changed their X handles to include "Modi Ka Parivar."

04 Mar 2024

Chandigarh

BJP wins senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor posts in Chandigarh

After an embarrassing defeat in the Chandigarh mayoral election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in the repoll held on Monday.

04 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi kicks off 10-day multi-state tour from Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a 10-day tour spanning 12 states and union territories for 29 inauguration and foundation stone laying programs ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru cafe blast 

The National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe into last week's The Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru, following directions from the Union Home Affairs Ministry.

INLD Haryana chief murder: 2 'shooters' arrested from Goa

Two shooters, who allegedly shot Indian National Lok Dal Haryana chief Nafe Singh Rathee dead last month, were nabbed late on Sunday from a resort in Goa.

04 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

'Viksit Bharat 2047': Modi's plan ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday to formulate a vision document, "Viksit Bharat 2047."

03 Mar 2024

Babul Supriyo

Won't contest: BJP's Pawan Singh withdraws from Asansol race

Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh has withdrawn from the Asansol Lok Sabha race in West Bengal, hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named him in its first candidates' list on Saturday.

03 Mar 2024

Pragya Singh Thakur

Lok Sabha elections: Controversial MPs missing from BJP's first list

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, swapping out 33 sitting MPs for fresh faces.

03 Mar 2024

Harsh Vardhan

BJP's Harsh Vardhan quits politics, was denied LS ticket

Former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dr. Harsh Vardhan officially announced on Sunday that he was quitting politics ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

03 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi's last council meeting likely today: Know agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to chair the last meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Sunday, days before the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are announced.

02 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

2024 LS elections: BJP announces 1st list of 195 candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

02 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

'Tu, mei, corruption': Modi targets Mamata government in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal for allegedly betraying people.

02 Mar 2024

Jharkhand

Spanish woman, on bike tour with husband, gang-raped in Jharkhand

A Spanish woman on a bike tour with her husband was allegedly gang-raped and beaten by seven men in Jharkhand's Dumka district, the police said on Saturday.

02 Mar 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir urges BJP to relieve him of political duties 

In a surprise move, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir announced his decision to step away from active politics on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

02 Mar 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari's legal notices to Kharge, Ramesh over misleading interview clip

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has taken legal action against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for allegedly sharing misleading and defamatory information about him.

01 Mar 2024

MK Stalin

BJP's Mandarin birthday wish for MK Stalin amid ad row

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday by wishing him a happy birthday in Mandarin.

01 Mar 2024

Mamata Banerjee

If BJP wins polls, you'll collect dung for cooking: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cautioned on Thursday that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, cooking gas cylinder prices could soar to Rs. 2,000.

01 Mar 2024

Congress Party

6 Himachal Congress MLAs to move HC over disqualification 

The six Congress MLAs, who were disqualified by Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday, will challenge the decision in the high court,

01 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

LS polls: Modi chairs BJP meet to finalize 1st list 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s late-night meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC) held to finalize the first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

29 Feb 2024

Trinamool Congress

Sandeshkhali row: After arrest, TMC suspends Sheikh for 6 years

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suspended for six years its party leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, who faced accusations of sexual violence and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

29 Feb 2024

Congress Party

6 Himachal Congress MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS election

Six Congress MLAs from Himachal Pradesh have been disqualified by Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania for cross-voting in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Rajya Sabha election.

29 Feb 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav may skip CBI summons in illegal mining case

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is likely to skip a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) summons concerning an illegal mining case.