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Mithun Chakraborty defected to BJP to bail out son: Mamata 

18 Apr 2024

Arjun Ram Meghwal

Phase 1 polling: 8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray

The high-stakes Lok Sabha poll battle will officially kick off on Friday, marking the start of voting for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories in the first phase.

18 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

BJP's Suvendu accuses Mamata of inciting violence on Ram Navami 

Suvendu Adhikari, the opposition leader in West Bengal, has blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the clashes during the Ram Navami procession in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Wednesday.

17 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

TMC releases manifesto for Lok Sabha elections; makes 10 promises 

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its election manifesto just two days ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

17 Apr 2024

Congress Party

'Will do what party decides...': Rahul Gandhi on Amethi seat 

Senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he will adhere to the party's decision regarding Amethi's candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Mamata-BJP clash over Modi's promises in manifesto, Ram Navami celebrations

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promises in the Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.

Ahead of polls, DMK alleges phone tapping by federal agencies

Tamil Nadu's ruling party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has raised concerns about alleged phone-tapping activities by federal agencies.

17 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.

17 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP launches 'AAP Ka RamRajya' website on Ram Navami 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a new website, 'AAP ka RamRajya,' coinciding with the Hindu festival of Ram Navami.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi's interview on electoral bonds was 'scripted'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent interview on the electoral bonds scheme was "scripted."

17 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Explained: Row over envoy's 'single dynastic party' jab at Congress

The Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra, has come under the Congress's fire for his comments criticizing the party and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rejoinder to an article in a foreign publication.

17 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'After waiting for 500 years...': Modi extends Ram Navami wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the country on the occasion of Ram Navami saying his heart is filled with "joy and gratitude."

16 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Mamata clash over Ram Navami celebrations in Bengal 

A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Ram Navami festival which will be celebrated on Wednesday.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to meet 2 ministers every week, run government: AAP

Arvind Kejriwal—who continues to serve as the Delhi chief minister despite his arrest—will meet two ministers each week and review the progress of the work in their departments, the Aam Aadmi Party has said.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'I am not a terrorist': Kejriwal's message from Tihar Jail

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who worked "like a son and a brother for the country," has sent a message from Tihar Jail.

15 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi backs Enforcement Directorate amid opposition's criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his support for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to opposition parties' allegations of unfair imprisonment.

15 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

'Won't allow Manipur to break apart': Shah campaigns in Imphal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that attempts had been made to alter Manipur's demography through infiltration.

15 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

'Modi spoke…': Rajnath says Russia-Ukraine war 'stopped for 4.5 hours'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday claimed that following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Russian and Ukrainian presidents, the war was briefly paused to facilitate the evacuation of stranded Indian students in Ukraine.

15 Apr 2024

Tejasvi Surya

Tejasvi forced to leave event after scam victims confront him

Bangalore South MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tejasvi Surya was forced to leave an election campaign event on Sunday.

15 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann visits Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited his Delhi counterpart and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail on Monday.

15 Apr 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter inspected by ECI in Tamil Nadu

A helicopter carrying senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday was inspected by the Election Commission of India's flying squad officials in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.

15 Apr 2024

Amit Shah

Amit Shah to hold rally, campaign in strife-torn Manipur today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will campaign and hold a rally in strife-torn Manipur on Monday, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

14 Apr 2024

Bihar

'Eat fish, pig or elephant...why show?': Rajnath Singh to Tejashwi

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has criticized Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over a video that shows Yadav consuming fish with Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani.

14 Apr 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress reacts to BJP's Lok Sabha election manifesto

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha election manifesto on Sunday.

BJP releases election manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for Lok Sabha polls 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, the 'Sankalp Patra,' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi on Sunday.

13 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

BJP destroyed Ambedkar's Constitution, will not win 200 seats: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of destroying the constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar.

13 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Sunita asked to meet Kejriwal through glass window: Sanjay Singh 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh claimed on Saturday that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was denied permission for an in-person meeting with his wife Sunita.

13 Apr 2024

Bhagalpur

Tejashwi Yadav unveils RJD's manifesto for upcoming Lok Sabha elections 

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav unveiled the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)'s manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.

13 Apr 2024

Siddaramaiah

BJP 'offered ₹50 crore' to Congress MLAs, claims Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to carry out an 'Operation Lotus.'

12 Apr 2024

Amit Malviya

After NIA arrests Bengaluru blast suspects, BJP, TMC trade charges 

The arrest of two key suspects in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case from Kolkata has sparked a political feud between West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

12 Apr 2024

Bihar

'Mughal mentality': Modi on opposition leaders eating non-veg during Sawan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized opposition leaders for their non-vegetarian dietary habits during the sacred Hindu months of 'Sawan' and 'Navratri.'

12 Apr 2024

Delhi

'Don't complain if anything happens...': TMC leader's warning to voters 

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Hamidur Rehman has stirred controversy with his recent comments at an election rally in Chopra, North Dinajpur district of West Bengal.

12 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

PM Modi responds to opposition's 'BJP uses central agencies' charge 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically denied allegations made by opposition parties accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing central agencies to target political rivals.

12 Apr 2024

Hema Malini

Hema Malini posts with farmers again while campaigning; invites trolls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hema Malini has faced criticism on social media for her latest election campaign photos.

11 Apr 2024

Bahujan Samaj Party

Son of Indira Gandhi's assassin joins Punjab election race

The son of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassin, Beant Singh, has announced his candidacy for the Punjab parliamentary elections.

11 Apr 2024

China

Congress questions PM Modi's stance on India-China dispute during interview 

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments regarding the India-China border dispute.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

BJP hits out Lalu's daughter over her 'jail PM' jibe

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Misa Bharti has stirred controversy with her recent remarks.

11 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Not fearing ED': Anand on quitting Kejriwal's cabinet, AAP

A day after resigning from the Delhi Cabinet and the Aam Aadmi Party, former minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Thursday refuted claims that his decision was influenced by fear of the Enforcement Directorate.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rishikesh: PM repeats 'ghus kar marenge…' statement on fighting terrorism 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a public gathering in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, where he reaffirmed his government's "strong stance" against terrorism.

11 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

'Irony died when...": Minister's jibe at Tharoor in affidavit row 

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday hit back at the Congress over the controversy surrounding his election affidavit.

11 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha polls: Who are key faces in Uttar Pradesh

India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), is preparing for the upcoming general elections.

11 Apr 2024

Mamata Banerjee

At Eid gathering, Mamata reiterates stance against CAA, NRC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reiterated that the state will not accept the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code.

10 Apr 2024

Kirron Kher

BJP drops Kirron Kher from Chandigarh, fields Sanjay Tandon 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Sanjay Tandon as its candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat in Chandigarh.

10 Apr 2024

Trinamool Congress

BJP candidate slammed for kissing woman during campaign in Bengal 

Khagen Murmu, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Bengal's Maldaha Uttar constituency, has faced backlash after he was seen kissing a woman on her cheeks.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Can't be associated with corruption...': Anand quits Delhi cabinet, AAP

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Raaj Kumar Anand, has announced his resignation from both his cabinet position and party role.

10 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

Rahul Gandhi counters PM Modi's 'Muslim League' allegation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that the Congress's manifesto is influenced by the Muslim League.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Hitler's gas chamber...': Sanjay Singh attacks BJP over Kejriwal's arrest

Recently released from jail, the Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to emotionally undermine Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.