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'Deepens suspicions': Shashi Tharoor slams Delhi's security ahead of protest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticized the security measures taken in Central Delhi ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
BJP president accuses INDIA, CJP of trying to destabilize India
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has accused opposition parties of trying to destabilize India for political gain.
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his "vote chori" allegations after a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.
Musk rebukes Reliance's BJP donations, refers to 'Prime Minister Ambani'
Elon Musk has intensified his campaign against the corporate giant, which he accuses of blocking Starlink's entry into India.
'Didn't contest our vote chori claim': INDIA on President meeting
A delegation of opposition leaders led by Rahul Gandhi from the INDIA bloc met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's party wins both assembly bypolls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has won both assembly bypolls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam.
INDIA MPs march to Rashtrapati Bhavan, demand Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
A group of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, have started a march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
West Bengal bypolls: BJP's Hasi Rani Rath wins Nandigram
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a massive victory in the West Bengal by-elections.
Rahul Gandhi led protest where women cops were molested: Centre
The Indian government has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of leading a protest in Delhi that resulted in the molestation and injury of women police officers.
Jewar airport renamed to 'Narendra Modi International Airport'
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, has been renamed the Narendra Modi International Airport. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet.
Rahul, Priyanka named in FIRs over protests against Election Commission
The Delhi Police have filed around 25 first information reports (FIRs) in connection with protests that began on October 2.
INDIA bloc to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan today
The INDIA bloc will stage a protest and march toward the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
Assembly bypolls: BJP leads Bengal, TVK leads in Tamil Nadu
Counting of votes for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry is underway. The results are expected soon.
Brij Bhushan Singh gets time to respond in revision petition
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has given Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh time to respond to a revision petition.
Counting of votes underway for bypolls in 5 assembly constituencies
Counting of votes for by-elections in five assembly constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry is underway. The bypolls were also held for a Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
Cops deployed at Delhi's CP as opposition plans Rajghat march
Ahead of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc's planned protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, security has been beefed up around Connaught Place in New Delhi.
Slap row: Delhi HC seeks Parvesh Verma's response
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma and the city police on a petition demanding an independent investigation into an alleged slapping incident involving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader.
Police examining videos showing officers 'being assaulted' during opposition's protest
The Delhi Police are currently examining multiple videos that allegedly show their personnel, including women officers and constables, being assaulted during a protest by opposition MPs near Jantar Mantar.
Fresh FIR against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka for 'assaulting' cops
The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing them during a protest near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday.
Delhi security tightened as opposition MPs plan bigger protest today
Security has been tightened in central Delhi as INDIA bloc MPs have planned a bigger protest on Thursday, their third in three days, against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
'They're scratching, beating MPs': Chaos at opposition's Jantar Mantar protest
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was forcibly taken to a police van as opposition MPs tried to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amidst allegations of "vote chori."
'Every FIR is medal for me, I've 45': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said every FIR was like a medal for him after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against him and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, for entering the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's protest.
'This is blessing of people': Modi marks 25yrs in power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 25 years of uninterrupted service as head of government.
FIR against Rahul, Priyanka after entering Akashvani Bhawan without permission
The Delhi Police have registered a first information report (FIR) after receiving a complaint that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, entered the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Rahul, Priyanka detained as cops remove MPs from Akashvani Bhawan
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police after they began clearing the Akashwani Bhavan premises where opposition MPs have been camping.
'What about Tamil Nadu?' DMK questions Rahul Gandhi's SIR stand
The DMK party has questioned why Rahul Gandhi hasn't supported Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's statement calling for the dissolution of the state government elected after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
AAP leader marries fake PCS officer; she flees with jewelry
A woman has allegedly duped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amarinder Singh Mandofal by posing as a Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officer.
'We'll not only counter BJP, we'll destroy them': Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has said what has been done to the country is called "treason" and that nobody is going to escape.
Gujarat municipality's lone fire-truck summoned to 'wash' BJP MLA's house
In a controversial incident, a fire tender was allegedly called to wash the house of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Bachubhai Khabad in Devgadh Baria, Dahod district.
Rahul tries to enter Akashvani Bhawan during INDIA bloc march
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on Tuesday staged a protest march toward the Election Commission of India's (ECI) headquarters during which they were briefly detained.
'If...citizens are excluded, what is purpose?': Bombay HC on SIR
The Bombay High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India(ECI) over the removal of Indian citizens from electoral rolls.
'Can't restore voters': Bengal tribunals flag issues with ECI's portal
Judges of over a dozen appellate tribunals in West Bengal have raised concerns about the Election Commission's online system for handling appeals under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
INDIA bloc's 'save democracy' protest march to ECI begins
Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have begun their march to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi.
West Bengal: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained during bypolls
Humayun Kabir, the chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and an MLA, was briefly detained by the Rejinagar Police in Murshidabad on Tuesday.
Bypolls in 5 Assembly seats, 1 Lok Sabha constituency underway
Polling is underway for by-elections to five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.
'Proof institutions working independently': BJP after SC issues ECI notice
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that the Supreme Court's decision to issue notices to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the central government on pleas seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal was proof that institutions in the country were working independently.
BJP names 8 RS candidates from UP; Hardeep Puri dropped
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of eight candidates for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh.
Ex-TMC MP Koel Mallick becomes BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate
Bengali actor Koel Mallick (real name Rukmini Mallick) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.
Punjab CM Mann's office faces CBI probe over corruption charges
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into corruption allegations involving the office of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Delhi riots: HC dismisses petitions against politicians for hate speeches
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a series of petitions seeking action against politicians for their alleged hate speeches that petitioners said triggered the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.