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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.
'Traitors...': Mamata Banerjee issues 15-day ultimatum to rebel MPs, MLAs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a 15-day ultimatum to rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to return to the party.
Vijay warns opposition against attacking women
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has issued a "stern warning" to opposition parties against attacking women.
Ex-CBI chief M Nageshwar Rao takes political plunge, forms party
Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director M Nageshwar Rao has officially entered politics.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead protest against CEC in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray led a massive protest in Mumbai on Sunday.
Congress 'scared,' needs reassurance to contest from Raebareli: SP leader
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel has made a controversial statement about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Raebareli in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Influencer's murder triggers political blame game in Punjab
The killing of LGBTQ activist and social media influencer Mad Sandhu has intensified the political blame game in Punjab.
Tamil Nadu CM slams Stalin for 'Somersault bhama' remark
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has slammed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief and former CM MK Stalin for his remarks on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate for the Dharapuram bypoll.
'Self-declared liberal ecosystem' targeting Abhijeet Dipke, says Ashutosh Ranka
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused a "self-declared liberal ecosystem" of targeting its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, amid ongoing protests.
UP Congress reshuffle: Aradhana Misra named state president
The Indian National Congress (INC) has appointed Aradhana Misra alias Mona as the new president of its Uttar Pradesh unit.
Congress appoints ex-hockey captain Pargat Singh as Punjab president
The Indian National Congress (INC) has appointed former hockey captain Pargat Singh as the new president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC).
Time to remove 'Raja': Amarinder Warring blames Pilot after resignation
Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring formally resigned as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief on Friday.
Anti-CEC protests: 700 detained, including AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi
As many as 700 people, including AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Atishi, and All India Students' Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora, have been detained amid an ongoing protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar.
ECI orders special drive for left-out voters in 20 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed a special drive to enroll eligible voters who were left out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Anti-CEC protests: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj detained at Jantar Mantar
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained by cops after he arrived at Jantar Mantar to protest against the Election Commission and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Who ordered TCS to make Form 6 changes? Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned who at the Election Commission ordered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to make changes in Form 6 used for fresh voter registration.
Punjab Congress president Raja Warring resigns; Vijay Inder Singla front-runner
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as the president of the Punjab Congress, multiple reports confirmed on Wednesday night.
INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' march from October 2
The INDIA bloc has announced nationwide protests against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from October 2.
'Thank God, he left': Sonia-Digvijaya Singh argue over Nitish Kumar
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Digvijaya Singh had a brief disagreement over Nitish Kumar's departure from the opposition alliance in 2024.
ECI removes extra SIR declaration from Form 6
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed the additional SIR-related declaration from the online version of Form 6 on its ECINET application portal in states where the SIR has concluded.
INDIA bloc meeting today: anti-SIR protest, CEC's resignation on agenda
The INDIA bloc will hold a crucial meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.
After Akhilesh, DMK to skip INDIA bloc meeting on SIR
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced its decision to skip the upcoming meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on September 30.
LPU unrest politically motivated, says Charanjit Singh Channi
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has alleged that the recent unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) was politically motivated.
BJP, Congress treat Muslims as vote bank: Asaduddin Owaisi
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress for failing to give Muslims proper political representation.
Remove 'BJP's puppet' CEC: Congress demands Gyanesh Kumar's ouster
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of being a "puppet" of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Ex-IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry into politics
Former Uttar Pradesh-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics.
ECI responds to Rahul's '727/728 Delhi slum voters deleted' claims
The Election Commission of India has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claims that a "vote theft" has taken place in a Delhi slum under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
ED raids ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen's house in Kolkata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting raids at the residence of former West Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen on Tuesday in Kolkata.
'Ram rich's god, Shiva of poor': Revanth Reddy triggers row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a political row with his remarks on religious and political identities in India.
Maharashtra CEO now seeks more local staff power in SIR
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra, S Chockalingam, wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) last week, seeking changes to its ECINet software, a new Indian Express report said.
Rahul summons NSUI leadership over poor DUSU performance: Report
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi summoned the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leadership on Monday in the wake of their poor performance in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.
BJP may field Smriti Irani, Harish Dwivedi for Rajya Sabha
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering fielding national general secretaries Smriti Irani and Harish Dwivedi in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
'Conduct of parties reveals connivance': Calcutta HC questions ECI's decision
The Calcutta High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to allot the "envelope" symbol to the Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC). The symbol was previously associated with the Indian Secular Front (ISF).
Slap row: Police file non-cognizable report against Parvesh Verma
The Delhi Police have filed a non-cognizable report against Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma for allegedly slapping a man during an inspection of road repair work.
Slapgate row: Parvesh Verma tells Rahul, 'Stay out of it'
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of his recent behavior when he slapped a young man during a road inspection.
AAP donations fall 68%
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reported a sharp decline in its donations for the financial year 2025-26.
Officials extorting lakhs: Raut's big claims against Tukaram Mundhe's FDA
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused officials of the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of extorting money from businesses.
Resolve TMC symbol dispute in 4 months: SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to resolve the election symbol dispute of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) within four months.