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Thackeray cousins reunite for BMC elections after 20 years
The recent local body election results in Maharashtra have intensified the political rivalry between Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT and Eknath Shinde's BJP-allied Shiv Sena despite the lopsided outcome.
Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav trade barbs on social media
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "do namoone" (two specimens) remark in the state assembly, which was widely shared on social media, has drawn a sharp response from Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav.
BJP received ₹6,654cr in donations in 2024-25: Report
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reported receiving a whopping ₹6,654.93 crore in donations during the 2024-25 financial year, also when the Lok Sabha elections were held, according to a report submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
'90% Aravallis under protected zone': Centre refutes Opposition's 'relaxation claims'
Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav has dismissed allegations that the Centre has relaxed protections for the Aravalli hills.
BJP emerges single-largest party in Maharashtra local body polls
The ruling Mahayuti alliance has won a decisive victory in the Maharashtra local body polls, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single largest party.
Modi, Kharge clash over illegal infiltration and voter list revision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of indulging in anti-national activities by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Lies must stop...': Congress slams Modi's Assam-Pakistan charge
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing it of conspiring to hand over Assam to Pakistan before India's independence.
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to VB-G RAM G Bill
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025. The new law replaces the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.
Maharashtra local body polls: BJP takes lead, MVA trails
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading the Maharashtra local body elections, according to early trends.
MVA rift widens; Congress to contest Mumbai BMC elections alone
The Maharashtra Congress has decided to contest the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, according to a report by India Today.
Maharashtra local body election results 2025: Counting underway
The counting of votes for the Maharashtra local body elections is currently underway. The elections were held in two phases, on December 2 and December 20.
AAP MLA Pathanmajra declared proclaimed offender in rape case
A local court in Patiala has declared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender in a rape case.
'Mamata wants to incite Hindu-Muslim riots, doing communal politics': BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to incite Hindu-Muslim riots.
'Ready to fight black law...bulldozed MGNREGA': Sonia Gandhi
Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for "bulldozing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
'Mob rule in Bangladesh very concerning': Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, in particular referring to the incident where a Hindu man was lynched.
'SIR to ensure infiltrators are out...': Modi in Assam
Addressing a rally in Guwahati, Assam, on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to keep "infiltrators" out of the electoral process.
'Modi bulldozed SHANTI Bill to restore peace with Trump': Congress
The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of hastily passing the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill.
PM Modi virtually addresses Bengal rally as fog blocks chopper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in West Bengal's Nadia district virtually on Saturday, after dense fog prevented his helicopter from landing.
How productive were Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha this Winter Session
The Sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which started on December 1, ended on Friday.
Cash-for-query case: Delhi High Court grants relief to Mahua Moitra
The Delhi High Court has set aside the Lokpal of India's order granting sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a chargesheet against Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.
Parliament Winter Session concludes as both Houses adjourned sine die
The Parliament has concluded its winter session after both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die. The session was marked by intense discussions on economic, social, and strategic implications of the bills.
Opposition leaders sleep outside Parliament protesting VB-G RAM G Bill
Opposition party leaders staged an overnight dharna in the Parliament complex after the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or VB-G RAM G Bill, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Priyanka Gandhi meets with Nitin Gadkari; here's what happened
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari at his office in Parliament on Thursday.
'DMK evil, TVK pure...': Vijay's poll pitch at Erode rally
Actor-politician Vijay has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu.
G Ram G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, clears Lok Sabha
The Viksit Bharat—Guaranteed for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB—G Ram G Bill, 2025, has been passed in Lok Sabha amid massive protests from the opposition.
'Santa behosh ho gaye': AAP's skit mocks BJP over pollution
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released a video skit to criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Delhi's worsening air quality.
BJP 'identifies' TMC MP who vaped inside Parliament; shares video
Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief, has claimed that the Trinamool Congress MP accused of vaping inside the Lok Sabha is Kirti Azad.
Muslim CPM leader given Brahmin surname in Bengal SIR draft
In an unusual incident during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) state general secretary Mohammed Salim and his son Atish Aziz were assigned a Brahmin surname.
'If he touched elsewhere?' Minister defends Nitish Kumar's hijab act
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has landed in hot water for his controversial remarks on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's hijab incident.
'Not sorry': Congress's Prithviraj Chavan defiant on Operation Sindoor remark
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that India was "defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindooron.
'Congress hates armed forces': BJP slams Chavan's 'Operation Sindoor' remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan for his remarks on the Indian Air Force and "Operation Sindoor."
'Modi ji has deep dislike for 2 things': Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the introduction of the G RAM G bill.
'Impossible...working to fix it': Delhi minister apologizes for toxic air
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the city's air pollution, calling it "impossible" for any elected government to improve air quality within nine to 10 months.
Nitish Kumar hijab row: BJP shares Ashok Gehlot 'ghoonghat' video
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political attack after a video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar went viral.
WB sports minister resigns over chaos at Lionel Messi's event
Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the mess during football icon Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India' tour in Kolkata, Trinamool leader Kunal Ghosh said.
'Mahatma Gandhi lives in our hearts': Government defends MGNREGA renaming
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a heated debate over the government's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Lok Sabha: Bill proposing 100% FDI in insurance sector introduced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
Delhi CM booed with 'AQI' chants during Messi event
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was greeted with chants of "AQI, AQI" at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The event was to welcome football legend Lionel Messi as part of his India tour.
Bengal SIR: 58L names deleted in poll body's draft list
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, deleting over 58 lakh voter names.