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Indira Gandhi's leftist ideology led to Naxalism: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's left-wing ideology for the rise of Naxalism in India.
AAP leader arrested for ₹13cr land fraud, tried to escape
Rakesh Kumar Soman, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested on Monday in connection with a ₹13.09 crore land fraud case.
Raigad event poster omits late Ajit Pawar and Sunetra Pawar
A poster at a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) event in Maharashtra's Raigad district has sparked controversy after it didn't feature photos of late Ajit Pawar and his wife, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.
Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with a voice vote.
How can Nitish stay CM after resigning from Legislative Council?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the state legislative council, paving the way for his resignation from the chief ministerial post, following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
BJP moves ECI alleging Mamata Banerjee hijacked West Bengal elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of hijacking the election process.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Vijay file nomination for assembly polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and actor-turned-politician Vijay have filed their nominations for the upcoming state Assembly elections.
Nitish Kumar quits Legislative Council weeks after winning RS poll
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The resignation was submitted by Janata Dal United (JDU) MLC Sanjay Gandhi at the Bihar Legislative Council secretariat.
Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar MLA after Rajya Sabha election
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has resigned from the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
PM Narendra Modi accuses LDF, UDF of 'looting' Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the ruling and opposition alliances in Kerala.
Curbing...not enough, every illegal immigrant must go: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has successfully curbed infiltration in Assam over the past decade, it isn't enough.
'No fish or eggs if...': Mamata Banerjee targets BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that if the party comes to power, it will restrict people from eating fish and other meat items.
TVK announces candidates' list, Vijay to contest 2 seats
Tamil actor Vijay will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from two constituencies: Perambur and Trichy East.
DMK will contest 164 of 234 seats in Tamil Nadu
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will contest 164 of the 234 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Congress alleges Goa concillor's son exploited over 100 victims
Goa Congress chief Amit Patkar has alleged that a sex scandal involving the son of a local councilor has over 100 minor victims.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport, references 'Noida jinx' tradition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday.
BJP funding increases 171% in FY25: Who are top donors
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a whopping ₹6,074 crore in donations during the financial year 2024-25.
'Rahul Gandhi is Pappu': Scuffle breaks out between J&K MLAs
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly was adjourned for 30 minutes on Friday as chaos erupted when the budget session resumed after a five-week break.
Ex-Calcutta HC judge removed from Bengal voters' list after adjudication
Former Calcutta High Court judge Sahidullah Munshi has said that his name was removed from West Bengal's voters' list after a judicial adjudication process for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Will shut petrol pumps if panic buying continues: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has warned against panic buying of fuel amid long queues at petrol pumps.
BJP compares Kejriwal to 'Dhurandhar' character over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy
The Delhi Legislative Assembly was the stage for a dramatic showdown on Wednesday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators, led by minister Parvesh Verma, staging a theatrical demonstration over the 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy.
Rahul Gandhi cancels Kerala trip after mother Sonia hospitalized
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday morning to meet his mother, Sonia Gandhi.
All Muslim voters, including BLO, deleted from one Bengal booth
A controversy has erupted in West Bengal's Basirhat North Assembly constituency after all 340 voters were removed from the electoral roll.
'India can't be dalal nation': Jaishankar at all-party meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India cannot act as a "dalal (broker) nation" while addressing concerns raised by opposition leaders over Pakistan's alleged mediation role between Washington and Tehran.
Gujarat becomes 2nd state to pass Uniform Civil Code bill
The Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a nearly eight-hour-long debate.
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, wanted in rape case, arrested
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night. The arrest was made by a team of Punjab Police from Patiala.
Ajit Pawar's death: Nephew files zero FIR, alleges 'larger conspiracy'
Rohit Pawar has filed a zero FIR in Bengaluru over the plane crash that killed his uncle, Ajit Pawar, and four others.
Delhi Assembly gets bomb threat for 2nd day in row
The Delhi Assembly on Wednesday received a bomb threat via email.
Ahead of Bengal elections, Leander Paes seen meeting BJP chief
Tennis legend Leander Paes was recently spotted at a Kolkata hotel meeting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin.
Doctor shares update after Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi hospital
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday after she said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather.
Congress gets eviction notice to vacate party offices in Delhi
The Indian National Congress (INC) has been served an eviction notice to vacate its headquarters at 24 Akbar Road, New Delhi, which it has occupied since 1978.
CAG flags 342% cost explosion in Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' renovation
The renovation of the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, popularly known as "Sheesh Mahal," has seen costs skyrocket by a staggering 342%.
Yogi warns ministers to urgently address BJP cadre grievances
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked his ministers to address the grievances of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
'Grave impact certain if…': PM cautions on West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India's efforts have been to see that ships carrying oil, gas, fertilizer, or any other critical cargo arrive safely in India.
Several Indian seafarers stranded in Hormuz, matter of concern: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, said that several Indians are stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a concern for the central government.
Government calls all-party meeting on West Asia crisis on Wednesday
The Indian government has called for an all-party meeting on March 25 to discuss the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
Delhi allocates ₹260cr for free LPG cylinder on Holi, Diwali
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that ₹260 crore would be allocated for a free LPG cylinder each on Holi and Diwali.
Why Lok Sabha could soon have 816 MPs from 543
The Indian government is planning to introduce two key bills in the ongoing Parliament session.
EC letter bears Kerala BJP seal, opposition furious
A political controversy erupted after an Election Commission of India (ECI) letter, bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala unit, surfaced online.
Nitish Kumar re-elected as JD(U) national president unopposed
Nitish Kumar has been formally re-elected as the president of Janata Dal (United) for the 2025-28 term.
ECI's new measures for Bengal polls: Webcasting, geo-tagging, GPS trackers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled an elaborate security blueprint for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Assam minister Nandita Garlosa joins Congress after BJP denies ticket
In a major political shift, Assam Minister Nandita Garlosa has quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and joined the Indian National Congress, The Indian Express reported.
BJD suspends 6 Odisha MLAs for cross-voting in RS polls
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six MLAs for cross-voting in the recent elections to the Rajya Sabha, according to The Indian Express.
Mamata calls Modi 'biggest infiltrator', slams SIR at Eid rally
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the "biggest infiltrator" in her state.
Himanta Sarma, wife's assets double in 5 years: Affidavit
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, have declared assets worth ₹35.15 crore in an affidavit for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Punjab minister resigns over harassment allegations in official's suicide case
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned on Saturday after a Punjab Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official allegedly died by suicide.
Rahul Gandhi unhappy with Kerala Congress ticket distribution: Report
The Congress party has announced candidates for 92 seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. However, the process wasn't without its hiccups.