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Calcutta HC overturns EC's 48-hour motorcycle ban to 12 hours
The Calcutta High Court has modified the Election Commission's (EC) 48-hour motorcycle movement ban for the upcoming assembly elections.
Can 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs be disqualified for defection
Seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party
K Kavitha, the daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has launched a new political party named the Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS).
Why Sandeep Pathak's exit from AAP is shocking
Sandeep Pathak, the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national organizational general secretary, has shocked the party by defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Delhi Deputy CM calls Arvind Kejriwal 'Delhi's Rehman dacoit'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma has accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal of living a life of luxury.
Ashok Mittal quit AAP after 1 year of hosting Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal's former colleague Ashok Mittal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal join BJP
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal have formally joined the BJP after meeting national president Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters.
Modi shares stage with RG-Kar victim's mother, now BJP candidate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a stage with the mother of RG Kar rape victim, who is now contesting from Panihatil on a BJP ticket, at an election rally in Dum Dum.
'BJP once again betrayed Punjabis': Kejriwal on Raghav Chadha's shocker
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has reacted to the rebellion of Raghav Chadha with a one-line sentence.
73 RS MPs file fresh motion to remove Gyanesh Kumar
In a major development on Friday, 73 Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs signed a Notice of Motion for presenting an Address to the President of India, seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar.
'We gave everything but..': AAP reacts to Raghav Chadha's rebellion
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reacted to Raghav Chadha's rebellion by accusing the BJP of conducting "Operation Lotus."
Raghav Chadha to join BJP with 6 other AAP MPs
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has announced that he will be joining the BJP along with Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, whom the AAP had appointed as Rajya Sabha deputy leader after removing Chadha.
'First-phase voting signaled end of TMC's maha jungle raj': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a warning to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal on Friday, saying their "goons" will have no place to hide after election results.
'BJP winning 110/152 seats': Shah after Bengal's 1st phase polling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
65 poll officers, on duty, excluded from Bengal voter roll
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain writ petitions of 65 election duty officers in West Bengal, whose names were deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), despite being enlisted as electoral officers in the ongoing elections.
Bengal: EC tightens post-poll camera and video data handling norms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued new post-poll guidelines for the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
Modi takes Hooghly boat ride, pays tribute to 'Maa Ganga'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a video of his boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
Gauhati High Court denies anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera
The Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
Complaint against woman who confronted Maharashtra minister over traffic jam
A complaint has been lodged against a woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan during a traffic jam in Worli, Mumbai.
'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress on EC's notice to Kharge
The Congress party has responded to the Election Commission's notice to its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal record highest-ever voter turnout
West Bengal has recorded a historic voter turnout of 92.9% in the polling for the first phase of the state Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Video: Bengal BJP candidate chased through fields, beaten by mob
The first phase of polling in West Bengal was marred by violence. One such case of violence was reported from the South Dinajpur district, where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subendu Sarkar was assaulted by alleged Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters.
'Polling agents forcibly removed': BJP candidate alleges attack by TMC
Subhendu Sarkar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kumarganj, West Bengal, has alleged that he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
SC stays life sentence of ex-Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi
The Supreme Court has stayed the conviction and life sentence of Amit Jogi, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi.
'I ate jhalmuri, but Trinamool felt sting': Modi jabs Mamata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party over the jhalmuri controversy.
Tamil Nadu registers 38% voter turnout, Bengal 41% at 11:00am
Tamil Nadu and West Bengal witnessed a massive voter turnout during the early hours of polling on Thursday.
TMC workers clash with Humayun Kabir's party cadres in Murshidabad
A clash broke out in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during the ongoing assembly elections.
Crude bomb hurled during polling in Bengal's Murshidabad; several injured
Tension gripped Nowda in West Bengal's Murshidabad district after unidentified persons allegedly hurled a crude bomb during polling for the state assembly election.
Polling for 152 seats in Bengal, 234 in TN begins
Voting began at 7:00am for 152 assembly constituencies across 16 districts in West Bengal and for 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
Court orders FIR againt Karnataka home minister over ₹500 bet
A Bengaluru court has directed the Kodigehalli Police Station to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
'Any minister who...': SC raps Mamata in I-PAC case
The Supreme Court pulled up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the ED raid of I-PAC, saying one cannot just walk in in the midst of an investigation.
'No glue, perfume on EVMs': ECI warns poll-bound TN, Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued strict guidelines for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
'Special trains from Surat-Bengal transporting voters': O'Brien writes to CEO
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating election laws by arranging special trains to ferry voters from Surat to West Bengal.
Bengal hotels can host only local residents during polling: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a directive barring hotels in West Bengal from accommodating non-residents of the local constituency during the pre-poll and polling period.
'Get out': Mumbai commuter, stuck at BJP rally, confronts minister
A woman in Mumbai confronted Maharashtra's Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan after she was stuck in traffic for more than an hour during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest march in Worli.
Congress cancels Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata rally for Bengal elections
The Congress party has canceled its planned rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, which was to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi.
'90% women join politics after entering politicians' rooms': Bihar MP
Independent MP from Bihar Pappu Yadav has sparked controversy with his remarks on women in politics.
'Military-style takeover': TMC on record CAPF deployment in Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has criticized a recent meeting of all units of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
'Modi is a terrorist,' says Kharge, then a clarification
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred controversy by calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist."
Sharad Pawar hospitalized
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (SP) chief and Rajya Sabha member Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital two days ago, sources told PTI.
'No two-wheelers from 6:00pm': ECI's mandate for poll-bound Bengal
The Election Commission of India has imposed strict restrictions on two-wheeler movement in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls.
Ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law, brother-in-law arrested for assaulting man
Three relatives of Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan have been arrested in Mumbai's Byculla area.
700+ citizens accuse Modi of MCC violation over national address
A group of over 700 "concerned citizens," including academics, activists, and former bureaucrats, have filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
TMC moves court fearing arrests of workers ahead of polls
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court, fearing that around 800 of its workers may be arrested before the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
'BJP punishing progressive states': Stalin releases video ahead of polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has released a video ahead of the state polls, where he slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the proposed delimitation exercise.
'Judiciary put on trial': Delhi judge rejects Kejriwal's recusal plea
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and others seeking her recusal from the Delhi Excise Policy case.
BJP leader storms Mumbai Lenskart store, applies tilak to staff
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader recently created a stir at a Lenskart store in Mumbai over alleged discriminatory grooming policies.
AAP-DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu? Kejriwal joins Stalin for roadshow
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal met Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai on Monday.
Allahabad HC judge recuses from Rahul Gandhi citizenship row case
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has recused himself from hearing a case against Rahul Gandhi.
'₹100 crores not disclosed': Madras HC issues notice to Vijay
The Madras High Court has issued a notice on a petition seeking an investigation into alleged discrepancies in the asset declarations of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.
Uninvited to cricket match, Maharashtra politician drives tractor onto pitch
A local politician allegedly drove a tractor into the field during a cricket tournament final in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on April 12.
Tamil Nadu elections: Over 400 candidates face serious criminal cases
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that over 400 candidates contesting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections have serious criminal cases against them.
BJP MLA threatens cops after son's Thar crash in UP
A road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district has turned into a political showdown between the police and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Pritam Lodhi.
Hemant Soren's chopper denied landing as Modi takes jhalmuri break
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent roadside stop in Jhargram, West Bengal, has sparked a political controversy.
Astronaut performs Bihu aboard ISS: Himanta credits Modi; gets fact-checked
A video of NASA astronaut Mike Fincke performing a Bihu dance aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has gone viral.
'Maha jungle raj': Modi targets TMC over Women's Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
'Desperate PM turned official address into political speech': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent speech blaming the opposition for the failure of the women's reservation bill.
Centre releases FAQs on timing of Women's Reservation Bill
The central government has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Women's Reservation Bill and other important bills.
Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgery; JSP leader's health issues worsen
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery on Saturday evening after experiencing severe discomfort during an official meeting on Friday morning.
Modi slams Congress, apologizes to women after quota bill defeat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on Saturday, said that the Opposition has snatched women's rights, then congratulated itself.
Himachal government defers salaries of MLAs, ministers amid financial crisis
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a six-month salary deferment for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, cabinet ministers, and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
South united to defeat Constitution Amendment Bill: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M K Stalin has hailed the South for its unity in defeating the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Priyanka Gandhi challenges government to reintroduce original women's reservation bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has challenged the government to reintroduce the original women's reservation bill in Parliament.
Modi warns opposition will face consequences for blocking women's quota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the opposition for not supporting the Women's Reservation Bill.
'Victory for democracy': Priyanka Gandhi on women's reservation bill failure
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday called the failure of the women's reservation bill in Lok Sabha a "big victory for democracy."
Prakash Raj takes dig at Vijay's political entry, 'cinema model'
Actor Prakash Raj has taken a subtle dig at his Jana Nayagan co-star and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay.