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Supreme Court agrees to hear DMK's plea challenging SIR
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu.
Nehru 'historically distorted' Vande Mataram, dropped Maa Durga stanzas: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Indian National Congress of "historically distorting" the national song, Vande Mataram.
Fadnavis orders probe into Ajit Pawar's son's ₹300cr land deal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into a controversial ₹300 crore land deal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, Parth.
64.46% voter turnout recorded in phase 1 voting in Bihar
Bihar's first phase of assembly elections has recorded a voter turnout of 64.46%, with a total electorate of over 3.75 crore, the Election Commission of India announced.
Mamata Banerjee shuns reports that claimed she filed SIR form
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has denied media reports that claimed she personally received enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Stones, cow dung thrown at Bihar deputy CM's convoy
Supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) allegedly surrounded the car of Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, hurling slippers, stones and cow dung while chanting "Murdabad" in Lakhisarai.
BJP MP links 'Jana Gana Mana' to British; stirs row
Karnataka Congress leader Priyank Kharge has slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri for his controversial remarks about India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
RJD alleges power-cuts at booth with strong Mahagathbandhan support
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has claimed that electricity was intermittently cut off at the polling station with massive Mahagathbandhan support.
Sena, BJP clash over 'no Khan' warning after Mamdani's win
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey has reacted strongly to Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Ameet Satam's comments after Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election.
Bihar election phase 1: 13.13% voting recorded till 9:00am
The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began on Thursday, with a voter turnout of 13.13% till 9:00am.
'This isn't Pakistan; make suspicious burqa-clad-voters show face': Giriraj Singh
As Bihar votes for 121 Assembly seats in the first phase of elections on Thursday, Union Minister Giriraj Singh commented on women wearing burqas, stating that if there are any doubts about their identity while voting, their faces will be revealed.
'I've never been...': Brazilian model from Rahul Gandhi's presser responds
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "stealing" the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections.
Bihar election phase 1: 42.3% voter turnout recorded till 1:00pm
The first phase of voting in Bihar's 121 constituencies across 18 districts began on Thursday at 7:00am. Voting will continue till 5:00pm.
Why 12 states are staring at giant ₹1.7L crore bill
Twelve Indian states will spend a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025-26, a report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Brazilian model voter' also has multiple LinkedIn profiles
The photo of a Brazilian model, which Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claims was used 22 times at 10 polling booths in Haryana, was also misused on LinkedIn.
Estranged brothers Tejashwi, Tej's awkward encounter at airport goes viral
Estranged brothers and Bihar political rivals, Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, crossed paths at the Patna airport.
Bihar election phase-1: Key candidates, seats to watch out for
The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections will be held on Thursday; the second phase on November 11.
Brazil model voted as 'Seema, Sweety' in Haryana: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has dropped another vote chori claim, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of manipulating the results of the 2024 Haryana assembly elections.
BJP trolls Karnataka CM tussle with 'musical chair' AI video
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a jibe at the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, mocking the ongoing tussle over the chief minister's post.
Over ₹100cr cash, drugs, liquor seized ahead of Bihar polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the seizure of illegal cash, drugs, liquor, and other inducements worth over ₹100 crore from poll-bound Bihar and other states.
Azharuddin allotted minorities welfare, public enterprises portfolios in Telangana cabinet
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been given the Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises portfolios in the Telangana Council of Ministers.
Mamata Banerjee leads protest march against electoral rolls revision
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest march in Kolkata on Tuesday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Everything you need to know about SIR 2.0
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in nine states and three Union Territories from Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Tejashwi promises ₹30,000 to women on this date if elected
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised financial assistance to women if the Mahagathbandhan alliance comes to power in Bihar.
Dynastic politics 'grave threat' to democracy, says Tharoor; BJP agrees
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has warned that dynastic politics is a "grave threat" to Indian democracy.
Halloween vs. Chhath: Bihar poll campaign takes religious turn
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a religious turn in its election campaign in Bihar, accusing the opposition Mahagathbandhan of disrespecting Hindu festivals.
Bengal woman dies due to 'panic' over electoral rolls
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has alleged that a 60-year-old woman died of panic over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Man arrested after following TMC MLA, punching him in stomach
Trinamool Congress MLA and former West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick was attacked at his Salt Lake residence on Sunday night.
Punjab newspapers delayed by police checks; opposition cries censorship attack
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is facing criticism for allegedly censoring the media.
Tharoor on Orsini's deportation: 'Minor visa violations harm India's image'
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has reacted to the recent deportation of Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini from Delhi airport.
Former BJP leader missing in UP after detention, alleges family
Pritam Singh Kisan, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district president, has gone missing under mysterious circumstances in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district.
Rahul says PM does yoga for votes; Adani-Ambani dance later
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "drama" for votes and not delivering on promises post-elections.
Congress, Pakistan reeling from 'Operation Sindoor': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party and Pakistan of not recovering from "Operation Sindoor."
Bihar polls: Tejashwi slams PM Modi over state's lawlessness
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring Bihar's law and order situation.
Delhi's air quality reaches severe levels, Priyanka Gandhi raises alarm
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised alarm over the worsening air quality in Delhi, calling it an "awful situation." She urged immediate action from the central and state governments.
'Satyameva Jayate': JD(U)'s Anant Singh after arrest in 'murder' case
Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Singh was arrested in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of the rival political party Jan Suraaj.
BJP slams Lalu Yadav for celebrating Halloween with grandchildren
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for celebrating Halloween with his grandchildren.
Amit Shah responds to Mallikarjun Kharge's 'ban RSS' remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's call for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Bihar: JD(U) leader Anant Singh arrested in murder case
Former Bihar MLA Anant Singh was arrested early Sunday in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj Party worker Dular Chand Yadav.
Bihar polls: Tejashwi confirms Muslim representation in Deputy CM list
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and the Opposition's Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has confirmed that if the Mahagathbandhan comes to power in Bihar, it will have multiple Deputy Chief Ministers.
'Pakistani agent': Himanta Biswa Sarma doubles down on Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again alleged that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is a "Pakistani agent."
Bihar polls: Nitish Kumar thanks voters in video address
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has released a video message for the state's voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan receives death threat over Yadav remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and actor Ravi Kishan has reportedly received a death threat from a caller who identified himself as Ajay Kumar Yadav.
Sanjay Raut takes break due to health; Modi wishes recovery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut a speedy recovery after the latter announced he was taking a break from public life due to a "serious health issue."
AIADMK expels senior leader KA Sengottaiyan after meeting expelled leaders
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has expelled senior leader and former minister K A Sengottaiyan from the party.
Sanjay Raut develops 'serious health issues'; asked to avoid crowd
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has announced his temporary withdrawal from public life due to serious health issues.
Citing Sardar Patel's letter, Kharge seeks RSS ban; BJP responds
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), likening its ideology to "poison."
Sheeshmahal 2.0? Swati Maliwal alleges Kejriwal has '7-star-mansion' in Chandigarh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal has alleged that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted a "luxurious 7-star government mansion" in Chandigarh's Sector 2 under the chief minister's quota.
Why Mohammad Azharuddin's induction into Telangana Cabinet is causing stir
Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's cabinet on Friday.
'After Sardar Patel's death, country burned under Congress rule': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public gathering at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Friday. The event was held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Video: Denied free pass, BJP leader's son slaps toll worker
A CCTV footage from the Kannooli toll gate in Karnataka has gone viral, showing Samarth Gowda Patil, son of local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijugowda Patil, allegedly assaulting toll staff.
1cr jobs, free education, metro services: NDA releases Bihar manifesto
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025.
BJP lodges complaint against Rahul Gandhi for Modi 'dance' jibe
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shah responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'dance' jibe at Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'2 yuvraajs abusing me nonstop': Modi targets Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
RSS gets nod for march in Mallikarjun Kharge's stronghold Gurmitkal
The Yadgir district administration has granted permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for a route march in Gurmitkal, Karnataka, which is the political stronghold of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Bihar CM seat not empty': Shah confirms Nitish Kumar's post
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made it clear that Nitish Kumar will continue as the chief minister of Bihar if the ruling alliance wins.
'Tell Modi to dance...he'll dance': Rahul Gandhi in Bihar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his Bihar poll campaign on Wednesday by launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Muzaffarpur.
'Mahagathbandhan's manifesto our resolution; all promises will be fulfilled': Tejashwi
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has said that the manifesto of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is a promise to voters.
Congress leader sings Bangladesh national anthem at meeting; ignites controversy
A political controversy has erupted in Assam's Barak Valley after senior Congress leader Bidhu Bhushan Das sang "Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi," the national anthem of Bangladesh, during a party meeting.
BJP leader shot; he allegedly intervened in 'love jihad' case
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead in broad daylight in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district on Tuesday.
Prashant Kishor in trouble over voter IDs; ECI issues notice
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is reportedly registered as a voter in both West Bengal and Bihar.
Priyank Kharge, Himanta Sarma exchange barbs over semiconductor investments
A war of words has erupted between Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
'Artificial Yamuna': AAP, BJP in war of words over Chhath
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government of creating an "artificial Yamuna" at Vasudev Ghat. The site is where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Chhath Puja festivities.