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'South girls study...North bear children, stay in kitchen': DMK MP
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on gender roles in North India and Tamil Nadu.
Fire breaks out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad's home
A fire broke out at the residence of BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Mother Teresa Crescent Marg in New Delhi on Wednesday morning.
Tamil Nadu Congress' AI video casts Rahul Gandhi as 'Thalaiva'
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has released an AI-generated video depicting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as "Thalaiva."
BJP loses bypoll in Thiruvananthapuram corporation; now short of majority
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost a crucial bye-election in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. The bye-election was necessitated after an Independent candidate died before the polls.
'Modi, you'll never...': Rahul blames Centre for blocking 'Jana Nayagan'
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has accused the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of attacking Tamil culture by attempting to block actor-politician Vijay's film Jana Nayagan.
'Beggar from Tamil Nadu': Shiv Sena (UBT) slams BJP's Annamalai
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has intensified its attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai, calling him a "traitor to Tamils" and a "beggar from Tamil Nadu."
SC makes interim bail absolute for Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas
The Supreme Court has confirmed its earlier decision to grant interim bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a case registered under the state's Gangsters Act.
Congress slams BJP-CPC meet after Beijing claims J&K's Shaksgam Valley
The Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of sending mixed signals to China.
Chinese Communist Party delegation meets BJP leaders in Delhi
A delegation from the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) met senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders at the party's headquarters in New Delhi on Monday.
ED moves SC against Mamata for obstructing I-PAC raids
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court, accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC).
'I'll kick you...': Raj Thackeray's warning to UP, Bihar migrants
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stern warning to migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar against the imposition of Hindi.
'Several threats emerging...only NDA can ensure safety': Shah in Kerala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and opposition United Democratic Front (UDF).
Owaisi calls Himanta Sarma 'tubelight' over 'hijab-clad PM' controversy
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on the possibility of a hijab-clad woman becoming India's Prime Minister.
'0+0=0': Piyush Goyal on Thackeray unity in BMC polls
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed the opposition's "Marathi Manoos" narrative for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Karur stampede: TVK's Vijay to appear before CBI on Monday
Actor Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on January 12, 2026.
Ex-Maharashtra DGP plotted to frame Fadnavis, Shinde in ULC scam
A special investigation report submitted by outgoing Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla has alleged that former DGP Sanjay Pandey conspired to frame Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde in the 2016 Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) scam.
Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule share stage; first time post-NCP split
In a surprising turn of events, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar and his cousin Supriya Sule of the breakaway NCP(Sharadchandra Pawar) shared a political stage, marking a significant moment since their parties split.
UP: SIR leads to huge voter name deletions, BJP firefights
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on high alert after the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list in Uttar Pradesh revealed a staggering deletion of 2.89 crore voter names.
'NCPs are together now...All tensions have ended': Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar has said that all tensions within the Pawar family have been resolved.
Mamata Banerjee leads mega march against ED raids at I-PAC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following its raid on the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office on Thursday.
I-PAC raid: ED moves HC seeking CBI FIR against Mamata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
'Lalu Yadav, family acted as criminal enterprise': Delhi court observes
A Delhi court has framed charges against former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs scam.
TMC MPs protest outside Shah's office; Moitra, O'Brien dragged away
Several MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) were detained after they staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's office in Delhi on Friday.
Mamata's protest rally today after ED, I-PAC raid standoff
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest rally at 2pm on Friday against the recent Enforcement Directorate(ED) raids on the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata.
I-PAC raids 'met with resistance' from Mamata, ED approaches HC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided 10 premises linked to the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata and Delhi.
'Nasty, naughty Shah seizing documents': Mamata as I-PAC office raided
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata on Thursday as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.
'Unacceptable...': Fadnavis rebukes local BJP leaders over Congress, AIMIM alliances
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for forming alliances with the Congress and Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).
Congress suspends 12 in Maharashtra after forming alliance with BJP
In a surprising political twist, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined hands with the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council.
In unprecedented move, BJP, Congress tie-up to sideline Shiv Sena
In a surprising political twist, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allied with the Congress and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to form the Ambernath Vikas Aghadi.
Karnataka BJP woman leader allegedly stripped, assaulted during arrest
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) woman activist in Karnataka has alleged that she was stripped and assaulted by police during her arrest.
DMK's 32-seat offer pushes Congress to consider TVK tie-up
The Congress party is reportedly pushing for a "power-sharing" agreement ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
'Will Trump kidnap our PM too?' Congress leader sparks row
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Uttar Pradesh SIR draft list out; 2.89 crore voters removed
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh as part of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Shami, brother summoned for SIR hearing in Kolkata: Report
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been summoned for an SIR verification hearing in Kolkata.
CBI summons Vijay for questioning in Karur stampede case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor-politician Vijay for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram hospital
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Monday evening, news agency PTI reported.
Who was Suresh Kalmadi, Congress leader who passed away
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi died in Pune on Tuesday. He was 82.
'Heard Trump's audio clips on Modi...': Kharge's swipe at PM
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after United States President Donald Trump's comments about India's Russian oil imports.
MP SDM suspended for mentioning minister's 'ghanta' remarks in order
A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Madhya Pradesh was suspended after he included Congress allegations and a controversial remark by minister Kailash Vijayvargiya in an official order.
IRCTC scam: Delhi HC issues notice on Lalu Yadav's plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea challenging the framing of charges against him in the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case.
'Send back Hasina too...': Owaisi after KKR drops Bangladeshi pacer
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called out India's alleged hypocrisy after Kolkata Knight Riders dropped Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman on the order of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid violence against Hindus in the country.
Mamata writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Raj Thackeray returns to Sena Bhavan after 20 years
Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed a major shift on Sunday as Raj Thackeray returned to Shiv Sena Bhavan after two decades.
Priyanka Gandhi gets key role in upcoming Assam election
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for candidate selection in Assam.
Veteran Dravidian ideologue L Ganesan passes away at 92
L Ganesan, a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu's Dravidian politics, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 92. He passed away at his residence in Thanjavur due to age-related health issues.
'Bihari girls ready for marriage at ₹25,000': BJP minister's husband
Girdhari Lalu Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand Minister for Sports Rekha Arya, has sparked controversy with his remarks in a viral video.
BJP-Shiv Sena sweep 66 Maharashtra civic wards unopposed after withdrawals
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, have together seen 66 candidates elected unopposed in the Maharashtra civic polls.
BJP's Kerala mouthpiece erroneously publishes Muslim League editorial
In a rare printing error, the BJP's official mouthpiece Janmabhumi published the editorial page of Chandrika, a newspaper run by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), in its Kannur-Kasaragod edition on New Year's Day.