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Rajasthan BJP leader ignites controversy by calling Congress MLA 'Pakistani'
A recent session of the Rajasthan Assembly was shrouded in controversy when BJP MLA Gopal Sharma called Congress MLA Rafiq Khan a "Pakistani."
BJP leaders replace 'Tughlaq Lane' on nameplates with 'Vivekananda Marg'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma and Union Minister Krishan Pal Gujar have changed the address in the nameplates of their official residences on Tughlaq Lane to Swami Vivekananda Marg.
'Delusional': BJP counters Stalin over 'LKG' remark at Union government
The raging row over the alleged imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states has escalated after MK Stalin declared that Tamil Nadu would never submit to such efforts, comparing them to British colonialism.
Explained: Delimitation process and south, Centre row
As India prepares for the 2026 delimitation exercise, southern states are worried about losing seats due to population shifts.
'Super excited...': Raghav Chadha selected for Harvard leadership program
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has been chosen for the Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century program at Harvard Kennedy School.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Tejasvi Surya has gotten married to Tamil Nadu-based singer and Bharatanatyam artiste Sivasri Skandaprasad.
Supreme Court bars registration of more FIRs against Udhayanidhi
The Supreme Court of India has passed an interim order barring the filing of new first information reports (FIRs) against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin without its permission.
Court fines Rahul ₹200 for non-appearance in Savarkar defamation case
A Lucknow court has slapped a fine of ₹200 on Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for skipping a defamation case.
'Entitled bigots...': Stalin invokes 1967 protest to slam Hindi imposition
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has invoked the spirit of the 1967 Tamil language protests to voice his opposition to the imposition of Hindi.
'Security cordon bigger than Trump's': Kejriwal's opulent convoy draws criticism
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has been reprimanded by political leaders from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and even his own party for his lavish security convoy on a trip to Punjab.
SP MLA Azmi suspended from Maharashtra assembly for praising Aurangzeb
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has suspended Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi till the end of the ongoing budget session.
'1971 Census should be basis…': Stalin on Lok Sabha delimitation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has proposed the formation of a Joint Action Committee to address concerns over the upcoming Union government's delimitation plan.
Congress leader congratulates Team India after 'fat shaming' Rohit Sharma
Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Tuesday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for defeating Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
'Didn't highlight Kumbh stampede to avoid panic': Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has finally broken his silence on the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, which left 30 dead and 60 injured on January 29.
Minister Dhananjay Munde resigns after aide's arrest in murder case
Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from his post after his close aide Walmik Karad was arrested. Karad is accused of murdering Santosh Deshmukh, a village head from Beed district.
Congress leader's old post on Virat resurfaces amid Rohit row
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has been criticized for her remarks on Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's fitness.
Who's Shama Mohamed, Congress spokesperson who called Rohit Sharma 'fat?'
Dr. Shama Mohamed, a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress (INC), has been at the receiving end of a massive backlash after her controversial comments on India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma.
Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party, a day after sacking him from all party posts.
TMC MP backs Congress leader's 'fat' remark on Rohit Sharma
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Sougata Ray has supported Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial comments on Team India captain Rohit Sharma.
'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."
Maharashtra: NCP's Jitendra Awhad enters Vidhan Bhavan complex wearing handcuffs
The budget session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly commenced on Monday with a unique protest by Nationalist Congress Party (SP) member Jitendra Awhad.
After recliners, Karnataka speaker mulls massage chairs for MLAs
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly speaker's office has proposed a ₹3 crore plan to install smart locks in all MLAs' rooms at the Legislators's House.
Congress distances itself from leader's 'fat' remarks on Rohit Sharma
The Indian National Congress (INC) has distanced itself from the controversy over comments made by its spokesperson, Shama Mohamed, on Team India cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
'Most unimpressive captaincy': Congress leader fat-shames Rohit Sharma; BJP responds
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has sparked a controversy with her comments on Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.
Former Haryana minister, BJP leader Satpal Sangwan dies at 77
Veteran politician and former Haryana Cabinet minister Satpal Sangwan passed away early Monday morning at the age of 77. He had been suffering from liver cancer for a few years.
Police arrest man after Congress worker's body found in suitcase
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Himani Narwal, a Congress party worker from Haryana.
AAP's Bhopal office locked over unpaid rent, party reacts
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office in Bhopal was locked by the landlord over alleged non-payment of rent for three months.
'Took holy dip to wash...': Shinde hits back at Thackeray
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde has hit back at Uddhav Thackeray's criticism of his recent visit to Prayagraj, where he took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh.
Inside Chandrababu Naidu's budget for Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has presented a full-fledged budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
Atishi writes to speaker after 21 MLAs, including her, suspended
Atishi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, has written to Speaker Vijender Gupta, calling the suspension of 21 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs an "injustice to opposition."
Haryana Congress expels 5 leaders for 'anti-party' activities
The Haryana Congress has expelled five of its leaders for six years for indulging in anti-party activities.
Mohan Singh Bisht named deputy speaker of Delhi Assembly
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Mohan Singh Bisht has been elected as the deputy speaker of the Delhi Assembly.
Professor who praised Godse named NIT-Calicut dean; Congress lashes out
Dr. Shaija A has been appointed as the dean of the planning and development department at the National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT), effective March 7.
'Wasn't easy, forgive me if...': Modi as Maha Kumbh concludes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the successful culmination of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which saw over 66 crore people show up.
'No IIT in Ranchi': Centre fact-checks Congress's Sam Pitroda
The Ministry of Education has denied Congress party leader Sam Pitroda's allegations of a hacking incident at "IIT Ranchi."
Cabinet approves proposed amendments to Waqf Bill: Reports
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the contentious Waqf Bill, per multiple reports.
TVK's Vijay launches '#GetOut' campaign against DMK, BJP
Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay has launched the #GetOut campaign, aimed at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Bihar cabinet expansion: 7 BJP leaders take oath as ministers
The Bihar Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was expanded on Wednesday with the induction of seven new ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Is Kejriwal entering Rajya Sabha? Here's why there is speculation
Rumors are rife that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal may enter the Rajya Sabha through Punjab.
'Classic liberal': Shashi Tharoor rubbishes rumors of joining BJP
Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has brushed aside speculations of him switching to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).