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AAP government allocates ₹150 crore for drug census in Punjab
The Punjab government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has earmarked ₹150 crore for an all-encompassing drug census.
'Like living in Pakistan': Punjab AAP MLA targets own government
Two MLAs from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have slammed the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government over its performance in the health sector.
'Lok Sabha speaker ran away, stopped me from speaking': Rahul
In a latest media interaction, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of not allowing him to speak in the Parliament.
'Job, ₹4cr or plot': Haryana government's offer to Vinesh Phogat
The Haryana government has offered three options to star wrestler and Congress MLA, Vinesh Phogat.
Suspended Odisha Congress MLAs try to enter Assembly forcefully; detained
Police in Odisha have detained several suspended Congress MLAs after they clashed with security personnel while trying to enter the assembly.
Plea challenges AAP leader Atishi's election; Delhi HC issues notice
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to former CM Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader over her election from the Kalkaji constituency.
Are Muslims safe in UP? Yogi responds with strong statement
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that all religions are safe in the state.
'WhatsApp messages helped uncover ₹200cr in tax evasion': Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended provisions of the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, on Tuesday.
CBI raids Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Mahadev betting app case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the house of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel two months after it registered a corruption case in the Mahadev online betting app scandal on Wednesday.
'Man visited me...with different women': Karnataka minister files honey-trap complaint
Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna has officially filed a complaint with the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Edappadi Palaniswami meets Amit Shah amid AIADMK-BJP tie-up talks
AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday.
Nitin Gadkari's big announcement: Huge concession in new toll policy
Nitin Gadkari, India's Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH), has announced a new toll policy focusing on reducing the burden on motorists.
Delhi CM presents ₹1 lakh crore budget; ₹5,100cr for women
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has tabled a historic ₹1 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
Shinde reacts to vandalism over Kunal Kamra Joke; quotes Newton
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has reacted to the vandalism at Mumbai's Habitat studio by Shiv Sena workers over a joke by Kunal Kamra directed at him.
Kunal Kamra row: Maharashtra Congress chief likens Mahayuti to 'Taliban'
Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal has made a controversial comparison between the state's ruling party and the Taliban.
Centre given 4 weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
The Allahabad High Court has given the Indian government four weeks to decide on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status.
Why some are unhappy over dog statue near Shivaji's memorial
A fresh controversy has hit the memorial of dog Waghya at the historic Raigad Fort.
MPs' salaries increased to ₹1.24 lakh per month: Details here
Members of Parliament (MPs) will see a 24% hike in their salaries, the Indian government has announced.
'Mission is...Viksit Kerala': Rajeev Chandrasekhar after becoming Kerala BJP chief
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a veteran politician and former Union Minister, has been appointed as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Kerala unit.
Jaya Bachchan questions 'freedom of speech' amid Kunal Kamra's controversy
Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has publicly defended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid the raging row over his latest comments.
Maharashtra government reacts after Kunal Kamra's 'gaddar' jibe at Shinde
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has called for responsible dialogue after Shiv Sena supporters vandalized a Mumbai studio over comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes on Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra row: FIR filed against Shiv Sena leaders
The controversy around comedian Kunal Kamra's latest standup special is heating up.
Kunal Kamra calls Shinde 'gaddar;' Sena workers vandalize his venue
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is in hot waters after his 'joke' on Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.
INDIA must not 'un-bloc' itself in public domain: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP and noted lawyer, Kapil Sibal, has called on the opposition alliance, INDIA, to go out in the public domain, as a united front.
Nagpur violence linked to Bangladesh: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam has alleged that the violence in Nagpur on March 17 was premeditated and linked to people from Bangladesh.
AAP appoints Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain as Punjab in-charge
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has revamped its Punjab leadership after a setback in the Delhi assembly elections.
'We Shoot Terrorists Right Between The Eyes': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a strong statement in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and developments in Jammu and Kashmir.
388 Indians deported from US since January: Government
The Indian government has said that 388 citizens have been deported from the US since January 2025.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh threatens women protesters during road inauguration
Dilip Ghosh, a senior BJP leader in West Bengal, has landed himself in a controversy after he threatened women protesters at a recent road inauguration.
Chandrababu Naidu bats for 'only Hindu' employees at Tirumala Temple
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has suggested that employment at the Tirumala Temple be restricted to Hindus.
AAP rejigs leadership after election loss; Bhardwaj now Delhi head
After a massive defeat in the recent elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced a major overhaul of its leadership.
Karnataka Assembly passes 4% Muslim quota bill
The Karnataka Assembly has passed a controversial bill, providing four percent reservation to Muslims in government contracts.
Honey-trap row disrupts Karnataka assembly again; BJP MLAs create ruckus
The honey trap controversy in Karnataka has disrupted state assembly proceedings yet again.
Aaditya reacts to 'gang-rape, murder' charges by Disha Salian's father
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has denied any involvement in the death of Disha Salian after her father alleged that his daughter was "gang-raped, forcibly restrained and subjected to brutal sexual assault."
'Change your clothes': Parliament adjourned over MPs wearing slogan-printed T-shirts
Both houses of Indian Parliament were adjourned on Thursday amid protests by opposition MPs over the delimitation exercise.
Union minister's nephew shot dead by brother during argument
One of Union Minister Nityanand Rai's nephews was shot dead and another was injured in Bhagalpur, Bihar, following an argument over tap water on Thursday morning.
Mamata Banerjee proposes Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has recommended Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams for the Bharat Ratna.
AAP's Satyendar Jain booked for corruption in ₹571cr CCTV project
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Public Works Department (PWD) minister Satyendar Jain has been booked for alleged corruption in a ₹571 crore CCTV project.
Why Rahul Gandhi was denied permission to speak after Modi
The Lok Sabha witnessed chaos on Tuesday, when Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP), wasn't allowed to speak after PM Narendra Modi's address on the Maha Kumbh.
'Even US didn't allow Osama's burial...': Shinde questions Aurangzeb's glorification
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has strongly opposed the glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.