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Operation Blue Star 'wrong way' to reclaim Golden Temple: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram has called the 1984 "Operation Blue Star" a "wrong way" to reclaim the Golden Temple in Punjab.
Bihar Assembly Elections: AIMIM to contest 100 seats
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced its decision to contest around 100 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
5 Bihar villagers declared 'dead' in voter list turn up
With the first phase of the Bihar elections just weeks away, a shocking error has come to light.
Muslim population rise due to infiltration, not fertility: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed that the rise in India's Muslim population is due to large-scale infiltration and not fertility rates.
Congress spokesman likens Rahul Gandhi to Nobel laureate Machado
Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has drawn a parallel between Maria Corina Machado, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Rahul Gandhi.
'Talks going positive': Chirag Paswan amid seat-sharing tussle within NDA
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan has said that the ongoing seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are progressing positively.
Voters excluded from Bihar electoral-list to get free legal aid
The Supreme Court has ordered free legal aid for those excluded from Bihar's final voters' list.
Prashant Kishor's party releases first candidates list; includes doctors, mathematician
The Jan Suraaj party, founded by Prashant Kishor, has announced its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
'Government job for every family': Tejashwi's promise to Bihar voters
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised that if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc comes to power in Bihar, it will pass a new law guaranteeing at least one government job for every family.
KTR under house arrest ahead of bus fare hike protest
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has alleged that its working president, KT Rama Rao, and former minister T Harish Rao were allegedly placed under house arrest ahead of the party's "Chalo Bus Bhavan" protest on Thursday.
'Terribly wrong': Chidambaram responds to Modi's remarks on 26/11 attacks
Congress leader P Chidambaram has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for misattributing his statements about India's response to the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Outgoing Bihar assembly met for just 146 days in 5yrs
The outgoing Bihar legislative assembly convened for just 146 days, the lowest of all its five-year terms, a report by PRS Legislative has revealed.
'Won't contest Bihar polls if…': NDA allies' seat-sharing tussle intensifies
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi has issued a stern warning to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
'Our alliance with people': Prashant Kishor rejects Chirag Paswan tie-up
Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor has ruled out any alliance between his party and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan.
Bihar elections 2025: Police to use horses, boats to patrol?
The Bihar assembly elections will see a total of 90,712 polling booths set up across the state, the Election Commission announced on Monday.
Tejashwi Yadav is RJD's CM face, not Mahagathbandhan's: Congress leader
The opposition Mahagathbandhan is still undecided on its chief ministerial candidate even with the Bihar elections less than 30 days away.
SC issues notice to Assam government over 'Muslim takeover' AI-video
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking the removal of an artificial intelligence-generated video released by the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Assam unit.
SIR 'prerogative' of EC, directive to them is interference: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is the exclusive domain of the Election Commission.
Maithili Thakur contesting Bihar election? Folk singer drops hints
Folk singer Maithili Thakur has sparked speculation about her possible political debut in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Kejriwal gets bungalow after year-long wait; neighbors include Shashi Tharoor
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted a Type-VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate.
Dalit man lynched over 'drone theft'; victim mentioned Rahul Gandhi
A Dalit man was allegedly lynched by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district on Thursday, suspecting him of being a "drone thief."
Modi vs. Mamata over assault on BJP leaders in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were attacked in Jalpaiguri district.
Bihar Election 2025: AAP releases first list of candidates
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections.
What are 17 new initiatives announced for Bihar Assembly polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced 17 new initiatives for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, which will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Bihar election to be held on November 6 and 11
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced dates for the Bihar Assembly election.
BJP MP bleeds from face after stones pelted in Bengal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Khagen Murmu was injured in a stone-pelting incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Monday.
Kamal Haasan to meet Karur stampede victims' families today
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan will visit Karur to meet the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at a public meeting addressed by actor-politician Vijay.
Bihar Assembly election schedule to be announced today
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday.
BJP, JDS slam Congress over Shivakumar's survey response
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refused to answer certain questions in the ongoing socio-economic and educational survey, sparking criticism from opposition parties.
Bihar polls: CEC defends voter list revision ahead of elections
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar.
BJP responds to allegations of Vijay being its 'B-team'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the opposition's allegations that actor-turned-politician Vijay is part of its "B-team."
'Burqa-clad voters' identification must during Bihar polls: BJP chief
Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Dilip Jaiswal has sparked controversy by suggesting the Election Commission of India (ECI) verify burqa-clad voters during the upcoming Bihar elections.
Karur stampede: Madras HC slams Vijay's party for absconding
The Madras High Court has slammed the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party of actor-turned-politician Vijay over a stampede in Karur last week.
BJP reaches out to Vijay's TVK post-Karur stampede: Report
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly reached out to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following a tragic stampede at a rally in Karur.
'Unfortunate, undemocratic': SP leader on being barred from visiting Bareilly
A 14-member Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation, headed by Uttar Pradesh Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey, was barred from entering Bareilly.
Gyanesh Kumar-led ECI team visits Patna, poll dates expected soon
A delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is in Patna to review preparations for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
'You fled stampede scene, showed no remorse': Court blasts Vijay
The Madras High Court has slammed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders, including party chief Vijay, for their actions during the recent Karur stampede.
'Why no panel for Manipur?': Stalin questions Karur fact-finding mission
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for sending a delegation of opposition MPs to Karur after a deadly stampede.
'Who're you?' Court refuses CBI probe into Vijay rally stampede
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has refused to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Karur.
Clashes at JNU after Umar Khalid, Sharjeel depicted as Ravan
Clashes broke out at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday evening during a Durga idol immersion procession.