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Why BJP got working president, rather than full-time one
Bihar's Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) National Working President.
Mumbai civic body polls to be held on January 15
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will be held on January 15, 2026. The results will be declared the next day.
'Why removing Gandhi's name? MGNREGA scheme renaming sparks row
The Narendra Modi-led government has proposed a new scheme, the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB G RAM G Bill.
BJP appoints election in-charges for 2026 Tamil Nadu, Assam elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Piyush Goyal and MP Baijayant Panda as election in-charges for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.
'Marry women to sleep with': CPM leader after poll win
Sayed Ali Majeed, a member of Kerala's ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM, has sparked controversy with his misogynistic remarks during an event in Malappuram district.
Vijay gets permission for December 18 rally with 84 conditions
The police in Erode, Tamil Nadu, have granted permission for TVK chief Vijay's election rally on December 18.
'Sonia Gandhi must say sorry...': BJP on Congress workers' slogans
A major controversy has erupted after derogatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were shouted at a Congress rally in Rajasthan.
Congress leader who challenged party's leadership to Sonia Gandhi expelled
Former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim has been expelled from the party for "anti-party" activities.
Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its new national working president. He will succeed JP Nadda in the role.
BJP alleges Congress's 'controversial' slogans at 'vote chori' rally
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the Indian National Congress aims to "eliminate" Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a report by NDTV.
Who is Pankaj Chaudhary, UP BJP's new president?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary as its new Uttar Pradesh unit president, The Indian Express reported.
Messi Kolkata event chaos 'pre-planned'...? TMC alleges 'saffron' hand
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised questions over the recent chaos and vandalism during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit.
Parliament panel praises Sonam Wangchuk's HIAL for 'exemplary work'
A Parliamentary panel has lauded the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Goa electoral rolls: Over 1 lakh names may be deleted
Goa's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjay Goel has announced that over one lakh voters could be removed from the state's electoral rolls.
'99% chance...': Congress MLA predicts Shivakumar will be Karnataka CM
H A Iqbal Hussain, a Congress MLA from Ramanagara, has predicted that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister of Karnataka on January 6.
NDA scores decisive victory in Waqf dispute epicenter Munambam
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has won the Munambam ward in Kerala's Ernakulam district, a major political breakthrough for the alliance.
Bishnoi gang's audio clip surfaces after Pawan Singh's threat claim
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has denied threatening Bhojpuri singer and former BJP member Pawan Singh, who claimed he received threats for sharing a stage with Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
BJP makes history in Kerala, wrests Thiruvananthapuram Corporation from CPI(M)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has made history in the Kerala local body polls.
Mamata Banerjee apologizes to Messi, fans after stadium chaos
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly apologized to football superstar Lionel Messi and his fans after a chaotic event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Former Union Minister urges Congress to reclaim opposition's credibility
Former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar has said the Indian National Congress (INC) must "look inward for weaknesses rather than finding fault" with its opponents.
NRI files complaint against Siddaramaiah's aide's son alleging ₹17.5cr fraud
A ₹17.5 crore cheating case has come to light in Karnataka, with the son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's officer on special duty (OSD) being named as an accused.
'Cannot cap airfares for whole year': Aviation minister tells Parliament
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that the government cannot impose a year-round cap on airfares as ticket prices usually go up during festival seasons.
'Single cigarette doesn't matter': TMC MP smokes outside Parliament building
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy was spotted smoking a cigarette on the premises of Parliament on Friday.
Tharoor skips Rahul Gandhi-led Congress MPs' meet for 3rd time
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor missed a meeting of the party's Lok Sabha lawmakers on Friday. This is the third consecutive time he has skipped such meetings in recent weeks.
Vaping row: Anurag Thakur lodges complaint with Lok Sabha speaker
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Thakur has lodged a complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding the violation of Parliamentary rules and statutory laws after he accused an unnamed TMC MP of smoking an e-cigarette in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon after tributes to Shivraj Patil
Lok Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 12 after members paid tributes to former Speaker and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away on Friday. He was 90.
Ex-Union Home Minister and LS Speaker Shivraj Patil passes away
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra on Friday morning. He was 91. Patil had been ailing for some time before his demise, per ANI.
'Use kitchen tools...': Mamata urges women to fight against SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged women to be prepared for action if their names are removed from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
ECI extends SIR deadline for 5 states; Bengal excluded
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline for five states and one Union Territory by a week.
Anurag Thakur accuses TMC MP of vaping in Lok Sabha
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused an unnamed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP of smoking an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha.
'Shah was nervous..hands trembled': Rahul Gandhi on Lok Sabha face-off
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday escalated his attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming the BJP leader "was very nervous," and "his hands were trembling" during their confrontation over electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
BJP MP withdraws forensic question, Opposition walks out of RS
Opposition parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, December 10.
Rahul Gandhi disagrees with PM, Shah's central panel chiefs' selection
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday raised objections during a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
'Lies spread about SIR': Amit Shah says Opposition misled people
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday questioned the opposition in the Lok Sabha over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amid the Opposition's vote chori claims.
'Challenge you to debate': Rahul Gandhi interrupts Shah's SIR address
The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on the SIR.
Priyanka defends Rahul Gandhi's Berlin trip amid ongoing Parliament session
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his upcoming trip to Berlin during the Parliament's Winter Session.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
'Not going': Shashi Tharoor declines 'Veer Savarkar Award'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has declined the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025. Tharoor was chosen as one of the recipients of the inaugural Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025 on Wednesday in New Delhi.
Modi, Shah, Rahul Gandhi meet to select chief information commissioner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met on Wednesday to decide on the appointment of the next Chief Information Commissioner (CIC).
Rahul Gandhi to visit Germany amid Parliament's winter session
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will reportedly be traveling to Germany for a major Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) event in Berlin.