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DMK will contest 164 of 234 seats in Tamil Nadu
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will contest 164 of the 234 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Congress alleges Goa concillor's son exploited over 100 victims
Goa Congress chief Amit Patkar has alleged that a sex scandal involving the son of a local councilor has over 100 minor victims.
Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport, references 'Noida jinx' tradition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday.
BJP funding increases 171% in FY25: Who are top donors
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a whopping ₹6,074 crore in donations during the financial year 2024-25.
'Rahul Gandhi is Pappu': Scuffle breaks out between J&K MLAs
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly was adjourned for 30 minutes on Friday as chaos erupted when the budget session resumed after a five-week break.
Ex-Calcutta HC judge removed from Bengal voters' list after adjudication
Former Calcutta High Court judge Sahidullah Munshi has said that his name was removed from West Bengal's voters' list after a judicial adjudication process for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Will shut petrol pumps if panic buying continues: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has warned against panic buying of fuel amid long queues at petrol pumps.
BJP compares Kejriwal to 'Dhurandhar' character over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy
The Delhi Legislative Assembly was the stage for a dramatic showdown on Wednesday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators, led by minister Parvesh Verma, staging a theatrical demonstration over the 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy.
Rahul Gandhi cancels Kerala trip after mother Sonia hospitalized
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday morning to meet his mother, Sonia Gandhi.
All Muslim voters, including BLO, deleted from one Bengal booth
A controversy has erupted in West Bengal's Basirhat North Assembly constituency after all 340 voters were removed from the electoral roll.
'India can't be dalal nation': Jaishankar at all-party meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India cannot act as a "dalal (broker) nation" while addressing concerns raised by opposition leaders over Pakistan's alleged mediation role between Washington and Tehran.
Gujarat becomes 2nd state to pass Uniform Civil Code bill
The Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a nearly eight-hour-long debate.
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, wanted in rape case, arrested
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night. The arrest was made by a team of Punjab Police from Patiala.
Ajit Pawar's death: Nephew files zero FIR, alleges 'larger conspiracy'
Rohit Pawar has filed a zero FIR in Bengaluru over the plane crash that killed his uncle, Ajit Pawar, and four others.
Delhi Assembly gets bomb threat for 2nd day in row
The Delhi Assembly on Wednesday received a bomb threat via email.
Ahead of Bengal elections, Leander Paes seen meeting BJP chief
Tennis legend Leander Paes was recently spotted at a Kolkata hotel meeting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin.
Doctor shares update after Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi hospital
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday after she said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather.
Congress gets eviction notice to vacate party offices in Delhi
The Indian National Congress (INC) has been served an eviction notice to vacate its headquarters at 24 Akbar Road, New Delhi, which it has occupied since 1978.
CAG flags 342% cost explosion in Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' renovation
The renovation of the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, popularly known as "Sheesh Mahal," has seen costs skyrocket by a staggering 342%.
Yogi warns ministers to urgently address BJP cadre grievances
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked his ministers to address the grievances of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
'Grave impact certain if…': PM cautions on West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India's efforts have been to see that ships carrying oil, gas, fertilizer, or any other critical cargo arrive safely in India.
Several Indian seafarers stranded in Hormuz, matter of concern: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, said that several Indians are stranded on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a concern for the central government.
Government calls all-party meeting on West Asia crisis on Wednesday
The Indian government has called for an all-party meeting on March 25 to discuss the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
Delhi allocates ₹260cr for free LPG cylinder on Holi, Diwali
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that ₹260 crore would be allocated for a free LPG cylinder each on Holi and Diwali.
Why Lok Sabha could soon have 816 MPs from 543
The Indian government is planning to introduce two key bills in the ongoing Parliament session.
EC letter bears Kerala BJP seal, opposition furious
A political controversy erupted after an Election Commission of India (ECI) letter, bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala unit, surfaced online.
Nitish Kumar re-elected as JD(U) national president unopposed
Nitish Kumar has been formally re-elected as the president of Janata Dal (United) for the 2025-28 term.
ECI's new measures for Bengal polls: Webcasting, geo-tagging, GPS trackers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled an elaborate security blueprint for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Assam minister Nandita Garlosa joins Congress after BJP denies ticket
In a major political shift, Assam Minister Nandita Garlosa has quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and joined the Indian National Congress, The Indian Express reported.
BJD suspends 6 Odisha MLAs for cross-voting in RS polls
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six MLAs for cross-voting in the recent elections to the Rajya Sabha, according to The Indian Express.
Mamata calls Modi 'biggest infiltrator', slams SIR at Eid rally
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being the "biggest infiltrator" in her state.
Himanta Sarma, wife's assets double in 5 years: Affidavit
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, have declared assets worth ₹35.15 crore in an affidavit for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Punjab minister resigns over harassment allegations in official's suicide case
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned on Saturday after a Punjab Warehousing Corporation (PWC) official allegedly died by suicide.
Rahul Gandhi unhappy with Kerala Congress ticket distribution: Report
The Congress party has announced candidates for 92 seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. However, the process wasn't without its hiccups.
TMC releases Bengal poll manifesto centered around 'Didi's 10 pledges'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, promising a people-centric roadmap.
'Maharashtra Epstein files': Rape-accused astrologer's pictures with official spark row
A self-proclaimed spiritual leader in Maharashtra, Ashok Kharat, has been arrested for sexually assaulting multiple women.
31 Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, 73 have criminal cases: ADR
An analysis of the affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) has revealed that a significant number have declared criminal cases against themselves.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma files nomination from Jalukbari
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has filed his nomination from the Jalukbari Assembly constituency for the upcoming state elections, according to news agency ANI.
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat
Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary has received a death threat call from an unidentified number.
'Silence not cowardice': Tharoor backs Modi government on Iran war
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Modi government's position on the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.