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'Why don't we import Russian oil?': Kejriwal to Modi
After a series of fuel price hikes, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's decision not to import cheaper oil from Russia and Iran.
TMC sees mass exodus: Over 100 councilors quit civic bodies
In a major political upheaval, over 100 municipal councilors in West Bengal have resigned from their posts.
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar meet Congress leadership in Delhi amid power tussle
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with senior Congress leaders in Delhi on Tuesday.
Key INDIA allies SP, Congress contesting UP MLC polls separately
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress have decided to contest the 2026 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections separately, raising concerns about the unity of the INDIA bloc in the state.
Kolkata cops arrive at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's home
Kolkata Police visited the residence of senior Trinamool Congress leader and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday.
AIADMK split deepens as 3 MLAs join Vijay's TVK
In a major setback for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu, three of its MLAs have resigned and joined Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Ex-Congress MLA Alka Lamba convicted in women's reservation protest case
The Rouse Avenue court has convicted former MLA Alka Lamba in a case related to the 2024 women's reservation protest at Jantar Mantar.
Assam introduces Uniform Civil Code in state assembly
The Assam government introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state assembly on Monday.
Modi hails BJP's landslide victory in Falta repoll
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) resounding victory in West Bengal's Falta Assembly repoll.
BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over 'Modi government will fall' remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks that the Narendra Modi-led government would fall within a year.
Falta repoll: BJP leads CPI(M) by 76,000 votes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Debangshu Panda is leading in the Falta Assembly repolling in West Bengal.
'Never trust Congress': Udhayanidhi fumes over support for Vijay
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has slammed the Indian National Congress for backing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the recent state elections.
BJP leaders allege 'foreign followers' for CJP; founder rubbishes claims
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has rejected allegations by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders that nearly half of his party's social media followers are from Pakistan.
BJP MLA's son booked for assaulting drivers, making casteist remarks
Rishi Patel, son of Karjan Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Akshay Patel, has been booked for allegedly assaulting two dumper drivers in Gujarat.
BJP government razes Mamata's 'grotesque' football statue at Salt Lake
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has demolished a controversial football-themed sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Coimbatore: 10-year-old girl abducted, murdered; political blame game erupts
A 10-year-old girl was found dead near Kannampalayam lake in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Friday.
UP leaders across parties raise alarm over heatwave power cuts
Uttar Pradesh is facing a major power crisis this summer, with widespread outages across the state.
Cockroach Janta Party founder receives death threats on WhatsApp
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that he is receiving death threats on WhatsApp.
Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18
The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the elections to fill 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states.
Vijay's Cabinet expands further: 2 IUML, VCK MLAs take oath
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expanded his cabinet with the inclusion of two more MLAs.
TN Congress MLA hails Rahul Gandhi during oath-taking; governor interjects
The swearing-in ceremony of the expanded Cabinet led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Tamil Nadu turned controversial when newly inducted Congress minister S Rajesh Kumar invoked the names of Rahul Gandhi, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Congress stalwart K Kamaraj during his oath-taking.
Cockroach Janta Party beats BJP on Instagram, crosses 10M followers
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political movement, has crossed 10 million followers on Instagram in just five days.
Vijay government cancels ₹16L tender within hours after opposition outcry
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu has canceled a controversial tender within hours of its announcement.
Prashant Kishor shifts to ashram after Bihar poll debacle
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor said he has shifted to an ashram on the outskirts of Patna, Bihar.
23 MLAs from TVK, Congress sworn into Vijay's Cabinet
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expanded his cabinet with the induction of 23 new ministers.
Abhishek Banerjee owns 43 properties in Kolkata? BJP shares list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 43 properties allegedly owned by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata. The list includes properties allegedly co-owned with aides and family members.
'Time to weep': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi over 'Melodi' trend
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trivializing serious economic concerns in India.
Kerala CM VD Satheesan scraps LDF's controversial SilverLine rail project
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has announced the scrapping of the controversial Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod SilverLine rail corridor project.
Vijay's TVK rules out cabinet berths for AIADMK rebels
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has assured its allies that rebel All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs will not be given cabinet berths.
Full 'Vande Mataram' recital at Kerala oath-taking triggers controversy
The recent Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Kerala has sparked a controversy over the full rendition of the national song "Vande Mataram."
Uttarakhand declares 3-day state mourning after ex-CM Bhuwan Khanduri's death
The Uttarakhand government has announced a three-day state mourning from May 19-21 following the demise of former Chief Minister Major General (Retd.) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri.
Tamil Nadu: Stalin predicts 'imminent' fall of Vijay-led government
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin has predicted that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government in Tamil Nadu, headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, could collapse soon.
Norwegian journalist invites Rahul Gandhi for interview
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for an interview after a controversy unfolded with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Norway.
TMC's Jahangir Khan withdraws from Falta repoll
Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta Assembly seat contest in West Bengal.
UP BJP leader offers ₹1cr reward for beheading TMC MP
Dr. Pradeep Dixit, the chairman of Sikandrabad Nagar Palika and a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has sparked controversy by announcing a ₹1 crore reward for beheading Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Saayoni Ghosh.
Kejriwal, AAP leaders get contempt notice over posts against judge
The Delhi High Court has issued a criminal contempt notice to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Tamil Nadu CM pays tribute to LTTE founder Prabhakaran
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay paid tribute to V Prabhakaran, the founder of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on his death anniversary.
Suvendu government ends religion-based schemes in Bengal
The West Bengal Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has decided to discontinue religion-based assistance schemes. The decision was announced after the second cabinet meeting on Monday.
ED raids AAP leader Deepak Singla's premises in Goa
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at the premises of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla. The raids are part of an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering case.
'Vijay, TVK government won't last 6 months': DMK leader
Senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Tiruchendur MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan has predicted that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government will not last six months.