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Congress bags TVK's first Rajya Sabha seat; DMK fires jibe
Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has given its first Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress party in Tamil Nadu.
Bengal: TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested at India-Nepal border
Jahangir Khan, a prominent Trinamool Congress strongman, was arrested by the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) at the India-Nepal border.
Ram Mandir donation funds missing? Trust responds to Akhilesh's allegations
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has responded to allegations of missing donation funds.
INDIA bloc meeting: TVK not invited, DMK's absence sparks debate
The Tamil Nadu-based Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has not received an invitation to the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday.
INDIA bloc meets today amid rising tensions within alliance
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is set to hold a meeting on Monday at the Constitution Club/Delhi's Continental Club in New Delhi.
BJP MLA convicted in 2018 celebratory firing case
A Delhi court has convicted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Raju Kumar Singh in a 2018 celebratory firing case.
Telangana CM's Hitler remark on HYDRAA triggers fierce BJP criticism
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a major controversy with his recent remarks at a conclave in Bengaluru.
₹1,600cr 'party fund' collected over 5yrs in liquor sales: Vijay
In his first Cabinet meeting as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Joseph Vijay has ordered a major crackdown on alleged leakages and unofficial collections linked to the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
Nitin Nabin slams Cockroach Janta Party for Jantar Mantar protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin has slammed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a new political group that held a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Mamata Banerjee overhauls TMC organization amid internal revolt
Former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has overhauled the party's organization, a move seen as a response to an internal revolt.
All issues with Ramalinga Reddy resolved: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that all issues with senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy have been resolved.
Lalu-Rabri return security cover after Z-plus withdrawn
Former Bihar Chief Ministers Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi have returned their security personnel after the state government withdrew their Z-plus security cover.
Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary resigns, thanks party leaders
Sumathi Venkatesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state secretary in Tamil Nadu, has resigned from her post.
TMC crisis deepens as only 12 members attend Mamata's meeting
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a leadership crisis, with only eight MLAs and four MPs attending a crucial meeting at Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.
'Modi will cut 1.5cr trees': Rahul Gandhi protests Nicobar project
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has released a video on World Environment Day, slamming the Great Nicobar Project.
Annamalai announces new political movement after quitting BJP
K Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief, has announced a new political movement after resigning from the party.
After Annamalai quits BJP, party says 'no loss'
K Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief and a prominent face of the party in the state, has resigned.
'Views don't align': Annamalai in resignation letter to BJP
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai has resigned from the party. His resignation was accepted by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday.
'Don't call yourselves TMC': Moitra slams 'useless' rebel MLAs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has slammed the rebel MLAs who recently took over the party's legislature wing.
BJP gives up Andhra RS seat amid Annamalai exit talk
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly given up its claim to a Rajya Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh. This comes as part of a revised seat-sharing arrangement among National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies.
Annamalai exits BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has accepted the resignation submitted by former Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai from the primary membership of the party.
'Humiliated': Minister quits Shivakumar cabinet 2 days after oath
Karnataka Minister R Ramalinga Reddy has resigned from the cabinet just two days after taking oath.
'Re-examination is not justice': NEET aspirant's suicide sparks opposition fury
The suicide of a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Nagpur has intensified the ongoing controversy over exam paper leaks and cancellations.
'Modiji won't be PM in year's time': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not continue in his position for more than a year.
Vijay allots lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to Congress
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allocated the only vacant Rajya Sabha seat from the state to his alliance partner, the Congress.
Shivakumar's first announcements as Karnataka CM focus on youths, students
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday announced an ambitious six-point welfare and development agenda after taking oath.
TMC crisis deepens: Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata mayor after Mamata Banerjee gave him permission, senior party leader Kunal Ghosh said.
Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee becomes Bengal's Leader of Opposition
In a major political development in West Bengal, expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ritabrata Banerjee has been recognized as the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly.
Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, the face of TMC rebellion
Ritabrata Banerjee, once the Left's poster boy, is now at the heart of a rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
TMC dissolves all party committees, frontal organizations across Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to dissolve all its party committees and frontal organizations in West Bengal.
Holding Constitution copy, DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM
Congress leader DK Shivakumar took his oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka at the Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, holding a copy of the Constitution.
Ex-TMC MLA greeted with 'chor, chor' slogans; thrown eggs, stones
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Sanat Dey was allegedly attacked with eggs and stones outside a party office in Naihati, West Bengal on Tuesday.
Recently-expelled TMC leader enters Assembly, claiming support of 50 MLAs
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a major internal crisis as expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed to have the support of over 50 MLAs, multiple reports said.
DK Shivakumar's swearing-in today: Which roads to avoid in Bengaluru
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka's new Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar.
Annamalai submits 5-page resignation letter to BJP chief
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai has reportedly submitted a five-page resignation letter to BJP National President Nitin Nabin after he met with him, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National General Secretary BL Santhosh in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Tharoor calls full 'Vande Mataram' rendition an 'imposition'; BJP disagrees
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practice of singing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the start and end of official functions. He called it an "unnecessary imposition" on audiences.
Annamalai meets BJP president amid party exit speculation: Report
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai met party national president Nitin Nabin and general secretary BL Santosh in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Mamata Banerjee defies police, says Kolkata sit-in will go ahead
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has announced her party's decision to go ahead with a planned sit-in in Kolkata on Tuesday despite the police denying permission for the protest.
TMC leaders return 'cut money' to villagers in West Bengal
In a rare turn of events, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders and activists have started returning "cut money" they had collected from villagers in Pachagarh Gram Panchayat.
'Chor, chor': Mob vandalizes TMC councilor's house, SUV during arrest
Trinamool Congress (TMC) councilor Ashish Chakraborty was arrested by the police near Barrackpore, West Bengal, this week. He has been accused of extortion and criminal intimidation.