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BJP slams Congress for tributes to Sajjan Kumar
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress for paying tributes to former party leader Sajjan Kumar, who was convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
'Are you cockroaches, lions?' Kerala VC asks; students stay silent
Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal has sparked a controversy with his remarks at the "Vijayatharakam" program in Thiruvananthapuram on August 18.
Congress sticks to 1937 resolution, won't sing full 'Vande Mataram'
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has decided to stick to the tradition of reciting only the first two stanzas of "Vande Mataram" at party events as per its 1937 resolution.
Satyendar Jain claims his arrest linked to upcoming Punjab elections
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi water minister Satyendar Jain has claimed that his arrest in a corruption case is linked to the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.
'Political parties don't pay karyakartas': Shehzad Poonawalla after quitting BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, who resigned from all party positions and primary membership this month, has cited "pressing emergency financial and personal circumstances" as the reason for his decision.
After not allowing CJP-led protests, Vijay government revokes controversial order
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has revoked a controversial order issued to educational institutions to stop students from participating in protests organized by Left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Over 2cr voter forms uncollected in Maharashtra during revision
In Maharashtra, over two crore voter enumeration forms have gone uncollected during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
BJP appoints new state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
BJP leadership reshuffle: Amit Malviya removed as IT cell chief
In a major organizational shake-up, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has replaced Amit Malviya as the head of its IT cell. Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh will take over the position.
BJP announces new office-bearers; Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav on list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a new team of national office-bearers under president Nitin Nabin ahead of elections in many states.
SC stays Allahabad HC order in Rahul Gandhi's assets case
The Supreme Court has asked the Allahabad High Court to hold off on a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets, Bar and Bench reported.
Some Tamil Nadu ministers demanding 2-4% kickbacks: Annamalai
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Annamalai has accused the Tamil Nadu government, headed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, of corruption.
'Relieve me...': Shehzad Poonawala submits second resignation letter
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla has submitted a second resignation letter to the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his first one was rejected.
P Chidambaram's proud to be 'dimagi Naxal' remark causes slugfest
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxals" remark.
'Government's policies have pushed youth into dark road': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of stifling the dreams of India's youth.
Tamil Nadu: BJP's state president faces flak over 'mother' remark
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Nainar Nagendran made a controversial remark about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's mother.
Omar Abdullah claims PoK would have sought J&K merger
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that the people of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would have sought to merge with Jammu and Kashmir if the Centre had not revoked J&K's special status and statehood.
MEA emphasizes respect on Rahul Gandhi-Sandeep Dikshit comments about Meloni
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed the importance of mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made comments about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Union minister JP Nadda hospitalized
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi after he complained of uneasiness.
Parliament productivity at 19% in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha 39%
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Jharkhand police file FIR against 600 protesters
The police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have lodged a case against 600 protesters who marched toward the state Assembly.
Season 2 of 'Jantar-Mantar' starting very soon: Abhijeet Dipke
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is planning to launch a fresh protest, which founder Abhijeet Dipke has dubbed "Season 2 of 'Jantar-Mantar.'"
BJP suspends Pulwama unit president after he's booked for extortion
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended its Pulwama unit president Syed Showkat Gayoor after he was booked by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on extortion charges.
Jharkhand CM accuses BJP of misleading students protesting recruitment irregularities
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.
Roads blocked, tires burned: Ranchi protest against student crackdown intensifies
Ranchi witnessed widespread protests on Tuesday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers blocked roads and burned tires in response to a police crackdown on student protesters.
Jharkhand: Students protesting against exam irregularities march to Vidhan Sabha
A large number of students have marched to the Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi, Jharkhand, demanding justice over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes, news agency ANI reported.
3 Bengal NCPI MPs skip NDA meet, ruffle feathers
A rift has emerged in the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) after three Muslim MPs from the party's Lok Sabha broke ranks over their ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to NDTV, which cited sources in the know.
'Could have died': Mamata Banerjee's car attacked in Bengal
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's car was allegedly attacked in North 24 Parganas district on Sunday.
Stop paying toll on NICE road: Kumaraswamy to Bengaluru residents
Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has asked Bengaluru residents to stop paying toll on the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) Road.
Sukhbir Badal meets Modi; triggers BJP-SAD re-alliance buzz
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, triggering speculation of a possible alliance between the two parties ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
'I'm with you': PM Modi meets rebel TMC, Sena MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with newly elected National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on Friday.
PM Modi hosts breakfast meet for new NDA MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with newly inducted National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Members of Parliament (MPs) amid the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament and aimed at encouraging active participation in parliamentary debates.
₹18cr stolen annually? Siddhivinayak Temple 'donation theft' row explained
Allegations of donation theft, similar to what happened in Ayodhya's Ram Temple, have surfaced in Maharashtra.
Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested from home after remarks against 'Trisha'
The Tamil Nadu Police have arrested DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin in connection with his controversial remark, which many have interpreted as referring to actor Trisha Krishnan.
Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur bypoll; BJP wins Manjalpur, Congress Datia
Prashant Kishor, the Jan Suraaj chief, has won the Bankipur bypoll by a margin of over 18,000 votes against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha and Rashtriya Janata Dal's Rekha Kumari.
'Will emperor show his degree?': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has challenged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders to disclose their educational qualifications.
Controversy erupts over senior Congress leader's feet-washing video
A video of senior Congress leader Nana Patole getting his feet washed has sparked a political row in Maharashtra. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the incident as an example of "Congress culture."
Why is student leader now on hunger strike in Jharkhand
Students in Jharkhand have intensified their protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, with a student leader going on an indefinite hunger strike.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case
A Delhi court has acquitted former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case involving women wrestlers, Bar and Bench reported.
Debutant Prashant Kishor takes early lead in Bankipur bypoll
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is leading in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar.
Pappu Yadav attacked after Parliament skit controversy; alleges assassination attempt
Independent MP Pappu Yadav was attacked at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday during a press conference.
BJP Bengal president admits party's failure to eradicate extortion
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya has admitted that his party has failed to eradicate extortion in the state.
West Bengal Police STF arrests suspected JeM 'honey-trap' accomplice
The West Bengal Police's Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Arpita Sarkar, a suspected accomplice of Mohammad Hamim Mondal, an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative.
'2 laws in India?': CJP's Dipke on Noida girl FIR
The founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke, has questioned the filing of an FIR against a Noida girl for allegedly abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Abhijeet Dipke addresses speculations of rift between CJP, Sonam Wangchuk
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has dismissed speculation of a rift with activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Shehzad Poonawalla resigns from BJP, cites personal reasons: Report
Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources told CNN-News18.
Ahead of Bankipur bypoll, Prashant Kishor-police clash over 'illegal' detentions
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has accused the Bihar Police of detaining several of his supporters ahead of the Bankipur bypoll.
ISI planning petrol bomb attacks on Independence Day, intel flags
Intelligence reports have warned of a major escalation in Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror tactics in Punjab.
BJP rejects portfolio change offer to Dharmendra Pradhan after resignation
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dismissed media reports that the central government had offered former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan a new Cabinet portfolio after his resignation.
PDP to protest for Article 370 restoration on August 5
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans for peaceful protests across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5. The protests will demand the restoration of Article 370, which granted special status to the region.
'Saved Pradhan Mantri by removing Pradhan': Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a dig at the government in Parliament over the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
'As if returning from war...': Gogoi criticizes Dharmendra Pradhan's felicitation
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Dharmendra Pradhan was felicitated in Parliament in his first appearance since resigning as Union Education Minister amid student protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Why Kangana Ranaut's post against Hindu women is inviting flak
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked controversy with her recent Instagram post.
Right-wing leader who slapped 2 student protesters defends assault
Satyam Pandit, a Ghaziabad-based right-wing activist and self-proclaimed leader of the Rashtriya Hindu Veer Sena, has defended his violent confrontation with two participants in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi.
'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindababd': Former minister gets rousing welcome at Parliament
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was given a warm welcome by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders in Parliament on Monday, where he was received with slogans of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad."
BJP demands Punjab minister's resignation after Dharmendra Pradhan's big step
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over alleged paper leak cases.
Global media's lens on impact of CJP protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in India, which started over the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak, have become a major international story.
'Put national interest over ambition': Shah praises Pradhan's resignation move
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Union Education Minister.
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns
Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, has resigned from his post in the Union Council of Ministers.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes UCC Bill
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed the UCC (Uniform Civil Code) Bill by a voice vote.
CJP's Parliament march: 70 detained, over 118 police personnel injured
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest march to the Indian Parliament on Monday ended in violence and chaos, The Times of India reported.
'Chalo Sansad' protest: Delhi Police deploys 5,000 personnel
The Delhi Police have deployed over 5,000 personnel and set up a massive security operation ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" march.
CJP issues 'goons' alert at Jantar Mantar protest site
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that 30-40 "goons" from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Delhi Police are present at the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Abhishek Banerjee's 'illegal' office demolished in Bengal
The office of Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee was demolished on Saturday, India Today reported.