Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News
Firing, crude bombs hurled outside BJP candidate's residence in Bengal
A Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) jawan was injured in a shooting incident outside the home of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Pawan Singh in Bhatpara, West Bengal.
7 AAP MPs merge with BJP, take total to 113
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gained strength in the Rajya Sabha after seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs, including Raghav Chadha, announced their merger with the saffron party.
TMC moves Calcutta HC alleging police observer met BJP candidate
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a writ petition in the Calcutta High Court against Police Observer Parmar Smit Parshottamdas.
'AAP was toxic place...': Raghav Chadha addresses backlash over defection
Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has released a new video explaining his decision to leave the party and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Modi promises 33% government jobs for women in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a slew of welfare measures for women if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal.
Bengal: Mamata's speech disrupted by BJP's loudspeakers 100m away
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was forced to cut short her speech at a rally in Bhabanipur on Saturday.
Anna Hazare blames AAP leadership after 7 MPs defect
Social activist Anna Hazare has reacted to the recent exit of Raghav Chadha and six other MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Raghav Chadha loses 1M Instagram followers after party switch
Raghav Chadha's recent political shift from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has cost him dearly in terms of social media popularity.
AAP's Atishi claims BJP's 'Sheeshmahal 2' images are Pinterest fakes
The "Sheesh Mahal" controversy has resurfaced in Delhi after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Parvesh Verma released images of what he claimed was former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's new bungalow.
Can 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs be disqualified for defection
Seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party
K Kavitha, the daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has launched a new political party named the Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS).
Ashok Mittal quit AAP after 1 year of hosting Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal's former colleague Ashok Mittal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
'BJP once again betrayed Punjabis': Kejriwal on Raghav Chadha's shocker
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has reacted to the rebellion of Raghav Chadha with a one-line sentence.
'We gave everything but..': AAP reacts to Raghav Chadha's rebellion
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reacted to Raghav Chadha's rebellion by accusing the BJP of conducting "Operation Lotus."
'First-phase voting signaled end of TMC's maha jungle raj': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a warning to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal on Friday, saying their "goons" will have no place to hide after election results.
'BJP winning 110/152 seats': Shah after Bengal's 1st phase polling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Modi takes Hooghly boat ride, pays tribute to 'Maa Ganga'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a video of his boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
Complaint against woman who confronted Maharashtra minister over traffic jam
A complaint has been lodged against a woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan during a traffic jam in Worli, Mumbai.
Video: Bengal BJP candidate chased through fields, beaten by mob
The first phase of polling in West Bengal was marred by violence. One such case of violence was reported from the South Dinajpur district, where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subendu Sarkar was assaulted by alleged Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters.
'Polling agents forcibly removed': BJP candidate alleges attack by TMC
Subhendu Sarkar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kumarganj, West Bengal, has alleged that he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
'I ate jhalmuri, but Trinamool felt sting': Modi jabs Mamata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party over the jhalmuri controversy.
Polling for 152 seats in Bengal, 234 in TN begins
Voting began at 7:00am for 152 assembly constituencies across 16 districts in West Bengal and for 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
'Get out': Mumbai commuter, stuck at BJP rally, confronts minister
A woman in Mumbai confronted Maharashtra's Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan after she was stuck in traffic for more than an hour during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest march in Worli.
Congress cancels Rahul Gandhi's Kolkata rally for Bengal elections
The Congress party has canceled its planned rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, which was to be addressed by Rahul Gandhi.
'90% women join politics after entering politicians' rooms': Bihar MP
Independent MP from Bihar Pappu Yadav has sparked controversy with his remarks on women in politics.
BJP leader files complaint against Prakash Raj over 'Ramayana' remarks
Actor Prakash Raj is facing a legal complaint for his remarks on the Ramayana from four months ago.
'No two-wheelers from 6:00pm': ECI's mandate for poll-bound Bengal
The Election Commission of India has imposed strict restrictions on two-wheeler movement in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls.
'BJP punishing progressive states': Stalin releases video ahead of polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has released a video ahead of the state polls, where he slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the proposed delimitation exercise.
BJP leader storms Mumbai Lenskart store, applies tilak to staff
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader recently created a stir at a Lenskart store in Mumbai over alleged discriminatory grooming policies.
Hemant Soren's chopper denied landing as Modi takes jhalmuri break
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent roadside stop in Jhargram, West Bengal, has sparked a political controversy.
DUSU president, ABVP members force entry into all-women's college
Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) president Aryan Maan and several Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members allegedly forced their way into the campus of Delhi University's Gargi College.
Income tax raids at TMC MLA Debasish Kumar's premises
The Income Tax Department on Friday conducted searches at two premises of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Debasish Kumar in Kolkata.
Yogeesh Gowda murder case: Congress's Vinay Kulkarni gets life imprisonment
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 2016 murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogesh Gowda.
Rahul Gandhi's 'magician of Balakot' swipe at PM causes uproar
Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for its alleged attempt to redraw India's electoral map under the pretext of women's empowerment while speaking in the Lok Sabha.
BJP MLA's son rams Thar into 5, blames victims
Dinesh Lodhi, the son of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Pritam Lodhi from Pichhore, Madhya Pradesh, has been accused of ramming his Mahindra Thar into a motorcycle and pedestrians.
Bengali lecturer at University of Manchester removed from electoral rolls
Mehebub Sahana, a 36-year-old lecturer at the University of Manchester, who was looking forward to visiting West Bengal this April and cast his vote, found out at the last minute that his name had been removed from the electoral rolls.
Who is Samrat Choudhary, set to be new Bihar CM
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Samrat Choudhary as the new Chief Minister of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar. He will take oath on Wednesday, according to CNN-News18.
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, BJP to lead government
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned from his post, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to lead the state government for the first time.
BJP releases TN election manifesto, promises ₹2,000/month to women heads
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its election manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls.
'It is Mamata who strengthens BJP in Bengal': Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grow.
BJP picks Shivraj Chouhan as observer for Bihar CM selection
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as the central observer for the election of its legislative party leader in Bihar.
BJP issues whip for Parliament's special sitting on women's quota
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a whip to its MPs, directing their presence from April 16-18 for a special sitting of Parliament.
BJP leader advocates for closure of Community Notes on X
Nishikant Dubey, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, has called for the discontinuation of "Community Notes" on X.
7 held from Nashik BPO over harassment, 'corporate jihad' row
The Nashik Police have arrested nine people, including a Human Resources (HR) manager, in connection with a case of alleged sexual and religious harassment at a local Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit.
BJP's Bengal manifesto: Deport infiltrators, enforce UCC, cash for women
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
TMC accuses Humayun Kabir of seeking ₹1,000cr bribe for support
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a video allegedly showing a man resembling Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
6L voters removed, BJP gains edge in TMC-stronghold Kolkata
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is preparing for a tough battle in Kolkata as the voter rolls are nearly finalized with the completion of the adjudication process.
'7th Pay Commission, no infiltrators': Modi's '6 guarantees' for Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced six guarantees for West Bengal, promising a transparent and accountable government if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power.
Indore civic budget meet turns battleground over 'Vande Mataram'
A routine budget meeting of the Indore Municipal Corporation turned into a political and ideological battleground after two Congress councilors refused to sing "Vande Mataram."
Polling for 296 assembly seats in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry begins
Polling for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry began at 7:00am on Thursday.
'Eat beef at home, not in public': Assam CM clarifies
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has clarified his stance on beef consumption, saying he doesn't want to ban it but restrict it to private spaces.
Leander Paes gets X-category security cover after joining BJP
Former tennis star Leander Paes has been given an X-category security cover by the Union Home Ministry, just a week after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi.
Kerala: Explosive thrown at BJP worker's house ahead of polls
The residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Majisha Pathayakunnu in Kadirur, Kannur district of Kerala, was attacked with an explosive device on Sunday night.
Raghav Chadha deletes old Modi, BJP posts: Saurabh Bharadwaj
Raghav Chadha, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has reportedly deleted all his old posts criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress a 'factory of lies': Modi on 'The Kerala Story'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress and other opposition parties of peddling false narratives about films such as Dhurandhar, The Kerala Story, and The Kashmir Files.
'Not in race or list': Annamalai on TN polls
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai has clarified that he is not contesting the upcoming elections.
Congress divided over Rahul's criticism of Modi's foreign policy: Report
Senior Congress leaders have publicly disagreed with party leader Rahul Gandhi over the handling of the Iran conflict and domestic LPG supply issues.