Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Annamalai launching new party? Speculation intensifies after posters across Coimbatore
Speculation is rife that former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai may be planning to launch a new political party.
After Abhishek Banerjee attack, 60 TMC MLAs skip Mamata's meeting
A meeting of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators at former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence was canceled after only 20 out of 80 newly elected MLAs turned up.
TMC, BJP trade blame for attack on Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas district, on Saturday.
Abhishek Banerjee attack case twist: Accused linked to ex-TMC MLA
The investigation into the attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has taken a new turn with the arrest of five people. The accused have been linked to former TMC MLA Lovely Maitra.
Bengal MP Kalyan Banerjee hit on head during protest
A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked, another party MP was assaulted in West Bengal.
Abhishek Banerjee suffered 'blood clots' after attack: Mamata Banerjee
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that her nephew and Trinamool Congress leader, Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked in Sonarpur. She said he suffered "blood clots" in his chest due to the assault.
Eggs, stones hurled at TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with eggs and stones during a visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal on Saturday.
Video: ₹2cr cash, gold found buried near TMC leader's field
West Bengal police have unearthed a massive cache of cash, gold and important documents from a jute field near the farmhouse of arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya.
BJP appoints 4 new state presidents; Delhi gets Harsh Malhotra
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major reshuffle in its leadership structure. The party has appointed new state unit presidents for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Tripura.
'No CM change in Karnataka': Congress reveals Delhi meet details
The Congress party has dismissed rumors of a tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar over the chief ministerial post.
Fish-rice meals to be sold for ₹5 across Bengal canteens
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the launch of fish-and-rice meals for ₹5 at 400 state-run canteens.
Karnataka: BJP workers kill cockroaches to protest against CJP
In a bizarre demonstration, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Mandya, Karnataka, staged a protest against the viral Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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's Instagram account hacked
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that his personal Instagram account was hacked. The party's backup Instagram account was also briefly taken down before being restored hours later.
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.
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.
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."
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.
'Joked about Congress for years...': Vir Das on 'targeting' BJP
Stand-up comedian Vir Das has defended his right to make political satire after a social media user accused him of only criticizing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Birth certificates for bovines': Bengal BJP MLA sparks controversy
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after a video of newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rekha Patra sparked controversy.
Mamata asks dissenting TMC leaders to leave, others to rebuild
After the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) crushing defeat in the West Bengal elections, party supremo Mamata Banerjee has asked her candidates to rebuild the organization.
BJP leader, who arrived in 50-car convoy, gets show-cause notice
The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a show-cause notice to Saubhagya Singh Thakur, the newly appointed chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation.
Wearing lawyer's attire, Mamata enters court in post-poll violence case
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, dressed in a black lawyer's gown.
Karnataka reverses Hijab ban: What does new order say
The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew a controversial 2022 order banning the hijab and other religious symbols in schools.
'NEET-UG paper leak exposed structural flaws': Vijay demands exam's abolition
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has reiterated his state's demand to abolish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Suvendu Adhikari won Bhabanipur, Nandigram seats; which is he retaining?
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has decided to retain his Bhabanipur Assembly seat and resign from Nandigram. He won both seats in the recent assembly polls.
Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi surface amid Kerala CM pick deadlock
Posters targeting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have appeared in Wayanad, Kerala.
BJP ministers take metro, cancel Cannes after PM's austerity appeal
In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity amid rising economic pressures from the Iran conflict, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states have begun to implement stringent measures.