National Democratic Alliance (NDA): News
18 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha Elections6 weeks, 96.9 crore voters: India's 7-phase election explained
The first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections will kick off on Friday.
17 Apr 2024
Priyanka Gandhi VadraCongress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.
08 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiMP: BJP minister's picture figures on banner at Rahul's rally
A banner put up at the venue in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally on Monday mistakenly showcased the image of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste.
05 Apr 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeLaw on civil unions between queer couples in Congress manifesto
The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
05 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiCongress releases manifesto for 2024 polls, focus on 'Paanch Nyay'
The Congress released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
03 Apr 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeCongress President Kharge launches 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee' initiative
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched the "Ghar Ghar Guarantee" initiative on Wednesday.
03 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiWho is alternative to PM Modi? Congress's Shashi Tharoor responds
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Wednesday that discussions about alternatives to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were "irrelevant."
03 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Wayanad, files nomination
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad, Kerala.
02 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI appoints special observers to oversee Lok Sabha polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the deployment of special observers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
01 Apr 2024
Jayant ChaudharyRLD national vice president resigns over party's BJP alliance
National Vice President of Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) Shahid Siddiqui has resigned from his position in protest against the party's decision to enter into an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
28 Mar 2024
Govinda2024 Lok Sabha polls: Govinda joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
Bollywood actor Govinda officially joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Thursday, reports said.
26 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)2024 polls: BJP to contest all 13 seats in Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to contest independently from all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.
20 Mar 2024
Rahul GandhiAhead of polls, Bihar's Pappu Yadav merges JAP with Congress
Prominent Bihar politician Pappu Yadav on Wednesday merged his Jan Adhikar Party with the Congress in New Delhi.
20 Mar 2024
AIADMKTamil Nadu: AIADMK unveils first list for Lok Sabha polls
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday announced its first list of candidates for 16 Lok Sabha seats.
20 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
The Election Commission of India has kick-started the nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections—set to take place on April 19.
19 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)2024 polls: BJP allocates 10 seats to PMK in TN
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday finalized its seat-sharing agreement with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu.
19 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiUnion minister resigns over BJP's seat-sharing with nephew Chirag's party
Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras resigned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Tuesday.
18 Mar 2024
Congress PartyTamil Nadu: DMK announces INDIA's seat allocation for 2024 elections
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Monday announced the allocation of nine Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry to its principal ally, the Congress party.
18 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi'Shakti' row: Rahul Gandhi clarifies remarks after PM Modi's attack
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday clarified that his reference to "shakti" was an allusion to a force that had seized control of India's voice and institutions, a power he alleges is concealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
18 Mar 2024
Nitish KumarLok Sabha polls: Mahagathbandhan in Bihar faces 'conflict' over seat-sharing
Even as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections near, the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar is still struggling with seat-sharing arrangements.
18 Mar 2024
Nitish KumarNDA shares Bihar seat allocation for Lok Sabha polls
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday announced the distribution of seats among its coalition members in Bihar.
18 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI orders removal of Bengal DGP, 6 states' home secretaries
In a major administrative shake-up, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reportedly ordered the removal of West Bengal's director general of police (DGP) and home secretaries from six states.
16 Mar 2024
Amit ShahSC should've improved it: Amit Shah on electoral bonds order
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said he "fully respects" the Supreme Court's decision on the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), but noted that it should have been improved rather than scrapped.
13 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha elections: BJP releases 2nd list with 72 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
07 Mar 2024
Naveen PatnaikNaveen Patnaik's BJD, BJP hint at alliance after 15 years
Odisha's Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is considering reestablishing ties with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
04 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi kicks off 10-day multi-state tour from Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a 10-day tour spanning 12 states and union territories for 29 inauguration and foundation stone laying programs ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
04 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi'Viksit Bharat 2047': Modi's plan ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday to formulate a vision document, "Viksit Bharat 2047."
03 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Won't contest: BJP's Pawan Singh withdraws from Asansol race
Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh has withdrawn from the Asansol Lok Sabha race in West Bengal, hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named him in its first candidates' list on Saturday.
03 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha elections: Controversial MPs missing from BJP's first list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, swapping out 33 sitting MPs for fresh faces.
03 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's last council meeting likely today: Know agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to chair the last meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Sunday, days before the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are announced.
02 Mar 2024
Congress PartyCongress's election 'war room' gets new address after 18 years
The Congress Party has shifted its election preparation hub, also known as the "war room," to a new location in Lutyens' Delhi after 18 years, The Hindustan Times reported.
28 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiBJP may finalize LS candidates for 130 seats on Thursday
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to finalize candidates for nearly a third of the Lok Sabha seats during a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
27 Feb 2024
Congress PartyRS elections: Battle for 15 seats today amid cross-voting concerns
Polling for 15 Rajya Sabha seats is taking place in three states—Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh—on Tuesday, amid concerns over cross-voting by the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs.
12 Feb 2024
Rahul GandhiCongress to end Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier than planned
The Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will likely conclude earlier than planned, with its Uttar Pradesh leg being curtailed by at least a week, The Indian Express reported.
12 Feb 2024
Nitish KumarBihar: RJD's Awadh Bihari Choudhary removed as assembly speaker
Awadh Bihari Chaudhary of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has been removed as the Bihar Assembly's speaker after failing a no-confidence motion moved by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
12 Feb 2024
Nitish KumarBihar: Nitish Kumar's government to face trust vote today
A floor test of the new Bihar government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be held on Monday.
28 Dec 2023
Tamil CinemaTamil actor-DMDK founder 'Captain' Vijayakant (71) dies following illness
Tamil actor and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) founder, "Captain" Vijayakant, passed away on Thursday aged 71.
07 Nov 2023
MizoramMizoram elections: MNF will get absolute majority, says CM Zoramthanga
Mizo National Front (MNF) President and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday expressed confidence his party will achieve an absolute majority in the assembly elections.
19 Oct 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)JD(S) Karnataka chief removed amid revolt over BJP alliance
Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Deve Gowda ousted CM Ibrahim from his role as state president on Thursday.
16 Oct 2023
Rahul GandhiMizoram: Rahul Gandhi begins marathon poll campaigning with foot march
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday kicked off the party's marathon election campaign in the poll-bound Mizoram, Hindustan Times reported.
18 Sep 2023
Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPIM)INDIA bloc faces huge setback in Bengal, Kerala: Here's why
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM) has decided to "maintain distance" from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, NDTV reported.
08 Sep 2023
Assembly BypollsAssembly bypoll results: INDIA vs NDA as counting underway
The results of the assembly bypolls held earlier this week are likely to be declared on Friday as the counting of votes for seven seats in six states is underway.
04 Sep 2023
MK StalinINDIA's win will prevent country from becoming Manipur, Haryana: Stalin
In the first episode of his Speaking for India podcast series, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has reportedly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre for attempting to disrupt the sovereignty of state governments led by opposition parties.
Logo, action plan: Key agendas of INDIA alliance's Mumbai meeting
A total of 63 representatives from 28 different political parties are reportedly set to attend the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai on Thursday and Friday.
INDIA alliance to unveil Tricolor-themed logo on Friday
The opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), is expected to unveil its logo on Friday, the second day of its two-day meeting in Mumbai, ANI reported.
10 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi addresses Lok Sabha on no-confidence motion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion filed against his government by the opposition on Thursday.
09 Aug 2023
Amit ShahModi most popular PM, no-confidence motion misleading: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most popular prime minister of India after independence.
07 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi services bill to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Monday after it was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
06 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur: BJP's Kuki ally withdraws support from Biren Singh government
In a blow to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur, its partner Kuki People's Alliance (KPA), on Sunday reportedly withdrew support to Chief Minister N Biren Singh's government in the violence-hit state.
03 Aug 2023
Lok SabhaDelhi bill set for smooth sailing in Parliament: Here's why
The central government on Thursday tabled the controversial Delhi services bill in the Lok Sabha amid outrage from the opposition.
02 Aug 2023
N Chandrababu NaiduDelhi bill: Chandrababu Naidu's TDP to back Centre in Parliament
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has decided to support the central government in passing the Delhi services bill in Parliament, reported NDTV.
01 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiNo-confidence motion to be debated from August 8 to 10
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will take up the no-confidence motion against the Centre for discussion between August 8 and 10, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the motion on August 10.
27 Jul 2023
YS Jagan Mohan ReddyCentre's Delhi bill may clear Rajya Sabha, courtesy YSR Congress
The central government's controversial Delhi bill is set to clear both Houses of Parliament with the backing of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party, led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
27 Jul 2023
ManipurMonsoon Session: Debate on no-confidence motion likely next week
The debate on the opposition's no-confidence motion against the government is likely to be conducted next week, the Hindustan Times reported.
26 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiHow opposition planned no-confidence motion against government
The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), are likely to cross swords in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as the latter is set to move a no-confidence motion.
21 Jul 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsNDA MPs divided into 10 groups, Modi to attend meetings
Prime Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supremo Narendra Modi is reportedly planning to hold meetings with 10 groups of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs during the monsoon session of Parliament.
20 Jul 2023
ManipurParliament's monsoon session begins today, clash over Manipur issue likely
The monsoon session of Parliament is set to start from Thursday as the Centre and opposition prepare to lock horns over the situation in Manipur, which has been witnessing intense ethnic violence for more than two months.
19 Jul 2023
Uddhav Thackeray'Jeetega Bharat': Opposition finalizes tagline after alliance name
After announcing the alliance name "INDIA," the opposition parties have finalized "Jeetega Bharat" (India will win) as their coalition's tagline.
18 Jul 2023
Congress PartyIt's INDIA v/s NDA: 26-party joint opposition alliance named INDIA
The joint opposition front led by the Congress finalized a name for the alliance on the second day of its second meeting in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
18 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition's 26 vs NDA's 38: Parties gear up for 2024
In a show of strength against the 26 opposition parties meeting in Bengaluru to unite ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said 38 National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners will meet in New Delhi on Tuesday.
18 Jul 2023
Narendra Modi'Hardcore corruption conference': PM Modi slams opposition meeting, dynasty politics
In a scathing attack on the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said their mantra was only aimed at benefiting themselves and their families.
17 Jul 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsUPA's name may be changed at Bengaluru opposition meet: Report
The alliance of opposition parties formed to dethrone the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Centre in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections will reportedly no longer go by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) name.
17 Jul 2023
Lok Janshakti PartyUncle vs nephew: LJP factions reluctant on BJP's merger attempt
In a bid to prevent the division of votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called on both factions of Bihar's erstwhile Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) to merge.
