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BJP slams Bhagwant Mann's 'one nation, one husband' remark on Op Sindoor

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls the BJP's door-to-door sindoor campaign 'one nation, one husband' scheme; BJP slams remarks as vulgar and disrespectful

BJP slams Bhagwant Mann's 'one nation, one husband' remark on Op Sindoor
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 6:00 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi visits MP, holds meeting with senior Congress leaders

Before the campaign launch, Gandhi addressed a meeting of the Congress' political affairs committee and discussed key issues with the senior party leaders

Rahul Gandhi visits MP, holds meeting with senior Congress leaders
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

Oppn parties demand special session of Parliament, write letter to PM

Leaders from several parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Samajwadi Party, and Shiv Sena (UBT) were part of the meeting

Oppn parties demand special session of Parliament, write letter to PM
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as Assam Congress chief ahead of elections

Senior party leaders, including AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh and Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly Debabrata Saikia were present on the occasion

Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as Assam Congress chief ahead of elections
Updated On : 03 Jun 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

No merger talks: Anil Deshmukh denies rumours after Sharad-Ajit Pawar meet

Anil Deshmukh's statement comes a day after Sharad Pawar met his estranged nephew Ajit Pawar in Pune

No merger talks: Anil Deshmukh denies rumours after Sharad-Ajit Pawar meet
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 5:59 PM IST

Trump ally getting elected in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies

Nawrocki's victory underscores the enduring appeal of nationalist rhetoric among about half of the country along the eastern flank of NATO and the European Union, and its deep social divisions

Trump ally getting elected in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 3:09 PM IST

Ukraine, Russia meet in Turkiye for peace talks amid heightened tensions

On Sunday, a Ukrainian drone attack destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep inside Russia, Ukraine's Security Service said, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones

Ukraine, Russia meet in Turkiye for peace talks amid heightened tensions
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 3:01 PM IST

Kharge's photo missing from Congress poster in Goa, BJP slams party

While the Congress claimed Kharge's picture was 'erroneously' left out from the banner, the ruling BJP alleged the opposition party 'humiliated its Dalit president'

Kharge's photo missing from Congress poster in Goa, BJP slams party
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 2:13 PM IST

Punjab BJP deletes tribute post for those killed during Operation Bluestar

In the post, the Punjab BJP had condemned the then Congress government for "attacking the Golden Temple" and expressed solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives

Punjab BJP deletes tribute post for those killed during Operation Bluestar
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati

Mayawati expressed confidence that Anand would now fully commit himself to carrying forward the message of BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

AIADMK defers RS seat allotment, DMDK to reveal poll ties in Jan 2026

On June 1, AIADMK Deputy General Secretary K P Munusamy announced that DMDK remained part of the AIADMK-led alliance and a Rajya Sabha seat will be allocated to that party in 2026

AIADMK defers RS seat allotment, DMDK to reveal poll ties in Jan 2026
Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

Liquor ban in Bihar turns election flashpoint amid rising criticism

Ban on alcohol consumption in Bihar becomes a key election issue as JD(U) defends it, other parties demand a review, and deaths due to spurious liquor as well as revenue loss fuel criticism

Liquor ban in Bihar turns election flashpoint amid rising criticism
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress

Tharoor's independent stance and BJP-like nationalist tilt are testing Congress loyalty, stoking intra-party friction and future uncertainty, writes Shine Jacob

Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Tej Pratap Yadav blames 'greedy people' after expulsion from RJD, family

Tej Pratap Yadav blames 'greedy' conspirators after being expelled from RJD and disowned by father Lalu Prasad; pleads for parents' 'trust and love'

Tej Pratap Yadav blames 'greedy people' after expulsion from RJD, family
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, giving CM Rio absolute majority

With this merger, the NDPP's tally increased from 25 to 32. NCP emerged as the third-largest party in the 2023 assembly elections, after the NDPP and its ally BJP, which won 12 seats

All 7 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, giving CM Rio absolute majority
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 9:21 AM IST

Aaditya Thackeray seeks Dy CM Shinde's ouster over scrapped MMRDA tenders

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has demanded the sacking of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and a probe into alleged irregularities after MMRDA scrapped tenders

Aaditya Thackeray seeks Dy CM Shinde's ouster over scrapped MMRDA tenders
Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 7:12 PM IST

Court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea for plaintiff's lineage in Savarkar case

A court has dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking details of Satyaki Savarkar's maternal lineage in a defamation case over alleged remarks against VD Savarkar during a 2023 London speech

Court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea for plaintiff's lineage in Savarkar case
Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 4:32 PM IST

Rename Churchgate station after Ahilyabai, demands Dhangar community leader

Attacking the ruling BJP, he said the party has failed to fulfil the promise of granting reservation to Dhangars

Rename Churchgate station after Ahilyabai, demands Dhangar community leader
Updated On : 31 May 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

'Vicious' campaign launched at PM's rally for power gains, claims CM Mamata

She further said that this effort aimed to downplay and erase out the significant development works of our government for the people in Alipurduar district

'Vicious' campaign launched at PM's rally for power gains, claims CM Mamata
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Yamuna rejuvenation, new e-buses top Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's 100-day report

CM Rekha Gupta said the government needs more time to implement its ₹2,500 monthly women's welfare scheme but highlighted progress on health, water, and infrastructure

Yamuna rejuvenation, new e-buses top Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's 100-day report
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 10:59 PM IST