Durga, Shiva And A Babari Dilemma: Mamata Banerjee's Political Chess Against BJP Explained
Bengal Polls: While Mamata Banerjee symbolically countered the Babari foundation event with the Durga temple foundation, she also announced that the stone-laying ceremony of the Mahakal (Lord Shiva) temple at Siliguri in the Darjeeling district will be held in the second week of next month.
Dec 30, 2025, 10:53 AM IST
Curbing Parivarvad, Promoting Grassroots: Can BJP’s Anti-Dynasty Move In Maharashtra Deliver Long-Term Gains?
The BJP has moved to counter allegations of dynasty politics by denying local body poll tickets in Maharashtra to immediate relatives of its ministers, MPs and MLAs, triggering several high-profile withdrawals.
Dec 30, 2025, 08:15 AM IST
BJP’s New Pattern: No Tickets For Children Or Spouses Of MLAs And MPs For Maha Municipal Polls
Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, BJP barred relatives of MPs, MLAs and ministers from contesting, citing meritocracy over dynasty politics, triggering withdrawals and aiming to boost grassroots workers’ morale.
Dec 29, 2025, 23:09 PM IST
BJP's Historic Achievement In Kerala: V.V. Rajesh Elected Thiruvananthapuram Mayor
BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor V.V. Rajesh was elected Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking it as BJP's historic achievement.
Dec 26, 2025, 16:16 PM IST
Who Is VV Rajesh? BJP's Mayoral Pick For Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation
BJP general secretary S. Suresh announced that V.V. Rajesh, whose political journey began in 1996, would be the party’s Mayor candidate, while Asha Nath, a three-time councillor, would be the Deputy Mayor candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Dec 25, 2025, 18:36 PM IST
How Congress Is Shaping Its Minority Policy In Telangana | Explained
Revanth Reddy is recasting the Congress in Telangana as an assertive protector of minorities, linking their rights and religious freedoms directly to the party’s political legacy. By challenging the BRS’s welfare-driven model and AIMIM’s identity politics, Telangana is becoming a test case for the Congress’s broader minority strategy.
Dec 21, 2025, 23:41 PM IST
PM Modi ‘Bulldozed’ SHANTI Bill To Restore Peace With His ‘Once Good Friend’: Congress
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out at the Narendra Modi-led Union government over the passage of the SHANTI Bill, asserting that it was “bulldozed” through Parliament to “restore SHANTI” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his “once good friend,” without directly naming US President Donald Trump.
Dec 20, 2025, 19:40 PM IST
'Rahul Gandhi Defaming India Abroad, Meeting Anti-India Forces': BJP's Gaurav Bhatia
BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia accused Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of "defaming India" during his foreign visits, alleging that Congress leader meets with anti-India forces abroad.
Dec 20, 2025, 15:53 PM IST
What Is Karnataka Hate Speech Bill And What Could Become Offensive Under New Law? Check Penalties
Leader of Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader R. Ashoka, strongly objecting to the manner in which the Bill was taken up, tore a copy of it on the floor of the House. The BJP MLAs shouted slogans, alleging that the Assembly Speaker was acting improperly and setting a bad precedent.
Dec 19, 2025, 15:48 PM IST
What Is Telangana Land-Grab Case? Explained
Telangana BJP Spokesperson N V Subash said he was amused, if not astonished, by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy's outright denial of his family's alleged involvement in the land-grab case.
Dec 17, 2025, 19:48 PM IST
'December 19 Political Earthquake Will Make Modi Govt Fall': Sanjay Raut's BIG Claim, Hints At US Angle
Sanjay Raut further alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party has instructed its leaders to remain in the national capital. “BJP leaders have reportedly been told not to leave Delhi, which suggests that something significant may be underway,” he said.
Dec 17, 2025, 17:16 PM IST
AIADMK Likely To Allocate 100 Seats To Allies In Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls
The AIADMK-led alliance, which included parties such as the SDPI, polled 23.05 per cent of the votes. Meanwhile, the NDA alliance -- comprising the BJP, PMK, AIADMK, Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC), and former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam’s faction -- secured 18.28 per cent of the vote share.
Dec 17, 2025, 15:34 PM IST
G RAM G Bill To Replace MGNREGA: What's The Difference And Why Is Congress Opposing The Bill?
The VB-G RAM G Bill aims to fix structural weaknesses, enhance employment and ensure coordination in the creation of assets for national development, according to a copy of the Bill.
Dec 16, 2025, 13:57 PM IST
'Sonia Gandhi Should Apologise': Nadda Slams Congress Over 'Kabar Khudegi' Remarks
JP Nadda strongly condemned derogatory slogans raised against PM Narendra Modi during the mega rally organised by Congress against the alleged 'Vote Chori' in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan the previous day, demanding a public apology from senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
Dec 15, 2025, 14:32 PM IST
BJP's Uttar Pradesh strategy Unfolds: New State Chief Aims For 2027 Glory
The new state BJP President outlined his priorities, saying his aim was to take the part to victory when the state goes to polls in 2026.
Dec 15, 2025, 14:28 PM IST
CM Yogi-Led Uttar Pradesh Govt's 'Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' Paves The Way For Prosperity
Associated with animal husbandry for several years, Singh expanded her operations after becoming a beneficiary of the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana in the financial year 2023–24 through an e-lottery process.
Dec 15, 2025, 14:08 PM IST
Pankaj Chaudhary Appointed UP BJP President: 5 Reasons For His Elevation
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was unanimously elected president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Uttar Pradesh unit, a decision announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal amid loud applause at the party headquarters in Lucknow.
Dec 15, 2025, 12:30 PM IST
Who Is Former IPS Officer R Sreelekha, Leading Contender For BJP Mayor Post In Thiruvananthapuram?
Ending 45 years of uninterrupted Left dominance in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the NDA emerged as the single largest bloc. Out of 101 wards, the BJP secured 50 seats, while the CPI(M)-led LDF won 29, the Congress-led UDF 19, and two seats went to independents.
Dec 15, 2025, 09:33 AM IST
'Shameful For Bengal, CM Should Take Responsibility': BJP Slams Messi Event Chaos
After the distressful chaos at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dilip Ghosh on Sunday stressed that the incident is "shameful" for West Bengal and demanded that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee take responsibility.
Dec 14, 2025, 10:36 AM IST
Punjab Votes Today: 1.36 Crore Voters Eligible As Punjab Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls Begin
Polling is underway across Punjab for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, with 1.36 crore voters casting ballots at over 19,000 booths amid tight security and political sparring.
Dec 14, 2025, 10:00 AM IST