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2026 State Polls On The Backburner, Congress Leaders Chase Rahul Gandhi's Nod For Rajya Sabha

The party needs a glue to keep it together, and the Rajya Sabha offers an opportunity. However, the challenge before Rahul Gandhi is to ensure that he can keep all happy

25 Nov 2025 8:32 am
Joined For BJP's 'India Shining', Quit Due To 'Emotional Toll': Dharmendra's Short-Lived Political Career

Veteran actor Dharmendra, who died at 89, tasted immediate electoral success when he joined the BJP in 2004 but did not last long enough in politics to carve out a path for himself

24 Nov 2025 6:49 pm
Veteran Actor Dharmendra Dies, Political Leaders Mourn Loss Of Bollywood Legend

Dharmendra, legendary Bollywood actor known as He-Man, passed away at 89. Anil Deshmukh and Sharad Pawar mourn his loss, recalling iconic roles in Sholay and other classics.

24 Nov 2025 2:59 pm
'Lock Them Inside': Jharkhand Health Minister's 'Threat' To BLOs Triggers Political Storm

The Congress has trained its guns on the BJP as well as the Election Commission over the voter roll exercise, calling it an attempt to steal votes

24 Nov 2025 12:01 pm
Power Tussle Peaks In Karnataka; Third Group Of MLAs Backing Shivakumar Reach Delhi

Congress MLAs aligned with DK Shivakumar arrived in Delhi urging leadership to replace the CM, citing a promised mid-term power transfer. Siddaramaiah denies any leadership change.

24 Nov 2025 11:24 am
Jungle Safari Or Foreign Tour: BJP Taunts Congress As Rahul Gandhi Skips New CJIs Oath-Taking

Rahul Gandhis absence quickly became political ammunition for the BJP, which accused the Congress leadership of disrespecting a key constitutional occasion.

24 Nov 2025 11:21 am
BJP Launches AI-Driven Campaign In Poll-Bound Bengal, Plans Cultural Outreach Through Iconic Characters

The content will feature well-known characters from Bengali cinema, literature and comics, reimagined through AI graphics and storytelling tools

24 Nov 2025 10:35 am
If Mumbai Slips Away: Raj Thackeray Sounds Alarm Ahead Of BMC Polls

Raj Thackeray warns Marathi voters to stay vigilant ahead of crucial BMC elections, highlights voter list concerns amid tense Maharashtra politics.

24 Nov 2025 10:22 am
Cash, Property, Cars: Karnataka BJP Alleges Horse-Trading Within Congress

The comments come as the Congress government completes two-and-a-half years in office, a point that has revived ongoing talk about a power-sharing arrangement.

23 Nov 2025 8:26 pm
'How Is It A Threat?': Ajit Pawar On Controversial 'You Have Votes, I Have Funds' Remark

Pawar clarified his remarks were not a threat after opposition accused him of trying to influence voters ahead of the Nagar Panchayat polls

23 Nov 2025 7:02 pm
'Will You Even Live Till 2047?': Akhilesh Yadav Mocks PM Modi Over Viksit Bharat Vision

The Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, promoted by the Modi govt, aims to transform India into a fully developed nation by the time the country marks 100 years of independence

23 Nov 2025 4:47 pm
BJP Alleges TMC Opposing SIR To Shield Crores of Illegal Voters In Bengal

Sukanta Majumdar accused TMC of opposing SIR to shield unauthorised voters, while Mamata Banerjee called SIR silent vote rigging and alleged threats to booth-level officers.

23 Nov 2025 11:39 am
Punjabs Right Over Chandigarh Non-Negotiable: Centres Bill Faces Opposition Pushback

Punjab politics has erupted after the Centre proposed the 131st Amendment Bill, prompting the SAD to call an emergency meeting.

23 Nov 2025 10:56 am
Throw Tipu In Sea: Himanta Backs NCERT's Reported Plan To Drop Great From Akbar, Tipu Sultan

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised NCERT for reportedly dropping 'great' from names of Akbar and Tipu Sultan in textbooks

23 Nov 2025 10:10 am
Only Media Speculation: Siddaramaiah Meets Kharge, Dismisses Karnataka Leadership Change Talk

Amid escalating Congress infighting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, insisting rumours of a Karnataka leadership change are unfounded.

23 Nov 2025 8:27 am
Elect All My Candidates Or Lose Funds: Ajit Pawar Threatens Voters In Malegaon

Ajit Pawar warned Malegaon voters funds would be released only if all NCP candidates win, sparking opposition criticism and calls for EC action ahead of Nagar Panchayat polls.

23 Nov 2025 7:14 am
'No Need For Anybody's Permission': Sanjay Raut's Jab At Congress Amid Rift Over MNS Alliance

Sanjay Raut said the Congress' permission over an alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS is not required if they want to join forces for the civic polls.

22 Nov 2025 6:01 pm
BJP Deploys Bengal 'Crack Team', Plans Twin Strikes On TMC In Upcoming Polls | Exclusive

The plan splits Bengal into 6 political zones, each supervised by leaders who either have proven record in difficult polls or have handled key organisational roles in other states

22 Nov 2025 4:14 pm
BJP Sharpens Matua Outreach As Election Strategy Gains Momentum In Bengal

Beginning December, BJP leaders have been asked to hold street-corner meetings, focusing on corruption and other issues the party intends to highlight against the TMC government

22 Nov 2025 10:23 am
After Karur Tragedy, Vijays TVK To Hold Mini, Indoor Public Meetings From Tomorrow | Exclusive

Earlier this week, TVK had submitted a petition for permission to conduct a campaign on December 4 but the police turned down the request

22 Nov 2025 10:03 am
Nitish Kumars 20-Year Grip Finally Broken As BJP Seizes Bihar Home Ministry

The BJPs deputy CM now overseeing the police means a stronger approach towards the unruly elements in the RJD, apart from reshaping the political balance inside NDA

22 Nov 2025 9:09 am
Prashant Kishor Vows To Donate 90% Of His Income To Jan Suraaj Campaign After Election Defeat

Prashant Kishor pledges 90 percent of his income and assets to Jan Suraaj after its Bihar poll loss, urging Bihar people to donate Rs 1000 yearly as NDA wins 202 of 243 seats.

22 Nov 2025 9:01 am
Appeasement Politics: BJP Hits Out At TMC MLA Over Babri Mosque Event On December 6

TMC MLA Humayun Kabir plans to lay Babri Masjids foundation in Murshidabad on December 6, sparking BJP criticism and internal TMC tensions ahead of West Bengal polls.

22 Nov 2025 8:54 am
Himanta Biswa Sarma Reveals BJP to Contest 103 Assam Seats, Vows Sweep

Himanta Biswa Sarma announced BJP and allies will contest 103 of 126 Assam seats, aiming for a sweep. Delimitation opens new constituencies for youth and women candidates.

22 Nov 2025 8:00 am
Karnatakas November Revolution?BJP Sees Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Friction, Congress Says Fiction

According to senior leaders, Congress president Kharge has asked both camps to remain patient and stop public messaging

22 Nov 2025 7:30 am
SIR Tremors Hit Bengal Politics As TMC And BJP Go Head-To-Head Over Matua Votes

For TMC, chief minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Matua heartland Thakurnagar on November 25, while Abhishek Banerjee will chair a massivevirtual meeting the previous day

21 Nov 2025 5:10 pm
'Would Ensure Women Get Rs 2 Lakh': Prashant Kishor's New Mission After Bihar Poll Rout

Kishor said his party would personally reach out to every household in the state to help women access the promised amount by the NDA

21 Nov 2025 4:43 pm
BJPs Maligning Campaign: Congress Warns Karnataka Leaders Against Commenting On CM Change Issue

Surjewala's comments come at a time when speculation is growing over a possible shift in power within the ruling party in the state

21 Nov 2025 4:22 pm
Karnataka Congress Faces Strain: Siddaramaiah Unwilling To Quit, DK Shivakumar Wont Yield

After the Bihar debacle, the completely demoralised party bosses are in no mood to rock the Karnataka boat and have adopted a wait and watch approach.

21 Nov 2025 4:20 pm
Not In My Blood: Shivakumar Rejects Groupism Charge, Says Loyalists Met Kharge For Cabinet Berth

A group of Karnataka Congress MLAs loyal to Shivakumar met party chief Kharge in New Delhi on Thursday, raising speculation of a potential leadership shake-up in the state

21 Nov 2025 4:17 pm
More Votes, Fewer Seats: The Mathematics Behind RJDs Bihar Defeat

The RJD contested the highest number of seats (143), but its average votes per seat were far lower than its major rivals.

21 Nov 2025 3:54 pm
Is Rahul Gandhi Planning Another Revival Attempt For Congress? Inside His Two-Pronged Strategy

With the alliance narrative slipping, Rahul Gandhi is placing his bets on the SIR fight and caste census to rebuild the Congress on his own terms

21 Nov 2025 3:26 pm
Karnataka Leadership Buzz: Loyalists Rally Around Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Stays Calm | Top Points

A group of Karnataka Congress MLAs loyal to Shivakumar met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday as the Siddaramaiah government completed two and a half years in office

21 Nov 2025 2:49 pm
Easy From Space...: BJP Uses Shubhanshu Shukla's Bengaluru Traffic Remark To Hit Out At Congress

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday reached the IT city to address a tech summit, where he joked that it was harder to navigate the citys traffic than to travel to space

21 Nov 2025 1:53 pm
'Preventing Infiltration Essential For National Security': Amit Shah Amid SIR Debate

Amit Shah on Friday spoke on the ongoing SIR excersise and said that preventing infiltration is essential for national security.

21 Nov 2025 1:01 pm
Shiv Sena Leader Allegedly Assaulted By Ex-BJP Corporator In Thane

Tensions rose in Thane as a Shiv Sena branch chief Haresh Mahadik was allegedly assaulted by ex-BJP corporator Narayan Pawar.

21 Nov 2025 12:10 pm
'Consequences': BJP Slams Raj, Uddhav Thackeray After Student Suicide In Marathi Row

In a shocking incident, a teenager in the Tisgaon Naka area of Thanes Kalyan East near Mumbai died by suicide after being thrashed for not speaking Marathi.

21 Nov 2025 11:21 am
Shivakumar Loyalists Meet Mallikarjun Kharge In Delhi Amid Karnataka Leadership Change Buzz

The late-night meeting has fuelled rumours of a power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka

20 Nov 2025 11:59 pm
'BJP Has Got A Slave': Udhayanidhi Stalin Targets AIADMK For Supporting SIR

Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized AIADMK for backing Election Commission's SIR process, while DMK opposes it, citing risks to minority voters.

20 Nov 2025 10:35 pm
CM Himanta Says Women Welfare Schemes Under 'Assam Model' Had Positive Impact On Bihar Polls

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said state government schemes for women empowerment and development influenced Bihar CM Nitish Kumar so much that him he wanted to implement them

20 Nov 2025 8:46 pm
'Heartfelt Gratitude': Nitish Kumar Thanks PM Modi After Taking Oath As Bihar CM For 10th Time

Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday in the presence of PM Modi and other top NDA leaders.

20 Nov 2025 8:40 pm
'No November Revolution': Siddaramaiah Dismisses CM Change Buzz, Calls It 'Media Creation'

The leadership change buzz has plagued the ruling Congress in Karnataka for months with reports of a November revolution as Siddaramaiah completes 2.5 years in power this month

20 Nov 2025 6:29 pm
'Deeply Alarming': Mamata Banerjee Writes To EC For SIR Halt, BJP Says She's Scared Of Vote Loss

Banerjee, in her letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleged that the ongoing SIR process is being conducted in an unplanned & coercive manner

20 Nov 2025 5:53 pm
4 Rajputs, 2 Bhumihars, 5 Dalits: The Caste Matrix Of Nitish Kumar's Cabinet

The Bihar cabinet reflects both continuity and inclusivity, blending Nitish Kumar's seasoned leadership with BJPs influential cadre and representation from other allied parties

20 Nov 2025 3:52 pm
Siddaramaiah: A Chief Minister With Nothing To Lose Then And Everything To Protect Now

The self-assured, battle-hardened chief minister of 2013-18 has returned as a man trying to stretch his political life while navigating a forced partnership

20 Nov 2025 3:24 pm
She Hit Out At Article 370, Challenged CAA: Why Sonia Sees An 'Indira Echo' In Michelle Bachelet

The BJP alleged that having tasted political rout in India, the Congress seems to have found ideological companions abroad

20 Nov 2025 2:36 pm
Prashant Kishor Observes Maun Vrat After Jan Suraaj Fails To Win A Single Seat In Bihar

The act came on a day when Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister for a historic tenth time in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

20 Nov 2025 2:29 pm
Hope New Govt Fulfils Promises: Tejashwi Yadav Congratulates Nitish Kumar On Taking Oath As CM

In a message shared soon after the ceremony at Patnas Gandhi Maidan, the RJD leader said he offered heartfelt congratulations to Nitish Kumar

20 Nov 2025 2:24 pm
Nitish Kumar's Cabinet: Who All Took Oath As Bihar Ministers? Full List

Bihar Full Cabinet Ministers List 2025: Nitish Kumar returns as Bihar CM with Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as Deputy CMs. BJP secures key posts in the new cabinet.

20 Nov 2025 1:51 pm
PM Modis Signature Gamcha Wave Marks Nitish Kumars 10th Oath-Taking In Patna | Watch

The gesture, now familiar at several of Modis public appearances, drew loud cheers as the Prime Minister boarded his helicopter following the ceremony.

20 Nov 2025 1:44 pm