Politics

India still facing 'Hindu-Muslim problems' due to Congress' idea of secularism: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said the meaning of the English word 'secular' is 'sarva dharma bhav' in Hindi or 'justice to all and appeasement of none' in English, not 'dharmanirpeksh' as the Congress described it 'based on its thinking'

SIR draft rolls out: ECI deletes over 91 lakh voter names in Kerala, MP and Chhattisgarh

According to the poll body, more than 22 lakh names were removed from the electoral rolls in Kerala. In Madhya Pradesh, over 42 lakh entries were deleted, while Chhattisgarh saw the removal of more than 27 lakh voter names.

Taslima Nasreen's online war against Yunus amid 'jihadi rampage' in Bangladesh: 'Jihadists’ favourite man'

Mr. Yunus, wearing a cap on his head, went to the jihadi’s funeral and wailed loudly. But he did not spend a single sentence on Dipu’s horrific murder, says the Bangladeshi exiled writer.

Unfriendly contest on cards? Ajit Pawar dials Congress for possible tie-up in Pune civic polls

The outreach comes at a time when both the BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP are preparing for what leaders describe as a "bitter battle" for control of the PMC.

Snub for Rahul Gandhi? Robert Vadra supports demand to project Priyanka Gandhi as Cong's PM face

There are also demands that I should enter politics. But right now, we should focus on the real issues that concern the people, says Robert Vadra.

OPINION | Religion, the fuel that drives West Bengal’s’ politics

Humayun Kabir’s new political party suggests class antagonism has been consigned to the dustbin of electoral history. The state is headed for an election in 2026 where religious polarisation may play an unprecedented role 

Mallikarjun Kharge's twist to Karnataka leadership tussle: 'Local-level confusion'

On Friday, Siddaramaiah said in the state Assembly that he would continue in office for his full term and rejected any power-sharing agreement.

'Make her Prime Minister and see': Congress' Imran Masood backs Priyanka Gandhi on Bangladesh issue

Gandhi recently urged the Centre to take note of what she described as increasing attacks on Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities in the neighbouring country, following the killing of a Hindu youth.

'Avoid sharp attacks on allies': Fadnavis advises BJP leaders after Mahayuti win in Maharashtra local body elections

Fadnavis urges BJP leaders to maintain restraint and avoid sharp attacks on allies during the civic polls campaign, even if seat-sharing arrangements do not materialise.

CPM MP alleges Centre held ‘high-level’ meeting to remove Gandhi’s image from currency notes

The Centre may consider replacing Gandhi's image with an alternative symbol that it believes 'better reflects India's culture', with 'Bharat Mata' being among the options discussed.

How Maharashtra local body results place BJP on stronger footing within Mahayuti

With the victory in municipal councils and nagar panchayats, the party is strengthening its position in the state where it never fought or won independently.

Centre conspiring to sell Aravallis to benefit mining interests: Gehlot

Gehlot refuted Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's claim that mining would be allowed only in 0.19 per cent of the Aravallis, and said this was misleading and far from the truth.

'Legal right turned into budget-limited scheme': Cong slams BJP for dismantling MGNREGA

Addressing a press conference here, Ranjan said the changes amounted to the "murder of MGNREGA" and a deliberate attempt to weaken what she described as the world's largest employment guarantee programme.

Nitish meets PM Modi in Delhi, seeks guidance on goals for 'developed' Bihar

Under the guidance and leadership of esteemed Modi ji, the country and Bihar are continuously progressing. During this time, valuable guidance was also received on the goals of a developed Bihar, says Bihar Dy CM.

Yogi Adityanath's tough talk on UP codeine racket culprits in Assembly: 'Won't leave them fit for Fatiha'

The chief minister trained his guns on the Samajwadi Party over alleged codeine syrup trafficking, claiming evidence of SP links to the accused and warned of tough action against the culprits.

What are electoral trusts? Here's how BJP got richer by 50% despite SC striking down electoral bonds

Taken together, the donations received by a dozen Opposition parties, including the Congress, came to Rs 1,343 crore.

Thackeray cousins likely to announce alliance for BMC polls on Tuesday

On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut met MNS president Raj Thackeray, while MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar visited Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray, for talks. Both are considered trusted aides of their respective party chiefs.

UP seeks additional Rs 24,000 cr to rev up economy in FY26; plans big energy, health and urban infra push

The demand has been moved under Article 205 of the Constitution, which allows governments to seek legislative approval when authorised expenditure for a financial year is found to be insufficient.

Has Maharashtra verdict decisively tilted the Uddhav vs Shinde debate over Bal Thackeray's legacy?

The verdict was particularly damaging for Shiv Sena (UBT) in regions long considered its strongholds including Thane, the Konkan belt of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, and parts of Marathwada.

OPINION | Islamists in Bangladesh have staged a silent coup; a civil war is no longer implausible

Osman Hadi’s killing unsurprisingly led to the scapegoating of India. But the mystery over the identity of his killer encapsulates the murky developments that have led to Jamaat’s ascent and left the society deeply divided

Deepam row: TN government stance on pillar raises new questions

The Tamil Nadu government probably thought that if the pillar was projected as a secular site, all religious groups would claim access to it for different rituals during various periods.

Mahayuti's Maharashtra sweep: How BJP-Shinde-Pawar alliance prevailed over MVA despite tensions

Mahayuti's tactical flexibility also played a key role in unsettling the Opposition as several MVA constituents either backed the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena or the Ajit Pawar-led NCP amid public squabbling among ruling alliance partners.

The Eastern Window: Pakistan under stress test as US pushes it to join Gaza plan

US efforts to involve Pakistan in the Gaza peace plan have wide-ranging implications. India needs to watch the situation closely