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Will move Calcutta HC over govt's attempt to mislead SC on OBC reservation: Bengal LoP
Kolkata, March 26: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday claimed that he will move the Calcutta High Court against the state government, highlighting the attempts to mislead the Supreme Court (SC) on the pretext of a fresh survey to identify the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
AAP MLA's Pak remark leaves Punjab govt red-faced; criticism mounts
Chandigarh, March 26: A legislator of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab stirred a major controversy as he stated that the 'step-motherly' treatment by the state government was making Moga district as well as his constituency residents 'feel like living in Pakistan'.
'Ready to fully cooperate in probe but won't apologise': Kunal Kamra tells Mumbai Police
Mumbai, March 24: Hours after the registration of FIR for referring to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a traitor in his show, the Mumbai Police on Monday evening contacted stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is reported to be in Puducherry.
'The only way forward', Kunal Kamra's 'Constitution' take on Shiv Sena protest
Mumbai, March 24: Amid raging controversy after he referred to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” in his show, the stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday shared a photo of himself holding a pocket version of the Constitution with a caption “The only way forward”.
Case filed against Nitish Kumar over national anthem controversy
Patna, March 21: A day after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar allegedly showed unusual behaviour during the national anthem, a legal complaint was filed against him at the CJM Court, Muzaffarpur, on Friday.
Himachal Assembly witnesses heated debate over closure and reopening of institutions
Shimla, March 21: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly's budget session began on a stormy note, with the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP clashing over the issue of educational and administrative institutions in the state.
Nothing but political stunt: BJP MP berates LoP Rahul over 'Dr Ambedkar's unfulfilled dream' remark
New Delhi, March 21: Parliamentarian Praveen Khandelwal on Friday took a caustic jibe at Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's call for a nationwide caste census and termed it as a "desperate attempt to save his political career".
J&K Assembly witnesses noisy scene over allegations of chartered flights engaged by govt
Jammu, March 20: There was a ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday with MLAs seeking a probe into crores of rupees spent on chartered flights in the Union Territory.
Swati Maliwal 'exposes' Kejriwal's 'political motives' behind crackdown on Punjab farmers
New Delhi, March 20: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday criticised the alleged political motives of her estranged party national convener Arvind Kejriwal behind the use of force against protesting farmers on the Punjab border, accusing him of adopting 'double standards'.
Bengal Assembly panel asks Humayun Kabir to refrain from making controversial comments
Kolkata, March 18: The Disciplinary Committee of the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday cautioned Humayun Kabir, Trinamool Congress MLA from Bharatpur constituency, to refrain from making controversial comments in public in future.
Andhra Pradesh CID takes custody of actor Posani for questioning
Amaravati, March 18: Andhra Pradesh CID on Tuesday took actor and former leader of YSRCP leader Posani Krishna Murali into custody for questioning in a case registered against him for making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister Nara Lokesh.
Trump revokes secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter, Ashley
Washington, DC, March 18: US President Donald Trump has revoked the secret service protection for former US President Joe Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden. Trump noted that Hunter Biden had secret service protection for an extended period, which he said was paid by the American taxpayer.
Kapil Mishra challenges trial court's decision on alleged inflammatory remarks in Delhi HC
New Delhi, March 17: Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra has approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court's decision to dismiss his plea seeking to quash proceedings against him.
Revanth Reddy believes in divide, demolition, diversion: BRS leader Krishank
Hyderabad, March 17: Reacting to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's statement that KCR is a "liquor addict," BRS leader Krishank on Monday said that the latter believes in "divide, demolition and diversion."
A 'drunkard' can't be father of Telangana, says Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, March 16: Continuing his tirade against former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday remarked that a 'drunkard' can't be the father of Telangana.
Bihar Police removes from duty constable who danced on RJD MLA Tej Pratap Yadav's instruction
Patna, March 16: The Bihar Police on Sunday removed Constable Deepak Kumar from duty as the bodyguard of RJD MLA Tej Pratap Yadav after a purported video of him dancing in public on the MLA's instruction went viral on social media.
Official accommodation for ministers in Chandigarh being used for AAP activities, claims Cong MLA
Chandigarh, March 16: Congress legislator and ex-AAP leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Sunday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Central government to take cognizance of gross misuse of official accommodation in Chandigarh meant for ministers of the Punjab government being used as Aam Aadmi Party office for political activities.
TN Budget: AIADMK walks out of Assembly, BJP boycotts House
Chennai, March 14: The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed a dramatic start to the budget session as the opposition AIADMK staged a walkout, while the BJP boycotted the proceedings.
Resolution condemning LoP's comments passed in Bengal Assembly
Kolkata, March 13: A motion moved by Trinamool Congress condemning a recent comment made by the leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari was passed on the floor of the Assembly through voice-vote.
BJP's Tamil Nadu President Annamalai condemns DMK government's act of changing Rupee logo of state budget; calls it 'laughable'
New Delhi, March 13: The Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Thursday released a video which showcased the logo for the Budget of 2025-26 and in this logo the national currency symbol 'Rs' had been substituted with the Tamil Alphabet 'Ru'.
BRS MLA's remarks about Speaker sparks furore in Telangana Assembly
Hyderabad, March 13: Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and former minister Jagdish Reddy's remarks about Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar sparked a furore in the house on Thursday with the ruling Congress insisting that he should apologise for insulting the Dalit leader.
Delimitation is going to be limitation for the South: Telangana CM
Hyderabad, March 13: Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday said that delimitation is going to be a limitation for the South.
Tejashwi Yadav is in arrogant: Union Minister Giriraj Singh hits back at RJD
New Delhi, March 11: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday slammed Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav following his remarks on BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur's statement.
Revanth Reddy operating as covert operative of BJP: KTR
Hyderabad, March 10: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Monday accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of functioning as a covert operative for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Jammu Kashmir: LoP Sunil Sharma accuses CM Omar Abdullah of lying
Jammu, March 10: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma has strongly criticized Omar Abdullah, accusing the J&K Chief Minister of lying about the controversial Gulmarg fashion show that took place at a hotel reportedly owned by his relatives.
Pralhad Joshi criticises MK Stalin's call for JAC meeting amid delimitation row
Hubballi, March 8: As the row over constituency delimitation intensified, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's call for a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation, alleging that Stalin's opposition was an attempt to "cover up" his "corruption and failure."
Praise of CM Vijayan's son-in-law in CPI-M's organisational report irks section of leaders
Kollam, March 7: A section of the delegates attending the CPI-M's state conference here seemed to be irked by the contents of the organisational report that was presented by state Secretary M.V. Govindan on the second of the four-day event on Friday but have refrained from making their sentiments public.
'Good king': JD-U MLC's praise for Aurangzeb creates uproar in Bihar Assembly
Patna, March 6: A controversial statement by JD-U MLC Khalid Anwar praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb and terming him as “good king” triggered a major uproar in and outside the Bihar Assembly on Thursday.
Maharashtra won't spare person disrespecting Shivaji Maharaj: Eknath Shinde on Azmi's suspension from Assembly
Mumbai, March 6: SP MLA Abu Azmi was suspended from the Budget session of the Maharashtra Assembly, keeping in mind the people's sentiments, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday.
Mani Shankar Aiyar's shocker on Rajiv Gandhi leaves Congress red-faced, invites party's wrath
New Delhi, March 5: Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's startling 'disclosures' on former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's academic record has left the party embarrassed and red-faced, prompting quick and harsh retorts from own party leaders.
YSRCP as only opposition in Assembly, should get LOP status: Jagan Mohan Reddy
Amaravati, March 5: YSRCP President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S.
Kejriwal faces intense criticism for taking big cavalcade
Chandigarh, March 5: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday condemned a curfew-like situation for farmers, who were not being allowed to come to the state capital to register protest, even as a red carpet welcome was being accorded to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal with more than 100 vehicles escorting him for a Vipassana session from here to Hoshiarpur.
Mani Shankar Aiyar says 'Rajiv Gandhi failed twice but became PM', political row erupts
New Delhi, March 5: Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has stirred a fresh political storm with his sensational 'revelation' on former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, describing him as a "two-time failure" in academics, first at Cambridge and then at Imperial University.
CM Vijayan playing majority community appeasement card: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5: Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and Congress MLA V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was "inclining" towards the BJP and RSS and there was a shift in his stance.
CM Stalin's all-party meet on delimitation today; BJP, NTK, Tamil Maanila Congress to boycott
Chennai, March 5: The all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to discuss issues related to the delimitation of constituencies will take place on Wednesday at the secretariat here.
'Article 370 no longer an issue, it's a 'closed chapter': JK LoP Sunil Sharma slams Mehbooba Mufti remark
Jammu, March 4: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma on Tuesday hit out at Kashmir-based political parties, stating that they survive only by blaming each other for having ties with the BJP.
MP Minister Prahlad Patel defends 'beggar' remark, says it wasn't a BJP event
Bhopal, March 3: Madhya Pradesh Minister Prahlad Patel on Monday defended his controversial remark that "people have developed a habit of begging from the government," clarifying that it was his personal opinion and not linked to the BJP.
Does not reflect party's position: Congress distances itself from Shama Mohammed's fat remarks on Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, March 3: The Congress on Monday side-lined itself with party leader Shama Mohammed's "Fat" remarks on Indian Cricket Team Captain Rohit Sharma. Congress leader Pawan Khera posted on X and said that Shama's remarks do not reflect the party's position.
Congress asks leader to delete post on Rohit Sharma after backlash
New Delhi, March 3: The Congress party on Monday directed its national spokesperson, Shama Mohamed, to delete her social media post fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma following widespread criticism from political circles and the sports fraternity.
Cong leader labels Rohit Sharma as 'fat sportsman', BJP replies with jab on Rahul
New Delhi, March 3: Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's distasteful comments on cricketer Rohit Sharma, during India-New Zealand Champions Trophy clash, sparked a storm on social media on Sunday. However, the furore over her remarks refuses to die down, with people from political sphere as well as sporting fraternity rebuking her for crass remarks.