In a gesture that blurred formal protocol and underscored his populist style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to a female booth worker during a rally in Bihar by insisting she refer to him not as “sir,” but as “your brother.” The moment, brief yet impactful, drew attention to Modi’s effort to project closeness with...
In a major political announcement ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its second list of 12 candidates, showcasing a blend of political experience and fresh faces. The most notable name in the lineup is that of folk singer and social media icon Maithili Thakur, who has been...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to announce its nominees for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir, with party sources indicating that three candidates are likely to be named imminently. A high-level meeting in Srinagar is expected to finalize the roster, signaling the party’s bid to strengthen its parliamentary presence in...
In a move that has stirred political controversy, the official Facebook account of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav—which had over eight million followers—was suspended on Friday evening. The party has cried foul, describing the suspension as a deliberate attempt to silence opposition voices and calling it an attack on democracy. According to SP sources...
During ongoing hearings at the State Information Commission (SIR), the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a strong rebuke toward political parties and certain enforcement agencies, charging that their priority often lies in “setting the narrative” ahead of elections rather than ensuring fair processes. According to ECI representatives, such narrative engineering undermines democratic integrity and...
Senior Congress leader Rameshwar Lal Dudi passed away late Friday night at his residence in Bikaner following a long period of illness. He was 62. Dudi had been in a coma for over two years after suffering a brain hemorrhage in August 2023. His last rites are scheduled for Saturday afternoon in the Jat Bagh...
Patna: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the BJP, accusing the party of “mentally retiring” Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and labeling him a “liability.” Speaking ahead of the 2025 assembly elections, Kharge described the upcoming polls as a turning point against the Modi government’s “corrupt rule” at the Centre....
Gandhinagar: In a significant move aimed at strengthening local governance, the Gujarat government has approved the creation of 17 new talukas, taking the total number in the state to 269. The decision was announced after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, ahead of the local body elections scheduled for January-February 2026. State...
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday welcomed veteran leader Azam Khan’s release from Sitapur jail, announcing that all “false” cases against him would be withdrawn once the SP comes to power in Uttar Pradesh. Khan, a former Cabinet minister and a founding member of the SP, was granted bail after nearly two...
Mumbai: A viral social media post featuring a morphed image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a red saree led to a political confrontation in Dombivali on Tuesday. Senior Congress leader Prakash alias ‘Mama’ Pagare shared the edited clip on Facebook, which showed the Prime Minister draped in a saree set to a popular Marathi...