Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has defended the eligibility conditions of the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana amid criticism from the opposition, saying women should not be viewed merely as a means of increasing family size. She maintained that women’s health, dignity and financial independence remain central to the government’s welfare policies. The remarks came during the...
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi took a lighter and more informal approach to political outreach when he interacted with young people through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session. The interaction, aimed particularly at students and members of Gen Z, featured questions ranging from politics and education to...
Two days after facing an unexpected defeat in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary held a detailed meeting with senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters in Patna to analyse the reasons behind the electoral setback. The loss has drawn significant attention within the BJP as Bankipur...
A fresh political controversy has erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a police complaint against senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari over remarks allegedly made during a public interaction concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the revered Hindu figure Sita. The complaint has intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the...
A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh in the widely debated sexual harassment case filed by several women wrestlers. The verdict has reignited political debate across the country, with opposition parties launching strong criticism against the BJP while the ruling party...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully retained the prestigious Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, reinforcing its dominance in one of the state’s politically significant urban seats. The bypoll, widely viewed as an important political test for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, concluded with the BJP...
The political battle over Punjab’s worsening drug crisis has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) targeting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and accusing it of failing to effectively address the spread of narcotics in the State. The BJP has alleged that despite repeated promises and announcements by the Punjab government to eliminate...
Senior political commentator and BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has triggered speculation about his political future after removing references to the Bharatiya Janata Party from his social media profile. The development has drawn attention in political circles, with observers closely watching whether the move indicates a change in his association with the party. Poonawalla, who had...
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged diversion of Central government funds in Telangana, accusing the state government of failing to utilize financial assistance for its intended developmental purposes. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said the matter requires an impartial inquiry to determine whether public funds allocated...
Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar began on Thursday amid tight security and widespread political interest. Although only one Assembly seat is at stake, the contest has drawn national attention because of the high-profile candidates and its potential impact on Bihar’s political landscape. The election is being viewed as an important test for...