Politics

'Hope you watch Maharaj, saluting Karsandas': YRF releases statement after the stay order on Junaid Khan's debut film gets lifted by high court

YRF's statement read, "We are grateful to the judiciary for allowing the release of Maharaj, a film that celebrates one of the most important social reformers of our country, Karsandas Mulji. Karsandas, a hero and a devout Vaishnav stood for righteousness, protected women and safeguarded our community and faith. Maharaj is a tribute to his indomitable fighting spirit and his courage to be on the right side of history."

Jun 22, 2024

With 10 days to go for New Criminal Laws, Mamata Banerjee urges PM to postpone implementation

With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.

Jun 21, 2024

Delhi HC stays CM Kejriwal's release on bail, to hear case today

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on bail.

Jun 21, 2024

Two-and-half years after 'humiliation', Chandrababu Naidu stages grand return to AP Assembly as CM

Breaking down publicly over the humiliation he faced as the then leader of the opposition in November 2021, Chandrababu Naidu had vowed to return to the Assembly only after taking oath as the Chief Minister.

Jun 21, 2024

New global scenario unfolds: After Pyongyang, Putin lands in Hanoi, lauds ties with Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Vietnam to expand strategic partnerships amid global isolation. The visit aimed to strengthen economic relations and included an invitation to President Lam for WWII commemorations in Moscow.

Jun 21, 2024

Major political developments will take place in K'taka soon: BJP MP Bommai

Significant political developments will take place in Karnataka in days to come, said former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2024

AP Politics: Kapu leader Mudragada lives up to name game, adds Reddy after defeat by Pawan Kalyan

Veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham has changed his name to Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy, keeping his word to do so if he failed to defeat Jana Sena Party leader K. Pawan Kalyan in Pithapuram Assembly constituency.

Jun 20, 2024

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted bail in excise policy case, to be freed from Tihar jail tomorrow

Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 and given a temporary relief by the Supreme Court and allowed to campaign in the 2024 General elections.

Jun 20, 2024

Shoring up Allies? After North Korea, Putin lands in Vietnam

Having been isolated on the international stage, Putin is seeking to shore up support from Russia's remaining allies.

Jun 20, 2024

India's children should know truth about Babri Masjid demolition: Owaisi on NCERT row

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that India's children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an "egregious criminal act."

Jun 18, 2024

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy questions use of EVMs, calls for ballot papers

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president reminded that almost every developed country is using ballot papers.

Jun 18, 2024

Rahul opts for Raebareli, Priyanka pushed to contest from Wayanad

Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge announced on Monday that Rahul Gandhi, who was elected from both Kerala's Wayanad and UP's Raebareli in the recent Lok Sabha elections, will relinquish the former seat where Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will be fielded as the party candidate for the ensuing bypoll.

Jun 17, 2024

Modi meets Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: Selfie moment takes over internet

India is not a member of the G7, but Modi attended the summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Meloni

Jun 15, 2024

G7 Summit ends, PM Modi returns home

After attending the G7 meeting and holding multiple bilaterals during his day-long visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned to Delhi.

Jun 15, 2024

Wayanad or Raebareli? Rahul Gandhi likely to decide on Monday, Priyanka may step in

At a public meeting in Kalpetta on Wednesday, State Congress president and Kannur Lok Sabha member K. Sudhakaran said that Rahul Gandhi will vacate the Wayanad seat for the larger interest of the party.

Jun 15, 2024