Bharatiya Janata Party

Vehicles smashed, officials injured after ED raids linked to Veena Vijayan case trigger protests in Kerala

After the raids, CPI(M) workers allegedly attacked vehicles carrying ED officials outside Vijayan's residence, damaging three vehicles and injuring security personnel, drivers and police officials. Protesters smashed windows with sticks and stones. Police later detained several people involved in the violence.

20 hours ago

Yo Yo Honey Singh meets BJP's Tarun Chugh, discusses ways to curb Punjab's drug problems

Tarun Chugh praised Yo Yo Honey Singh's comeback journey and urged him to inspire Punjab's youth to stay away from drugs. He said Honey Singh's recovery shows addiction can be overcome and backed the "Nasha Mukt Punjab" campaign.

1 day ago

BJP MP Raghav Chadha appointed chief of Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions

Raghav Chadha has been appointed Chairman of the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions after the panel was reconstituted on May 20 by Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. The committee includes members such as Jebi Mather Hisham, Harsh Mahajan, Gulam Ali and others.

4 days ago

Falta repoll: 60.43 pc voting recorded in six hours of peaceful polling

Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan remained absent from the polling scene after announcing a symbolic withdrawal from the contest, though his name stayed on the EVMs. Polling agents from BJP, CPI(M), and Congress were present at all booths.

6 days ago

Congress rejects 'One Nation, One Election' in Bengaluru meet; Hebbalkar says don't politicise hijab issue

One Nation One Election sparked sharp political differences during a Joint Parliamentary Committee consultation in Bengaluru, with BJP backing the proposal and Congress strongly opposing it. Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar urged parties not to politicise education and the hijab issue, saying students' futures should not suffer due to politics.

11 days ago

Online Classes for schools save fuel, WFH, don't buy gold until situation becomes normal': PM repeats appeal amid West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged government, private and aided schools across the country to conduct classes online amid concerns over the economic impact of the ongoing Iran-US war and rising crude oil prices.

16 days ago

No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG nationwide: Petroleum Ministry assures stable fuel supply after PM Modi's appeal to citizens

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday assured no fuel shortage amid global energy supply disruptions, saying crude inventories stable and refineries operating optimally, Sujata Sharma said. LPG deliveries exceeded bookings, with strong petrol, diesel supply.

16 days ago

Public will take real action against AAP govt: BJP on ED raids against Punjab minister

BJP attacked the A AP government in Punjab after ED raids against Minister Sanjeev Arora. While BJP alleged corruption and warned of voter backlash, AAP accused the Centre of targeting opposition leaders ahead of elections.

18 days ago

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal's first BJP CM; PM Modi present, Mamata skips

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath

19 days ago

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari named West Bengal CM; TVK chief Vijay to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister at 11 AM

Vijay is set to take oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on Saturday after securing majority support for government formation, with backing from Left parties and allies. Meanwhile, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been formally named the next chief minister of West Bengal

19 days ago

WB Governor R. N. Ravi dissolves West Bengal Assembly; Mamata Banerjee no longer CM, BJP prepares to form government after landslide win

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign after the TMC's defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling the verdict a "conspiracy". Following her decision, Governor RN Ravi dismissed the state cabinet today.

20 days ago

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant killed in point-blank shooting in Bengal days after BJP's poll victory

The personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal days after the BJP's Assembly poll victory in the state. Two others, including the driver and BJP associate Buddhadeb Bera, were critically injured in the attack.

21 days ago

Assembly election results 2026: BJP leads in Bengal, TMC trails, TVK shocks Tamil Nadu, UDF leads Kerala

Counting of votes is underway across five states, with early trends showing BJP leading in 88 seats in West Bengal and 50 in Assam. TMC was ahead in 73 seats in Bengal. In Tamil Nadu, DMK led in 43 seats and TVK in 15. In Kerala, UDF led in 17 seats, while NDA allies led in Puducherry.

24 days ago

Women as Strategic Power Architecture: The TMC Model and the Rewriting of Democratic Leadership in India

Counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly Elections will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday across 77 centres in the state. Evolution of TMC under Mamata Banerjee reflects a move beyond symbolic women's representation to a structured, multi-layered leadership model, with a strong pipeline of women leaders.

24 days ago

Bengal polls: Trinamool, BJP workers clash outside Biddhannagar counting centre

The confrontation began with slogan-shouting and escalated briefly before police and central forces intervened, separating the groups and restoring order. Both parties blamed each other for triggering the clash.

24 days ago

Bengal: Mamata, Abhishek ask Trinamool agents to stay till results are declared​

The leaders alleged that exit polls favouring the Bharatiya Janata Party were aimed at influencing the stock market and claimed similar tactics were used in previous elections. They also accused central forces of intimidation and misconduct during polling.

25 days ago

West Bengal exit polls 2026: Today's Chanakya predicts victory for BJP with 192 seats; Mamata Banerjee rejects exit polls, predicts TMC victory

Mamata Banerjee rejected the exit poll results, calling them "paid and forced," and expressed confidence that her party would win over 226 seats. She accused the BJP of attempting to influence the elections and raised concerns about EVM tampering,

26 days ago

Siddaramaiah's future uncertain after May 4: Former K'taka CM ​

Mallikarjun Kharge dismissed speculation about a leadership change, stating that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister for now. He said any leadership decision would be taken collectively by senior Congress leaders, and clarified that he is not in the race for the CM post.

27 days ago

Raghav Chadha joined BJP because of Priyanka Chopra, claims Navjot Singh Sidhu's Wife

Raghav Chadha joined the BJP because of Priyanka Chopra, claims Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife; alleges she intervened after AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, targeted him through family ties with Parineeti Chopra

29 days ago

BJP submits letter to top cop to cancel event supporting Umar Khalid in interest of peace in Bengaluru

The BJP warned that it would not be responsible if any law and order issues arose from the event. However, the police commissioner's office reportedly acknowledged receipt of the submission without direct linkage to the commissioner, which the BJP criticised.

Apr 27, 2026