Bharatiya Janata Party

BJP Retains Gujarat's Manjalpur Seat, Satish Patel Wins Bypoll By 30,000+ Votes

The BJP retained Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat after Satish Govindbhai Patel defeated Congress' Bhikhabhai Rabari by over 30,000 votes, according to the Election Commission. Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor strengthened his lead in Bihar's Bankipur, while Congress led in Madhya Pradesh's Datia

Aug 3, 2026

Cancer is not cured by Crocin, Paper Leak is not cured by soundbites: Raghav Chadha on his 'silence' over exam paper leaks

Chadha said students' concerns were justified and that the Modi government had responded with systemic changes, including stricter penalties, fast-track courts and special task forces to curb paper leaks. He also urged that student protests should not be politicised and described paper leaks as a nationwide organised crime requiring institutional solutions

Jul 31, 2026

Firebrand spox Shehzad Poonawalla submits his Resignation to the BJP; updates X bio

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has reportedly resigned from the party, citing personal reasons, though no official statement has been issued. His updated X bio no longer mentions the BJP and instead describes him as a "lifelong follower" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Jul 31, 2026

'Manusmiriti promotes casteism in education': Major Uproar in Rajya Sabha After Kharge's Manusmriti Remark

The amendment Bill comes in the wake of repeated concerns over examination irregularities, including the NEET controversy, with the Centre maintaining that the revised law is intended to protect the integrity of public examinations and restore confidence among students.

Jul 30, 2026

Bankipur bypoll: Scuffle erupts between BJP and Jan Suraaj workers; police intervene

Polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election was briefly disrupted after a scuffle broke out between BJP and Jan Suraaj supporters near polling booths in Patna's Kidwaipuri. Jan Suraaj alleged voter intimidation by a BJP leader, while police quickly intervened and restored order.

Jul 30, 2026

'I Saw Him Calling Police': Rahul Gandhi Demands Amit Shah's Removal As Home Minister, SC-Monitored Probe Into Student Crackdown

Addressing a press conference after a stormy day in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi alleged that he was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha despite members of the Treasury benches being given an opportunity. He claimed he was told he could continue only if he apologised for his remarks against Shah.

Jul 30, 2026

Amit Shah ordered firing on students, says Rahul Gandhi. Prove it, govt fires back

Rahul Gandhi accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of authorising the use of force against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, drawing strong objections from Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and other NDA MPs.

Jul 29, 2026

Punjab paper leak row: AAP rejects resignation demands, says pharmacy exam involved cheating, not paper leak

The controversy stems from the July 19 Pharmacy Officer recruitment examination, during which Punjab Police and flying squads busted an alleged high-tech cheating racket. Authorities said candidates used hidden pen cameras, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets to receive answers after the examination had begun.

Jul 27, 2026

Pralhad Joshi named new education minister; former Dharmendra Pradhan updates X bio

The President's office, after accepting Pradhan's resignation, confirmed Joshi's appointment in a communique this evening. Joshi is currently Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs.

Jul 25, 2026

Vande Mataram Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid Opposition sloganeering; Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak law

The proposed law seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, extending penal provisions to anyone who intentionally prevents the singing of Vande Mataram or causes a disturbance to an assembly engaged in singing the national song

Jul 24, 2026

Amit Shah Speaks to Martyr Cop's Son, Assures Government Support; LG Reaffirms Anti-Terror Resolve

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the family of martyred Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the government's full support after speaking to his son over the phone. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the bereaved family in Budgam, paid tributes to the fallen policeman, promised continued assistance, and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 24, 2026

Patna student protest: Viral video shows students dancing under police water cannons amid lathi-charge, tear gas

While the BJP accused political parties of hijacking the student movement and attacking its legislators, the Opposition condemned the police action, staged protests inside and outside the Assembly, and demanded the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Jul 24, 2026

"Modi ji doesn't have his own children, so..: Arvind Kejriwal attacks PM Modi, says congress, BJP one union; congress hits back

The Congress and AAP engaged in a fresh political slugfest after AAP accused the grand old party of working in tandem with the BJP over its protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. While Congress dismissed the allegations and hit back at AAP

Jul 22, 2026

J&K Parties Split Over NC's Jantar Mantar Protest as PDP Seeks Article 370 Agenda

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir remain divided over the National Conference's July 20 Jantar Mantar protest for statehood restoration. While Congress has extended support, the PDP has demanded inclusion of Article 370 restoration and the release of political prisoners, and the JKPC and Apni Party have declined to participate.

Jul 18, 2026

NC Expels LAHDC-Kargil CEC Jaffer Akhoon After He Defies Alliance, Secures BJP Support

The National Conference has expelled LAHDC-Kargil Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities. The action comes days after Akhoon retained his majority with BJP-backed support, deepening the political crisis over the NC-Congress power-sharing agreement in Kargil.

Jul 18, 2026

Govt 'insensitive': Supriya Sule criticises Centre over NEET paper leak, supports Sonam Wangchuk; Congress seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal also demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the issue, and accused the Centre of apathy towards Wangchuk's protest.

Jul 17, 2026

'Sita ke Pati' ka naam lekar, 'Nita ke Pati' ka kaam: Kunal Kamra slams government at CJP protest; Devoleena Bhattacharjee reacts

Kunal Kamra took a nasty jibe at the Centre during a CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee criticised the comedian, accusing him of using Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and the students' protest to further his own agenda.

Jul 16, 2026

Political Twist in Kargil: NC, BJP Join Hands to Defeat Congress Bid to Oust Akhoon

In a significant political development in Ladakh, the National Conference and the BJP joined forces in the Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) to help Chairman Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon retain his position, defeating the Congress's bid to unseat him through a no-confidence motion. The passage of the council's budget with the support of 20 councillors highlighted an unlikely political convergence between the two rivals, even as they remain bitter opponents in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 15, 2026

Expelled him from AAP long ago, says Kejriwal amid criticism over ex-Councillor Tahir Hussain's conviction

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has distanced the party from former councillor Tahir Hussain following his conviction in the 2020 Delhi riots case, stating that Hussain was expelled from the party long ago.

Jul 14, 2026

Omar, Mehbooba Slam Curbs on July 13 Tributes; J&K Remains Divided Over 'Martyrs' Day'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti strongly criticised the restrictions imposed in Srinagar to prevent tributes at the July 13 martyrs' graveyard, while the annual observance once again exposed the sharp political and regional divide over the legacy of the 1931 events.

Jul 13, 2026