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BJP President Nitin Nabin Unveils New Team; Vasundhara Raje, Smriti Irani Get Key Posts

BJP President Nitin Nabin on Monday announced the party's new national team, appointing former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat and Ram Madhav as national Vice Presidents.

Aug 17, 2026

Karnataka BJP leader files police complaint against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Karnataka BJP leader Vikas Puttur filed a police complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.

Aug 16, 2026

Congress social media chief faces BJP heat over 'false' claims on flag hoisting during I-Day celebrations

Congress social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate faced criticism after sharing two old videos on social media and alleging that BJP leaders had hoisted party flags instead of the Tricolour during 80th Independence Day celebrations. T

Aug 16, 2026

Vande Mataram Played at Congress HQ as Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Red Fort I-Day Celebrations for Second Year

BJP Slams Congress For 'Utter Disrespect' Of Vande Mataram, Demands Apology

A controversy erupted after Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi were seen speaking during the rendition of 'Vande Mataram' at the party's Independence Day event. The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting the national song and demanded an apology.

Aug 15, 2026

Vande Mataram Played at Congress HQ as Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Skip Red Fort I-Day Celebrations for Second Year

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year, amid continued political tensions between the government and Opposition.

Aug 15, 2026

RS: Kharge flags 'stage purification' after Ramlila speech; Nadda assures probe

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah appointed Leader of House in Legislative Council

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Minister for Urban Development and son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, was appointed Leader of the House in the Legislative Council as the Monsoon Session

Aug 14, 2026

Parliament session ends: Govt sought debate, Rahul-led Oppn said no; LS worked just 19% of scheduled time

Parliament's Monsoon Session ended amid a political standoff, with the government repeatedly seeking debates on contentious issues while the Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition refused to participate without prior assurances on accountability

Aug 13, 2026

'Our Water, Our Right': Karnataka Bandh Over 12,000-Cusec Cauvery Release Sparks Fierce Protests In Mandya, Bengaluru Remains Unaffected |

RS: Kharge flags 'stage purification' after Ramlila speech; Nadda assures probe

Kharge expressed deep anguish, stating that he had spoken only about people's problems without referring to any religion or community. Yet, he alleged, some individuals associated with the BJP later "purified" the stage.

Aug 13, 2026

AAP MPs have cited several reasons for leaving party: HM Amit Shah

Amit Shah sets condition for debate on student protests, Rahul Gandhi says 'not interested'

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said he was "not interested" in Amit Shah's "lecture" and sought answers over the police action against the protesters.

Aug 12, 2026

Jharkhand students march towards Assembly over recruitment exam row; demand reforms, CBI probe

JPSC-JSSC recruitment row: Student protest continues for 19th day in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Assembly's Monsoon Session was adjourned early amid disruptions and heated exchanges between the ruling coalition and Opposition over the recruitment row, police action against students and the BJP-called statewide bandh

Aug 12, 2026

Jharkhand bandh sees mixed response; student protest sparks BJP-Opposition face-off in Parliament

Jharkhand bandh sees mixed response; student protest sparks Opposition face-off in Parliament

The issue also triggered a political confrontation in Parliament, with NDA MPs accusing the Opposition of avoiding a discussion, while Congress MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence to address the students' protest. BJP leaders, including Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan, attacked Rahul Gandhi

Aug 11, 2026

BJP calls for 'Jharkhand Bandh' to protest Lathi-charge on students; party workers take to streets

The protesters alleged excessive use of force, while police said four personnel were injured in stone-pelting. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for peace and dialogue, assuring students that their grievances would be addressed.

Aug 11, 2026

'Could have been killed': Mamata Banerjee's vehicle attacked with 'stones, mud' in North 24 Parganas

Banerjee targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and said, "We would have died if any of the stones had hit us. This was planned by the BJP as it did not want me to talk to the family of our party worker."

Aug 9, 2026

Ink thrown at AISA chief Neha Bora during Jharkhand exam protest; student-government talks underway

A man threw ink at All India Students' Association president Neha Bora during a protest march to the Jharkhand Assembly here on Friday over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in the state, accusing her of being "anti-national".

Aug 8, 2026

'A morning I will cherish': Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi, says interaction was 'enriching'

The meeting came a day after Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians, including several MPs who had recently changed political affiliations and joined the BJP-led NDA. The interaction took place amid disruptions during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Aug 8, 2026

Devendra Mahto, student leader on hunger strike in Jharkhand, drinks water on call with Wangchuk

Jharkhand student protest enters Day 6; BJP seeks CBI probe as CJP's Dipke backs students

The students in Jharkhand gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation into the irregularities, strict action against the "mafias and agencies involved," disclosure of category-wise cut-offs (UR, EWS, BC-I, BC-II, SC, ST), OMR copies, and response sheets for transparency regarding the process and a recruitment calendar modelled after UPSC/SSC standards.

Aug 7, 2026

PM Modi asks Rajya Sabha MPs to stay away from lobbyists, remain connected with people at breakfast meeting

"He told us to value our seat in the House as there are thousands of people vying for that position," said a lawmaker, speaking on condition of anonymity. Modi asked the lawmakers to steer clear of vested interests posing as well-wishers.

Aug 6, 2026

Don't make citizens run from pillar to post: FM Sitharaman calls out laidback governance

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill 2026 Amid Opposition Protests; Tax Amendment Bill Introduced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to simplify tax compliance for foreign companies using Indian data centres. Nasscom welcomed the proposed changes, calling them a positive step for India's data centre and cloud ecosystem.

Aug 4, 2026

Datia bypoll: Congress retains seat, defeats BJP by 6,056 votes; workers take sly dig at PM Modi, distribute Melody toffees, burst crackers

Datia bypoll: Congress retains seat, defeats BJP, distributes Melody toffees, bursts crackers

Congress retained the Datia Assembly seat, defeating the BJP for the second consecutive time. Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,056 votes. The party also led at former Home Minister Narottam Mishra's polling booth. Congress workers celebrated in Bhopal by distributing sweets and Melody toffees after the party's victory.

Aug 3, 2026

Prashant Kishor: The highs, lows and electoral debut of India's most famous political strategist in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll

Prashant Kishor:Highs, lows and electoral debut of India's most famous political strategist in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll

As Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor claims his electoral win, we trace his remarkable journey from high-profile campaign strategist to standalone politician. Here is a look at the major victories and setbacks along the way