'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur slams Shah Rukh Khan over KKR signing Bangladeshi player

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur slams Shah Rukh Khan over KKR signing Bangladeshi player

Renowned Kathavachak Devkinandan Thakur criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders signed a Bangladeshi cricketer. Speaking to IANS, Thakur alleged that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing persecution and said allowing Bangladeshi players in the IPL under current circumstances hurts the sentiments of Hindus across India. He claimed the decision amounts to supporting a country where minorities are allegedly mistreated and warned of continued protests if Bangladeshi players are not barred from the league. Jan 2, 2026
Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

Kharge, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead Congress 140th Foundation Day flag hoisting event in Delhi

Addressing party workers after hoisting the flag, Kharge congratulated Congress members on the Foundation Day and extended advance New Year greetings. Recalling the party's origins, he said the Congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Mumbai, and that millions of Congress workers sacrificed, went to jail and endured hardship during the freedom struggle to secure India's independence. Dec 28, 2025
MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

MGNREGA changes: Congress announces nationwide protest, targets Centre

Kharge set the tone for the agitation by questioning the government's priorities: "Why has the Central government destroyed a scheme like MGNREGS? You have endless money for the rich - who loot banks through massive loans - but no courage to give even 30 per cent to labourers? This shows they stand only with the rich, never with the poor." Dec 27, 2025
All things will be there, says Shivakumar on meeting Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

All things will be there, says Shivakumar on meeting Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

While answering a question on whether he will seek separate meetings with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, he stated on Monday in Delhi, "All these things will be there within the party." When further asked whether this was important at this juncture, Shivakumar replied, "Don't worry." Dec 15, 2025