Uttar Pradesh: BSP supremo Mayawati expresses grief over demise of party MLA Uma Shankar Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 6, 2026 1:57:36 AM IST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati expressed profound grief on Wednesday evening following the death of Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) MLA Uma Shankar, who passed away on Wednesday evening (August 5) following his battle with cancer.... read..
 

"Law equal for all": TDP MP Chintakayala Vijay seeks faster trial of cases related to political leaders

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 6, 2026 2:27:30 AM IST
Raising the issue during parliamentary proceedings, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Rajya Sabha member Chintakayala Vijay has called for faster trial proceedings related to political leaders, saying that the rule of law must prevail equally for ordinary citizens... read..
 

KC Venugopal holds review meeting with MP Congress leaders; Jitu Patwari says Datia bypoll win reflects Congress' strength

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:42 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari said the party's victory in the Datia Assembly by-election reflected its strengthened organisation, after Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal held a review meeting with state leaders at Ind... read..
 

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid opposition demand for PM Modi, Amit Shah's statements on police action at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:58 AM IST
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM on Wednesday amid continued disruptions in the House.... read..
 

"Born only to file cases against Rahul Gandhi": Pappu Yadav takes dig at BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 12:27:51 PM IST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj, claiming that her primary objective in public life appears to be initiating legal actions against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.... read..
 

BJP behaving like British by dividing people along religious lines, alleges Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 12:27:53 PM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its affiliated organisations of adopting a divisive approach similar to that of the British colonial rulers, alleging that the party was attempting to create religious div... read..
 

BJP to hold Uttarakhand core committee meeting in Delhi today; poll strategy on agenda

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:47 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a key meeting of its Uttarakhand Core Committee at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday evening to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.... read..
 

"Stay dignified, be careful with letterheads, social media: PM Modi's blueprint for BJP MPs

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sat down over breakfast at his New Delhi residence with around 37 newly elected and cross-over BJP Rajya Sabha MPs--including leaders who recently transitioned from parties like the Aam Aadmi Party and the Trinamo... read..
 

TN Budget 2026-27: TVK govt sets sight on $1.5 trillion economy by 2031; focuses on education and fiscal transparency

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 5, 2026 11:27:54 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the state budget for the financial year 2026-27, outlining a visionary roadmap to transform the state into a 1.5 trillion-dollar economy by the year 2031.... read..
 

BJP stages protest outside Himachal CM Sukhu's residence, launches statewide stir against Congress govt

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 5, 2026 5:27:41 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a statewide agitation against the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, with thousands of party workers staging a protest and gheraoing Oak Over, the official residence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder... read..
 

Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring alleges collusion between AAP and BJP, says "we are alerting people to keep an eye on the booths"

Moga (Punjab) | August 5, 2026 5:27:47 PM IST
Alleging a "collusion" between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday said the party was alerting people at the booth level and strengthe... read..
 

Allahabad HC seeks UP Education Selection Commission's stand on disputed TGT English exam questions

By Gaurav Arora

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | August 5, 2026 5:57:52 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) on a petition challenging allegedly incorrect questions in the TGT English recruitment examination.... read..
 

"Our children can go about their daily lives without hindrance," says BJP'S Ashok Koul following abrogation of Article 370

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 5, 2026 6:27:33 AM IST
Marking the seventh anniversary of the revocation of Article 370, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashok Koul highlighted that the region's administrative and social framework has completely recovered, allowing ordinary citizens to resume normal routines wit... read..
 

Article 370 abrogation ensured justice for all sections of J-K: BJP's Ravinder Raina

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 5, 2026 6:27:45 PM IST
BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Wednesday hailed the abrogation of Article 370 as a "golden, monumental decision" in independent India's history, saying it ensured justice for all sections of society while accusing former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Meh... read..
 

"Complete nonsense": Rahul Gandhi slams forcible apology, police brutality against NEET protesters

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 7:27:33 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Central Government following a meeting with student protesters who had participated in demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against alleged irregularities in the N... read..
 

Maharashtra: NCP stages protest against Cong State President over 'gungi gudiya' remark against Sunetra Pawar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 5, 2026 5:27:30 PM IST
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday staged a massive protest against Maharashtra Congress State President Harshvardhan Sapkal near the Congress headquarters, Tilak Bhavan, over his alleged derogatory "gungi gudiya" (mute doll) remarks aimed ... read..
 

Listen to youth, read, learn, understand Parliament: PM Modi guides newly elected BJP MPs on grassroots connectivity

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:57:48 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted a breakfast meeting for newly elected BJP Rajya Sabha MPs and those who recently joined the party, during which he guided the parliamentarians on various issues and shared effective ways to connect with the... read..
 

West Bengal BJP Chief Samik Bhattacharya, Suvendu Adhikari meets with BJP National General Secretary in New Delhi

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 5:27:40 AM IST
West Bengal BJP leadership, including state chief Samik Bhattacharya and CM Suvendu Adhikari, engaged in a crucial consultative and courtesy meeting with party National General Secretary Sunil Bansal in the national capital.... read..
 

'No tickets for sleeper cells': Congress sounds poll bugle in Punjab, targets AAP, BJP in fiery twin rallies

Ferozepur (Punjab) | August 5, 2026 4:57:38 AM IST
Launching an aggressive campaign ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the Congress on Tuesday sharpened its attack on both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the BJP, while also warning of action against "sleeper cells" within its own ranks.... read..
 

"Promise should be fulfilled": NC MLA Sajjad Shaheen targets BJP over Article 370, demands restoration of J-K statehood

Banihal (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 5, 2026 1:57:10 AM IST
National Conference (NC) MLA Sajjad Shaheen on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its claims regarding Article 370, asserting that the constitutional change has not ended militancy in Jammu and Kashmir.... read..
 

254 foreign nationals arrested in NCR drug trafficking cases since 2024: Union MoS Nityanand Rai tells Lok Sabha

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:28 AM IST
A total of 254 foreign nationals residing in the National Capital Region (NCR) have been arrested in cases related to the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs during the period from 2024 to June 30 this year (2026), Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home... read..
 

Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, Taxation Amendment Bill today

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:57:32 AM IST
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday is scheduled to take up The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 and The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing on Wednesday, according to the Revised List of Business.... read..
 

Pawan Khera presses for formal statement from Amit Shah over alleged police action; PM Modi on Ram Temple donation theft

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:57:56 AM IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding that he present a statement on the alleged action against youth protesters. He also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on the issue of Jammu and Kashm... read..
 

Parliamentary panel demands apology from Mark Zuckerberg over removal of PM Modi's video; warns of losing IT Act immunity

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:28:07 PM IST
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology on Wednesday demanded an "unqualified apology" from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Facebook, warning that t... read..
 

"BJP wants to divert attention from core issues": SP MP Dimple Yadav alleges HM Amit Shah 'avoiding' House

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 6:57:54 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government, accusing it of diverting attention from the country's core issues and alleging that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is avoiding making a state... read..
 

"Home Minister hiding his face because...": Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over alleged police action on students

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:57:56 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is not coming to Parliament amid the ongoing Monsoon Session as he is "guilty of wrongdoing" against the students.... read..
 

Young scientists invited to showcase solutions at National Children's Science Congress 2026

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 5, 2026 2:27:46 PM IST
The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) has invited young innovators from across the state to participate in the National Children's Science Congress (NCSC)-2026, providing students an opportunity to explore local challenges through scient... read..
 

BJP MP Sat Sharma demands legal action against PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti over alleged disrespect to Tricolour

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:58:01 PM IST
Lashing out at People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti over remarks concerning the national flag, BJP MP and Jammu and Kashmir BJP Chief Sat Sharma on Wednesday demanded strict legal action, calling the disrespect shown toward the Tricolour a... read..
 

Notices served to Kumaon Commissioner, BJP MLA as EC conducts door-to-door voter verification in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 5, 2026 3:27:29 PM IST
The Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign reached senior government officials and public representatives in Uttarakhand as part of a district-wide door-to-door voter verification exercise aimed at updating electoral rolls... read..
 

"Congress, CPI, SP anti-Lord Ram...": Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition over Ram Temple protests in Parliament

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 3:27:31 PM IST
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), and Samajwadi Party (SP) of holding an "anti-Lord Ram" stance, alleging that they have consistently opposed the deity's existence and prot... read..
 

"BJP govt's attitude towards youth not appropriate": Gehlot after meeting student leader on 15th day of hunger strike

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 5, 2026 5:27:24 PM IST
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday visited Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur to meet student leader Shubham Rewar, who is on a 15th-day hunger strike demanding student union elections in the state.... read..
 

"Infrastructure expanded, opportunities grown": PM Modi marks seven years of Article 370 abrogation, reaffirms commitment to JK's development

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:28:01 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A seven years ago marked the beginning of a "decisive new chapter" for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, asserting that the regions have witnessed significant progress in infr... read..
 

Himachal govt transfers Kullu DC, SP weeks after HC order in Kasol rave party case

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 5, 2026 11:27:39 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday transferred the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Kullu district, weeks after the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed that the officers be shifted in connection with the alleged illegal rave ... read..
 

"Avoiding House itself": Congress' Sukhdeo Bhagat accuses Centre of evading responsibility on NEET paper leak issue

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:56 AM IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday demanded a formal apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the government's handling of the paper leak crisis, alleging a total lack of accountability from the top leadership.... read..
 

UP Police Constable exam result: FIR registered against YouTube channel for alleged fake, misleading news on selection process

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 5, 2026 9:57:40 AM IST
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has lodged a formal complaint against a YouTube channel for allegedly circulating misleading and fake news regarding the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination result and selection process.... read..
 

"Insulting woman in this manner absolutely not right...": Devendra Fadnavis' wife demands apology from Congress over 'Gungi Guidiya' remarks

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 5, 2026 9:27:29 AM IST
After the Congress party reportedly directed a "gungi gudiya" (mute doll) remark at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, wife of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and social worker Amruta Fadnavis condemned the language used against the leader ... read..
 

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia alleges Rahul Gandhi stalling Parliament to avoid scrutiny of Congress' record on fugitives

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:43 AM IST
BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Wednesday targeted Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of disrupting Parliament to avoid a discussion on the BJP-led Union government's record of bringing back fugitives from abroad.... read..
 

"Involuntary experiment...": AAP's Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha against mandatory E20 petrol

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:57 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking a discussion on the public outrage and consumer rights issues arising from the mandatory implementation of E20 petrol ahead of the Monsoon Ses... read..
 

"What happened to your SIR claims? Allegations of EC working for BJP": NV Subhash targets Congress after Bankipur bypolls result

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 5, 2026 9:57:45 AM IST
BJP spokesperson NV Subhash on Wednesday congratulated Prashant Kishor on his Bankipur Assembly by-election victory, saying the BJP accepts the people's verdict and accusing the INDIA Bloc of having "no moral right" to celebrate the party's defeat.... read..
 

False cases filed to silence public voice: BJP's Sudhir Sharma hits back at Himachal govt

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 5, 2026 11:57:25 PM IST
BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma, while addressing a public protest against the Congress government, said that Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and workers are not afraid of going to jail.... read..
 

Opposition demands PM to come to House, address issues concerning nation: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:27:42 PM IST
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said the Opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi come to Parliament and address issues concerning the nation.... read..
 

"People who looted Ram temple are now accusing Congress of being 'Ram virodhi'": KC Venugopal slams Rijiju's remarks

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:27:34 PM IST
Congress leader KC Venugopal has slammed Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju over his attack on the Congress and some other opposition parties in Lok Sabha, saying "the people who looted Ram temple are now accusing Congress of being 'Ram vi... read..
 

2024 Sambhal Violence report: BJP demands severest punishment for guilty

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 10:57:31 PM IST
BJP leaders on Wednesday demanded the strictest action against those found guilty for the Sambhal violence after a judicial commission's report, tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, termed the 2024 incident a "pre-planned conspiracy".... read..
 

Govt aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok Sabha

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 9:27:26 PM IST
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the government is committed to ensuring that the Internet in India is free from any form of unlawful content or information, particularly vulgar and obscene co... read..
 

Dissent in Karnataka Congress; Raichur MLA Daddal resigns as Corporation Chairman, V Patil withdraws resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 5, 2026 8:27:32 PM IST
The political churn within the Karnataka Congress over the recent Cabinet expansion continued on Wednesday, with Raichur Rural MLA Basanagouda Daddal resigning as Chairman of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, while C... read..
 

PM Modi hosts breakfast meeting with 37 BJP MPs during Parliament session

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 12:28:01 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted a breakfast meeting with 37 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs at his residence as part of his ongoing interactions with parliamentarians during the monsoon session of Parliament.... read..
 

Rahul Gandhi spreading "false narrative" over July 20 student protest: BJP's Sambit Patra questions his silence on Jharkhand aspirants

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 8:27:24 PM IST
BJP MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his interaction with students who participated in the July 20 'March to Parliament' protest, accusing Congress leader of spreading a "false narrative" and usi... read..
 

"Date not fixed until rate was fixed": Karnataka BJP chief slams Congress over cabinet expansion

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 5, 2026 5:57:54 PM IST
BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra on Wednesday alleged the Congress cabinet expansion was driven by "power-sharing, money power and High Command politics" rather than governance.... read..
 

Himachal CM Sukhu claims BJP to face major setback in 2027; LoP Jai Ram Thakur counters with majority claim

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 4, 2026 9:27:29 PM IST
The political battle for the 2027 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections gathered momentum on Tuesday as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu predicted a major setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur hit back ... read..
 

Rahul Gandhi talks of "increasing RSS involvement" in Sainik Schools at parliamentary panel meeting, Chairman asks him to back his claim: Sources

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 7:27:30 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who attended the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Tuesday, is learnt to have cited media reports to state that the involvement of the RSS in Sainik Schools is "unnecessarily increasing" with Chair... read..
 

"They have turned Sonar Bangla into a prison": Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP, calls for mass movement

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 4, 2026 7:27:31 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attacked the BJP-led government on several issues, alleging political intimidation, misuse of police and suppression of opposition voices, and called for a "mass movemen... read..