Kerala government trying to 'hoodwink' people on Sabarimala issue ahead of polls: BJP's V Muraleedharan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 14, 2026 2:52:04 PM IST
BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the Kerala government of attempting to mislead people on the Sabarimala temple issue, alleging that the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is trying to create a false impression of changing its stance ahead of the upcomi... read..
 

"Creates non-conducive environment": DU dismisses Rahul Gandhi's remarks on interview method 'eliminating students'

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 1:51:42 AM IST
The University of Delhi dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "interview in DU method to eliminate students" claims, stating that the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha should have verified the facts before making such statements.... read..
 

Jairam Ramesh urges Centre to hold all-party meeting ahead of proposed amendment to Women's Reservation Act

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 7:21:27 AM IST
Congress has demanded that the central government convene an all-party meeting to discuss the proposed amendment to the Women's Reservation Act and asserted that it should stop "divide and rule politics".... read..
 

PM Modi distributes land deeds to tea garden workers in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2026 5:21:42 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Assam visit, handed over land ownership documents to tea garden workers. He also released the 22nd instalment of the PM Kisan scheme while inaugurating key infrastructure projects to boost the state's connectivity ... read..
 

"His dream of making Assam developed, symbol of his love": BJP MP Dilip Saikia on PM Modi's visit

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2026 4:21:39 AM IST
Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Saikia said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit reflects his affection for the state, with the distribution of funds under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and schemes worth around Rs 50,000 crore.... read..
 

BJP leader Prakash Reddy accuses Owaisi of viewing India's foreign policy through "communal lens" amid West Asia crisis

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 14, 2026 1:51:45 PM IST
BJP leader Prakash Reddy slammed AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks on India's foreign policy amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, accusing the Hyderabad MP of viewing international relations through a "communal lens" and asserting that India... read..
 

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia furnish surety bonds after their discharge in excise policy case

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 2:21:29 PM IST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have furnished surety bonds after their discharge in the Delhi excise policy case.... read..
 

"We will create a positive narrative...": Tamil Nadu BJP Election Co-Incharge Arjun Ram Meghwal on Election Media Workshop 2026

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2026 1:51:42 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP Election Co-Incharge for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Saturday said that the Election Media Workshop 2026 was organised to set a positive narrative ahead of the Assembly elections.... read..
 

"Modi govt stands exposed again": Kejriwal calls out Centre's action after Sonam Wangchuk's release

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 2:51:54 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is "exposed" again after the Centre revoked the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect.... read..
 

"Cases against demonstrators must be withdrawn:" BJP's Kummanam Rajasekharan on women's entry at Sabrimala

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 14, 2026 1:51:39 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kummanam Rajasekharan on Saturday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan government's shift in stance regarding the 2018 Sabarimala women's entry case, demanding that the state government must formally withdraw all cases registered aga... read..
 

"BJP not a goon, a murderer," alleges TMC's Shashi Panja after TMC and BJP workers clash near her residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2026 3:21:54 PM IST
A clash involving stone-pelting broke out between the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in the Girish Park area on Saturday. West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja alleged that BJP workers attacked TMC supporters and pelted stone... read..
 

BJP will form government in Punjab in 2027, only we can end drug menace: Union Minister Amit Shah

Moga (Punjab) | March 14, 2026 3:22:07 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in Punjab in the 2027 Assembly elections and claimed that only a BJP government can effectively eliminate the drug menace in the state.... read..
 

Bengaluru: Hotel owner writes to PM Modi flagging economic impact on women entrepreneurs amid reported LPG shortage

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 14, 2026 3:22:14 PM IST
Roopa Shastri, the owner of Rasapaka Hotel in Bengaluru's Gandhinagar, has directly written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of women entrepreneurs, requesting the quick resolution of the reported LPG gas shortage amid the West Asia conf... read..
 

AAP slams BJP for blocking crucial bills meant to protect Goa's land, rivers

Margao (Goa) | March 14, 2026 4:51:55 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party's Goa unit on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for blocking the introduction of crucial Private Members' Bills in the Goa Legislative Assembly, stating that the democratic process was deliberately undermined to prevent dis... read..
 

"Menstrual hygiene matter of health, education, equality": AAP MP Raghav Chadha

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 3:21:39 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha raised the issue of menstrual hygiene in Parliament, stating that it is a matter of health, education and equality, which affects over 35 crore women and girls in India.... read..
 

Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 3:21:38 AM IST
A bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday that seeks to give a precise definition for proper and definitive identification and protection of transgender persons to whom the benefits of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 must reach.... read..
 

"Public in a state of panic:" Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on LPG cylinder shortage

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 14, 2026 2:21:36 PM IST
Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Saturday urged the government to address rising public panic over reported LPG shortages in the country.... read..
 

"Birthday advertisement": BJP's Annamalai takes swipe at DMK Minister Velu, says using SPA protest as "diplomatic maneuver"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2026 12:21:23 PM IST
BJP leader K Annamalai on Saturday took a swipe at Tamil Nadu Minister EV Velu following the latter's announcement that he would not celebrate his upcoming birthday on March 15, accusing the minister of using the Secular Progressive Alliance's upcoming pr... read..
 

"Situation of panic being created": BJP's Dilip Ghosh on reports of LPG shortage

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2026 10:52:12 AM IST
Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in India triggered by the West Asia conflict, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that the BJP-led Central government is assuring the public that there is no need to panic.... read..
 

"Crisis formulated by BJP:" Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on commercial LPG cylinder shortage in country

Bidar (Karnataka) | March 14, 2026 10:52:17 AM IST
Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday referred to the ongoing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in the country as a crisis formulated by the BJP.... read..
 

Mayawati urges BSP supporters to "stay alert" to Congress after Rahul Gandhi honours Kanshi Ram legacy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 14, 2026 11:21:39 AM IST
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati advised the followers and supporters of Bahujan Samaj Party's founder Kanshi Ram to "stay alert" against Congress, stating that it was their "anti-Dalit mindset and mentality" that led to the creation of BSP.... read..
 

Complete U-turn by Pinarai Vijayan Govt, says Congress MP K Suresh on Sabarimala women entry issue

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 11:21:47 AM IST
Congress MP K Suresh on Friday criticised the Pinarai Vijayan's Left Democratic Front (LDF) over their U-turn, opposing the entry of young women inside Sabarimala temple, saying that it is a way to appease the voters ahead of the Assembly elections.... read..
 

Assam: PM Modi to perform Bhoomi Pujan of Shillong-Silchar Corridor today

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2026 9:51:47 AM IST
On the second day of his two-day visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will perform the Bhoomi Poojan of the Shillong-Silchar Corridor, the first access-controlled Greenfield four-lane High-Speed Corridor in North-East India.... read..
 

Let the BJP table an official resolution demanding roll back of guarantee schemes: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 14, 2026 8:21:50 AM IST
Taking a dig at the BJP for demanding a rollback of the State government's guarantee schemes, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenged the BJP to table a formal resolution in the Assembly to roll back the guarantee schemes.... read..
 

Haryana Congress MLAs at hill resort Kufri ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 14, 2026 7:21:31 AM IST
Haryana Congress MLAs arrived at the hill resort town of Kufri near Shimla ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in the state.... read..
 

Assam: PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of Shillong-Silchar Corridor, lays foundation stone of Agriculture College in Karimganj

Guwahati (Assam) | March 14, 2026 12:21:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday performed Bhoomi Poojan of the Shillong-Silchar Corridor, the first access-controlled Greenfield four-lane High-Speed Corridor in North-East India.... read..
 

"His own associates are engaged in black marketing...": Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi slams CM Hemant Soren.

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 14, 2026 1:21:41 PM IST
Jharkhand BJP President Babulal Marandi on Saturday slammed Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, alleging that his own associates are engaged in black marketing in several parts of the country.... read..
 

Even MP's struggle to get tea in Parliament, claims Congress MP Mohammad Jawed on reported LPG shortage

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 12:21:26 PM IST
Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in India triggered by the West Asia conflict, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed highlighted the stark contrast between the government's claims and the reality on the ground.... read..
 

"BJP govt prepared to sacrifice Indian agriculture for their self-interest": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 12:51:31 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the BJP government was "sacrificing" Indian agriculture for their "own self-interest" as he accused them of evading his questions on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the interim trade agr... read..
 

Not hiding anything, training MLAs for Rajya Sabha voting: Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 14, 2026 12:51:33 PM IST
Haryana BJP MLAs were seen travelling together in a bus in Chandigarh on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with state party president Mohan Lal Badoli stating that the move was part of preparations and training for legislators ahead of... read..
 

Rising ganja sales leading to increase in crimes against women in Tamil Nadu: TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 14, 2026 12:51:43 PM IST
Nainar Nagenthran on Saturday raised concerns over what he described as increasing ganja sales in the state and claimed that it has led to a rise in crimes against women.... read..
 

"Poised to hit century of defeats": PM Modi slams Congress in Assam; says "tearing own clothes in desperation"

Silchar (Assam) | March 14, 2026 1:21:43 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, declaring that the nation is punishing them for their past actions and that they are poised to hit a "century of defeats" and are resorting to offence against the nati... read..
 

"Congress acting as puppet of forces against India's growth": PM Modi

Silchar (Assam) | March 14, 2026 1:21:44 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of acting as a "puppet" of forces that are unable to accept India's rapid development, alleging that the opposition was attempting to create panic in the country at a time when global tensions and wa... read..
 

Dharmendra Pradhan slams oppn over Parliament disruptions, says Congress turned it into "shop of lies"

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 7:52:08 AM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slammed the opposition over repeated disruptions in Parliament, stating that Congress has turned it into a "shop of lies".... read..
 

ECI has become questionable: Congress MP Mukul Wasnik on opposition's notice seeking CEC's removal

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 14, 2026 5:52:09 PM IST
Congress MP Mukul Wasnik on Saturday backed the opposition's notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.... read..
 

'BJP betrayed Ladakh on statehood promise': Akhilesh Yadav after MHA revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 14, 2026 5:22:03 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday questioned the detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after the Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the order, saying he should not have been jailed in the first place.... read..
 

PM Modi accuses Trinamool Congress government of "jungle raj", says change etched in hearts of people in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2026 5:21:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Trinamool Congress government, saying "the end of the reign of jungle rule in Bengal will come" and stated that there is a voice in every corner of Bengal that the BJP will form the government in the st... read..
 

"First rehabilitation should be done": Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Musi rejuvenation project

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 14, 2026 4:52:05 PM IST
Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Saturday advised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy against the demolition of houses for the Musi rejuvenation project and to clean and beautify the river.... read..
 

Odisha: Rajya Sabha polls near, Congress MLAs not consulted, says Cuttack-Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous

Cuttack (Odisha) | March 14, 2026 5:52:07 PM IST
With only two days left for the Rajya Sabha elections, Congress MLA from Cuttack-Barabati, Sofia Firdous, has expressed concerns over internal communication within the party and the decision-making process regarding support for candidates.... read..
 

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation for Rs 18,680-crore projects in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2026 4:52:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects worth Rs 18,680 crore in West Bengal's Kolkata.... read..
 

Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulates ISRO on successful CE20 Cryogenic Engine Test

New Delhi | March 14, 2026 12:51:40 PM IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday congratulated ISRO on its successful test of the CE20 cryogenic engine in Tamil Nadu.... read..
 

'Denial is not a good instrument': RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha urges government to accept LPG shortage

New Delhi | March 13, 2026 1:21:33 PM IST
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha criticised the Centre over its response to reports of LPG shortages, saying the government should acknowledge the problem instead of denying it.... read..
 

Over 16.6 lakh people received free legal aid in FY 2025-26: Law Ministry tells Lok Sabha

New Delhi | March 13, 2026 2:21:53 PM IST
During Financial Year 2025-26 (up to January 2026), 16,60,249 persons have been provided free legal aid and advice, the Union Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Friday, highlighting the government's efforts to ensure affordable and accessible justice ... read..
 

"We have got more than enough numbers," says Mahua Moitra as opposition secures 193 signatures for impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh

New Delhi | March 13, 2026 2:21:55 PM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Friday announced that the Opposition has successfully collected 193 signatures from Members of Parliament, surpassing the requirement to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.... read..
 

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi chairs Congress Central Election Committee meeting ahead of Assam Assembly election

New Delhi | March 13, 2026 2:22:05 PM IST
The leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with the party's national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday chaired the Congress Central Election Committee meeting, ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.... read..
 

VK Sasikala reveals name of new political party: All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2026 1:51:52 PM IST
Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader and aide of former CM Jayalalitha, V.K. Sasikala announced the name of her new political party on Thursday, titling it the 'All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam.' She also u... read..
 

"Haven't called Odisha Congress MLAs to Bengaluru, will meet them later": DK Shivakumar on resort politics ahead of RS polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 13, 2026 2:52:32 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday denied calling Odisha Congress MLAs to Bengaluru ahead of the biennial Rajya Sabha elections while admitting that he would meet them later.... read..
 

"Maybe she can pull people from Edappadi's AIADMK": DMK's Elangovan on Sasikala's new party

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 13, 2026 10:52:06 PM IST
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Friday commented on the newly launched political party of expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala, claiming that it is "quite natural" that she can pull people from Edapaddi 's-led All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.... read..
 

2 more Odisha Congress MLAs arrive at Wonderla resort in Bengaluru ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 13, 2026 1:51:24 PM IST
Two more Congress MLAs from Odisha reached the Wonderla resort near Bengaluru on Friday, taking the total number of legislators staying at the resort to eight amid the speculations of cross-voting in the biennial Rajya Sabha elections.... read..
 

"Good at marketing", "Congress Communist Party": Ashwini Vaishnaw, John Brittas exchange jibes in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | March 13, 2026 2:21:47 PM IST
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Friday exchanged jibes during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha while discussing the high-speed corridor between Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram.... read..
 

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid LPG Row; Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reply on supplementary grants

New Delhi | March 13, 2026 1:21:50 PM IST
Proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm on Friday amid continued uproar by Opposition MPs over the reported shortage of LPG cylinders across the country.... read..