From unknown fruit to "new recipe" for earning: PM Modi highlights avocado farming, cites examples from South Indian states

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 12:59:02 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the growing popularity of avocado cultivation and how farmers in different parts of the country are benefiting from the new crop.... read..
 

Law is equal for everyone; legal proceedings will continue: BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on Priyank Kharge's bail

Hubballi (Karnataka) | August 30, 2026 3:28:41 PM IST
BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on Sunday reacted to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge being granted bail in a defamation case involving remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating that while the Minister has received relief for now, the legal... read..
 

"Make same statement in India": CPI's D Raja reacts to Bhagwat's Hindu-Muslim unity remarks

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 3:28:35 PM IST
CPI General Secretary D Raja on Sunday reacted to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks in the US on Hindu-Muslim unity, saying that if Bhagwat was "honest and truthful", he should repeat the same statement in India.... read..
 

"Source of inspiration, new direction for nation": BJP leaders hail PM Modi's 137th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 2:59:54 PM IST
Union Ministers and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders across the country hailed the 137th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat', describing it as a "source of inspiration" and a "roadmap for social transformatio... read..
 

"PM Modi's call will raise awareness among youth against drug abuse": Uttarakhand CM Dhami tunes into 137th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat'

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 30, 2026 2:59:41 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tuned into the 137th broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' program in Kunwa Wala on Sunday, praising the monthly address as a powerful catalyst for grassroots nation-building.... read..
 

Punjab Congress leader Raj Kumar Verka calls Sajjan Kumar "enemy of Punjabis",questions BJP's "inward sympathy"

Amritsar (Punjab) | August 30, 2026 2:59:31 PM IST
Punjab Congress working president Raj Kumar Verka launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the death of Sajjan Kumar, calling him an "enemy of Punjabis" and questioning the presence of BJP leaders at a tribute meeting for t... read..
 

Women empowerment to 'Vocal for local': PM Modi hails citizens bringing social change in Mann Ki Baat, urges youth to create content with #NashaMuktYuva

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 2:29:09 PM IST
Carrying forward his practice of lauding Indians bringing change in society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recognized the efforts of Mumbai-based Krishna Seshadri for BharatRajya website, a flower cultivator from Nagaland and women involved in fo... read..
 

Rahul Gandhi likely to hold 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore on September 12

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 2:29:04 PM IST
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to hold the next programme of his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign in Indore on September 12, party sources said.... read..
 

"A guy whose only association to code was his Pincode": How Anthropic's Claude helped Mumbai man build 'BharatRajya' atlas featured by PM Modi in MKB

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 2:29:05 PM IST
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi put the spotlight on BharatRajya website (www.bharatrajya.com) during the 137th edition of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday morning, he brought national attention to an extraordinary effort to make Ind... read..
 

"When cleanliness becomes part of conduct, beauty of place is enhanced": PM Modi hails cleanliness in 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 1:28:35 PM IST
Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted citizen-led sanitation initiatives and grassroots entrepreneurship, emphasising the role of public participation in bringing abo... read..
 

"Congress' priority is dynastic welfare, not Dalit welfare": BJP's CR Kesavan attacks Rahul Gandhi over 'purification' row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 30, 2026 1:28:33 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on the 'Shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual, alleging that the party prioritises "dynastic welfare" over the welfare of... read..
 

Passion blooms, forests thrive: PM Modi spotlights inspiring women from Nagaland, Odisha in 137th 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 1:28:28 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the inspiring journeys of a flower cultivator from Nagaland and women involved in forest conservation in Odisha, saying that passion, hard work and proper guidance can open new livelihood opportunities.... read..
 

Pune: Congress backs DJ-free Ganeshotsav, opposes high-decibel music

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 30, 2026 4:28:35 PM IST
The Pune Congress has backed a DJ-free Ganeshotsav, saying the city's centuries-old tradition of public celebrations should be preserved through traditional instruments and controlled sound systems, amid the ongoing debate over the use of DJs during Dahi ... read..
 

PM Modi hails "silent revolution" of women empowerment via PM SVANidhi; shares inspiring success stories

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 12:59:03 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, highlighting the growing role of women in the country's economy, said that the 'PM SVANidhi Yojana' is providing "new strength" to lakhs of women entrepreneurs, marking an aspect of women's empowerment that often go... read..
 

"Were charges very severe?": Hyderabad Congress Committee President seeks answers from AIMIM over ouster of Mirza Rahmath Baig

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 30, 2026 10:28:32 AM IST
The Hyderabad Congress Committee President Syed Khalid Saifullah on Sunday demanded complete transparency from the AIMIM leadership regarding the sudden expulsion of MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig, raising questions about whether a reply to those particular allega... read..
 

PM Modi lauds 'Mission ShaktiSAT' in Mann Ki Baat; 12,000 girl students from 108 nations to build satellite for lunar orbit

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 12:58:52 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday during the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat ', highlighted India's growing leadership in space technology and women-led development and heaped praise on the 'Mission ShaktiSAT' initiative.... read..
 

PM Modi urges citizens to embrace 'Vocal for Local' during festive season in 137th 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 12:58:50 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to embrace the 'Vocal for Local' initiative during the upcoming festive season and prioritise purchasing 'Made in India' products to strengthen the path toward self-reliance.... read..
 

"From Fiji to San Francisco, Indian tricolour followed the sun": PM Modi lauds global reach of Tiranga campaign

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 12:28:45 PM IST
Highlighting the spirit of patriotism sweeping the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat'.... read..
 

"Why go to America to say this?" Congress' Rashid Alvi questions Bhagwat's Hindu-Muslim unity remarks

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 12:28:38 PM IST
Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday questioned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's decision to speak about Hindu-Muslim unity in the United States, asking why such a statement was made abroad if there was no issue between the two com... read..
 

PM Modi highlights 'BharatRajya' website in 137th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat ', calls for collective push towards 'Drug-Free India'

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 11:59:26 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Mumbai-based Krishna Seshadri's initiative, India's Interactive Historical Atlas, to make the country's history more accessible and interesting. He also urged citizens, especially young people and content... read..
 

BJP holds detailed discussion on youth outreach and participation

New Delhi | August 30, 2026 10:58:40 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a detailed discussion on issues concerning the country's youth, with BJP National President Nitin Nabin interacting with 45 select young party leaders invited from across the country.... read..
 

"He wants to twist the facts and mislead the people": Telangana BJP president Rao slams Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani 'purification' row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 30, 2026 10:28:34 AM IST
Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Sunday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on the 'Shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual, accusing him of indulging in "cheap politics" and attempting to create divisions... read..
 

"Expulsion from party does not amount to justice": Telangana BJP demands probe into former AIMIM leader Mirza Rehmat Baig

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 30, 2026 9:58:30 AM IST
The Telangana BJP has demanded a court-monitored investigation, or a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), into the allegations surrounding All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLC Mirza Rehmath Baig and other individuals.... read..
 

"Drought Declaration Satyagraha": Gujarat AAP President protest over irrigation water, power waivers; urges not to test farmers

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 30, 2026 9:29:21 AM IST
Gujarat Aam Aadmi Party President Isudan Gadhvi began an indefinite sit-in protest, 'Drought Declaration Satyagraha' to press the state administration for an immediate drought declaration, citing severe agrarian distress across multiple districts.... read..
 

"Whatever Sonia Gandhi writes might affect BJP's health": Bhupesh Baghel on row over Memoir publication

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 30, 2026 8:58:38 AM IST
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel alleged that the government is exerting pressure to block the publication of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, saying her bold and fearless account as UPA chairperson could "affect the BJP's health" and that attempts are therefore bein... read..
 

"Rahul Gandhi lacks information": Organiser defends Haldwani purification row as civic cleanup, rejects caste allegations

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | August 30, 2026 4:58:26 AM IST
Amid a growing political row over the alleged "shuddhikaran" (purification ritual) held at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan after a Congress rally addressed by party President Mallikarjun Kharge, the main organiser has hit back at the Opposition's criticism.... read..
 

BJP leaders hail PM Modi's 137th 'Mann Ki Baat' address; highlight grassroots impact, vision for 'Viksit Bharat'

Orchha (Madhya Pradesh) | August 30, 2026 1:28:23 PM IST
BJP leaders on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 137th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', stating that the monthly radio broadcast topics discussed by the Prime Minister may appear small but have a deep impact on society, highlighting impactful grassr... read..
 

Punjab BJP chief condemns 3 MPs' visit to Sajjan Kumar's residence, says party had nothing to do with it

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 8:58:09 PM IST
BJP Punjab president Kewal Singh Dhillon on Saturday condemned the visit of three BJP MPs to the residence of 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar to express condolences, calling it "painful and unfortunate".... read..
 

"Congress has always relied on lies": Telangana BJP Chief slams Sonia Gandhi as publisher seeks fact-check on memoir

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 29, 2026 11:28:41 AM IST
Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Saturday targeted the Congress after Penguin Random House India backed out of publishing Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, saying the publisher's decisi... read..
 

"Nagendra's resignation victory for Dalits, not BJP alone", says Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 7:28:42 PM IST
Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka on Saturday said that Congress leader B Nagendra's resignation from the state cabinet was the outcome of sustained pressure by the BJP-JD(S) alliance and called it a "victory for the entire Dalit community" ra... read..
 

Valmiki Corporation Scam: BJP's Narayanaswamy labels Congress "anti-Dalit party", announces 10-day Padayatra

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 7:28:44 PM IST
Attacking the ruling Congress government in Karnataka over the alleged diversion of funds meant for oppressed communities, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Saturday announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) w... read..
 

Jairam Ramesh urges CEC Gyanesh Kumar to act on "mind-boggling" voter exclusion concerns raised by Telangana CM

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 7:28:51 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the concerns raised by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in his letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar regarding the scale of deletions during the ongoing Special Intensive Re... read..
 

Telangana CM urges ECI to extend SIR deadline, protect eligible voters

By Pramod Chaturvedi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 29, 2026 7:28:53 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to extend the deadline for filing objections and complaints under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stressing that no eligible... read..
 

Teacher duties must not affect classes; several SIR orders corrected: ECI tells Delhi HC

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 7:58:46 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Delhi High Court that teachers deployed as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Delhi must perform election-related duties during holidays, non-teaching hour... read..
 

Nagendra resigns to avoid embarrassment to party; final decision tomorrow: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 10:29:04 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Saturday that Minister B Nagendra has submitted his resignation to avoid embarrassment to the Congress party, and a final decision on the resignation will be taken after discussions with the party high comman... read..
 

"End of matter, no need for further discussion": Congress' KN Rajanna on Nagendra's resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 5:59:16 PM IST
Congress leader K N Rajanna on Saturday said that the reasons behind B Nagendra's resignation were already known to everyone and there was no need for any further discussion on the issue.... read..
 

BJP turning Goa into prime destination for criminals, claims AAP's Valmiki Naik

Panaji (Goa) | August 29, 2026 8:28:53 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa President Valmiki Naik on Saturday placed the blame for the targeted shooting outside a hotel in Porvorim on the growing gun culture and law and order problems squarely on Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.... read..
 

Sonia Gandhi voter list case: Delhi court defers order on revision plea seeking FIR, next hearing on September 21

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 5:28:19 PM IST
The Special Judge at Dwarka Court on Saturday deferred the judgement on a revision connected with the issue of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name inclusion in the voter list. The court will now pronounce the order on September 21.... read..
 

India must extend all possible assistance to Nepal, intensify rescue efforts for our stranded citizens: Kharge writes to PM Modi

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 8:58:12 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed concern over the devastating floods in Nepal and said India must extend all possible assistance to the neighbouring country.... read..
 

Uttarakhand: Congress to hold silent fast in Haldwani over 'purification' ritual after Kharge rally

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 29, 2026 9:58:43 PM IST
Uttarakhand Leader of Opposition (LoP) Yashpal Arya on Saturday said that around 300-400 Congress leaders and workers will observe a silent fast accompanied by Ramdhun at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani.... read..
 

"No caste angle in video": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Uttarakhand 'shuddhikaran' row

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 9:58:49 PM IST
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday claimed there was "no caste angle" in the video related to the Uttarakhand 'shuddhikaran' (purification) controversy and accused the Congress of repeatedly raising caste and other similar issues to create divisions in ... read..
 

"Massive, unjustified deletion": Jairam Ramesh shares DK Shivakumar's letter to EC on Karnataka SIR

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 10:28:44 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday shared Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over the alleged "massive and unjustified deletion" of names from the electoral rol... read..
 

Congress demands FIR against those responsible in Haldwani 'purification' row; BJP denies all links

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 11:28:30 PM IST
Amid massive political storm over the Haldwani 'purification' row, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday registered his outrage, describing the "purification" ritual carried out at Ramlila Maidan on August 10 as a blatant act of casteis... read..
 

Congress appoints social media coordinators for Uttarakhand ahead of 2027 polls

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 29, 2026 10:58:43 AM IST
Ahead of the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections, Congress has appointed Sandeep Gupta and Akshit Singh as National Coordinators to coordinate the party's Social Media and Digital Platforms Department activities related to the upcoming polls.... read..
 

BJP to launch 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark PM Modi's 25 years of service: National Secretary Kavita Patidar

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 29, 2026 10:59:10 AM IST
BJP National Secretary and MP Kavita Patidar on Friday said the party will organise a 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark 25 years of service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.... read..
 

"Our fight against anti-people policies of Congress govt": BJP's BY Vijayendra

Tumakuru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 8:28:39 PM IST
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Saturday stepped up his attack on the ruling Congress government in the state, alleging corruption while also accusing it of pursuing "anti-people" policies.... read..
 

"PM Modi must order filing of FIR": Rahul Gandhi on 'purification' ritual at Kharge rally venue

New Delhi | August 29, 2026 2:58:19 PM IST
The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded immediate registration of an FIR under the SC/ST Act against those who allegedly carried out a shuddhikaran 'purification' ritual in Uttarakhand following Congress president Mallikarjun ... read..
 

Biohacking party grounded in Koramangala: Karnataka FDA scuttles India's first "Peptide Party"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 12:59:21 AM IST
The curtains fell on India's first 'Peptide Party' before it could start. The exclusive biohacking event, set for Aug 29 in Koramangala and promoted by Peptide OS and Offlyn Life, was officially cancelled after the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administr... read..
 

AIMIM expels MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig from party with immediate effect

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 29, 2026 3:29:14 AM IST
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) expelled MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig from the party on Saturday night.... read..
 

Punjab BJP issues show-cause notices to 3 leaders over press conference remarks

Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 29, 2026 5:58:53 AM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab Disciplinary Committee has issued show-cause notices to three senior party leaders for making public statements contrary to party discipline during a press conference held in Sangrur on August 25.... read..
 

Karnataka Congress MLA TB Jayachandra questions cabinet expansion, says "it looks like an all-party government"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 29, 2026 8:28:58 AM IST
Congress MLA TB Jayachandra on Saturday questioned the Karnataka government's proposed cabinet expansion, raising concerns over ministerial representation, administrative experience and the functioning of the state government.... read..