"Govt is silent Spectator": Congress' Meghachandra Singh condemns Liangmai youth's killing in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) | September 22, 2026 1:01:04 PM IST
Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Tuesday condemned the recent killing of a 17-year-old Liangmai Naga youth, accusing the central government's political leadership of enabling violence and operating as "silent spectator... read..
 

"Incompetent, uneducated": Congress's Rashid Alvi targets BJP CM's after Jamui molestation, assault incident

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:30:41 AM IST
Alleging that Chief Ministers in BJP-ruled states are "incompetent, uneducated, and inexperienced," and appointed solely based on their loyalty to the RSS and the Prime Minister, Congress leader Rashid Alvi has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya ... read..
 

Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring urges EAM Jaishankar to summon diplomats over "racial attacks" on Sikhs in US, UK

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 22, 2026 5:30:33 AM IST
Ludhiana MP and Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, raising concern over the Sikh community being "racially attacked" in the United States and the United Kingdom and calling for summ... read..
 

ECI announces Rajya Sabha polls for UP, Uttarakhand, WB; MLC elections in four states

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 12:00:32 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections and a bye-election to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, along with biennial elections to the Legislative ... read..
 

"Making such statements to gloss over their own non-performance": FM Sitharaman slams AAP-led Punjab government over claim of withholding funds from Centre 

Chandigarh | September 22, 2026 3:30:29 AM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab over allegations of discrimination against the state over funds from the Centre, asserting that no state is treated in a manner that causes it loss... read..
 

"Accused linked to BJP": Pappu Yadav attacks Bihar govt over Jamui viral assault incident

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:01:24 AM IST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bihar government over a viral video showing a young boy being assaulted and a girl being molested in Jamui, alleging that the administration is covering up the accused's links to the Bha... read..
 

"If you believe, it's possible!": Pawan Khera takes dig at AAP govt over Punjab Police's 'no-uniform' transit advisory

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:30:51 AM IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab after the state police issued an internal security advisory directing police personnel not to wear their uniforms while commuting to and from ... read..
 

"Done nothing wrong": CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Riyas claims innocence as Keralam govt orders inquiry in CMRL alleged money laundering case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 22, 2026 3:30:16 PM IST
CPI(M) MLA PA Muhammad Riyas on Tuesday refuted allegations of wrongdoing in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) alleged pay-off case, asserting that he has nothing to be afraid of.... read..
 

"Drugs entering country through Gujarat border, BJP involved": Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 22, 2026 7:30:11 AM IST
Amid the political standoff between AAP and BJP over the "drug menace" in Punjab ahead of Assembly polls, the state's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday alleged that drugs were entering the country through the Gujarat border with the involveme... read..
 

"Identified biodiversity hotspot": Congress' AS Ponnanna says unanimity in Karnataka against Kasturirangan report; demands fresh ground study

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 1:00:57 PM IST
Legal Advisor to the Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress MLA AS Ponnanna on Tuesday stated that there is complete unanimity across party lines in opposing the Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats, emphasising that environmental conservati... read..
 

"Completely exposed before nation regarding his intelligence, dignity": Uttarakhand CM Dhami slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks during 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Indore

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | September 22, 2026 6:30:15 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the mimicry row during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore. ... read..
 

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma backs SIR process, says EC working in transparent, fair manner

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:30:57 AM IST
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday backed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, saying the Election Commission is working in a transparent and fair manner and giving voters an opportunity to respond to notices issued over discrepancies in the... read..
 

"BRS looted land, multiplied assets in 10 years...100% inquiry will be conducted": Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 6:00:47 PM IST
Congress MLC and government whip Balmoor Venkat on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leadership over alleged land grabbing and illegal farmhouse constructions in Ranga Reddy district, asserting that an inquiry will definit... read..
 

MP: BJP MLA Usha Thakur defends Vijayvargiya’s remark over woman councillor; Congress’ Sajjan Singh Verma criticises

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 6:00:07 PM IST
BJP MLA Usha Thakur and Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma have reacted to remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about a woman councillor and BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma’s statement regarding Muslim men attending Garba celebrations.... read..
 

‘BJP will once again form govt in UP with massive majority in 2027’: Nitin Nabin

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 5:01:00 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday said the party will once again form the government in Uttar Pradesh with a “massive majority” in the forthcoming 2027 State Assembly elections, asserting that the public’s participation alon... read..
 

"What kind of governance is this?": Congress' Udit Raj slams Bihar govt over Jamui incident

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 12:00:17 PM IST
Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday attacked the Bihar government over the alleged harassment and molestation of a minor girl in Jamui, saying the incident reflected the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.... read..
 

J-K Assembly: BJP MLA Slathia says session should focus on people’s issues

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 22, 2026 12:00:28 PM IST
On the second day of the Autumn Session of the assembly, Jammu and Kashmir BJP MLA Surjeet Singh Slathia said the Assembly should focus on issues concerning the people, including those related to NRHM workers, daily wagers, casual labourers and other work... read..
 

Rajasthan: Khatushyamji Municipal Council Chairperson elections postponed after Congress candidate fails to show up

Sikar (Rajasthan) | September 22, 2026 12:00:37 PM IST
The election for the Municipal Council Chairperson post in the pilgrimage town of Khatushyamji was indefinitely postponed on Monday when Congress candidate and councillor from Ward No. 10, Lakshmi Devi, failed to show up at the polling booth, Khatushyamji... read..
 

"They are anti-farmers": Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao detained en route to Jurala Project

Mahabubnagar (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 12:00:41 PM IST
High drama unfolded at Jadcherla in Mahabubnagar district on Tuesday after the Telangana police took state BJP leader N Ramchander Rao and other party leaders into preventive custody while they were heading to the Jurala Project to meet farmers.... read..
 

J-K Assembly: BJP MLAs stage walkout from assembly; party raise NHM employees issues and unfulfilled job promises

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 22, 2026 2:30:37 PM IST
BJP MLAs staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday, with BJP MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia saying the party raised the issue of National Health Mission (NHM) employees and unfulfilled job promises.... read..
 

Amit Shah sets Dec 31, 2029 to uproot drug trade from India, seeks one direction approach from Patwari to Union Home Secretary

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 10:00:40 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday set a target to uproot drug trade from India by December 31, 2029 seeking "collective efforts in one direction" from all stakeholders comprising school principal, Patwari, PSI of Police Station, Directors General o... read..
 

Assam achieved 'zero rhino poaching' due to BJP govt's efforts: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma 

Guwahati (Assam), | September 22, 2026 9:29:53 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took a sharp swipe at the previous Congress regime in the state over wildlife protection, asserting that his government's concerted efforts have successfully brought rhino poaching down to "zero" in Kazi... read..
 

ED's National Herald case cannot stand on a private complaint: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi tell Delhi HC

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 9:00:34 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have told the Delhi High Court that ED's money laundering case against them cannot stand. They argued that the case rests on a private citizen's complaint, not a police investigation.... read..
 

AAP alleges "big conspiracy" against party, claims 58 companies registered at party's national office address in 2 months

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 7:00:05 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday alleged that a “very big conspiracy” was being hatched against the party under the “nose of the central government”, claiming that 58 businesses had been registered at the address of AAP’s ... read..
 

Bihar BJP chief Saraogi condemns Jamui minor harassment, says main accused to be arrested soon

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 11:01:23 AM IST
Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday condemned the alleged harassment of minors in Jamui, highlighting the police action following the emergence of a video of the incident.... read..
 

"Rakshas Raj": RJD MP Sudhakar Singh slams state govt over Jamui assault incident

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 3:30:06 PM IST
Attacking the state administration, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Tuesday over the recent viral assault incident in Bihar's Jamui, alleged that criminals are operating under political patronage, claiming that an atmosphere of impunity ha... read..
 

"They went to extreme, attacked our leaders:": YSRCP's Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on party's protest on DSC teacher row

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 5:00:12 AM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Andhra Pradesh Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy alleged that YSRCP leaders and cadres were attacked while peacefully protesting near the Sports Authority office over alleged irregularities in DSC teacher ... read..
 

Maharashtra Congress delegation meets state Chief Electoral Officer over SIR issues

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 3:00:20 PM IST
A Maharashtra Congress delegation led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal met the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra and discussed issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.... read..
 

"Theft of democracy": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari targets Sonia Gandhi over 1980 electoral roll entry

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:30:35 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson & National Media Co-Convener Pradeep Bhandari, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for consistently talking about "vote theft," while herself being involved in the "the... read..
 

Delhi SIR: SC questions basis of ‘logical discrepancy’ notices, seeks ECI response to pleas against voter verification process 

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:00:47 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the basis on which persons are being issued notices under the “logical discrepancies” category during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in De... read..
 

Govt doors remain open for dialogue: Manipur CM calls for collective efforts towards economic development

Imphal (Manipur) | September 22, 2026 6:30:33 PM IST
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday emphasized that the state government’s doors remain open for dialogue to resolve any grievance, appealing to the public to shun bandhs and blockades that disproportionately hurt daily wage earners a... read..
 

World Rhino Day: PM Modi announces initiation of 'Project Rhino', lauds conservation success across range states

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 6:00:54 PM IST
On the occasion of World Rhino Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that 'Project Rhino' has been initiated to extend financial and technical support to range states for the protection, habitat management, and conservation of the greater... read..
 

"Jungle Raj prevails in Bihar": Congress' Rakesh Sinha demands Samrat Choudhary's resignation over Jamui incident

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | September 22, 2026 2:00:40 PM IST
Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Tuesday attacked the Bihar government over the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male companion in Jamui, calling the incident “heinous” and alleging that “Jungle Raj” prevails in the state under Chief Minister Sam... read..
 

‘Rakshas Raj’ vs ‘rule of law’: RJD, BJP leaders trade barbs over Jamui minors’ assault case 

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 11:30:23 PM IST
A political row erupted in Bihar on Tuesday over the alleged harassment and assault of two minors in Jamui on September 19, with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government of failing on law and order and al... read..
 

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy, TRS's KT Rama Rao condole death of 2 infants in fire at Adilabad RIMS

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 10:00:55 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths of two infants in a fire that broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of RIMS Hospital in Adilabad.... read..
 

"Positive feedback will be received": Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs meeting with PM Modi

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 10:00:50 AM IST
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday praised the decision of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) MPs to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in view of the drought situation in the State, emphasising that holding talks with him will definitely yield ... read..
 

Karnataka: BJP MLA Bharat Shetty demands white paper, alleges mounting liabilities and pending bills

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 3:00:25 PM IST
Karnataka BJP MLA Dr Bharat Shetty on Tuesday demanded that the Karnataka state government issue a white paper on its financial position, alleging that the state was facing mounting liabilities, pending bills and difficulties in meeting financial commitme... read..
 

BJP's 'National Social Media Workshop' focuses on strong cadre building, "countering fake news being spread by Rahul Gandhi": Sources

By Toshi Mandola

New Delhi | September 21, 2026 3:01:05 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party's 'National Social Media Workshop' was held at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of BJP National President Nitin Nabin, National General Secretary (organisation) BL Santosh, National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, an... read..
 

Senior journalist Payal Mehta passes away at 46; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi offer condolences

New Delhi | September 21, 2026 3:01:00 AM IST
Senior journalist Payal Mehta (46) died in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. Mehta was visiting the city when she reportedly started feeling uneasy around 2 AM. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but died before treatment could begin.... read..
 

"Gunda-Raj in Bihar": RJD's Tejashwi Yadav fires scathing attack on govt over Jamui viral video

Patna (Bihar) | September 21, 2026 7:30:58 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the state government over a viral video from Jamui showing a young man being assaulted and a girl being molested, alleging that "gunda-raj"... read..
 

"Game to harass Mamata's TMC, confuse voters": Kunal Ghosh on EC decision over party name, symbol

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2026 8:00:33 PM IST
Kunal Ghosh on Monday criticised the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress' (TMC) name and symbol, alleging that such actions were aimed at harassing the party and confusing voters.... read..
 

Himachal BJP accuses CM Sukhu of "misrepresenting facts" on Kishau project; says Centre deserve credit for pact 

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 21, 2026 8:00:42 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal on Monday accused Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of “misrepresenting facts” about the Kishau Multipurpose Project and claimed that the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Am... read..
 

Maharashtra: Congress workers protest outside IIT Bombay over alleged student suicide 

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 21, 2026 8:30:41 PM IST
Congress workers on Monday staged a protest outside IIT Bombay following the death of a student, allegedly by suicide.... read..
 

"Gunda-raj in Bihar, govt busy covering up": Cong-RJD outraged over Jamui harassment video, BJP says "action taken" as 3 arrested

Patna (Bihar) | September 21, 2026 8:30:53 PM IST
Congress and RJD cornered the BJP-led Bihar government over the alleged harassment and molestation of a boy and a girl by a roadside, after a purported video triggered outrage on social media. The BJP and JD(U) have meanwhile asked the opposition not to p... read..
 

"Chitta' is being sold in every street, market, village; those who speak up are tortured": BJP's Tarun Chugh

Bathinda (Punjab) | September 21, 2026 9:01:03 PM IST
BJP MP Tarun Chugh on Monday alleged that drugs, referred to as "chitta", were being sold across Punjab and claimed that people raising their voices against the drug trade were being targeted, while reacting to the incident involving Sangrur youth Jagga S... read..
 

“I support division of Uttar Pradesh”: Congress's Imran Masood backs SBSP chief Rajbhar’s remarks, says it will benefit country

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 21, 2026 9:30:52 PM IST
Congress leader Imran Masood on Monday backed the idea of dividing Uttar Pradesh into smaller states, responding to recent remarks by Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar that the state could be divided into four parts in the fut... read..
 

"BJP’s Punjab conspiracy exposed": Sanjay Singh alleges drug trafficker Jagga was called ‘Bhai’ by BJP, being portrayed as revolutionary

New Delhi | September 21, 2026 9:31:05 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged a conspiracy by the BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress to defame Punjab and undermine the Bhagwant Mann government’s campaign against drugs. ... read..
 

“AAP government in Punjab has failed to end drug problem”: Sachin pilot

By Ajit K Jha

New Delhi | September 21, 2026 10:00:55 PM IST
Congress General Secretary in-charge of Punjab Sachin Pilot, reacting to the incident in which a youth, Jagga Singh, allegedly consumed poison outside the Sangrur Deputy Commissioner’s office, accused the Punjab government of trying to suppress voices aga... read..
 

"SIR a method of disenfranchising Indians": Jairam Ramesh slams ECI 'unmapped, logical discrepancy' notices

New Delhi | September 21, 2026 10:30:22 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday questioned the Election Commission of India over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, alleging that the process has put crores of voters at risk of deletion and affects th... read..
 

JKNC Legislature Party holds meeting ahead of Autumn Session; Congress says it will still raise public issues despite alliance

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2026 3:31:36 AM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Legislature party held a meeting under the chairmanship of party President Farooq Abdullah ahead of the Legislative Assembly's Autumn Session starting today.... read..
 

BJP leads Rajasthan urban local body chief polls with 200 seats, Congress wins 94

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 21, 2026 11:01:07 PM IST
The BJP emerged as the largest party, winning 197 civic bodies in Rajasthan out of the 301 for which the election results were declared on Monday, followed by the Congress with 94.... read..