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  BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi-US lobby link after Mamdani backs Umar Khalid, hits out at NYC Mayor

  India | January 02, 2026 23:56 IST

  The BJP has accused international groups and US lawmakers of running an anti-India campaign after they supported Umar Khalid. The party linked Rahul Gandhi’s 2024 US meetings to subsequent overseas legislative actions critical of India.

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  'Keeps lying': BJP cites Karnataka government survey to 'fact-check' Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori'

  Karnataka | January 02, 2026 11:48 IST

  In an X post, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, keeps 'lying' about EVMs and the Election Commission, but he was 'fact-checked' by his own government in Karnataka.

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  PM Modi hails BJP workers after party's historic win in Thiruvananthapuram, writes to Mayor Rajesh

  India | January 01, 2026 13:17 IST

  The saffron party won 50 wards in Thiruvananthapuram, bringing an end to decades of Left dominance in the corporation. The LDF won 29 wards, while the Congress-led UDF improved its presence by winning 19 wards.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Four BJP candidates elected unopposed in different municipal corporations

  Maharashtra | December 31, 2025 14:51 IST

  No nomination papers were filed against BJP candidates in Kalyan-Dombivli, Dhule and Navel municipal corporations in their respective wards, paving the way for their unopposed victory.

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  'Couldn't have asked for better omen': TMC’s dig after Amit Shah predicts two-third majority for BJP

  December 30, 2025 14:35 IST

  The home minister also rebuked Mamata Banerjee over a plethora of issues, including corruption and blocking Centre's relief for people in Bengal. He also alleged that infiltration was happening in Bengal under Banerjee's nose as she wants to bring a demographic change to amass votes.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti's seat-sharing deal finalised, BJP gets 137 seats, Sena 90

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 0:04 IST

  Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026: Mahayuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming BMC elections. BJP will contest 137 seats, while Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats.

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  'You did mischief': Rahul Gandhi's banter at Digvijaya Singh over RSS-BJP praise

  India | December 29, 2025 14:49 IST

  Singh’s remarks fuelled a political storm, creating an atmosphere of uneasiness in the party. Although Digvijaya Singh later clarifies his position and reiterates that he remains a strong opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS ideology, the damage is already done.

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  Congress leader Manickam Tagore sparks row, compares RSS to Al Qaeda

  India | December 28, 2025 23:58 IST

  Congress leader Manickam Tagore took the controversy to new heights with his harsh condemnation of the RSS. Reacting to Digvijaya Singh’s remarks, Tagore labeled the RSS as an organisation built on hatred, making a controversial comparison to the notorious terrorist group Al-Qaeda.

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  Humayun Kabir's son detained for slapping on-duty policeman deployed for father's security

  December 28, 2025 16:38 IST

  Humayun Kabir, who floated his party after being suspended from the TMC, said his son was detained "in an illegal manner under false charges", and demanded his immediate release.

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  'There should be discipline': Shashi Tharoor supports Digvijaya Singh's RSS-Congress comparison

  India | December 28, 2025 23:58 IST

  The controversy began when Digvijaya Singh shared an undated photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. The image, showing PM Modi alongside Advani and others at a public rally, was accompanied by Singh’s comment.

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  CPI-M MLA says BJP councillor asked him to vacate office in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

  India | December 28, 2025 12:03 IST

  CPI-M's VK Prasanth is a member of Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency. According to the CPI-M MLA, he has been using that office for the past seven years.

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  BJP set to elect Nitin Nabin as new national president by January 20: Reports

  India | December 27, 2025 16:26 IST

  BJP chiefs from all states will submit one set of nomination papers supporting Nitin Nabin's candidature for the post of national president. Another set of nomination papers will be filed by members of the BJP's National Council.

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  Uttar Pradesh SIR: Voter list revision exercise completed, 2.89 crore names likely to be removed

  Uttar Pradesh | December 27, 2025 8:29 IST

  The process of the voter list revision by the Election Commission in Uttar Pradesh has been completed and the draft electoral roll will be published on December 31.

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  BJP wins Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's post in historic first as VV Rajesh secures 51 votes

  India | December 26, 2025 13:54 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram corporation: VV Rajesh secured the support of 50 BJP councillors and an independent. Meanwhile, LDF candidate RP Shivaji and UDF candidate KS Sabarinathan secured 29 votes and 17 votes, respectively.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 25, 2025

  India | December 25, 2025 23:42 IST

  Strife-hit Bangladesh on Thursday witnessed the return of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman from London. Rehman landed at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, marking his homecoming after 17 years. He is accompanied by his wife, Zubaida Rahman and their daughter, Zaima Rahman.

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  BJP leader VV Rajesh likely to be named as mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

  India | December 24, 2025 22:11 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday started the final round of intra-party discussions to select its mayoral candidate for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.

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  BJP wins all town panchayat elections in four urban local bodies, two ward by-polls in Karnataka

  Karnataka | December 24, 2025 21:47 IST

  BJP won elections in Bajape, Kinnigoli, Manki and Bashettihalli across the Bhatkal, Moodbidre and Doddaballapura Assembly constituencies, along with the two ward by-elections in Doddaballapura and Turvihala.

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  Chandigarh: Two AAP councillors join BJP ahead of mayoral polls, likely to meet Home Minister Shah

  India | December 24, 2025 13:46 IST

  This is being viewed as a big development in favour of the saffron party as it makes efforts to regain control of the mayor’s post in Chandigarh.

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  BMC polls: BJP–Shinde Sena agree on 200 seats, talks on remaining 27 underway; announcement soon

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  Polling for the 227 corporator-seats in India's biggest and richest civic body will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, and votes will be counted the next day. The filing of nomination papers began on December 23 as per the schedule announced by the State Election Commission.

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  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy

  Maharashtra | December 23, 2025 13:52 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.