Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
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Every religion, community and sect is free here. If there is any resistance to that freedom, it is unconstitutional: Congress President of J&K, Tariq Hameed Karra on Waqf Amendment Bill
'Talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship!' PM Modi in US
India Politics Updates | Make America Great Again (MAGA) + Make India Great Again (MIGA) = MEGA Partnership for Prosperity: Piyush Goyal quotes Modi speech in tweet on PM's US visit
India Politics Updates | Focus on BJP central leadership over next course of action in Manipur after Prez rule
All eyes are now on the BJP central leadership over its next step in strife-torn Manipur, a day after President's rule was imposed in the northeastern state and the assembly put under suspended animation.
Security has been beefed up across the state following the Centre’s announcement of President's rule, officials said.
President's rule was imposed in Manipur and the assembly put under suspended animation on Thursday evening, days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post that led to political uncertainty in the state.
The decision came as the BJP failed to build a consensus on a chief ministerial candidate, despite having several rounds of discussions between its northeast in-charge Sambit Patra and legislators.
India Politics Updates | Kirodi Lal Meena has denied phone-tapping, CM's reply in assembly not needed: Rajasthan minister
Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham on Thursday said there is no need for Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to speak on the phone-tapping row in the state assembly as Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena has denied that his phone was tapped.
Opposition party Congress has been demanding the CM's reply on the matter in the assembly.
Bedham, who is the minister of state for Home, said that tapping phone calls is a culture of the Congress. BJP does not tap the phones of MLAs or ministers, he said.
India Politics Updates | BJP sees red over renaming of CMO Delhi X handle, seeks LG's intervention
The BJP on Thursday demanded the lieutenant governor's intervention into renaming of official 'CMO Delhi' handle on X to 'Arvind Kejriwal At Work' allegedly at the behest of the former chief minister.
The BJP must stop making "baseless allegations" and focus on governing Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said in a statement.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva demanded Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to seek a report from the IT department of the government on renaming of the 'CMO Delhi' handle on X and its alleged use for putting up posts of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
India Politics Updates | I salute PM Modi for being able to get Donald Trump to say this on an international platform: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on US President Trump’s approval of the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana:
“I think this is a big victory for India. Only because of the dialogue India shares with the US could we achieve such a breakthrough. The prime accused of 26/11, Tahawwur Rana, has not only been exposed to the world but will also be extradited to India. I believe there is no greater victory for every victim of 26/11. I salute PM Modi for being able to get Donald Trump to say this on an international platform.”
India Politics Updates | We have got all that we could have expected, except for an assurance in the way the migrants were sent back: Shashi Tharoor on Modi's US visit
On PM Narendra Modi's US visit, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "So far, what we have seen from the press statements by the Prime Minister and President Trump are very encouraging. Some of the big concerns we all had have been addressed. On the question of trade and tariffs, they have decided to sit down together and do a serious negotiation that will conclude by September-October... On the illegal immigration issue, the only thing missing was the manner in which they were sent back. Otherwise, his stand was absolutely correct. These are misled youth who have been encouraged and induced to migrate illegally... On the defence front, the commitment to sell us the F-35 stealth aircraft is very valuable because that is a state-of-the-art aircraft... I am very encouraged with the details received so far and I look forward to more details when the Prime Minister and his team are back... We have got all that we could have expected, except for an assurance in the way the migrants were sent back..."
India Politics Updates | Home Ministry should call an all-party meeting to discuss the roadmap to solve the Manipur problem: CPI leader D. Raja
India Politics Updates | AAP Leader and Outgoing Chief Minister Atishi presents to the people of Delhi the economic growth that has taken place over the last 10 years
India Politics Updates | The people of Bihar are with the development and Nitish Kumar's NDA government: Bihar minister Nitin Nabin
"Lalu Yadav said that Ram Temple will not be built till he is there. What happened to that statement? Now, Shri Ram temple has been built in Ayodhya. Lalu Yadav can keep taking such resolutions. Whenever he takes such resolutions, the BJP grows. Your resolution gives us more strength...The people of Bihar have seen 'jungle raj' during his government. Now, the people of Bihar are with the development and Nitish Kumar's NDA government."
India Politics Updates | Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and state MLAs attend the orientation program for all MLAs to be addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Haryana Vidhan Sabha
India Politics Updates | ABVP workers protesting over alleged ragging incident in Kottayam Govt Nursing College detained
India Politics Updates | Home Ministry seeks President's approval for prosecution of former Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain
India Politics Updates | Waqf Amendment Bill has been introduced merely to divert the public's attention from the Budget: Akhilesh Yadav
India Politics Updates | Atishi claims 'internal tussle' in BJP over portfolio allocation
Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday said "internal conflicts" are happening among BJP MLAs over portfolio allocation and accused the party of making excuses to avoid fulfilling its poll promises.
Addressing a press conference, Atishi claimed that BJP leaders were engaged in a "tussle" over ministerial posts to "exploit" public funds.
She further alleged that the BJP had no intention of delivering the commitments the party made in its election manifesto.
"We have learned from our sources that the BJP is planning to blame the AAP for its failure to fulfil promises. They will claim that the Delhi government has no money due to the previous AAP administration," Atishi said.
Highlighting the AAP government's financial track record, she stated that Delhi's budget had increased from Rs 31,000 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 77,000 crore in 2024-25 during its tenure.
India Politics Updates |PM maintains silence in country, says 'personal matter' abroad: Rahul on Adani
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "covering up" the alleged corruption of businessman Gautam Adani.
In a post on X, he said, the PM maintains silence when questions are asked in the country and terms it a personal matter when asked abroad.
"If you ask questions in the country, there is silence, If you ask abroad, it is a personal matter!
India Politics Updates | Calcutta High Court grants permission for RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s public meeting on Feb 16 Sunday, in the Burdwan district, on the condition it doesn't cause inconvenience to the Madhyamik examinees and ensures sound is at a minimum level.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat
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Manipur CM had backing from BJP-RSS throughout the period of ethnic violence in the state: CPI-M leader Brinda Karat
On President's rule imposed in Manipur, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat says, "This reflects the utter bankruptcy of the double engine government, both at the centre and in the state. It is not in Manipur's best interest. It is purely a political manoeuvre to try and save the coalition from collapse. We all know that the Chief Minister, a man who was responsible for the violent turmoil and distress in Manipur, was backed by the BJP-RSS all through. He resigned only because of the court case in which his partisan role was being exposed.
"All this time, the PM has not even visited Manipur once. Now, the demand is to ensure the democratic rights of the people of Manipur, including holding fresh elections in a time frame."
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives in Prayagraj to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Mahakumbh
We don’t know exactly what PM Modi spoke to President Trump and what was discussed: CPI leader D Raja
CPI leader D Raja said on USA President Donald Trump's approval of the extradition of 26/11 terror attack accused Tahaqqur Rana to India:
“That is what is being reported. We don’t know exactly what PM Modi spoke to President Trump and what was discussed. Only the PM can tell the nation and instill confidence in the people of India by clarifying exactly what was discussed and what the American president has agreed upon."
Farmer leaders arrive in Chandigarh to hold a meeting with the Union Government over various demands
Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, arrives in an ambulance for a meeting with Centre
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, arrives in an ambulance for a meeting with Centre at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA), Sector-26, Chandigarh.
A 28-member delegation of farmers will participate in a meeting with the Centre to resolve the agitating farmers' issues, including legal guarantee for MSP.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis takes dip in Sangam
After taking a holy dip in Triveni Sangam, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "I am very happy that I could attend Mahakumbh with my family today. I congratulate Yogi ji for the wonderful arrangements made here. Every person visiting Mahakumbh is happy. A new record is being made with the number of devotees visiting here. The world is surprised to see the management of Mahakumbh and the number of people visiting here."
'Legal action must be taken against miscreants': , Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Udayagiri stone-pelting
Regarding the Mysuru Udayagiri stone-pelting incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting at his Kaveri residence today. The meeting was attended by the Mysuru District Collector, District Superintendent, Mysuru Police Commissioner, and the Director General of Police, reports ANI.
The CM directed that legal action must be taken without hesitation against those responsible, regardless of who they are. Precautions must be taken to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future. The CM asked to identify and take action against those who pelted stones at the police station and those who instigated the violence: Karnataka Chief Minister's Office
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams Centre, asks why Amritsar airport chosen for landing another plane carrying illegal Indian immigrants from US
Ministry of External Affairs should tell the criteria based on which Amritsar was selected to land the aircraft: Punjab CM
While Modi was meeting Trump, US authorities must have been putting shackles on our people: Punjab CM
So, at the time when PM Modi and US President Trump were meeting, they US authorities must have been putting shackles on our people. Is this the gift Trump has given?"
Meeting with farmer leaders held in cordial atmosphere, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in Chandigarh
Congress announces appointment of genial secretaries for states and Union territories
Congress released a document on Friday which included the appointment of General secretaries of states and union territories . Bhupesh Baghel has been given charge of Punjab whereas Dr Syed Naseer Hussain has been appointed as the general secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
I have urged Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his fast: Pralhad Joshi
I have urged him (Jagjit Singh Dallewal) to end his fast even though the protest continues. He said that he will think about it," says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi after his meeting with farmers in Chandigarh.