political discourse

Bhubaneswar, March 26 – The Secretariat of the Odisha Legislative Assembly has formally notified members about the withdrawal of the controversial amendment bills that proposed a threefold increase in the salaries and allowances of legislators and ministers.In an official communication...

New Delhi, March 25 Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday termed the 2026-27 budget a "roadmap for development" and said it reflects the government's focus on people-centric administration, higher capital spending, and social welfare.Speaking on the motion of thanks over the Delhi...

Alappuzha, March 25 – The political contest in Kayamkulam has taken a sharp turn, with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) intensifying its attack on CPI-M candidate and two-time sitting legislator U. Prathibha, turning the issue into a key campaign flashpoint.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan led...

Pathanamthitta, March 24 – Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan once again found himself at the center of controversy after a sharp remark during an election convention in Konni reignited debate over his public conduct and language.The incident on Monday night occurred at a Left Democratic Front...

Patna, March 23 – Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday launched the fifth phase of his “Samriddhi Yatra” (Prosperity Journey), continuing his statewide outreach focused on development and public engagement in Bihar.As part of this phase, the Chief Minister visited Jehanabad, where he...

"Dhurandhar" is not a film that you simply watch and forget. It stays with you. It provokes thought. And, most importantly, it raises issues that many Indians have long felt but rarely dared to discuss openly.At its core, the film tackles a sentiment that has existed for decades: that...

Patna, March 21 – The festival of Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, including Bihar, with large congregations gathering for prayers despite light rainfall in several areas. In the state capital, Patna, the main Eid prayer was offered at Gandhi Maidan, where an...

Chennai, March 18 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly criticised AIADMK leaders on Wednesday over alleged derogatory remarks against women, asserting that the people of the state are closely watching and will ultimately choose a path of development.Reacting to the controversy...

New Delhi, March 18 Some retiring Rajya Sabha members, in their farewell speeches on Wednesday, described their tenure in the Upper House as an opportunity to bring changes in people's lives and recalled witnessing historic events in the country, including the revocation of Article 370.BJP's...

New Delhi, March 18 Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, bid farewell to retiring members on Wednesday and called for a review of the rules of procedure and conduct of business in the House.He also said that the House should have more sittings so that issues of...

Chennai, March 17 AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam sparked controversy on Tuesday by making remarks about actress Nayanthara while ridiculing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's initiative of "Tell us your dream," leading to backlash from various groups.While participating in the party's protest...

Vasai (Maharashtra), March 17 A video, purportedly from Maharashtra's Palghar district, showing people in a cinema hall chanting slogans and pledging to boycott Muslims socially and economically, has triggered strong reactions.Responding to claims by a Congress MP that the viral video was shot...

New Delhi, March 16 Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP HD Deve Gowda wrote to Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday, expressing concern over disruptions inside Parliament and protests outside by her party members.In his letter, Deve Gowda told Gandhi that he has...

Jammu, March 16 Former minister Gharu Ram rejoined the Congress along with his supporters here on Monday, pledging to work for strengthening the party at the grassroots level, a party spokesman said.Jammu and Kashmir PCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra, working president Raman Bhalla, and president...

New Delhi, March 15 In a sharp attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the resolution brought against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was driven by motives of self-interest, and that certain individuals steeped in a "dynastic mindset" want to confine democratic...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a deep belief in the fundamental nature of Parliament and has always held an unwavering faith in the rules, procedures, and traditions of India's parliamentary democracy. Mr. Birla made the statement in response to a...

Ranchi, March 15 CPI national general secretary D Raja asserted on Sunday that the Left is confident of a revival in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly elections, and it will emerge as a force to be reckoned with that will shape the political discourse of the state.Raja's statement came...

Kolkata, March 15 The West Bengal BJP on Sunday praised the Election Commission's decision to hold a two-phase election in the state, stating that voters will decisively vote to end the "Maha Jungle Raj" under the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), while the ruling party asserted that the election...

Ranchi, March 15 CPI national general secretary D Raja on Sunday asserted that the Left is confident of a resurgence in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly elections and that it would emerge as a significant force that would shape the state's political landscape.Raja's statement came hours...

Kaithal (Uttar Pradesh), March 14 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that political forces that have been rejected by the people are now attempting to cast doubt on India's constitutional institutions after losing public trust.Addressing a gathering in Kaithal, the...