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06 Jun

PM Modi to Address Mega Rally in Siwan on June 20, BJP Promises Major Announcements for Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP Bihar campaign, PM Modi Bihar visit, Siwan rally 2025

Siwan, Bihar – June 6, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Siwan on June 20 to address a large public rally, as announced by Bihar BJP chief Dilip Kumar Jaiswal. The event is being positioned as a landmark political gathering, with expectations of major policy announcements for the state.This will be Modi’s third visit to Bihar in recent weeks, following his appearances in Madhubani on April 24 and a two-day tour to Patna and Bikramganj in Rohtas district on May 29 and 30. According to Jaiswal, the Prime Minister has visited Bihar 51 times in the past…

29 May

Congress Rift Widens: Shashi Tharoor Defends Remarks on Operation Sindoor, Hits Out at Party Critics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsCongress rift, Operation Sindoor, Shashi Tharoor, Udit Raj

New Delhi, May 29, 2025: Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lashed out at critics within his own party, accusing them of "distorting" his remarks regarding India's cross-border reprisals under Operation Sindoor. The backlash came after Tharoor, part of an all-party international delegation, praised India's recent military response to terror attacks a move interpreted by some Congress leaders as endorsement of the BJP-led government.Taking to X (formerly Twitter) late Thursday night from Panama, Tharoor clarified that his comments focused solely on India's response to terrorism and not on previous wars. "I was clearly and explicitly speaking only about reprisals for…

28 May

BJP Defends Shashi Tharoor Amid Congress Criticism Over LoC Remarks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Congress, Line of Control, Shashi Tharoor, Udit Raj

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to the defense of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor following criticism from his own party, particularly from Congress leader Udit Raj. The controversy stems from Tharoor's recent statement made during an event in Panama, where he asserted that India had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strikes in Uri. Udit Raj took to social media platform X to express his disapproval, labeling Tharoor as a "BJP super spokesperson" and accusing him of diminishing the Congress party's historical military achievements. Raj highlighted…

20 May

Arvind Kejriwal Launches AAP’s Student Wing ‘ASAP’ as Ex-Chief Minister, Eyes Youth-Led Political Reform

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, ASAP, student politics

New Delhi, May 20, 2025: Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched the party’s student wing, ASAP (Association of Students for Alternative Politics), on May 20, 2025, in New Delhi. The launch event, held at the Constitution Club of India, marks Kejriwal’s return to public mobilisation — this time with a sharp focus on the country’s student population.Though no longer in office, Kejriwal continues to shape AAP’s ideological direction. Speaking at the launch, he said the country's persistent issues stem from 75 years of mainstream politics. He described ASAP as a platform for young people to…

20 May

BJP’s Amit Malviya Sparks Row by Comparing Rahul Gandhi to Pakistan Army Chief

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsAmit Malviya, Asim Munir, BJP Congress clash, Operation Sindoor, Rahul Gandhi

National Times Bureau, May 20, 2025: BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya stirred fresh controversy after posting a provocative tweet accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of echoing Pakistan’s stance on India's military operations. Malviya's post came in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military action hailed by the government as a demonstration of India's strategic dominance.In his tweet, Malviya criticized Gandhi for not congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the operation’s success. Instead, he accused the Congress MP of repeatedly questioning how many Indian jets were lost — a query, Malviya claimed, already addressed in DGMO briefings. “Curiously,…

02 May

Water Dispute Escalates Between Punjab and Haryana, Centre Calls Emergency Meeting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In response to mounting discord between Punjab and Haryana over the BBMB's directive to release 8,500 cusecs of additional water to Haryana, the Union Government has convened an emergency meeting of top officials from four northern states. The meeting is scheduled for May 2 in Delhi and will include Chief Secretaries from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will head the high-level meeting. Since Punjab’s Chief Secretary is currently on leave, the state will be represented by Additional Chief Secretary Alok Shekhar and Krishan Kumar, Principal Secretary for Water Resources. The water-sharing…

30 Apr

ACB Cracks Down on Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in Rs 2,000 Crore Classroom Construction Scam

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsManish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain

New Delhi (National Times): In a major development, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has filed a criminal case against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and ex-PWD Minister Satyendar Jain in connection with a large-scale scam related to the construction of school classrooms in the national capital. The case revolves around the construction of over 12,000 classrooms, where the ACB alleges massive financial misconduct. The scam, running into approximately ₹2,000 crore, involves unauthorized appointments of consultants, cost inflations, and failure to complete projects on time. As per official estimates, the AAP government spent close to Rs 2,892 crore on these classrooms,…

25 Apr

BJP Returns to MCD Helm as Raja Iqbal Singh Becomes New Delhi Mayor; AAP Boycotts Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDelhi, Raja Iqbal Singh

New Delhi (National Times): In a major political shift in Delhi's civic landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reclaimed its hold over the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), with Raja Iqbal Singh elected Mayor following a commanding victory. With 133 out of 142 votes in his favor, Singh outpaced Congress’ Mandeep Singh, who garnered a mere 8 votes, while one vote was invalidated. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boycotted the elections altogether, accusing the BJP of subverting democratic norms and stating that the saffron party should now "rule Delhi without any excuses." With AAP absent and Congress lacking numbers,…

19 Apr

Centre Playing Politics Over Waqf Issue, Says Kharge Amid SC Review

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPoliticsBJP, Mallikarjun Kharge, National Herald case, Supreme Court, Waqf by user

New Delhi, April 19, 2025 — Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the central government of stoking communal tension by bringing up the issue of “Waqf by user” just as the Supreme Court is hearing challenges related to the Waqf Act. He alleged that the move is an intentional attempt to provoke disputes over religious endowment properties, particularly those under Muslim custodianship.Addressing the press, Kharge claimed that the ruling BJP is targeting Waqf institutions to divide communities and shift attention from key national issues like unemployment, inflation, and corruption. “This is part of a larger agenda. By unnecessarily raking up…

17 Apr

Haryana Congress takes to the streets to protest against the chargesheet on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPoliticsHaryana Congress protest, National Herald case, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi chargesheet

• Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chaudhary Udaibhan, all working presidents, MPs and MLAs courted arrestChandigarh, April 17. Haryana Congress held a strong protest on Thursday under the leadership of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Haryana Congress President Chaudhary Udaibhan against the political chargesheet filed against Smt Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.Thousands of Congress leaders and workers took to the streets and raised slogans against the BJP government. On this occasion, party co-incharge Jitendra Baghel, all working presidents, Jitendra Bhardwaj, Suresh Gupta, Ramkishan Gujjar, MPs Deepender Singh Hooda, Satpal Brahmachari, Varun Mullana, Jai Prakash and…