scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, April 25, 2026
HomePolitics

Politics

BJP MLA gives his ‘best wishes to Kuldeep Sengar’, party distances itself from comment

In a video clip, Hardoi MLA Ashish Singh Ashu is heard saying they hope Kuldeep Sengar comes out of his "difficult times". Sengar is facing murder and rape charges.

Mamata helpline gets feedback — new converts to blame for many of TMC’s ‘problems’

As Trinamool launches helpline under Didike Bolo outreach campaign, callers point to newer party recruits for 'cut-money', violence & other issues.

Fadnavis has a clear pitch as he begins state tour before polls — 5 yrs of BJP vs 15 of Cong-NCP

CM Fadnavis, who launched BJP campaign Thursday, listed comparative figures in education, industries, agriculture to show how much more BJP has achieved.

Top Congress panel to pick Rahul Gandhi’s replacement as party chief next week

The matter of Rahul Gandhi’s successor was brought up at a general secretaries’ meeting. Leaders said it was urgent because of upcoming state elections.

BJP finally expels MLA Kuldeep Sengar, 15 months after his arrest in Unnao rape case

Four-time MLA from UP's Bangermau, Kuldeep Sengar was charged with murder last week after the rape survivor met with an accident that killed her two aunts.

J&K elections likely to be held in October with Haryana & Maharashtra polls

Election Commission will hold meeting with all stakeholders in the state to take a final call after the conclusion of the Amarnath Yatra on 15 August.

Alliance govt gone, Congress and JD(S) are back to being rivals in Karnataka

Parties won't contest polls together in Karnataka. Congress leaders say fall of govt has 'freed' them, JD(S) says it won’t be begging for power.

Harassment of ‘Unnao ki beti’ due to protection from those in power: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Congress will keep up the fight until the Unnao woman, who accused BJP's Kuldeep Sengar of rape, gets justice.

Janata Dal (Secular) expels 3 disqualified Karnataka MLAs for ‘anti-party’ activities

The three disqualified MLAs, along with 14 Congress MLAs, were responsible for bringing down the party's coalition government in Karnataka.

Mehbooba slams ED move to grill Farooq Abdullah, but NC-PDP are far from becoming friends

Mehbooba Mufti’s bid to hold a meeting of all J&K parties on Article 35A may not work, especially after PDP abstained from Triple Talaq vote in Rajya Sabha.

On Camera

Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.