'Dhurandhar' triggers political storm as parties spar over propaganda, terrorism and creative freedom

IANS | December 13, 2025 4:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's latest release 'Dhurandhar' has sparked an intense debate across India, as several political parties accused the film of "promoting the government's propaganda", while the Centre has maintained that the movie merely depicts terrorism and that the government has no role or influence in its making.

‘Double-engine govt’ only path to Himachal’s growth: JP Nadda sounds bugle ahead of 2027 polls

IANS | December 13, 2025 4:05 PM

Shimla, Dec 13 (IANS) Saying the only path to Himachal Pradesh’s development is a “double-engine government”, BJP national President J.P. Nadda told a massive public gathering in the state capital on Saturday that despite receiving thousands of crores from the Centre, nothing has reached the ground in the Congress-ruled state.

Instead of gun in hand, I have hockey stick: Ex-Maoists embrace new beginnings at Bastar Olympics

IANS | December 13, 2025 3:37 PM

Bastar, Dec 13 (IANS) The three-day Bastar Olympics are set to conclude on Saturday after witnessing impressive participation from athletes drawn from across the seven districts of the region, once known as a Maoist stronghold.

Congress defeats not due to EVMs or SIR, but because of poor leadership: Shahnawaz Hussain

IANS | December 13, 2025 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, claiming that voices of dissent are now emerging from within the party as its leaders come to terms with repeated electoral defeats caused by poor leadership and flawed policies rather than external factors.

Big process costs money: Priyanka Gandhi questions 'unnecessary' renaming of MGNREGA

IANS | December 13, 2025 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday questioned the Centre's reported move to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), arguing that such an exercise would lead to avoidable expenditure of public resources without delivering any tangible benefit to the people.

Muslims being wronged: NDA ally leader says ‘discriminatory attitude’ not justified

IANS | December 13, 2025 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) Minority Cell chief Syed Jalaluddin on Saturday said that despite being part of a party aligned with the NDA, he feels that Muslims in the country are being “discriminated against”. He also criticised the release of the film ‘Dhurandhar’, alleging that it projects Muslims in a “negative light”.

We are proud of their sacrifice: Families remember Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary

IANS | December 13, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) As India observes the 24th anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack on Saturday, emotions ran high as family members of the martyrs recalled the supreme sacrifice of their loved ones, expressing pride and gratitude over the respect being paid to them by the nation.

'Jihad' being deliberately exploited: IMCR chief Mohammad Adeeb backs Madani's remarks (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 13, 2025 12:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) Chairman and former MP Mohammad Adeeb on Saturday said that the concept of jihad is being "deliberately exploited" by some individuals, while drawing parallels with the teachings of the Mahabharata.

India, Austria review bilateral ties, discuss regional and global developments

IANS | December 12, 2025 11:25 PM

Vienna, Dec 12 (IANS) India and Austria held 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna on Friday and undertook a comprehensive review of the entire gamut of bilateral ties. The two sides held discussions over various sectors, including political engagement, trade and economic cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties.

BJP conspiring to delete three crore voters in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | December 12, 2025 10:18 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav, on Friday, alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is conspiring to delete three crore names from voter list in Uttar Pradesh through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

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'Dhurandhar' triggers political storm as parties spar over propaganda, terrorism and creative freedom

‘Double-engine govt’ only path to Himachal’s growth: JP Nadda sounds bugle ahead of 2027 polls

Instead of gun in hand, I have hockey stick: Ex-Maoists embrace new beginnings at Bastar Olympics

Congress defeats not due to EVMs or SIR, but because of poor leadership: Shahnawaz Hussain

Big process costs money: Priyanka Gandhi questions 'unnecessary' renaming of MGNREGA

Muslims being wronged: NDA ally leader says ‘discriminatory attitude’ not justified

We are proud of their sacrifice: Families remember Parliament attack martyrs on 24th anniversary

'Jihad' being deliberately exploited: IMCR chief Mohammad Adeeb backs Madani's remarks (IANS Interview)

India, Austria review bilateral ties, discuss regional and global developments

BJP conspiring to delete three crore voters in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

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