Karnataka minister’s ‘Islam superior to other religions’ remark triggers political uproar

IANS | August 31, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday criticised Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi over his remarks, where he described Islam as "superior to other religions" and also expressed desire to visit Mecca. Congress leaders however brushed aside the criticism and backlash, calling it a matter of personal choice and opinion.

SP questions encounter of shooters in Ankit Baliyan murder case; seeks probe into circumstances

IANS | August 31, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party on Monday questioned the circumstances surrounding the police encounter in which two accused shooters allegedly involved in the killing of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan were killed, and called for an investigation into the police action.

RSS never believed in democracy, but in dictatorship: Owaisi on Bhagwat's NY remarks (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | August 31, 2026 1:02 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) AIMIM National President Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday strongly criticised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity, questioning the organisation's ideological position and alleging that the RSS does not believe in democracy but instead advocates a form of dictatorship.

'Will take to streets': KC Venugopal demands action against BJP leaders over ‘shuddhikaran’ row

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Congress on Monday hit out at the BJP after an FIR was registered against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on a ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony held at a venue in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, where party president Mallikarjun Kharge had addressed a rally, saying that Congress workers across the country will take to the streets this evening demanding prosecution of BJP leaders involved in the incident.

BJP criticises Owaisi over remarks on PM Modi’s Uzbekistan honour; Shiv Sena says 'maybe Babur is in your DNA'

IANS | August 31, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The BJP on Monday attacked AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour and said that "probably Babur is in his DNA."

Half-truths and hatred: BJP steps up heat on Rahul after case filed against him in Uttarakhand

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A day after the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi was booked in a case in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) upped the ante accusing the Congress leader of pursuing divisive politics and spreading hatred. Congress party hit back, saying that the move was a witch hunt and aimed at weakening his efforts to protect Dalits and the Constitution.

'Matter of pride for every Indian': Uzbekistan's highest honour for PM Modi draws praise from parties

IANS | August 31, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) As Uzbekistan conferred its highest honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, politicians across party lines including the BJP and its allies welcomed the move, describing it as a "matter of pride for every Indian".

Jagan accuses Naidu of ‘stealing’ credit for Veligonda project, claims twin tunnels completed by YSRCP govt

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:51 PM

Vijayawada, Aug 30 (IANS) YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday expressed satisfaction over the Veligonda Project becoming a reality, calling it the fulfilment of his father YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s dream, while sharply criticising Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly attempting to “rewrite” the project’s history and “steal” credit.

Debrigarh local community cheers as PM Modi praises Odisha woman's conservation work

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mention of Maithili Bhue from Odisha's Debrigarh in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday, in recognition of her work in forest conservation and efforts to empower local women through eco-tourism, has brought cheer among members of the local community and employees of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

PM Modi names PM SVANidhi beneficiary in 'Mann ki Baat', latter recounts transformation under scheme

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation in his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, mentioned a Ghaziabad woman named Babita Sharma, a PM SVANidhi beneficiary, and lauded her entrepreneurial spirit by sharing her story of transformation, the seeds of which were sown during Covid-19 pandemic.

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Karnataka minister’s ‘Islam superior to other religions’ remark triggers political uproar

SP questions encounter of shooters in Ankit Baliyan murder case; seeks probe into circumstances

RSS never believed in democracy, but in dictatorship: Owaisi on Bhagwat's NY remarks (IANS Exclusive)

'Will take to streets': KC Venugopal demands action against BJP leaders over ‘shuddhikaran’ row

BJP criticises Owaisi over remarks on PM Modi’s Uzbekistan honour; Shiv Sena says 'maybe Babur is in your DNA'

Half-truths and hatred: BJP steps up heat on Rahul after case filed against him in Uttarakhand

'Matter of pride for every Indian': Uzbekistan's highest honour for PM Modi draws praise from parties

Jagan accuses Naidu of ‘stealing’ credit for Veligonda project, claims twin tunnels completed by YSRCP govt

Debrigarh local community cheers as PM Modi praises Odisha woman's conservation work

PM Modi names PM SVANidhi beneficiary in 'Mann ki Baat', latter recounts transformation under scheme

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