Congress, SP hit out at Uttarakhand CM over mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita in schools

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) After Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that his government has made the recitation of verses from the Bhagavad Gita mandatory in schools across the state, the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Monday criticised the move, calling it inappropriate and against the secular spirit of the Constitution.

CM Yogi’s '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist (Lead)

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:11 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a tirade at the opposition over the codeine cough syrup controversy and hurled a ‘2 namoone’ jibe -- pointed towards two 'young' leaders, one in Delhi and the other in Lucknow.

'Bangladesh turning into jungle of violence': BJP leaders express concern over worsening situation

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Bangladesh, saying the ongoing violence and criminal activities must be stopped immediately for the sake of humanity and stability.

'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Amid a political war of words between the BJP and the Congress party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on infiltration in Assam and the Northeast, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday accused the grand old party of suppressing historical facts related to the Partition.

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul on ED’s plea

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on a criminal revision petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the alleged National Herald case.

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir floats political outfit Janata Unnayan Party

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:23 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Humayun Kabir, the suspended Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, on Monday announced his political party, christened the Janata Unnayan Party.

No deaths in UP due to codeine cough syrup: CM Yogi

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:03 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday informed the Assembly that no deaths have occurred in the state due to the consumption of codeine-based cough syrup.

'BJP emerging as credible alternative in TN; women seek safety, real empowerment': P Vijayalekshmi (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:46 PM

Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, political activity in the state is gaining momentum. The BJP, which has been steadily expanding its presence, is sharpening its organisational structure, strengthening its alliances, and positioning itself as a strong alternative to the ruling DMK.

BJP backs RSS chief's 'Hindu Rashtra' remarks, Oppn says Constitution runs country

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The BJP on Monday came out in support of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks describing India as a "Hindu Rashtra" and his comments flagging what he termed "Islamic extremism" in West Bengal, triggering sharp political reactions across parties.

'SP’s influence has weakened': UP Dy CM targets Oppn on Codeine cough syrup issue

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) amid the political storm over the alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the opposition party’s influence has significantly diminished and predicting a bleak electoral future for it.

Politics

Congress, SP hit out at Uttarakhand CM over mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita in schools

CM Yogi’s '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist (Lead)

'Bangladesh turning into jungle of violence': BJP leaders express concern over worsening situation

'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul on ED’s plea

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir floats political outfit Janata Unnayan Party

No deaths in UP due to codeine cough syrup: CM Yogi

'BJP emerging as credible alternative in TN; women seek safety, real empowerment': P Vijayalekshmi (IANS Interview)

BJP backs RSS chief's 'Hindu Rashtra' remarks, Oppn says Constitution runs country

'SP’s influence has weakened': UP Dy CM targets Oppn on Codeine cough syrup issue

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