LoP Gandhi never attends all-party meetings: RLD MP Rajkumar Sangwan

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) RLD MP Rajkumar Sangwan on Wednesday claimed that he has never seen the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attending all-party meetings. He said that such meetings are crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament.

BJP hails UCC Bill in Gujarat; RJD calls it 'agenda'

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) While the BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, urging for 'one nation, one Constitution', the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) opposed it's passage, calling it the party's 'agenda'.

Positive step, peace likely soon: BJP on PM Modi–Prez Trump call on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, the BJP on Wednesday termed the move a 'positive step' and expressed hope that peace would prevail soon.

West Asia crisis: Congress attacks govt’s 'delayed response’

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Political reactions have intensified over the government’s handling of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, with leaders from both the Congress and the BJP offering sharply contrasting views on the country’s diplomatic approach and its impact on citizens.

Trinamool approaches ECI seeking removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges bias

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:46 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Trinamool Congress, on Wednesday, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking the immediate removal of the new returning officer (RO), appointed for Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress candidate, is pitted against Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.

HM Amit Shah to chair all-party meeting on West Asia conflict

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the all-party meeting on Wednesday evening to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.

Pakistan leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation, maintain Iran neutrality

Vicky Nanjappa | March 25, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) For Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, countering the pro-Iran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly becoming a headache. For Pakistan, countering this mobilisation is important as it is threatening to become bigger. However, the dilemma the establishment faces is that it cannot use its official machinery to take on the mobilisation of the Shias.