BJP warns of defamation case against Omar Abdullah over 'poaching' allegation, NC hits back

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Sunday threatened to lodge a defamation case against Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Vice President of the ruling National Conference (NC) Omar Abdullah if the latter is unable to present evidence that supports his allegation of the former conspiring to break his party.

Political Hindu: Delhi BJP chief slams Kejriwal for 'embracing' Hindutva ahead of polls

IANS | July 12, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Describing AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal as a “Political Hindu”, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday dismissed the former Chief Minister’s programme to organise Shri Sundarkand Paath in Rohini as a gimmick with an eye on the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections.

RSS concludes annual meet in Belagavi, confident of embezzlement probe reaching a turning point

IANS | July 12, 2026 4:04 PM

Belagavi (Karnataka), July 12 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday voiced confidence that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple "will reach a turning point", during the conclusion of its annual 'Akhil Bharatiya Pranth Pracharak' meeting in Karnataka's Belagavi.

FairPoint: Reading between the lines of Farooq Abdullah's protest call

Deepika Bhan | July 12, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Is it a coincidence that Dr Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the ruling National Conference, has decided to stage a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood?

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:52 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the alleged irregularities of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, Tapasvi Chhawani Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya on Sunday said that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the appointment of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as a lifetime member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and also the inclusion of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a trustee.

US Senator and key Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:32 PM

Washington, July 12 (IANS) US Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican, South Carolina) and a staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, has died after a "brief and sudden illness" on Saturday evening (local time), his office announced on Sunday. He was 71.

Modi govt's foreign policy safeguards national interests, establishes long-term ties with global powers: BJP

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign visits have resulted in significant strategic, defence, and economic benefits for the country.

BJP hits out at Gandhis over Wayanad, says 'empathy measured by standing with people and not showing up before polls'

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, accusing them of showing lack of empathy over not visiting the landslide-hit Wayanad.

Vietnam Boat tragedy: Telugu tourists to reach Hyderabad on Sunday night

IANS | July 12, 2026 2:52 PM

Amaravati, July 12 (IANS) All Telugu tourists stranded on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island following the boat tragedy on Saturday have safely reached Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, the Andhra Pradesh government said on Sunday.

Mamata Banerjee's diminished influence weaking Opposition: Ramdas Athawale

IANS | July 12, 2026 2:40 PM

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Union Minister and Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale remarked on Sunday that while the INDIA bloc had initially emerged stronger, it is now "steadily weakening" and cited former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "declined influence" as one of the probable reasons.

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BJP warns of defamation case against Omar Abdullah over 'poaching' allegation, NC hits back

Political Hindu: Delhi BJP chief slams Kejriwal for 'embracing' Hindutva ahead of polls

RSS concludes annual meet in Belagavi, confident of embezzlement probe reaching a turning point

FairPoint: Reading between the lines of Farooq Abdullah's protest call

Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya writes to PM Modi seeking appointment of UP CM Yogi, RSS chief Bhagwat at Ram Mandir Trust

US Senator and key Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies

Modi govt's foreign policy safeguards national interests, establishes long-term ties with global powers: BJP

BJP hits out at Gandhis over Wayanad, says 'empathy measured by standing with people and not showing up before polls'

Vietnam Boat tragedy: Telugu tourists to reach Hyderabad on Sunday night

Mamata Banerjee's diminished influence weaking Opposition: Ramdas Athawale

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