Statement war erupts in Bengal after ECI's 'straight-talk to Trinamool Congress'

IANS | April 8, 2026 3:07 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) A political slugfest erupted in West Bengal on Wednesday following a statement released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that seemingly confronts the Trinamool Congress regarding their responsibility to ensure that the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state will occur without fear, violence, intimidation, and inducement.

Congress hits back at Assam CM over 'offensive' remarks against its leadership

IANS | April 8, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks against party leaders, calling his language "offensive and uncivilised" and condemning the action taken against party spokesperson Pawan Khera.

Facing backlash over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks, Kharge expresses regret, says deliberate misinterpretation

IANS | April 8, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over his recent remarks during a Kerala election rally in Idukki, where he contrasted “educated and clever” Keralites with “illiterate” people in Gujarat.

Trinamool writes to CEC accusing poll officials in Bengal of being politically biased

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:30 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday shot off a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, accusing poll officials in West Bengal, including the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Kumar Agarwal, of political bias in favour of the BJP.

Protests outside Congress headquarters over Kharge’s 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) People from Gujarat staged a protest outside the Congress national headquarters on Wednesday, opposing objectionable remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge against Gujarat and its people.

Cong repeat offender, has 'Dalit virodhi' mindset: BJP on Rahul's 'Bahujan' share remark

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress, calling it "Dalit virodhi (against Dalits)" after Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over what he described as "systemic exclusion of Bahujan entrepreneurs" from major public sector contracts.

On poll eve, 2018 flood tragedy turns into political wrangle in Kerala

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:44 PM

Kochi, April 8 (IANS) The controversy over Kerala’s devastating 2018 floods has erupted into a sharp political slugfest, with Mathew Kuzhalnadan and Mathew T. Thomas, both candidates contesting from different constituencies, locking horns over allegations of administrative failure and ulterior motives.

Mamata Banerjee files nomination papers; proposers list reflects Bhabanipur’s cosmopolitan nature

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:21 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination from her native Assembly constituency of Bhabanipur in South Kolkata.

PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow.

Now, Congress finds fault with India's diplomacy in US-Iran ceasefire deal

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre’s foreign policy in the wake of the two-week ceasefire agreement involving the US, Israel and Iran in West Asia, arguing that Pakistan’s reported role "undermines” India’s long-standing strategy of diplomatically isolating Islamabad over terrorism.

Politics

Statement war erupts in Bengal after ECI's 'straight-talk to Trinamool Congress'

Congress hits back at Assam CM over 'offensive' remarks against its leadership

Facing backlash over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks, Kharge expresses regret, says deliberate misinterpretation

Trinamool writes to CEC accusing poll officials in Bengal of being politically biased

Protests outside Congress headquarters over Kharge’s 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks

Cong repeat offender, has 'Dalit virodhi' mindset: BJP on Rahul's 'Bahujan' share remark

On poll eve, 2018 flood tragedy turns into political wrangle in Kerala

Mamata Banerjee files nomination papers; proposers list reflects Bhabanipur’s cosmopolitan nature

PMMY reflects economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, every dream given support to grow: PM Modi

Now, Congress finds fault with India's diplomacy in US-Iran ceasefire deal

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