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.

'Not a retreat but renewal of social protection': Agriculture Minister explains VB-G RAM G

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday gave a detailed lowdown on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), explaining how the new legislation will embolden India’s rural employment framework and also address the ‘shortcomings’ of the previous scheme, MGNREGA, which it will replace.

'Entered poll arena with winning mindset': Ram Kadam on massive win in Maha local body elections

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:15 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Reacting to the Maharashtra local body election results, BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday said that the Mahayuti alliance entered the electoral battle with confidence and a winning mindset, which ultimately translated into a resounding victory.

Sonia Gandhi accuses Centre of bulldozing MGNREGA, warns of 'catastrophic fallout'

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of systematically bulldozing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and cautioning that its replacement would have "catastrophic consequences" for India's rural population.

'Winning momentum will continue in BMC': JD(U) on Mahayuti's victory in Maha local body polls

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:46 AM

Patna, Dec 22 (IANS) As the ruling Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) registered a resounding victory in the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra, Janata Dal (United) on Monday termed the outcome a “remarkable performance”.

Politics

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

'Not a retreat but renewal of social protection': Agriculture Minister explains VB-G RAM G

'Entered poll arena with winning mindset': Ram Kadam on massive win in Maha local body elections

Sonia Gandhi accuses Centre of bulldozing MGNREGA, warns of 'catastrophic fallout'

'Winning momentum will continue in BMC': JD(U) on Mahayuti's victory in Maha local body polls

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