True companion of BJP: Cong as Owaisi declares alliance with Humayun Kabir for West Bengal polls

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi declared that his party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal in alliance with former Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir’s newly-formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), the Congress on Monday launched a sharp attack and said that "thank you, Asaduddin Owaisi. You have removed your mask — the mask of secularism — and shown the world your true communal face”. It called the AIMIM leader the “true companion” of the BJP.

Bengal polls: PM Modi's campaign rally series likely to begin in Siliguri, end in Bhabanipur

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:37 AM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is slated to participate in a total of 14 election-related programmes in West Bengal during the next month, is likely to begin the campaign from Siliguri in Darjeeling district and end with a mega road show-cum-rally at Bhabanipur in South Kolkata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources said.

'Immortal revolutionaries': Rahul, Kharge pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, the National President of Congress, on Monday paid homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, praising the fearless struggle and ultimate sacrifice of these heroes in their fight for the nation's freedom.

Denied BJP ticket, Assam minister defects to Congress

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:58 AM

Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, state Minister Nandita Gorlosa has joined the Congress party after being denied a ticket by the BJP and will now contest from the Haflong constituency.

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru: Nation pays tributes to 'immortal sons of India'

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India on Monday marked 'Shaheedi Diwas' to honour the sacrifices made by revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru in the nation's freedom struggle.

May Maa Skandamata illuminate everyone's life with compassionate affection, says PM Modi

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:55 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to the countrymen on the fifth day of Chaitra Navaratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata.

Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev's martyrdom remains etched in collective memory: PM Modi

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:43 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day), stating that their ideals of justice, patriotism, and fearless resistance continue to inspire countless Indians.

TN polls: Piyush Goyal in Chennai today to seal NDA seat-sharing pact

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:24 AM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Union Minister and BJP’s Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal is set to arrive in Chennai on Monday for a crucial round of discussions aimed at finalising the long-pending seat-sharing arrangement within the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

CM Mamata asks Trinamool workers to stay alert in Bhabanipur; flags concerns over poll process

IANS | March 22, 2026 10:37 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday asked party workers to remain vigilant in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, expressing concerns over the conduct of the poll process and urging them to stay alert even after voting concludes.

Shashi Tharoor flags concerns over Transgender Bill, seeks wider consultation

IANS | March 22, 2026 10:29 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has raised serious concerns over the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the proposed changes could dilute key protections and roll back rights recognised by the Supreme Court.

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True companion of BJP: Cong as Owaisi declares alliance with Humayun Kabir for West Bengal polls

Bengal polls: PM Modi's campaign rally series likely to begin in Siliguri, end in Bhabanipur

'Immortal revolutionaries': Rahul, Kharge pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

Denied BJP ticket, Assam minister defects to Congress

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru: Nation pays tributes to 'immortal sons of India'

May Maa Skandamata illuminate everyone's life with compassionate affection, says PM Modi

Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev's martyrdom remains etched in collective memory: PM Modi

TN polls: Piyush Goyal in Chennai today to seal NDA seat-sharing pact

CM Mamata asks Trinamool workers to stay alert in Bhabanipur; flags concerns over poll process

Shashi Tharoor flags concerns over Transgender Bill, seeks wider consultation

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