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Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is aiming to expand its footprint in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections with the support of the 19% Christian population in the state alongside its core Hindu vote, is on the defensive in the wake of some Christian denominations opposing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendment bill moved by the Union government in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Union Minister of State (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai in th ...Read More >
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) asserted that the FCRA Amendment Bill only seeks to stop the use of foreign funding against national security and interests and not to target any religious organisation. Speaking to reporters here at the BJP headquarters, Mr. Rijiju slammed the Congress and Left parties, accusing them of spreading falsehood on the proposed amendment in the FCRA. Their claims about the Bill are "completely false, fabricated and misleading," the senior BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday claimed that the BJP is planning to "bulldoze" FCRA amendments in Parliament and said it would not allow the "blatantly unconstitutional" and "draconian bill" to be passed. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said party MPs have been urgently asked to reach Delhi and attend Parliament on Wednesday. A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, with the gov ...Read More >
New Delhi/PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Nabin resigned from the state's legislative council and legislative assembly, respectively, on Monday, weeks after both leaders were elected to the Upper House earlier this month. The twin resignations came on the final day of the two-week period allowed under law. According to the Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950 (under Articles 101/190 of the Constitution), a member elected to both Parl ...Read More >
New Delhi: A group of paramilitary officers have petitioned Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026, saying that it would reduce them to "second-class citizens" within the organisation they have been serving. The officers argued that the Bill cements a "glass ceiling" by reserving top leadership roles for IPS deputationists, permanently barring cadre officers from heading their own organisations. PTI has seen some of these one-page letters written by ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar chief minister and JD (U) president Nitish Kumar is reportedly not ready to resign from his post until BJP declares the name of its CM candidate. Sources said that the JD (U) had reportedly put four conditions before the BJP leadership as it wanted that the name of the CM candidate should be declared first, and it should also be clarified which party would be allotted the home portfolio in the new government. Sources said that the JD (U) also put its conditions before BJP, asking i ...Read More >
PATNA: With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigning from the state legislative council, talks regarding the next chief ministerial candidate have intensified. Nitish is expected to resign as CM after the end of the inauspicious month 'Kharmas', around April 13. He will likely be taking oath as Rajya Sabha member on April 10. JD (U) minister Vijay Chaudhary, considered close to Nitish, said the resignation "will happen at an appropriate time and in accordance with Constitutional provisions. ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the Bihar legislative council days after securing a place in Rajya Sabha, marking an end of era in the state politics. The move has triggered fresh speculation over an impending change of guard in the state's top post.Now all eyes will be on who takes over Nitish's reign as Bihar chief minister as both JD(U) and BJP may push for the upper hand in the alliance equation.The announcement, however, may not come ...Read More >
BIHAR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2026: Nitish Kumar stepped down from the Bihar legislative council today, just weeks after winning a Rajya Sabha seat this month. This comes only four months after he started his record-breaking tenth term as Chief Minister, following the NDA's landslide win in last year's state elections. Nitish Kumar Steps Down Who's going to take over as Bihar's Chief Minister now that Nitish is heading to the Upper House? Everyone's talking about the BJP, since they grabbed the mo ...Read More >
India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are grappling with over 93,000 vacant posts, raising concerns about law enforcement capabilities and prompting intensified recruitment efforts by the government. IMAGE: All photographs: ANI PhotoKey PointsOver 93,000 posts are vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with the CRPF and CISF having the highest number of vacancies.The government asserts that the CAPFs are effectively managing their responsibilities despite the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that there existed a total vacancy of 93,139 personnel in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), which is nearly 8.5 percent of their overall sanctioned strength. In a written reply to a question asked by MP Ashok Mittal, Minister of State (MoS) Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the vacancies in CAPFs are reported as on January 1, 2026. According to data presented by the MoS (Home) in the Upper House, the Central Industrial Secur ...Read More >
India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are grappling with over 93,000 vacant posts, raising concerns about law enforcement capabilities and prompting intensified recruitment efforts by the government. IMAGE: All photographs: ANI PhotoKey PointsOver 93,000 posts are vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with the CRPF and CISF having the highest number of vacancies.The government asserts that the CAPFs are effectively managing their responsibilities despite the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) More than 93,000 posts are lying vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented vacancies data in the paramilitary forces, showing that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has the highest number of vacancies at 27,400, followed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) with 28,342 vacant posts. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday informed the Parliament that there existed a total of 9,248 vacancies across ranks ranging from Constable to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Additional DCP in the Delhi Police. The current strength of the force is 92,044. Sharing the inputs in Rajya Sabha through a written reply to the House the MHA gave the overall rank-wise sanctioned strength and vacancies in the Delhi Police, as of November 30, 2025. According to the ...Read More >
Hajipur (Bihar) [India], October 28 (ANI): Union Minister Nityanand Rai slammed Mahagathbandhan CM face candidate, Tejashwi Yadav, and asked how a person who is "corrupt" can free Bihar from corruption?" The Assembly elections in Bihar are being held in two phases on November 6 and November 11. Counting of Votes will take place on November 14. "Today the 'ghamandiya' alliance has launched its manifesto. Tejashwi Yadav says, 'we will free Bihar from corruption'. The person who is himself corrup ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP leader Nityanand Rai on Tuesday sharply criticised the INDIA Bloc's Grand Alliance's manifesto, calling it a collection of "false promises" aimed at "misleading" the people of Bihar. He alleged that Tejashwi Yadav and his allies were trying to "sell dreams" and bring back "jungle raj" in the state. Rai said, "Tejashwi Yadav and the people of the Grand Alliance have released a bundle of false promises in the name of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Today marks the third day of the Chhath Mahaparv, with devotees across the country offering the traditional evening Arghya to the setting Sun as part of the ongoing four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on Sunday, and today marks the Sandhya Arghya (evening arghya). Also Read | BMC Elections 2 ...Read More >
Playback singer Maithili Thakur, trained in Indian classical and devotional music, turned 25 on July 25 this year. Three months later, she is in a different field altogether as she contests the upcoming Assembly elections from Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga district as a surprise Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee. Ms. Thakur, the youngest among the candidates in the Bihar elections this time, hails from Benipatti in neighbouring Madhubani district, about 35 km from the Mithilanchal regio ...Read More >
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed anguish over Bihar's persistent poverty and unemployment under NDA rule, claiming CM Nitish Kumar won't be reinstated if the alliance wins. He accused the Centre of shielding corrupt leaders and promised a corruption-free government focused on people's grievances, affordable medicines, and jobs if the INDIA bloc is voted to power. Asserting that he feels anguished that Bihar's farmers are still poor despite the 20 years of rule by the JD(U)-led NDA in the sta ...Read More >
Saharsa (Bihar) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, including running special trains for Bihar migrant workers returning home for Chhath Puja, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Saturday, rebutting Opposition leaders' criticism against the Centre over train arrangements during the festive season. "Union government and the Ministry of Railways have made elaborate arrangements, and a lot of trains are being run for our m ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With the announcement of Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial candidate for the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan on Thursday, following a prolonged period of uncertainty within the alliance, political attention in Bihar has once again turned towards the electoral significance and decisive consolidation of the Yadav community. However, the number of candidates belonging to the Yadav community who have been dropped or denied tickets by the BJP and JD(U) in the NDA alliance presents a contras ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 23 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday claimed that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) "tortured" Congress and other parties in the Mahagathbandhan to declare Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the alliance for the upcoming Assembly polls. Dy CM Choudhary alleged that the RJD fielded candidates against Congress and alliance partners to force them to accept Tejashwi as the CM face. Addressing a press conference in Patna, Samra ...Read More >
Srinagar: The dialogue process between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh have resumed, with the next sub-committee meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 22. Three members each from Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, along with the Lok Sabha member from Ladakh and a lawyer, will participate in the meeting. Relations between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh witnessed a thaw following the Ministry of Home Affairs' announcement of a judicial probe, led by a ...Read More >
The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Tuesday announced pre-election sops for women voters to counter those offered by Bihar's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal United alliance. The sops include assurances that women employed as 'Jeevika didis' will have their jobs - currently on contract - made permanent and salaries will be raised to Rs 30,000 per month. Also, interest will be waived on outstanding loans and interest-free credit offered till 2027. The 'didis', the RJD said further, will be prov ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the election fever heats up in Bihar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, branding him "corrupt, nepotistic, and a plunderer." Rai accused the RJD and its leadership of looting Bihar and oppressing the poor during their previous regimes. "During their rule, there was a scam even for the milk meant for children. The RJD government snatched the rights of the poor through ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday addressed speculation over his chief ministerial ambitions, saying discussions on such matters should happen "at the right occasion". Speaking in Patna, Paswan told ANI, "Every party wants its leader to become the chief minister. I myself wanted my father to become the chief minister or even the Prime Minister. Discussions on these topics should be held at the right occasions."Paswan reaffirmed his suppor ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): Union Minister & Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) National President Chirag Paswan on Monday targeted the opposition's Mahagathbandhan, saying that the alliance, which cannot take care of its partners, how could they take care of the state? Addressing a gathering, Chirag highlighted the National Democratic Alliance's timely seat-sharing announcement, further asserting that it has sent a very "positive message". "The atmosphere is one-sided and we will pe ...Read More >
Leh: Ladakh representatives have accepted the invitation from the Ministry of Home Affairs for a meeting with its sub-committee in Delhi on October 22, Leh Apex Body co-chairman Chering Dorje Lakruk said on Sunday. This has ended the months-long deadlock over talks with the Centre. Three representatives, each of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), along with Ladakh MP Mohd Haneefa Jan and their lawyer, will take part in the talks with a focus on their primary demand of st ...Read More >
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart his campaign for the Bihar assembly election on October 24 with a visit to Karpoori Gram, the birthplace of former chief minister Jannayak (people's hero) Karpoori Thakur, who was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in January 2024, said state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday. Modi will make six visits to the poll-bound state between October 24 and November 7 for campaigning. The two-phase polls are scheduled to be held on November 6 an ...Read More >
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