Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has outlined seven suggestions for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating that the party could improve its electoral performance and win more seats in Parliament by adopting a different political approach. His remarks, shared on social media platform X on November 4, 2026, focused on leadership, parliamentary participation, respect for senior leaders, organisational democracy and political conduct. The minister's comments came

Delhi's trading community has raised concerns over the economic impact of the INDIA bloc's rally held at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026. The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has estimated that the event and the disruptions surrounding it resulted in business losses of approximately ₹10,000–₹11,000 crore across several major commercial markets in the national capital. The rally, organised by opposition parties over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, attracted a

A fresh political debate has emerged following the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026, after Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress over an allegedly AI-generated photograph shared on social media. The image, which appeared to show a massive gathering at the venue, attracted attention after Congress leaders circulated it to highlight the rally's turnout. Reacting to the photograph, Rijiju questioned its authenti

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on November 1, 2026. Questioning the Opposition's decision to organise the rally on the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Shah accused the Congress of showing insensitivity towards one of the darkest chapters in India's history. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, Shah recalled the suffering of thousands of Sikh families

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sharp dig at the Congress party following its poor initial performance in the Legislative Council elections held across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Highlighting that the elections were conducted using ballot papers, Modiji questioned the party’s electoral performance and drew attention to its repeated demands for a return to the traditional voting system. In a post on X on October 28, the Prime Minister wrote, “MLC elec

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] alliance has secured a clean sweep in Karnataka’s Legislative Council elections, winning all four seats contested in the teachers’ and graduates’ constituencies. The results, announced on October 28, 2026, dealt a setback to the ruling Congress, which failed to win any of the seats. The BJP retained three constituencies, while JD(S) captured the Bengaluru Teachers’ seat. The outcome highlights the importance of

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father, describing it as an insult to the dignity of Indian politics. Singh expressed concern over the language used by a senior opposition leader, emphasising that political disagreements should remain within the boundaries of public decorum. In his response on October 26, Singh maintained that democracy gives ev

Deepak Kumar, the Kotdwar gym owner who shot into the national spotlight earlier this year after being referred to as “Mohammad Deepak”, has been arrested by Uttarakhand Police following a complaint by a local businessman. The arrest has drawn renewed attention because Deepak had earlier been publicly praised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who described him as a “symbol of love” following a January controversy. According to police, businessman Sanjeev Tonk approached Kotdwa

A political debate over India's national song, Vande Mataram, has intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised the Congress for reaffirming its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of the song at party events. Speaking in Chennai, Shah said the move was an insult to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence and alleged that the Congress was repeating a position it had adopted in 1937. The controversy has g

A fresh controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Home Minister Priyank Kharge's remarks on protesting Civil Police Constable recruitment aspirants drew widespread criticism. The comments came amid growing demands from candidates seeking a fair investigation into alleged irregularities during the recently conducted recruitment examination. The issue has since evolved into a political flashpoint, with opposition leaders questioning the government's handling of the matter and

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has responded firmly to recent opposition protests, stating that students deserve solutions and accountability rather than being drawn into political disruptions. His remarks followed a series of events surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination controversy and related demonstrations in the capital. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi | India Today Background of the NEET-UG 2026 Examinatio

In a significant political development, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, ending the decade-long rule of the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF). According to results, the UDF has crossed the majority mark with around 99-102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the LDF has been reduced to approximately 35-42 seats. This outcome brings to a close the tenure of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijay

The Gauhati High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by All India Congress Committee (AICC) Media and Publicity Chairperson Pawan Khera. The plea was connected to a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Assam Police Crime Branch, based on a complaint by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. A single-judge bench of Justice Parthivjyoti Saikia delivered the order after reserving the verdict on April 21 f

A political storm erupted in Telangana after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy publicly claimed that Congress workers in the state could raise ₹1,000 crore if any member of the Gandhi family faced financial trouble. The statement, made during a party address, was intended to project loyalty and solidarity toward the Congress leadership. However, instead of strengthening political optics, it triggered sharp questions about governance priorities and financial responsibility. The