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