Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Indore was presented as an initiative focused on student concerns, including education, recruitment, examination irregularities and infrastructure. However, the event attracted national attention for a different reason after comedian Pulkit Mani performed a mimicry act centred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the video shared by the Congress, Mani imitates Modiji’s mannerisms and style of speaking, while Rahul Gandhi joins th

A fresh political controversy has gripped the country after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the Manusmriti drew sharp criticism from several quarters. The issue escalated when BJP leader and Supreme Court advocate Nazia Khan filed a formal police complaint in Ghaziabad, alleging that Gandhi deliberately misrepresented the ancient Hindu scripture and hurt the religious sentiments of millions of Hindus. The episode has once again brought the Manusmriti into the centre

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 political controversy has erupted after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style of engaging with world leaders, particularly his practice of greeting foreign leaders with warm embraces. Speaking at the Rachnatmak Congress national convention in New Delhi on August 13, Gandhi questioned the idea of associating foreign policy with such personal gestures and used a mock hug with Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit to make his point.

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

The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting India's growing achievements in science, technology, and innovation. Ahead of the proceedings, the Prime Minister congratulated scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs for the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, describing it as a landmark moment in the country's expanding space programme. During his address, the Prime Mini

In a significant development that exposes the fragility of opposition narratives, Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng — once celebrated by Indian liberals and Congress supporters for her pointed question to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic visit to Norway — has directly contradicted Rahul Gandhi’s allegations. Lyng confirmed after inquiring with the Norwegian government that the Adani Group and its companies were never part of any discussions between the Indian an

At a time when the West Asia crisis is intensifying and posing serious challenges to global stability, the Government of India convened an all-party meeting to assess the situation and formulate a coordinated response. With tensions involving the United States, Iran, and Israel threatening energy supplies and economic balance, the meeting was seen as a critical step toward ensuring national preparedness. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , the meeting included key fig

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