Politics

Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore says he would support Pakistan if it went to war with the US

BJP state president Madan Rathore sparked controversy by stating he would back Pakistan in a war against the United States, a comment that quickly went viral on social media.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan LoP says even a minister’s son doubts BJP as leader’s son contests independently

The Rajasthan Leader of Opposition remarked that even a minister’s son lacks confidence in the BJP, after a senior leader’s son announced he will contest the upcoming election as an independent candidate.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister

The Chief Minister of Rajasthan held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as reported by PM India.

16 Oct 2026

CJP Supporters to Hoist Tricolor Near Connaught Place Today, Police on High Alert

Supporters of the CJP are set to gather near Connaught Place today to raise the national flag, with police deployed to maintain order.

16 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Halts 34% Backward Class Quota in Local Bodies

The state government has discontinued the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, a move that has drawn attention from political analysts and community leaders.

16 Oct 2026

Karnataka to Challenge High Court Verdict on SC/ST Quota Increase in Supreme Court

The Karnataka government announced it will file a petition in the Supreme Court to contest a High Court order that raised the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan BJP chief says India would back Pakistan if US attacks, Congress condemns

BJP state president Satish Poonia claimed India would support Pakistan if the United States were attacked, prompting sharp criticism from the Congress party.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan BJP chief says India would back Pakistan if US‑Pakistan war erupts, sparks controversy

The Rajasthan BJP president's remarks that India would support Pakistan in a hypothetical US‑Pakistan conflict have provoked sharp criticism from opposition leaders and prompted debate over India's foreign policy stance.

16 Oct 2026

Tribal groups from 35 villages march to Bhopal demanding CM Mohan Yadav intervene in demolition of 12 homes

Around 35 tribal villages sent a delegation to Bhopal, seeking a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after 12 families’ homes were demolished.

16 Oct 2026

Minister flags discrimination as rural areas face power cuts, cities get steady supply

A senior minister raised concerns over frequent power outages in rural India, accusing the grid’s uninterrupted supply to cities of discrimination.

16 Oct 2026

Former West Bengal CM’s ‘sympathy’ politics faces renewed scrutiny

Political analysts are re‑examining the former chief minister’s strategy of invoking sympathy, citing the 2021 Nandigram injury and a recent incident in Kalighat.

16 Oct 2026

Dr Sumanth Raman says Vijay's political rise is owed to DMK support

Political analyst Dr Sumanth Raman asserted that Vijay’s current office is a result of backing from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The comment was made in a recent interview with India Today.

16 Oct 2026