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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting on delimitation proposals and allow states time to study them. He demanded freezing Lok Sabha strength at 543 for 25 years and implementing 33% women’s reservation from 2029
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share the government’s delimitation proposals with political parties and states. He sought a 25-year freeze on the Lok Sabha’s 543 seats and one-third reservation for women from 2029
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for India to expand its sporting footprint and master more disciplines to boost its medal tally. Addressing Khelo India Samvaad, he outlined the 2036 Olympics strategy and announced a national talent hunt targeting children aged five to 15
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India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of member and partner countries. Under India’s 2026 chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability and strengthening strategic partnerships
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Indian para hockey chief coach Daljender Singh credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat for supporting the team’s first FIH World Cup appearance. He said training camps, infrastructure and international exposure helped India perform well and secure 11th place globally
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore across nine states at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting. He stressed timely execution, integrated planning and quality, while calling for stronger public awareness and training to combat cyber fraud
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Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the existing caste census questionnaire and formulate a new one after consulting political parties, experts and the public, citing Telangana and Bihar's caste surveys as examples.
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India opted against a full press conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during their June France meeting, citing concerns over Trump’s unpredictable behaviour, government sources said. US envoy Sergio Gor later disclosed India’s request to avoid questions
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted scientists and citizens on National Space Day, praising India’s achievements in space technology, research and innovation. He highlighted the sector’s role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat globally
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Space Day by highlighting India’s growing global space presence, private-sector potential and Gen Z’s technological contributions. He said the space sector is vital to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, while ISRO continues inspiring future scientists
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West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the 173-km Kharagpur-Bhadrak fourth railway line. The project is expected to improve passenger connectivity, boost freight movement, decongest highways and support industries, MSMEs and ports across eastern India
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India has signalled a willingness to strengthen ties with Bangladesh, with High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi saying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would receive an honourable welcome in India. Both sides are seeking to resolve differences and expand cooperation in trade, business, education, healthcare and employment
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BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla again submitted his resignation to party chief Nitin Nabin, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. Despite the party previously rejecting his resignation, Poonawalla said he had made a final decision to leave his posts and membership
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Congress criticised the government after NTA announced a retest for UGC-NET June 2026 English, Commerce and Sociology papers due to multiple errors. Jairam Ramesh questioned accountability and delays, while NTA said no additional fee would be charged for candidates
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at political rivals but at forces allegedly undermining India’s constitutional framework. Rijiju listed Maoist supporters, separatists and those backing Article 370 among them
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Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi naxal” remark, saying he was “proud” to be one. Modi had warned against ideological supporters of Naxalism allegedly influencing policies
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The Congress on Sunday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for opposition support on the delimitation-linked women’s reservation bill as “drama”. Jairam Ramesh urged Modi to implement 33 per cent reservation using the existing 543-member Lok Sabha strength from 2029
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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi on his death anniversary. Several leaders remembered his statesmanship, leadership, good governance and contributions to India
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Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, alleging it lacked substance and demanding an account of past promises. He also defended Congress over the Vande Mataram controversy and attacked BJP’s criticism of Rahul Gandhi’s foreign policy remarks
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day turbans have evolved into a distinctive visual tradition since 2014. On the 80th Independence Day, he wore a striking red Bandhej turban, continuing his annual celebration of India’s diverse textile heritage and regional craftsmanship