Ravi SarafNew Delhi, July 15 (UNI) Amid ongoing internal infighting within the Punjab Congress and speculation over a change in the state leadership, the party''s Punjab in-charge, Bhupesh Baghel, has clarified that there is no proposal to replace the state Congress president for now.
Patna, Jul 15 ( UNI) Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi claimed on Wednesday that growing public confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s leadership and the BJP''s governance model is drawing leaders from other political parties into its fold, while asserting that opposition parties are facing "ideological bankruptcy" and political despair.
Patna, July 15 (UNI) Ahead of the by-election to the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, the Jan Suraaj Party suffered a major political setback on Wednesday as three of its prominent leaders, considered close associates of party founder Prashant Kishor, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with their supporters.
Aizawl, July 14 (UNI) Church leaders from Mizoram and Nagaland have initiated efforts to facilitate dialogue between the Naga and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur, as violence and tensions continue to strain relations between the two groups in the neighbouring state.
Mumbai, Jul 14 (UNI) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is teetering on the edge of a systemic collapse as internal grievances have finally spilled into the public domain. Five months after the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a January 2026 plane crash, the party’s stability is under severe strain.
Shillong, Jul 13 (UNI) union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the two-day National Conference on NEXTGEN Administrative and E-Governance Reforms here in Meghalaya, highlighting the central government''s efforts to decentralise national conferences to foster rapport with state leaders to improve governance.
New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) A three-day summit on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in governance began in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together senior government officials and public sector executives to discuss the adoption of AI in administration and public service delivery.
Tehran, Jul 13 (UNI) An Iranian newspaper has published what it described as a “revenge list” featuring US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and other senior foreign officials following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday urged the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) to issue show-cause notices to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP state president Manmohan Samal and former MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal over the alleged use of minor children in a political rally held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Srinagar, July 13 (UNI) Authorities in Srinagar on Monday imposed strict restrictions across parts of the old city to prevent people from assembling at the Martyrs'' Graveyard at Naqshband Sahib on the anniversary of the July 13, 1931, killings.
Siliguri, Jul 12 (UNI) The political battle inside the Trinamool Congress (TMC) appears far from over after the change of power in West Bengal. As of now, the party is heading to North Bengal to start a new chapter.
Varanasi, July 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Harish Mishra staged a unique protest on Sunday in Varanasi, protesting on fertilizer non availability to farmers and alleged black marketing.
Chennai, July 12 (UNI) As businesses confront unprecedented disruption driven by artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitics and rapidly evolving markets, IIMBue 2026 Leadership Conclave in Bengaluru is set to bring together some of the country''s most influential minds to explore one compelling question: How do leaders change their orbit and that of the companies they run, instead of simply staying on course?Organised by the IIM Bangalore Alumni Association (IIMBAA), the two-day leadership conclave will be held on August 1–2, 2026, at The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru.
Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) Leaders across the political spectrum in Telangana on Saturday expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, describing her passing as an irreparable loss to Indian cinema and the music fraternity.
Kolkata, July 11 (UNI): Former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh, who largely remained out of the public eye after being questioned by the CBI in connection with the RG Kar rape and murder case and whose name has recently surfaced in a lottery-related case, made a surprise appearance at a meeting of the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel Trinamool faction on Saturday.
Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday called for greater youth participation in Indian politics, saying the country is one of the youngest in the world but is governed largely by older parliamentarians.
Lucknow, July 11 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh BJP has taken a major decision to strengthen its organization in preparation for the 2027 assembly elections.
Eds: (Rptng with correction in para three line six) Patna, July 10 (UNI) In the first major meeting after the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday hosted leaders of all five NDA constituent parties at his official residence to review the government''s performance and chalk out its future political and organizational strategy.
Patna, July 10 (UNI) In the first major meeting after the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday hosted leaders of all five NDA constituent parties at his official residence to review the government''''s performance and chalk out its future political and organizational strategy.
Kolkata, Jul 9 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday night formally nominated former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha members Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Prakash Chik Baraik as its candidates for the July 24 Rajya Sabha by-elections, hours after inducting the trio into the party at its West Bengal headquarters. .
Shimla, July 9 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh BJP president Dr. Rajeev Bindal on Thursday accused Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh of displaying a "feudal mindset", asserting that leadership in a democracy is determined by the people''s mandate and not by royal lineage. He also alleged that the Congress was resorting to personal attacks to divert attention from its governance failures and recent electoral setbacks.
Lucknow, July 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh was honored with the prestigious 17th Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 by the Agriculture Today Group for outstanding policy leadership in the agricultural sector.
Arti BaliTehran/ New Delhi , July 9 UNI) Iran''s leadership has lashed out at the United States after both Washington and Tehran traded a second night of strikes as President Donald Trump widened the area of military operations to Chabahar, extending the campaign beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Australia, where he will hold the third India-Australia Annual Leaders'' Summit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and seek to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) Congress leaders, led by Khairatabad District Congress Committee (DCC) President Motha Rohit Mudiraj, on Wednesday celebrated the Telangana government''s release of Rythu Bharosa assistance to farmers at Gandhi Bhavan.
Kolkata, Jul 7 (UNI) The BJP on Tuesday lodged a written complaint at Baruipur police station against four CPI(M) leaders, including the party''s central committee leader Sujan Chakraborty, in connection with the political fallout over the alleged rape and murder of a Class 5 student in Baruipur of South 24 Parganas district.
Nagpur, July 7 (UNI): The National Academy of Defence Production (NADP), Nagpur, on Tuesday inaugurated the fourth batch of its AICTE-approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Management) programme, reaffirming its focus on developing future leaders for the defence sector and nation-building.
Bengaluru, July 7 (UNI) In what could reshape the Congress''s political and organisational functioning in Karnataka, the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Tuesday approved the formation of a Political Coordination Committee and an Implementation Committee to institutionalise coordination between the party organisation and the government, while launching a revival drive in the 84 Assembly constituencies it lost in the last Assembly elections.
Jammu, Jul 6 (UNI) Asserting that the abrogation of Article 370 ensured true freedom for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and fulfilled the dream of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Monday, said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s leadership, this region is emerging as one of the country''s leading regions on the path of development.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, July 6 (UNI) Factional feud within the Punjab Congress escalated sharply on Monday after a single social media post exposed deep divisions in the state unit, just hours before the arrival of newly appointed party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel.
Ayodhya, Jul 6 (UNI) Amid the ongoing investigation into the case of alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple, Vishwa Hindu Parishad International President Alok Kumar has written to the Investigating Officer, demanding that the scope of the investigation be expanded. He has demanded that statements be recorded from prominent opposition leaders who have publicly alleged fraud and theft worth thousands of crores of rupees at the temple, and that they provide evidence to support their claims.