The BJP IT cell head, Amit Malviya, has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, for consistently using foreign trips to demean and misrepresent India. He presented a detailed data-backed counter-narrative, highlighting the exponential growth in the manufacturing sector between 2014-15 and 2024-25. Malviya challenged Gandhi's claims of slow job creation and highlighted the elimination of import dependence in the mobile sector, along with significant growth in manufacturing employment.
At Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally in Mumbai's Goregaon, Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on party chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying and weakening loyal party workers. Shinde referred to Thackeray as a "conspiracy chief" and urged party workers to come together and fight for their rights. The rally was attended by thousands of Shiv Sena supporters and marked the party's strong stance on internal issues.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized CBS News for allegedly editing her interview and not reporting the full truth about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member. Noem claimed that CBS edited the interview to downplay the threat Garcia poses to American safety. The network, however, maintains that the editing was for time constraints and that the full interview is available on their YouTube page.
US President Donald Trump warns Hamas to accept the proposed Gaza peace plan, which includes an end to fighting, the return of Israeli hostages, and an international "Board of Peace" to help run Gaza. The plan also mentions the possibility of Palestinian self-determination and statehood, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists it does not mean statehood. Trump gives Israel full backing to take action if Hamas refuses to accept the plan. Our diplomatic correspondent notes that even if a deal is made, it must be able to sustain itself in the long run.
The upcoming film "The Taj Story" featuring actor Paresh Rawal has sparked a huge debate over its poster which displays Rawal removing the dome of the Taj Mahal and a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from it. While the filmmakers claim that the movie does not deal with any religious matters, it has been met with backlash on social media with many calling it propaganda. This is not the first time that a film has been accused of using religious themes as a means of manipulation. The controversy surrounding the poster has brought to light the ongoing debate over the portrayal of historical facts in films.
Pawan Singh, a renowned Bhojpuri actor and singer, has been garnering attention for his meeting with political leaders from the BJP and RLSP. With his massive popularity among Bhojpuri-speaking voters, Singh's potential entry into politics is seen as a significant development ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections. However, his previous decision to contest as an independent candidate in the Lok Sabha elections had a negative impact on the BJP, causing them to lose some seats. Singh's potential alliance with the BJP is expected to energise party workers and boost their campaign, but it remains to be seen if this will have any repercussions on the upcoming elections.
One of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday morning. He had been admitted to AIIMS Delhi and was undergoing treatment for the past few days. The Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Delhi BJP chief all expressed their condolences and remembered Malhotra's contributions to the party and public service. He was known for his knowledge of the Indian Constitution and his dedication to the party's ideology.
In a fiery interview with PTI, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks advocating for every Indian family to have three children. Owaisi accused the RSS and affiliated organizations of promoting anti-Muslim hatred and called out Bhagwat's double standards regarding population control. He also challenged Bhagwat's suggestion, asking who gave him the right to dictate women's priorities and calling for his retirement from politics.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa's plans for a permanent campus have been scrapped after strong opposition from villagers in Codar village. The state government cited lack of consultation and local support as the main reasons for abandoning the project, which has faced resistance at five different proposed sites since its establishment in 2016. Despite hopes for research opportunities and community projects, the local MLA and Water Resources Minister emphasized the need for well-rounded thinking and expressed concern over the impact of such opposition on progress.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during her 'Jan Sunvai' program at her official residence, leaving her in shock. Opinions are divided across the political spectrum, as the BJP condemns the assault while the Congress questions the government's stance on women's safety in the national capital. The attacker has been arrested by the Delhi Police and is being questioned, with further investigations underway. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva denies the involvement of any slap or stone-throwing and calls the incident condemnable.