With over 60 million female voters in Uttar Pradesh, political parties like BJP and SP are aggressively targeting women through welfare schemes and cash transfer promises ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, recognizing their decisive role in recent polls.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee UP, Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab, and Tarun Chugh is assigned to Gujarat, effective immediately.
Shehzad Poonawalla resigns as BJP National Spokesperson and from all party positions due to pressing personal and financial circumstances, to enter the private sector while continuing support for PM Modi's vision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP suffered a rare electoral defeat in Bihar's Bankipur constituency following weeks of Gen Z-led student protests against exam paper leaks and government policies.
The BJP announced its new team of national office-bearers on Monday, appointing leaders such as Smriti Irani and Vasundhara Raje Scindia to key organisational roles.
Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran sparked outrage after making remarks apparently targeting CM C Joseph Vijay's mother, drawing widespread criticism and demands for an apology from political leaders across party lines.
The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for missing the official Independence Day event for the second consecutive year. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Gandhi of reflecting a 'Dimagi Naxal' ecosystem and hatred for Vande Mataram.
BJP slammed J&K CM Omar Abdullah for criticising the abrogation of Article 370 during an Independence Day speech, with LoP Sunil Sharma accusing him of creating confusion in the Valley.
A political dispute erupted between the BJP and Congress after an Independence Day event at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi, where the BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the national song Vande Mataram, while Congress stated she was merely asking for a chair for the party president.
With Mayawati and the Bahujan Samaj Party losing ground in Uttar Pradesh, major political parties including the BJP, Samajwadi Party, and Congress are intensifying efforts to secure the Dalit vote bank ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
BJP MP Harbhajan Singh shared a video claiming to show Punjab's youth under the influence of drugs, but Punjab Police fact-checked it as being from Rajasthan, leading to sharp criticism from AAP leaders.
Gen Z-led protests in New Delhi demanding education reforms have caused deep ideological rifts within Indian families, pitting politically rebellious youth against parents loyal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP and the right-wing RSS.
The BJP launched a scathing attack on AAP and Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that a recent protest at Jantar Mantar was a politically motivated campaign orchestrated to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi rather than focus on education issues.
BJP MP Janardan Mishra defends India's ethanol-blending policy, citing dependence on imported crude oil and Brazil's successful use of 100% ethanol in vehicles, amidst protests over the government's petrol-ethanol blend target.
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Gyan Tiwari filed a police complaint alleging his daughter was duped into marrying a conman who used fake identities to marry multiple women. Police arrested Anuj Trivedi and his son Prakhar Trivedi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed students in Prayagraj, criticising the BJP and RSS over youth unemployment, exam irregularities, and data exploitation while urging students to fight with love and unity.
Shiromani Akali Dal has urged the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill and equitable delimitation, following a meeting between SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid alliance speculation.
The BJP accused Pakistan of human rights violations and using force against peaceful protesters in PoJK, reiterating that the territory is an integral part of India.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav interprets 'PD' in PDA as Pandits, expanding the party's voter base to include Brahmins, citing historical hardships faced by the community under the BJP government.
India's ruling BJP lost a three-decade-held byelection seat in Patna to Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party following nationwide student protests over exam paper leaks and youth unemployment.
India's BJP accused the opposition Congress party of disrupting parliamentary sessions and forcing bills through without discussion. Meanwhile, Assam flood deaths reached 87, and Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance on an upcoming virtual speech by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader, faces backlash for an offensive remark during a Cauvery dispute protest, interpreted as a double entendre referencing actor Trisha, prompting calls for his arrest and criticism from BJP and TVK leaders.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, ending the BJP's three-decade dominance. BJP national president Nitin Nabin accepted the verdict, stating the party will conduct a thorough introspection into the reasons for its defeat in the Bihar constituency.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attempts to connect with protesting youth via Instagram reels have largely failed to address their concerns over a cancelled medical entrance exam. Experts note a significant disconnect between the government and young people, exacerbated by a lack of youth representation and perceived crackdowns on dissent.
