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Rajaji’s great grandson: ‘Previous Congress govts distorted history … Modi breaking the Macaulay mindset’

February 24, 2026 3:46 am

“Modi ji is emulating (Rajaji, Rajendra Prasad) by dismantling colonial vestiges ... rightfully restoring and honouring the legacy of great nationalists,” says C R Kesavan, a BJP national spokesperson, after his great grandfather's bust is unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

‘Metro Man’ Sreedharan: ‘Centre is silent on Kerala high speed rail as LDF govt has done RRTS stunt’ 

February 09, 2026 4:06 am

“During the Congress regime, I could do a lot of things. But this (Left) government shunted me out from the projects much before I had joined BJP… Railways Minister (Ashwini Vaishnaw) has… told me to go ahead with the (high speed rail) project,” the veteran technocrat tells The Indian Express.

‘Manipur Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen has to bear responsibility for consequences of joining govt’: Kuki-Zo Council

February 06, 2026 10:42 am

“Separation of Kukis and Meteis now a lived reality … Having raised a legitimate demand for separate administration, participating in Meitei-dominated government both illogical and contradictory,” outfit’s spokesperson Ginza Vualzong tells The Indian Express

Twenty20 chief: 'Congress, CPI(M) don't worry each other in Kerala. Both are worried about our growth'

January 25, 2026 11:37 am

“Our political dream and development approach go in tune with that of BJP... How is this alliance related to my garment business?... The allegation is nonsense and let Congress and CPI(M) explain it,” says Sabu M Jacob, who is also KITEX MD

'NCP may hold merger talks with NCP(SP), but will remain with NDA in Mumbai, Delhi': Sunil Tatkare

January 23, 2026 10:59 pm

On whether the two parties will contest the upcoming rural body polls on NCP’s ‘clock’ symbol, the Maharashtra NCP chief says: “It is possible. We will fight together and this means there will be one symbol”

Ankita Bhandari case reeks of BJP leaders' involvement … Dhami govt evading CBI probe for 3 yrs: Uttarakhand Congress chief

January 11, 2026 10:40 am

“Uttarakhand BJP president recently dismissed protests demanding justice for Ankita, saying that had it been an issue, people would not have voted for the party in every election since 2022... Isn’t this arrogance” asks Ganesh Godiyal

Uddhav Thackeray interview: ‘BJP conspiring to push Marathis out of Mumbai … as long as I am there, they cannot capture it'

January 11, 2026 10:52 am

"Raj (Thackeray) and I were estranged, but Marathi identity, Hindutva, and Maharashtra were never abandoned by either of us ... We reunited for a cause," says Sena (UBT) president.

‘Why has ED woken up before Bengal polls when I-PAC probe linked to 2022 Goa elections?’: TMC MP Saket Gokhale

January 12, 2026 9:38 pm

“Eight (TMC) MPs were peacefully protesting at Kartavya Bhavan … (but) MPs were dragged and handled brutally … Is this how sitting MPs are treated in the capital of India?” asks Rajya Sabha MP.

Shashi Tharoor: ‘Bangladesh is not Pakistan ... it doesn’t send terrorists ... dropping Mustafizur Rahman from IPL absolutely appalling’

January 05, 2026 5:09 pm

“Why is it that sports and cricket alone have to bear the burden of social media outrage? … That player has never said anything against India or the Hindu minority in Bangladesh ... Who are we victimising here?” asks Congress MP who heads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs

Supriya Sule interview: ‘We have never hidden Pawar family's ties with Adani... NCP(SP)-NCP alliance in place for civic polls’

January 01, 2026 10:23 pm

“Our communication with Ajit Pawar has been established and we are in constant touch now, especially about our seats,” says the NCP (SP) working president and Baramati MP

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