<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Politics-News-Economic Times</title><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics</link><description><![CDATA[Politics News: Get Live Politics news and updates from India on Indian Politics. Read all the latest Politics headlines, current affairs online and more on Economic Times.]]> </description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:07:29 +0530</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/1052732854.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) 2026 Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd, http://info.indiatimes.com/terms/tou.html</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>Economic Times</title><url>https://img.etimg.com/thumb/msid-76939477,width-600,height-60/economictimes.jpg</url><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[As SC hears case, Lok Sabha Speaker issues notice to rebel TMC MPs on Abhishek's disqualification plea]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court issued notice on Abhishek Banerjee's plea concerning disqualification petitions.  The court sought responses from twenty rebel Members of Parliament.  Hours later, the Lok Sabha Speaker's secretariat issued notices to these rebel MPs.  Banerjee's petitions seek disqualification under the anti-defection law.  The rebel MPs had joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/as-sc-hears-case-lok-sabha-speaker-issues-notice-to-rebel-tmc-mps-on-abhisheks-disqualification-plea/articleshow/133523886.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133523886,imgsize-255498.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/as-sc-hears-case-lok-sabha-speaker-issues-notice-to-rebel-tmc-mps-on-abhisheks-disqualification-plea/articleshow/133523886.cms</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:08:28 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will respond soon to resignation demand by Farooq Abdullah: Srinagar MP]]> </title><description><![CDATA[National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah will issue a detailed statement soon regarding his resignation demand. Party president Farooq Abdullah asked Ruhullah to seek a fresh mandate from voters. Ruhullah has been critical of the NC government and its promises. NC legislators accuse Ruhullah of working on an agency agenda. Farooq Abdullah warned Ruhullah of consequences for his actions.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/will-respond-soon-to-resignation-demand-by-farooq-abdullah-srinagar-mp/articleshow/133521763.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133521763,imgsize-.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/will-respond-soon-to-resignation-demand-by-farooq-abdullah-srinagar-mp/articleshow/133521763.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:33:35 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assam: Congress opens ticket race for Nagaon bypoll]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Congress party has opened applications for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election ticket.  AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal is now being considered for the Nagaon seat.  The Congress had previously sought AIUDF support rather than a contest.  Assam opposition leader alleged AIUDF faced pressure to field a candidate.  Congress expressed confidence in retaining the Nagaon constituency.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/assam-congress-opens-ticket-race-for-nagaon-bypoll/articleshow/133515990.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133515990,imgsize-167523.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/assam-congress-opens-ticket-race-for-nagaon-bypoll/articleshow/133515990.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:26:41 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free travel for life? UP cabinet approves  new scheme for senior women]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh's Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana now offers free bus travel.  Women aged sixty and older will benefit from this new state initiative.  Eligible passengers can simply show their Aadhaar or Voter ID cards.  This scheme received approval during a recent state Cabinet meeting.  Over one crore women are expected to gain from this program.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/free-travel-for-life-up-cabinet-approves-new-scheme-for-senior-women/articleshow/133513799.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133513799,imgsize-135488.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/free-travel-for-life-up-cabinet-approves-new-scheme-for-senior-women/articleshow/133513799.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:30:24 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shobha Karandlaje urges Governor to block Karnataka Parks Bill over 5% land-use provision]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Karandlaje objected particularly to a provision allowing the state government, on the recommendation of a high-level committee, to alienate or permit the use of up to 5% of a park’s total area through sale, lease, gift, exchange, mortgage or other means.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/shobha-karandlaje-urges-governor-to-block-karnataka-parks-bill-over-5-land-use-provision/articleshow/133509083.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133509083,imgsize-126720.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/shobha-karandlaje-urges-governor-to-block-karnataka-parks-bill-over-5-land-use-provision/articleshow/133509083.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:29:10 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIR: CM Shivakumar writes to ECI, seeks more time to file claims to draft voter rolls]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar requested the Election Commission of India to extend the deadline.  He seeks more time for genuine voters to file claims and objections.  Nearly 1.08 crore electors were flagged under the ASDDO category in the state.  The Chief Minister emphasized that mobility should not lead to disenfranchisement.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sir-cm-shivakumar-writes-to-eci-seeks-more-time-to-file-claims-to-draft-voter-rolls/articleshow/133508527.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133508527,imgsize-131240.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sir-cm-shivakumar-writes-to-eci-seeks-more-time-to-file-claims-to-draft-voter-rolls/articleshow/133508527.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:15:08 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golgappa and vegetable sellers far intelligent than Rahul Gandhi: BJP attacks Congress for 'mocking' UPI]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Congress for its past doubts about the Unified Payments Interface.  This digital payment system has become the world's largest real-time platform.  UPI transactions have seen a massive increase in volume and value over ten years.  The party highlighted its widespread adoption and availability in multiple countries.  This growth contrasts with earlier predictions of its failure.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/golgappa-and-vegetable-sellers-far-intelligent-than-rahul-gandhi-bjp-attacks-congress-for-mocking-upi/articleshow/133508175.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133508175,imgsize-84256.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/golgappa-and-vegetable-sellers-far-intelligent-than-rahul-gandhi-bjp-attacks-congress-for-mocking-upi/articleshow/133508175.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:05:53 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[J&amp;K BJP identifies constituencies across UT for electoral gains]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The BJP plans to intensify its outreach in 20-25 constituencies in Kashmir and several seats in Jammu where it failed to win in 2024. The party will appoint constituency incharges and focus on areas including Shopian, Rajpora, Gurez, Rajouri-Poonch and Doda-Ramban.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jk-bjp-identifies-constituencies-across-ut-for-electoral-gains/articleshow/133507010.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133507010,imgsize-100798.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/jk-bjp-identifies-constituencies-across-ut-for-electoral-gains/articleshow/133507010.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:03:04 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SC hears Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking expedited decision on disqualification of 20 Rebel TMC MPs]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court heard a plea from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding rebel MPs. He sought expedition of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision on disqualification. The apex court declined to issue notice to the Speaker and secretary-general. A similar plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) was previously halted by the court. Banerjee challenged the delay in deciding disqualification proceedings against twenty MPs.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sc-hears-abhishek-banerjees-plea-seeking-expedited-decision-on-disqualification-of-20-rebel-tmc-mps/articleshow/133499978.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133499978,imgsize-134078.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sc-hears-abhishek-banerjees-plea-seeking-expedited-decision-on-disqualification-of-20-rebel-tmc-mps/articleshow/133499978.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:07 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action in 3 criminal cases]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Calcutta High Court granted protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Police cannot take coercive measures or interrogate him in three cases. Banerjee must seek permission before traveling abroad for medical treatment. He must cooperate with the ongoing investigation and comply with notices. The court will review progress reports on November 23.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/calcutta-hc-grants-abhishek-banerjee-protection-from-coercive-action-in-3-criminal-cases/articleshow/133498482.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133498482,imgsize-74874.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/calcutta-hc-grants-abhishek-banerjee-protection-from-coercive-action-in-3-criminal-cases/articleshow/133498482.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:39:01 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yogi Adityanath announces one lakh job appointments over next six months]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled a plan to provide one lakh government jobs to the youth within the next six months. Since 2017, over 9.30 lakh positions have been filled in the state, he said.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/yogi-adityanath-announces-one-lakh-job-appointments-over-next-six-months/articleshow/133498212.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133498212,imgsize-53860.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/yogi-adityanath-announces-one-lakh-job-appointments-over-next-six-months/articleshow/133498212.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:37:27 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA["I can’t work much now," Nitin Gadkari's latest comments spark retirement speculation]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Union minister Nitin Gadkari's comments about the new generation have fueled retirement peculation. He spoke about his 30 years in public life and reduced capacity for work. Gadkari has not formally announced any decision regarding his political future. The remarks coincide with reports of a potential Union Cabinet reshuffle. He also discussed health changes and concerns for farmer welfare.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nitin-gadkari-retirement-buzz-grows-after-new-generation-remark-cant-work-much-now/articleshow/133495762.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133495762,imgsize-108390.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nitin-gadkari-retirement-buzz-grows-after-new-generation-remark-cant-work-much-now/articleshow/133495762.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:38:56 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu Minister moves resolution to exempt TET for teachers appointed before August 2010]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu's education minister proposed exempting teachers appointed before August 2010.  This resolution aims to protect job security for over three lakh educators.  Many teachers have served for fifteen to twenty years without any issues.  The assembly urges the Union Government for a permanent exemption from the TET.  This will ensure continued job benefits and promotions for these experienced teachers.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-minister-moves-resolution-to-exempt-tet-for-teachers-appointed-before-august-2010/articleshow/133493116.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133493116,imgsize-54560.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-minister-moves-resolution-to-exempt-tet-for-teachers-appointed-before-august-2010/articleshow/133493116.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:29:44 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[P Chidambaram dubs one nation, one poll 'monstrous'; Vidhi Centre flags constitutional risks]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Former minister P Chidambaram called the 'one nation, one election' plan unconstitutional. Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy also urged significant changes to the proposed framework. They argued curtailing legislature tenure violates the Constitution's basic structure. The think tank flagged potential delegation of Parliament's amending powers. The joint committee will examine all submissions before making recommendations.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/p-chidambaram-dubs-one-nation-one-poll-monstrous-vidhi-centre-flags-constitutional-risks/articleshow/133477893.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133477893,imgsize-64454.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/p-chidambaram-dubs-one-nation-one-poll-monstrous-vidhi-centre-flags-constitutional-risks/articleshow/133477893.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:14:18 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why strangulate ISRO with privatisation push: Congress]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Congress accuses the government of aggressive privatization of India's space program.  This agenda will limit the Indian Space Research Organisation's rocket development and manufacturing.  The party questions why ISRO is being strangulated and emasculated by this policy.  Much of ISRO's satellite assets may transfer to private companies under this plan.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/why-strangulate-isro-with-privatisation-push-congress/articleshow/133477881.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133477881,imgsize-352460.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/why-strangulate-isro-with-privatisation-push-congress/articleshow/133477881.cms</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:04:08 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manoj Jarange firm on Aug 29 hunger strike over Maratha quota]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Manoj Jarange, a Maratha reservation activist, will begin a hunger strike on August 29. He is demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category. Maharashtra ministers met Jarange and urged him to reconsider his protest plans. The ministers appealed to the activist not to proceed with the planned agitation. Jarange, however, remains steadfast in his resolve for the reservation demand.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/manoj-jarange-firm-on-aug-29-hunger-strike-over-maratha-quota/articleshow/133475921.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133475921,imgsize-128600.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/manoj-jarange-firm-on-aug-29-hunger-strike-over-maratha-quota/articleshow/133475921.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:38:40 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu CM announces free LPG, wider free bus travel for women]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new welfare programs for state residents. Eligible families will receive three free LPG cylinders annually starting Pongal 2027. This initiative aims to benefit approximately thirteen million families across the state. Free bus travel for women has also been expanded to include deluxe government buses. Transgender persons will now also receive free travel benefits on state buses.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-cm-announces-free-lpg-wider-free-bus-travel-for-women/articleshow/133475803.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133475803,imgsize-68888.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-cm-announces-free-lpg-wider-free-bus-travel-for-women/articleshow/133475803.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:34:48 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMK, allies walk out of TN Assembly over Parandur airport project scrapping]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Tamil Nadu government has decided to scrap the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project. Opposition parties staged a walkout in the assembly protesting this significant decision. Farmers had strongly opposed parting with their land for the airport development. Former chief minister MK Stalin stated this move sets back state growth. The DMK accused the speaker of suppressing their voices in the assembly.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dmk-allies-walk-out-of-tn-assembly-over-parandur-airport-project-scrapping/articleshow/133475722.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133475722,imgsize-61812.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dmk-allies-walk-out-of-tn-assembly-over-parandur-airport-project-scrapping/articleshow/133475722.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:31:20 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing, set for border talks with China’s Wang Yi on August 25]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nsa-ajit-doval-arrives-in-beijing-set-for-border-talks-with-chinas-wang-yi-on-august-25/videoshow/133474383.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133474383,imgsize-554518.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/nsa-ajit-doval-arrives-in-beijing-set-for-border-talks-with-chinas-wang-yi-on-august-25/videoshow/133474383.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:41:12 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[97 crore voters, 1.8 crore election workers: CEC highlights scale of India's polls]]> </title><description><![CDATA[India's Chief Election Commissioner referred to the impressive 97 crore voters as the largest family globally. During general elections, the Election Commission of India transforms into the world's biggest organization, facilitating connection among 1.8 crore officials via the ECINET platform. This essential tool ensures streamlined communication and holds extensive electoral data tracing back to 1951.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/97-crore-voters-1-8-crore-election-workers-cec-highlights-scale-of-indias-polls/articleshow/133473059.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133473059,imgsize-2261137.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/97-crore-voters-1-8-crore-election-workers-cec-highlights-scale-of-indias-polls/articleshow/133473059.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:40:13 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Enough is enough…': Kangana hits back at Baba Ramdev, Taapsee Pannu, Ashutosh Rana’s remark]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/enough-is-enough-kangana-hits-back-at-baba-ramdev-taapsee-pannu-ashutosh-ranas-remark/videoshow/133471948.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133471948,imgsize-701090.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/enough-is-enough-kangana-hits-back-at-baba-ramdev-taapsee-pannu-ashutosh-ranas-remark/videoshow/133471948.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:44:52 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearings for citizenship under CAA will soon be over, 23,000 certificates already issued: Suvendu Adhikari]]> </title><description><![CDATA[West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated CAA citizenship hearings will soon conclude.  The state has already issued certificates to 23,000 applicants out of 2.30 lakh.  New directives have been sent to authorities for completing these applications promptly.  Governor RN Ravi approved a new act enabling arrests for attacking police.  This act also allows cost recovery for public property damage.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/hearings-for-citizenship-under-caa-will-soon-be-over-23000-certificates-already-issued-suvendu-adhikari/articleshow/133470719.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133470719,imgsize-103.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/hearings-for-citizenship-under-caa-will-soon-be-over-23000-certificates-already-issued-suvendu-adhikari/articleshow/133470719.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:02:31 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[No need to make drivers Marathi experts, basic communication enough: Devendra Fadnavis]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has emphasized that the requirement for drivers to understand Marathi is about facilitating basic communication, not mastering the language. The state is taking a humane approach, offering drivers more time to learn functional Marathi if necessary. Starting August 20, a state-run initiative will assess the drivers' Marathi proficiency, aiming to uphold the cultural identity and essence of the Marathi language.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-need-to-make-drivers-marathi-experts-basic-communication-enough-devendra-fadnavis/articleshow/133470571.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133470571,imgsize-99100.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-need-to-make-drivers-marathi-experts-basic-communication-enough-devendra-fadnavis/articleshow/133470571.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:52:17 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karnataka: Kumaraswamy alleges DK-linked benami bid to take over NICE, vows to release documents]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of a benami takeover attempt. He alleged the Chief Minister is acquiring the NICE toll road project through shell companies. Kumaraswamy also claimed the project involves significant land scams and violations of its agreement. He stated farmers await compensation while the company sold acquired land. The minister also criticized the state government for commercializing public spaces.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-kumaraswamy-alleges-dk-linked-benami-bid-to-take-over-nice-vows-to-release-documents/articleshow/133468790.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133468790,imgsize-48322.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-kumaraswamy-alleges-dk-linked-benami-bid-to-take-over-nice-vows-to-release-documents/articleshow/133468790.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:09:12 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lot of people are proud to be…': Congress MP P Chidambaram breaks silence on ‘Dimagi Naxal’ row]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/lot-of-people-are-proud-to-be-congress-mp-p-chidambaram-breaks-silence-on-dimagi-naxal-row/videoshow/133468628.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133468628,imgsize-930772.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/lot-of-people-are-proud-to-be-congress-mp-p-chidambaram-breaks-silence-on-dimagi-naxal-row/videoshow/133468628.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:04:22 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces more free buses for women; 3 free cooking gas cylinders]]> </title><description><![CDATA[In an effort to alleviate living costs, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced new initiatives including fare-free bus travel for women and the distribution of three free cooking gas cylinders per year to qualifying families. The fare-free bus service is set to launch on October 2, while the gas cylinder program will kick off in January 2027.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-cm-c-joseph-vijay-announces-more-free-buses-for-women-3-free-cooking-gas-cylinders/articleshow/133468461.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133468461,imgsize-57812.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-cm-c-joseph-vijay-announces-more-free-buses-for-women-3-free-cooking-gas-cylinders/articleshow/133468461.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:56:04 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent decision from the Speaker.  The plea concerns the disqualification of twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs.  These MPs have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.  The Supreme Court has listed Banerjee's plea for hearing on August 25.  This action challenges the alleged delay in deciding the disqualification proceedings.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/abhishek-banerjee-seeks-sc-direction-on-disqualification-of-20-tmc-mps/articleshow/133468315.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133468315,imgsize-74874.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/abhishek-banerjee-seeks-sc-direction-on-disqualification-of-20-tmc-mps/articleshow/133468315.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:55:08 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin; discusses bilateral ties, global developments]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/eam-jaishankar-meets-russian-president-putin-discusses-bilateral-ties-global-developments/videoshow/133468095.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133468095,imgsize-435479.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/eam-jaishankar-meets-russian-president-putin-discusses-bilateral-ties-global-developments/videoshow/133468095.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:42:12 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karnataka BJP escalates Valmiki scam fight, plans overnight Assembly dharna]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The BJP intensified its confrontation with the state government on Monday. Opposition legislators disrupted Assembly proceedings, demanding minister B Nagendra's removal. This action stems from an alleged Rs 187 crore scam involving the Valmiki ST Development Corporation. The Congress government has rejected the opposition's allegations and accusations of shielding the minister. Two bills were passed in the Legislative Council amid ongoing opposition protests.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-bjp-escalates-valmiki-scam-fight-plans-overnight-assembly-dharna/articleshow/133466696.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133466696,imgsize-234610.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-bjp-escalates-valmiki-scam-fight-plans-overnight-assembly-dharna/articleshow/133466696.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:15:06 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not taking political 'sanyas', will not stop till I force BJP into obscurity: Mamata Banerjee]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Mamata Banerjee vowed to continue her political fight against the BJP government. She alleged the Census exercise was a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC. The state government is reportedly slashing beneficiaries of financial aid schemes. Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating vandalism at Jadavpur University campus. She plans to move the Supreme Court regarding illegal deletion of voters.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/not-taking-political-sanyas-will-not-stop-till-i-force-bjp-into-obscurity-mamata/articleshow/133465817.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133465817,imgsize-57268.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/not-taking-political-sanyas-will-not-stop-till-i-force-bjp-into-obscurity-mamata/articleshow/133465817.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:49:20 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramakrishna Hegde at 100: The CM who treated power as a passing phase]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Friends and associates gather to mark Ramakrishna Hegde's 100th birth anniversary.  He served as Karnataka's first non-Congress chief minister, emphasizing integrity.  Hegde refused official residence and kept family away from Vidhana Soudha.  He sought fresh mandate after 1984 elections, which paid off.  His legacy emphasizes decentralization and looking twenty years ahead.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ramakrishna-hegde-at-100-the-cm-who-treated-power-as-a-passing-phase/articleshow/133465651.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133465651,imgsize-175632.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ramakrishna-hegde-at-100-the-cm-who-treated-power-as-a-passing-phase/articleshow/133465651.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:44:03 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No expectations from you as Rahul Gandhi’: Yogi slams LoP over Manusmriti remarks in Raebareli]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-expectations-from-you-as-rahul-gandhi-yogi-slams-lop-over-manusmriti-remarks-in-raebareli/videoshow/133463100.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133463100,imgsize-517100.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/no-expectations-from-you-as-rahul-gandhi-yogi-slams-lop-over-manusmriti-remarks-in-raebareli/videoshow/133463100.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:33:12 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reservation a constitutional right, no power can abolish it: Chirag Paswan]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Chirag Paswan stated reservation is a constitutional right and cannot be abolished. He emphasized that caste-based discrimination still persists in society today. Paswan opposed the concept of a creamy layer within reservation. He affirmed the Modi government introduced reservation for economically weaker sections.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/reservation-a-constitutional-right-no-power-can-abolish-it-chirag-paswan/articleshow/133462437.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133462437,imgsize-80974.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/reservation-a-constitutional-right-no-power-can-abolish-it-chirag-paswan/articleshow/133462437.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:24:30 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJP seeks FIR against Cong's Pawan Khera over 'derogatory remarks' against Amit Shah]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The BJP has demanded an FIR against Congress leader Pawan Khera in Shimla.  This action follows alleged derogatory remarks made by Khera about Union Home Minister Amit Shah.  A BJP delegation submitted a written complaint to the Shimla superintendent of police.  They requested legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other applicable laws.  The party will provide electronic evidence to support their complaint.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-demands-fir-against-congress-leader-pawan-khera-for-insulting-remarks-on-amit-shah/articleshow/133461709.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133461709,imgsize-75364.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjp-demands-fir-against-congress-leader-pawan-khera-for-insulting-remarks-on-amit-shah/articleshow/133461709.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:08:25 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellation]]> </title><description><![CDATA[In a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opposition leaders contend that this cancellation hinders the region's economic development, Congress lends their support, emphasizing the importance of addressing farmers' grievances and environmental sustainability. The next challenge for the government lies in selecting a new site for the proposed airport.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dropping-parandur-airport-is-not-change-its-an-irreversible-setback-mk-stalin-annamalai-question-tvk-govt-over-airport-project-cancellation/articleshow/133459882.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133459882,imgsize-88896.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dropping-parandur-airport-is-not-change-its-an-irreversible-setback-mk-stalin-annamalai-question-tvk-govt-over-airport-project-cancellation/articleshow/133459882.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:05:22 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want to': Saina Nehwal expresses ambition to enter electoral politics]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Badminton star Saina Nehwal expressed openness to future electoral politics and joining the BJP. She aims to contribute to national development beyond her sports career. Nehwal praised Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand for their bronze medal win. The duo secured a medal after a long wait for Indian women's doubles. Their performance showcased confidence and composure under significant pressure.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/i-want-to-saina-nehwal-expresses-ambition-to-enter-electoral-politics/articleshow/133459751.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133459751,imgsize-65980.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/i-want-to-saina-nehwal-expresses-ambition-to-enter-electoral-politics/articleshow/133459751.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:56:22 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abhishek Banerjee's bank account reactivated following KYC update, Calcutta HC disposes of TMC MP's plea]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Calcutta High Court disposed of Abhishek Banerjee's petition regarding his frozen bank accounts. His accounts and cards were reactivated after submitting required KYC documents to the bank. The court noted that banks should provide notice before blocking customer accounts. The bank stated that Banerjee's account was blocked due to high-risk factors and third-party data. Banerjee's lawyer argued that partial freezing requires repeated reminders and phased action.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/abhishek-banerjees-bank-account-reactivated-following-kyc-update-calcutta-hc-disposes-of-tmc-mps-plea/articleshow/133458970.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133458970,imgsize-74874.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/abhishek-banerjees-bank-account-reactivated-following-kyc-update-calcutta-hc-disposes-of-tmc-mps-plea/articleshow/133458970.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:41:14 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congress slams government on 'skyrocketing' price rise, takes swipe over 'achche din' promise]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Congress party has criticized the central government for escalating inflation rates.  Onion prices have significantly increased, impacting household budgets across the nation.  Essential commodities like milk and oil are also becoming unaffordable for many.  The party questions how the poor and middle class can manage their expenses.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/congress-slams-government-on-skyrocketing-price-rise-takes-swipe-over-achche-din-promise/articleshow/133459175.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133459175,imgsize-78178.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/congress-slams-government-on-skyrocketing-price-rise-takes-swipe-over-achche-din-promise/articleshow/133459175.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:39:06 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi HC asks Abhijit Iyer Mitra to respond to CJP spokesperson's privacy suit]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Abhijit Iyer Mitra and others. A Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson filed a plea alleging privacy violations. The court issued notices and summons regarding the disclosure of residential details. X, formerly Twitter, has reportedly removed some of the offending tweets. The case is listed for further hearing on September 14.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-hc-orders-abhijit-iyer-mitra-to-answer-privacy-breach-allegations-by-cjp-spokesperson/articleshow/133457751.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133457751,imgsize-87803.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/delhi-hc-orders-abhijit-iyer-mitra-to-answer-privacy-breach-allegations-by-cjp-spokesperson/articleshow/133457751.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:44:43 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ready to resign if…’: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai responds to CM Yogi over Ayodhya fish feast row]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ready-to-resign-if-up-congress-chief-ajay-rai-responds-to-cm-yogi-over-ayodhya-fish-feast-row/videoshow/133457200.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133457200,imgsize-702154.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/ready-to-resign-if-up-congress-chief-ajay-rai-responds-to-cm-yogi-over-ayodhya-fish-feast-row/videoshow/133457200.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:26:27 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SC agrees to hear ex-AAP MLA's plea seeking bail in MCOCA case]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court will hear Naresh Balyan's plea challenging his bail denial. The Delhi High Court previously rejected his bail application in a MCOCA case. Balyan is accused of facilitating a crime syndicate run by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The high court found an active criminal nexus between Balyan and the gangster. Delhi Police has been asked to respond to Balyan's plea within four weeks.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/supreme-court-to-review-ex-aap-mla-naresh-balyans-bail-plea-in-serious-mcoca-case/articleshow/133456643.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133456643,imgsize-72652.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/supreme-court-to-review-ex-aap-mla-naresh-balyans-bail-plea-in-serious-mcoca-case/articleshow/133456643.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:18:58 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahua Moitra moves SC over alleged midnight eviction from Nadia circuit house]]> </title><description><![CDATA[TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court regarding her eviction from a circuit house. District administration officials allegedly forced her to leave the state-owned property late at night. This incident occurred in her constituency, Krishnanagar, despite a prior protective court order. Moitra had also sought intervention from the Lok Sabha Speaker over the alleged harassment. The Supreme Court, however, declined to urgently list the matter for hearing.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tmc-mp-mahua-moitra-allegedly-evicted-from-nadia-circuit-house-amidst-controversy/articleshow/133456045.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133456045,imgsize-116894.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tmc-mp-mahua-moitra-allegedly-evicted-from-nadia-circuit-house-amidst-controversy/articleshow/133456045.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:58:56 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor S Devan joins Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu after leaving BJP in Kerala]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Actor S Devan has joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. He recently resigned from his position as BJP vice-president in Kerala. TVK representatives invited Devan to join their political party. He will be discussing the state president post with TVK leaders soon. Devan cited a lack of functioning space within the BJP.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/actor-s-devan-joins-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-in-tamil-nadu-after-leaving-bjp-in-kerala/articleshow/133455879.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133455879,imgsize-82222.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/actor-s-devan-joins-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-in-tamil-nadu-after-leaving-bjp-in-kerala/articleshow/133455879.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:56:09 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karti Chidambaram defends Congress' national song stance, hits back at BJP]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Karti Chidambaram defended the Congress party's stance on Vande Mataram. He stated the BJP need not cast aspersions on their nationalism. The leader also addressed actor Vijay's prime ministerial aspirations and Dhanush's political entry. He emphasized ensuring Tamil Nadu receives its due Cauvery water share.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karti-chidambaram-defends-congress-national-song-stance-hits-back-at-bjp/articleshow/133454538.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133454538,imgsize-84578.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karti-chidambaram-defends-congress-national-song-stance-hits-back-at-bjp/articleshow/133454538.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:41:57 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yogi Adityanath attacks Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks, asks 'why destroy India's heritage?']]> </title><description><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sharply criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.  He accused Gandhi of undermining India's traditions and democratic institutions.  Adityanath referenced Gandhi's recent comments regarding the Manusmriti and past remarks on Lord Ram.  The Chief Minister also questioned Gandhi's commitment to democracy and his role as opposition leader.  He suggested Gandhi study ancient texts for a better understanding of Indian heritage.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/yogi-adityanath-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-manusmriti-remarks-asks-why-destroy-indias-heritage/articleshow/133454615.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133454615,imgsize-44744.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/yogi-adityanath-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-manusmriti-remarks-asks-why-destroy-indias-heritage/articleshow/133454615.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:26:22 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh]]> </title><description><![CDATA[The Congress party criticises the Modi government's aggressive privatisation agenda for India's space program.  They question the rationale behind weakening ISRO's capabilities and transferring its assets.  Reports indicate ISRO's role in rocket development will be severely limited by this new policy.  The party also notes that key ISRO professionals have recently resigned from their positions.  Concerns are raised about the future of ISRO's historic spaceports under this privatisation drive.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/modi-government-strangulating-emasculating-isro-says-congress-general-secretary-jairam-ramesh/articleshow/133451577.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133451577,imgsize-87018.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/modi-government-strangulating-emasculating-isro-says-congress-general-secretary-jairam-ramesh/articleshow/133451577.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:32:08 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[After BJP exit, actor-turned politician Devan eyes Vijay's TVK]]> </title><description><![CDATA[]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/after-bjp-exit-actor-turned-politician-devan-eyes-vijays-tvk/videoshow/133450547.cms</link><enclosure type="video/wmv" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133450547,imgsize-493831.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/after-bjp-exit-actor-turned-politician-devan-eyes-vijays-tvk/videoshow/133450547.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:13:37 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bengal must now become a prime destination for investment': Suvendu Adhikari on ₹3,500 crore defence projects]]> </title><description><![CDATA[West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said Bengal must emerge as a major investment destination as he highlighted the state's cooperation with the Centre in defence, infrastructure and industrial development. His remarks came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adhikari virtually performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE and Yantra India Limited expansion projects worth around ₹3,500 crore.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bengal-must-now-become-a-prime-destination-for-investment-suvendu-adhikari-on-3500-crore-defence-projects/articleshow/133449897.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133449897,imgsize-36540.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bengal-must-now-become-a-prime-destination-for-investment-suvendu-adhikari-on-3500-crore-defence-projects/articleshow/133449897.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:28:05 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi responsive to   youth, shown that people can come together to better systems, says Smriti Irani]]> </title><description><![CDATA[BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained responsive to youth concerns and shown that political differences can be set aside to improve government systems.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/et-world-leaders-forum-pm-modi-responsive-to-youth-shown-that-people-can-come-together-to-better-systems-says-smriti-irani/articleshow/133446140.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133446140,imgsize-160860.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/et-world-leaders-forum-pm-modi-responsive-to-youth-shown-that-people-can-come-together-to-better-systems-says-smriti-irani/articleshow/133446140.cms</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:53:45 +0530</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UP assembly speaker draws ire for leaving dais during National Anthem at Unnao event]]> </title><description><![CDATA[Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has sparked outrage after footage emerged of him leaving the dais during the National Anthem. Opposition leaders have called for his apology, questioning his respect for national sentiments. In his defense, Mahana clarified that the anthem was not played at the location where he received his guard of honor. This incident unfolded during a principals' council event on Saturday.]]> </description><link>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/up-assembly-speaker-draws-ire-for-leaving-dais-during-national-anthem-at-unnao-event/articleshow/133445037.cms</link><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://img.etimg.com/photo/msid-133445037,imgsize-58908.cms" length="0"/><guid>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/up-assembly-speaker-draws-ire-for-leaving-dais-during-national-anthem-at-unnao-event/articleshow/133445037.cms</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:45:57 +0530</pubDate></item></channel></rss>