Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently launched a strong critique against the Congress in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the significant improvements made in the railway sector under the current government. His remarks were in response to criticism levelled by the opposition, particularly focusing on the conditions faced by loco pilots.

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi has initiated a Privilege Motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticising him for endorsing the remarks made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur. This development follows controversy over Thakur’s comments in the Lok Sabha that were later expunged from the records.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sharing a post that included BJP MP Anurag Thakur's alleged caste remarks about Rahul Gandhi. The controversy began when Modi shared Thakur's speech on the social media platform X, calling it a "perfect mix of facts and humour" that exposed what he referred to as the "dirty politics" of the INDI Alliance.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu met with former Haryana Chief Minister and Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, in Chandigarh on Friday. The two leaders engaged in a detailed discussion on various important topics, including power, smart cities, and other pertinent issues concerning Himachal Pradesh.

Thakur, initiating discussions on the motion of thanks on the President's address to Parliament, highlighted Gandhi's new position and its accompanying responsibilities.

Thakur expressed his confidence in Prime Minister-designate Modi's leadership, stating that the country will reach new levels of success and transform into the third-largest economy and a developed nation.

Anurag Thakur, Union minister and BJP candidate for the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency, is also among the star campaigners, along with Kangana Ranaut for Mandi, and Suresh Kashyap for Shimla, enhancing the party's campaign.

"Kejriwal is the biggest liar in this country. Kejriwal can say anything about anyone. He has deceived the people of Delhi and Punjab with his lies. His comments only entertain the people of this country and will benefit the BJP," Thakur stated. 

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Election Commission to address concerns regarding the use of deepfake technology in election campaigns, particularly amid the controversy surrounding a video allegedly featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Court emphasised the urgency of the matter and directed the EC to make a decision by Monday.

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders recently engaged in a telephonic conversation with suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, garnering international attention across the nations.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern caution to newspaper editors regarding the publication of advertisements masquerading as news items and any advertisements predicting the victory of a particular party. In its advisory, the ECI emphasised the importance of avoiding speculative content related to election outcomes.

Congress has become a party of RSVP, that is, Rahul, Sonia, Vadra, Priyanka said Anurag Thakur while addressing media in Bengaluru.