Kirti Azad

Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Bose, has joined the TMC after quitting the BJP, criticizing the latter's "blatantly communal and anti-Constitution" policies. He accused the BJP of using the religion card for electoral gains, a tactic he likened to British colonial rule. Bose declared it's time to drive out the BJP, just as India did the British.

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri was honoured with a stand at Wankhede Stadium in a grand MCA ceremony attended by legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar. He recalled Mumbai’s “khadoos” spirit and past glory. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis said Wankhede will remain iconic despite plans for a bigger Navi Mumbai stadium.

The Dr Vece Paes Cup's third edition saw sporting legends like Leander Paes and Kapil Dev grace the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club. The event celebrated Kolkata's sporting spirit, honoring Dr Vece Paes and highlighting the nation's growing sports culture. Paes shared personal reflections, while Dev emphasized the importance of moving forward after a sporting career.

India's T20 World Cup champions visited a Mumbai temple, continuing celebrations despite a debate sparked by Kirti Azad's remarks questioning religious inclusivity. Azad argued the victory belonged to all Indians, not a specific faith. Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir defended the team's actions, emphasizing the magnitude of their achievement.

India’s 2026 T20 World Cup win sparked controversy after Kirti Azad criticised the team for taking the trophy to a Hindu temple. Ishan Kishan brushed off questions about the remark, urging reporters to focus on the victory. Kishan also reflected on his comeback journey, while India sealed the title with a dominant win over New Zealand.

Congress MP Tariq Anwar criticized ICC chairman Jay Shah for taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple, deeming it against tradition. BJP leaders countered, with sports minister Shreyasi Singh calling Anwar's comment shameful. TMC MP Kirti Azad also attacked Shah and Nishant Kumar over nepotism, previously expressing displeasure about the temple visit, a sentiment Anwar supported.

Ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission has removed Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty and Home Secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena. Dushyant Nariala has been appointed as the new chief secretary, and Sanghamitra Ghosh as principal secretary of Home and Hill Affairs. Ajay Kumar Nand is the new Kolkata police commissioner.

In a heated exchange, Congress MP Tariq Anwar lambasted ICC chairman Jay Shah for bringing the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple, claiming it breaches longstanding traditions. In response, BJP sports minister Shreyasi Singh dismissed Anwar's remarks as disgraceful.

Harbhajan Singh has slammed Kirti Azad for politicizing the Indian cricket team's trophy visit to a temple post their T20 World Cup victory. Harbhajan defended the gesture, suggesting Azad, a former cricketer, is prioritizing politics over sportsmanship. He also expressed a desire for a larger reward for the triumphant team.

In Bihar's political arena, a familiar trend emerges as chief ministers frequently pave the way for their children into public roles, igniting discussions on the concept of dynastic rule. Unlike many of his peers, Karpoori Thakur uniquely opted to keep his offspring away from politics during his lifetime.

Kirti Azad, son of former Bihar CM Bhagwat Jha Azad, was an aggressive right-hand batsman and an offspinner who made his Test debut against New Zealand in 1981.

When Arun Jaitley had filed a defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders in the DDCA case, Kirti Azad had openly dared the finance minister to sue him also.

The BJP on Wednesday suspended its MP Kirti Azad accusing him of colluding with the Congress and the AAP to embarrass the party and lowering the party's prestige.

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Wednesday took a dig at the BJP in the wake Kirti Azad's suspension from the party and asked whether Shatrughan Sinha would be next on the firing line.

Within hours of the winter session of Parliament concluding on Wednesday, BJP chief Amit Shah suspended former cricketer and dissident MP Kirti Azad from the party for repeatedly targeting finance minister Arun Jaitley over alleged irregularities in the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) despite being asked to desist from going public with his charges.

A budding cricketer here has been booked for allegedly demanding Rs 20 lakh from BJP MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad, police said Thursday.