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'Game Of Destruction': Mamata Banerjee Questions Appointment Of Micro-Observers For Bengal SIR

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that micro-observers are marking legitimate residents as ot found at block level without asking for or inspecting supporting documents

13 Jan 2026 6:00 pm
BJP President Poll: Nitin Nabin To File Nomination On Jan 19, New Chief May Be Announced Next Day

According to sources, Nitin Nabin is expected to file his nomination for the BJP national presidents election on January 19.

13 Jan 2026 5:39 pm
One Who Committed Sin: Kapil Mishra Releases Atishi's Missing Poster Amid Sikh Guru Remark Row

Kapil Mishra alleged that Kejriwal is misusing the Punjab administration by filing false FIRs against BJP leaders to hide this sin.

13 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Centre Of Blocking Actor Vijay's Jana Nayagan: 'Attack On Tamil Culture'

Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-led central government for blocking actor-politician Vijay's Jana Nayagan, terming it an attack on Tamil culture.

13 Jan 2026 2:00 pm
'Let Them Do Whatever They Want': Sivakumar Dismisses BJP-JDS Threat Ahead Of Bengaluru Civic Polls

Karnataka is gearing up for a potential May election window, carefully timed between school examinations and the onset of the monsoon

13 Jan 2026 1:24 pm
Maharashtra Minister Shares Video Of Group Of Men Urging Residents To Vote Against BJP

Rane shared a video, showing a group of men urging votes against BJP and a candidate accused of stopping azan ahead of BMC elections.

13 Jan 2026 12:28 pm
Will Kick Out Bihar, UP People If...: Raj Thackeray's Warning Ahead Of Mumbai Civic Polls

Raj Thackeray warned migrants from Bihar and UP against imposing Hindi in Maharashtra, stressing protection of Marathi language and culture at an MNS political gathering.

12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
Stabbed From Front and Back: Shivakumar Gets Candid As Karnataka Leadership Tussle Intensifies

Shivakumar's remarks appeared to be a direct volley at his detractors within the Congress-led government and his rivals in the JD(S) amid the ongoing leadership tussle.

12 Jan 2026 5:12 pm
No Decision From Governor On Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Yet, BJP To Intensify Protest Against It

The BJP has maintained that existing legal provisions are sufficient to address hate speech and related offences and that a separate law could be misused.

12 Jan 2026 1:04 pm
'They Are Just Ignorant': BJP's Annamalai Hits Back At Raj Thackeray Over 'Rasmalai' Jab

Reacting to Raj Thackeray's remarks, Annamalai said he was unfazed by personal jibes and threats allegedly issued during political rallies in Mumbai.

12 Jan 2026 11:51 am
'Last Election For Marathis': Raj Thackeray Rakes Up North Indian Migration Ahead Of BMC Polls

Thackeray warned migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar against what he described as the imposition of Hindi and the erosion of Maharashtras linguistic and cultural identity.

12 Jan 2026 9:36 am
Hard Work Brought Me This Far: DK Shivakumar Confident About Congress Decision On His Future

DK Shivakumar cites hard work for his rise, addresses Vokkaliga Expo, and expresses confidence amid Congress power tussle over the chief ministers post.

11 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
MGNREGA Row: Kumaraswamy Challenges Congress To An Open Debate; Shivakumar Says Im Ready

I am ready anytime whether it is a public debate, a television discussion or a debate in the Assembly. Let him say when, DK Shivakumar said

11 Jan 2026 5:48 pm
'Ultimate Goal To Form Govt In Kerala': Amit Shah After BJP Local Body Win

Shah called the partys recent success in the local body polls as a stepping stone towards this larger goal.

11 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Delhi Police Detains AAP Leaders Protesting Against BJP Over Atishi's Assembly Video

The protest was held near the BJP headquarters with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders demanding an apology from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

11 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
'Lawless Dictatorship': Suvendu Adhikari Sits On Dharna At Bengal Police Station AfterConvoy Attack

While Adhikari claimed the attack was carried out by 'TMC goons', Trinamool Congress spokespersons suggested that the BJP is attempting to create a 'narrative of victimhood'

10 Jan 2026 11:04 pm
Sacrilege Or Subterfuge? AAP, BJP Trade Charges Over Atishi's Assembly Video

AAP alleges that the BJP inserted false subtitles and a 'fabricated transcript'over the video to suggest a religious insult

10 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
'Willing To Back Even Donald Trump To Strengthen Maharashtra': Raj Thackeray's Shocker

Raj Thackeray said that being flexible in political strategy does not amount to compromising ones ideology, and political labels mattered less than the interests of the state.

10 Jan 2026 9:06 pm
Not A Word On Bangladesh From Champions Of Secularism: Yogi Adityanath Slams Opposition

Yogi Adityanath alleged that the Opposition remains silent when atrocities are committed against Hindus in neighbouring countries, while protesting on global issues selectively.

10 Jan 2026 8:35 pm
Can't Tolerate A Woman CM: Rekha Gupta Slams AAP For Trolling Her

Rekha Gupta criticized Aam Aadmi Party for mocking her verbal slips, alleging intolerance towards a woman Chief Minister.

10 Jan 2026 6:10 pm
'True Son Of The Soil': Bihar NDA Allies Raise Bharat Ratna Pitch For Nitish Kumar

The JD(U) has officially adopted a cautious stance, likely intended to avoid the perception of political opportunism or creating a rift with the BJP

10 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
Pune Municipal Corporation Polls 2026: Parties Use Robotic Dogs, LED Backpacks To Reach Voters | Video

Videos circulating on social media show a robotic dog with posters of political leaders wandering on the streets.

10 Jan 2026 11:47 am
Assam CM Claims Gaurav Gogoi Has 'Relationship With Pakistan', Promises 'Explosive' Proof Soon

Addressing a rally in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that three out of four members of Congress MP Gaurav Gogois immediate family are foreigners.

10 Jan 2026 10:59 am
'Desperate Attempt': Suvendu Adhikari Sends Legal Notice To Mamata Banerjee Over Coal Scam Charge

The legal notice comes after Mamata Banerjee publicly alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Suvendu Adhikari were involved in the alleged coal .

10 Jan 2026 10:46 am
ED Row Sparks Return Of Mamata In OG Street Fighter Avatar, BJP Says It 'Won't Save Her This Time'

Throughout her political career, Mamata Banerjee has often taken actions criticised as improper or confrontational,yet many of these moves have yielded political dividends

10 Jan 2026 3:40 am
BMC Elections 2026: Mumbai Wants Hindu Marathi Mayor, Says Fadnavis | Exclusive

Speaking about the BMC elections, Fadnavis predicted a decisive win for the ruling alliance and reiterated his belief that Mumbai would get a Marathi Hindu mayor

9 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
'Bhrasht Janata Party': Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP's Double Engine Govts In Various States

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP's double-engine governments of corruption and arrogance, citing Ankita Bhandari murder, Unnao case, and Indore deaths.

9 Jan 2026 8:10 pm
Delhi CM Unveils 6,000 Aid For Persons With Disabilities, Outlines Govts Work On Education, Health

The posts reflect the governments focus on education, health, social welfare, and disability support.

9 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
ED Vs Mamata Banerjee: From Courtroom To Streets, I-PAC Raids Drama Intensifies On Day 2

Mamata and ED move HC, but judge leaves courtroom citing crowding. TMC chief questions detention of party leaders, holds rally in Kolkata even as BJP accuses her of corruption

9 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
Workers Of Both NCP Factions Want Unity, Family Tensions Over: Ajit Pawar

The NCP, founded by Sharad Pawar, split two years ago after a rebellion led by his nephew Ajit Pawar. The faction headed by Ajit Pawar later joined the NDA.

9 Jan 2026 3:51 pm
Rs 20 Crore Travelled From Kolkata To Goa: How Coal Scam Trail Led ED To I-PAC | Exclusive

The money was transferred by I-PAC, through both domestic and international hawala routes, to an event management firm for use in the Goa elections, sources told News18

9 Jan 2026 2:57 pm
Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Lalu, Family In Land-for-Jobs Scam: What Is The Case?

The court also noted that the material placed on record by the probe agency was sufficient at this stage to proceed against the accused for their alleged roles in the case.

9 Jan 2026 12:09 pm
Shivakumar Claims Potential BJP-JDS Merger On Cards, Kumaraswamy Hits Back

Shivakumar said that such a merger would be welcomed by the Congress as it would simplify the political landscape into a direct contest against the BJP in Karnataka.

9 Jan 2026 11:57 am
'I'm A Fan Of Jawaharlal Nehru But...': Shashi Tharoor Offers Nuanced View, Targets BJP

Tharoor stressed that acknowledging Nehru's mistakes is necessary, but blaming him for all of India's problems is unjustified.

9 Jan 2026 9:34 am
BJP Flags Pakistan's 'Mosque Demolition' Misinfo, Takes 'Rawalpindi Alliance' Jibe At Opposition

Delhi government ministers and police officials have repeatedly clarified that the mosque itself was untouched and stands with full respect.

9 Jan 2026 9:08 am
'Will Blast Him': West Bengal Governor Receives Threat Email Day After ED Raids At I-PAC Office

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has received a threat email, which read: Will blast him, as reported by news agency ANI.

9 Jan 2026 7:26 am
'Strikes At The Heart Of Linguistic Freedom': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Slams Kerala's 'Malayalam Mandate'

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said this will severely impact the Kannada-speaking population in the border district of Kasaragod, which is administratively part of Kerala

8 Jan 2026 11:07 pm
73-Year-Old BJP MLA Touches Feet Of Jyotiraditya Scindia's 31-Year-Old Son | Video

Social media users have intercepted the 73-year-old MLA's gesture in different ways- ranging from respect to political subservience.

8 Jan 2026 10:33 pm
'I Don't Have Any Option': Shivakumar Appointed As Congress Observer For Assam Elections

Shivakumar, ex-Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Jharkhand ex-MLA Bandhu Tirkey were appointed as Congress observers for the Assam elections.

8 Jan 2026 9:37 pm
High Drama Over I-PAC Raids: Mamata Banerjee Alleges Strategy Theft, ED Says She Obstructed Probe

The agency says the raids are linked to a money laundering probe into a coal smuggling syndicate and are unrelated to the upcoming Bengal elections

8 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
'Evidence-Based, Not Political: ED Sources Counter Mamata Banerjee On I-PAC Raids

Amid the raids, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ushed to the residence of Pratik Jain and claimed that the officials are attempting to seize her party documents.

8 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
'Deliberate, Abusive': BJP Accuses AAP's Atishi Of 'Disrespecting' Sikh Guru, Demands Her Arrest

BJP has claimed Atishi's remarks were deliberate, abusive and deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.

8 Jan 2026 12:46 pm
Maharashtra Civic Poll Fallout: 12 Congress Leaders Join BJP After Suspension For Allying With Opp

The political shift follows the municipal council elections held on December 20 in Ambernath, located in Thane district.

8 Jan 2026 11:38 am
Outrage Over Umar Khalid, Silence On Afzal Guru: Congress's Double Standard Stands Exposed

When Afzal Guru faced the gallows under a Congress-led UPA government, there were no statements on bail as a fundamental right, no concern over prolonged incarceration.

8 Jan 2026 9:17 am
CPI(M) Leader Receives Legal Notice After Jamaat-e-Islami Remark, Congress Calls It 'Communal'

VD Satheesan slammed A K Balan for linking UDF to Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing CPI(M) of Sangh Parivar tactics. Jamaat-e-Islami sent Balan a legal notice demanding Rs 1 crore

7 Jan 2026 11:52 pm
Buried For Decades: Here Are 4 Big Takeaways From Nehru's 17 Forgotten Letters On Somnath Temple

While it is true that the BJP has the habit of bringing Jawaharlal Nehru into every political discourse, these letters will indeed leave the Congress in discomfort

7 Jan 2026 7:58 pm
'You Will Rise': Mahua Moitra Backs Umar Khalid After SC Denies Bail, BJP Slams 'Urban Naxals'

Umar Khalid has been in custody in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots for over five years under the stringent UAPA, a law that makes granting of bail exceptionally difficult

7 Jan 2026 6:44 pm
CM Fadnavis Flags Discipline Breach,' Orders BJP Units To End Alliance With Congress, AIMIM

The chief ministers remarks came after some BJP units went into post-poll arrangements with rival parties in municipal councils following last months civic elections

7 Jan 2026 3:01 pm
J&K Congress Attacks BJP Amid Vaishno Devi College Row, Questions Health Ministry's Failure

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has revoked the recognition of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu.

7 Jan 2026 1:57 pm
BJP-AIMIM Alliance In Maharashtra's Akot? Imtiyaz Jalil Says No Tie-Up At Any Cost

Report says the BJP has entered into post-poll alliances with the AIMIM in some municipal councils in Maharashtra including Akot Municipal Council in Akola district.

7 Jan 2026 1:45 pm