The prime minister had pledged to transform Kashi into the spiritual capital of the world, embodying its sacred legacy while rejuvenating its identity as a global center of faith and culture

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| I met Kharge ji, he is a very senior person. They all are being forced to act in this manner by one family in the party, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in an exclusive conversation with CNN News18' n18oc_politics

Allu Arjun was recently arrested in the case related to the death of a woman at the screening of Pushpa 2 at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad.

Under the Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship scheme, the AAP government will provide free education in foreign universities for all Dalit students from the national capital who secure admissions, Kejriwal said

BJP MLC C T Ravi was granted interim bail by the Karnataka High Court after his arrest for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Minister Lakshmi Hebalkar. Ravi claims he was treated like a terrorist and arrested without proof. India Today accessed the Minister's complaint, which alleges multiple instances of abuse and sexual harassment by Ravi. The case has sparked political controversy in Karnataka. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

LG vs AAP: Delhi CM Atishi reacts, asks ED to make sanction copy public.In more trouble for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute him in the alleged money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam, said sources.The sanction comes ahead of the election Delhi elections, which will be a major test for Mr Kejriwal since the Lok Sabha elections debacle. n18oc_politics

Three Hindu temples in across Bangladesh were attacked by miscreants over the last two days. Reportedly, they vandalised eight Hindu idols in total in the temples of Mymensingh and Dinajpur.Bangladesh's local media reported that the police have arrested one person in connection with vandalism at one of the temples. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

In a sharp attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged a conspiracy to disenfranchise Purvanchali voters in Delhi ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Blaming remarks by BJP national president JP Nadda, Kejriwal accused the BJP of orchestrating a campaign to delete the names of Purvanchalis from the voter list. Couple of days ago, BJP national president JP Nadda made objectionable remarks for the people of Purvanchal in th

The AAP is bound to use the development to make the point that the BJP is rattled and is once again misusing agencies to arm-twist its opponents

Trouble For Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Lt Governor Allows Probe Agency To Prosecute HimIn more trouble for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute him in the alleged money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam, said sources.The sanction comes ahead of the election Delhi elections, which will be a major test for Mr Kejriwal since the Lok Sabha elections debacle. n18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - http

| Ambedkar faceoff intensifies- Samajwadi Party calls for statewide agitation today, while Mayawati's BSP announces peaceful protests on Dec 24 across India's district headquartersParliament proceedings have been adjourned 'sine die' following a heated uproar over the Ambedkar row. Tensions escalate between BJP and Congress after a violent scuffle breaks out in Parliament premises, leaving BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput injured. Allegations fly back and forth as both parties file cross

Heat Up- Arvind Kejriwal slams 's JP Nadda for allegedly comparing Purvanchal people to illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. Kejriwal says Nadda's remarks will prove very costly for BJP Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal takes a fiery swipe at BJP President JP Nadda over his alleged comparison of Purvanchal people to illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. Calling the remark unacceptable, Kejriwal warns that such statements could backfire on the BJP in the upcoming Delhi polls. What does this mean for the poli

According to the CBI and the ED, irregularities were committed while modifying the excise policy and undue favours were extended to the licence holders.

In fresh incidents, eight idols have been vandalised in three Hindu temples in Bangladesh's Mymensingh and Dinajpur over two days, a media report said on Friday. Police have arrested a suspect concerning vandalism at one of the temples, The Daily Star newspaper reported.These are the latest in a series of incidents against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Observers say Mamata Banerjee will gear up for the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls from the very first day of 2025

Speaking with News18, Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, national spokesperson and a senior leader of JD(U), highlighted the Congresss 'long history of sidelining Ambedkar'

RJD strongly condemned minister Sumit Singhs statement and said it shows their mentality.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused BJP president J P Nadda of calling the people of the Purvanchali community Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, and admitting that their names were being deleted from voters' list in Delhi ahead of assembly polls.

Reflecting on the historical attacks on sacred temples, he said that the clans of those who desecrated these holy sites have met their downfall.

The state government permitting the funeral procession of banned Al-Umma founder SA Basha days ago with police protection came in for flak from Hindu outfits.

When the Congress decided to raise the Ambedkar issue, it was easier for the allies to join in as it resonated with their vote banks as well

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Nana Patole said he has asked the central leadership of Congress to relieve him from the state unit chief's post following a bruising defeat to the Mahayuti alliance.

Karnataka BJP MLC C T Ravi is accused of using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday

Yogi Adityanath expressed his concern over the plight of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, condemning the atrocities faced by the community.

Sources in the BJP have said that they will be putting up a strong candidate against Arvind Kejriwal, unlike the perception in the media that it might be a friendly fight.

Expressing anger and raising slogans against the Congress government, the BJP members demanded immediate release of CT Ravi.

One Nation One Election: 39-member panel includes Anurag Thakur, Bansuri Swaraj and Priyanka Gandhi and others A 39-member panel, including Anurag Thakur, Bansuri Swaraj, and Priyanka Gandhi, will examine the One Nation, One Election proposal. Get the latest updates on this developing story.Avantika Singh | n18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

| : Parliament proceedings adjourned 'sine die' following uproar over Parliament proceedings have been adjourned 'sine die' following a heated uproar over the Ambedkar row. Tensions escalate between BJP and Congress after a violent scuffle breaks out in Parliament premises, leaving BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput injured. Allegations fly back and forth as both parties file cross-complaints. Get the latest updates on this developing story.BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi & Mukesh Rajput injured. A

| Tensions escalate between & after a violent scuffle breaks out in premises Tensions escalate between BJP and Congress after a violent scuffle breaks out in Parliament premises, leaving BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput injured. Allegations fly back and forth as both parties file cross-complaints. Get the latest updates on this developing story.BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi & Mukesh Rajput injured. Allegations fly back & forth. n18oc_politicsn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/des

BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi said that Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was initially hesitant but then she accepted the bag with '1984' (a reminder of anti-Sikh riots) painted on it.

2024 year-ender: From the BJPs steep decline in the Lok Sabha elections to its resilient comeback in the bypolls, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a rollercoaster

Opposition parties boycott Speaker's tea amid Centre- Opposition uproar.The last day of the Winter Session of Parliament saw the Lok Sabha being adjourned sine dine and the Rajya Sabha till noon, moments after the Houses reconvened. The Houses were adjourned amid a faceoff between the Centre and Opposition MPs over the scuffle on Thursday amid protests by the BJP and Congress MPs over comments on B R Ambedkar. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution referring the bills on simultaneous elec

While Ghosh has demonstrated significant progress, an internal report also highlights that some prominent MPs are yet to participate in the drive.

The VHP has so far contacted more than a whopping 350 MPs during the winter session of Parliament and discussed three different topics related to Hindu society.

The allegations by CT Ravi comes a day after he was arrested for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council.

FIR Against Rahul Gandhi: BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi pushed protesting party MPs, injuring two of its lawmakers at Parliament gate. Delhi Police filed an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, claiming he ignored security instructions.

Following three days of acrimonious debate over preserving the dignity of BR Ambedkar, the winter session will most likely end on a bitter note with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in focus

The nation witnessed unprecedented scenes as rival MPs screamed and shoved in the forecourt of Parliament on Thursday. A BJP's woman Rajya Sabha MP accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi misbehaving with her.

CM Devendra Fadnavis claimed to have evidence of a meeting in Kathmandu in November, where individuals linked to 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and urban Naxals discussed plans to destabilise Maharashtra government

Fadnavis referred to a case being probed in Malegaon in the state's Nashik district as well as a meeting held in Nepal which deliberated on removal of EVMs and the need for ballot papers in polls

Without taking names, Shinde attacked Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying some inherit the throne but not the brain and called him a guest who visits the House as a part-time activity

The case was registered under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act against Rama Rao and two officials, the sources told PTI

The NCP leader, who has been vocal about his chief ministerial ambitions, split the Sharad Pawar-founded Nationalist Congress Party in 2023 and joined the BJP-led Mahayuti government

The penultimate day of the Parliament Winter Session was marred by BJP vs Congress assault allegation war as the MPs protested in the Parliament complex.

Dramatic visuals emerged from Parliament on Thursday after a massive showdown between the BJP and Congress MPs over Home Minister Amit Shah's Ambedkar is the fashion quip in the Rajya Sabha.

In the absence of any videos of the actual incident with the two BJP MPs or to support the Congress claims of party chief Kharge being pushed around, the key now lies in the CCTV footage of the event

Parliament Winter Session is coming to its end with several controversies hitting both ruling and Opposition benches. The latest row erupted over woman BJP MP's claims that Rahul Gandhi made her feel uncomfortable.

The power department found a load of 16,480 watts in the house of Zia-ur-Rahman Barq.