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President Murmu questioned the TMC government for denying permission to an adivasi event, while stressing that she had no grudges against sister Mamata Banerjee.
The yatra began from nine different locations in Bengal and has seen participation from several top BJP leaders
The release of the sequel sparked widespread controversy, with critics and political figures claiming it misrepresents Kerala and spreads communal hatred.
Siddaramaiahslammed the Centre's replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Act, removing Mahatma Gandhis name from the flagship rural employment scheme
Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee sparked controversy by threatening the chief election commissioner during a protest, criticising his behavior towards Mamata Banerjee.
Sources have indicated to CNN-News18 that the transition is being managed with surgical precision to ensure stability and the preservation of Nitish's long-standing influence
The issue has triggered a fresh political one-upmanship between the two southern states over who first flagged the idea of restricting social media use for minors
Within the Bharatiya Janata Party's Bihar unit and the wider RSS ecosystem, at least four names are being discussed as potential chief ministerial contenders
Reacting to the development, Rahul Gandhi said that Indias foreign policy should be shaped by the will of its people and rooted in the countrys history and values.
BJP sources say multiple ground assessments indicate a telling shift in West Bengal, especially in the Presidency regionKolkata and its surrounding urban belt
During the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections and at Nitish Kumar's swearing-in ceremony, his son Nishant was seen participating more visibly than before
With Thursday being the final day for filing nominations, political observers believe the state could be on the brink of a significant shift in power
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Patna for the Rajya Sabha nominations filing process
The discussion has gained traction particularly after the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, which witnessed a noticeable increase in women's representation
According to reports, Nitish Kumar may file his nomination papers at the state assembly around 11 am today.
According to the Congress, the sinking of the Iranian vessel represented an act of maritime warfare that had brought an open-ended conflict close to India.
As Nitish Kumar is expected to move to Rajya Sabha, speculations over the next Bihar Chief Minister Being from the BJP are doing rounds.
Leaders from the BJP and ally JD(U) announced Nitish Kumar is most likely to file his nomination for the upper house, paving the way for a new Chief Minister in the state.
From the BJP's deputy CM Samrat Choudhary to old hand Sanjiv Chaurasiya many names are being spoken of in party circles as a probable CM face
The pact forms part of a grand alliance of 21 parties led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Sources said JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar may step down as Bihar CM on being elected to the Rajya Sabha for which he will reportedly file nomination papers tomorrow
The buzz is that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may step down from the states top post after being elected to the Rajya Sabha
Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar endorsed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, for politics, stating JD(U) cleared his path.
Congress leader Husain Dalwai suggested the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final be held in Mumbai, calling it the eal home of cricket. India faces England in the semi-final tomorrow.
Vijay emphasised that Tamil Nadu is TVK, and TVK is Tamil Nadu, adding that all divisions will be set aside and the TVK team will emerge victorious.
The BJP on Wednesday announced the names of four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections from Maharashtra.
With nearly 15 years of anti-incumbency working against the party, the leadership is believed to be keen on introducing fresh faces and giving prominence to younger candidates
The Congress party released its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam assembly election, including Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi, who will contest from Jorhat.
The announcement comes at a time when discussions around the Chief Ministers post and internal dynamics within the Congress have intensified.
The Karnataka CM clarified that Congress MLAs are loyal to the party rather than to individuals and possess the freedom to express personal opinions
In Bihar, the BJP has placed its bets on Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar, while in Odisha, it has chosen Manmohan Samal, the state president who led the party to a historic win
Sonia Gandhi argued that such silence reflected a departure from Indias long-standing foreign policy based on sovereignty, non-intervention and adherence to international law.
Responding to the allegations, state Congress leaders have dismissed them as politically motivated, arguing that claims of intelligence surveillance are unfounded and exaggerated
Deputy CM Shivakumar urged Kannada organisations abroad to provide confidence to the stranded people, as the closure of major transit hubs continues to disrupt travel & commerce
Calling it the complete politicisation of administration, Ashoka said the state machinery exists to protect the people of Karnataka, not to protect your chair.
With elections approaching in Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal, and major polls later in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appears keen to consolidate the Muslim voter base
ECI published West Bengal's final electoral roll after SIR, deleting 63 lakh voters and adding 1.8 lakh.

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