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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Nehrus letters against Somnath Temple reconstruction: If this wasnt politics of blind appeasement & glorification of Mughal invaders, what was it, asks BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi

The political landscape of Tamil Nadu is witnessing a storm, given that the state is set to undergo assembly elections in 2026. The DMK faces the challenge of retaining its power.

The polls were held last month, during which Shiv Sena and BJP, despite being allies at the state and national levels, contested separately.

Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that even unintentional disrespect during such a sacred discussion amounts to a serious offence and requires an apology.

Patil's remarks soon drew criticism in Maharashtra, where Shivaji Maharaj is revered as a Maratha ruler from the Bhonsle clan.

BJP leaders believe the Prime Ministers choice of Singur is significant, expecting him to send a strong message on industrial development from the site

Thethree-day tour from January 17 to 19blends governance, culture, infrastructure, and electioneering

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta allegedly misrepresented freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's actions in the 1929 bombing as being against the Congress rather than the British regime

The delay was reportedly caused due to certification issues as cited by DGCA but TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged that it was a conspiracy by the BJP-led Centre

Piyush Goyal welcomed Madras High Court's order allowing Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hills, amid DMK plans to challenge the verdict.

Chavan claimed BJPs momentum in the region pointed a shift in political sentiment and suggested the influence of Vilasrao Deshmukh no longer held sway in the city

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar congratulated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as he is about to complete a record tenure, saying it is a proud moment.

Jana Nayagan will hit theatres on January 9, 2026, followed by Parasakthi on January 10.

Responding to the Madurai Bench's verdict, BJP slammed DMK for their appeasement politics and stated that they today stand exposed before the people of Tamil Nadu.

Navneet Rana, last month, sparked a massive controversy after she urged Hindus to give birth to at least three to four children.

Despite this cap, Bedham claimed the three MPs together spent 1.20 crore in Kaithal 45 lakh by Sanjana Jatav, 50 lakh by Rahul Kaswan and 25 lakh by Brijendra Singh Ola.

Siddaramaiah completed a full term as Karnataka CM from 2013 to 2018 and returned to office in May 2023 when the Congress won the 2023 assembly election with a clear mandate

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said controversies often arise when media reports are based only on headlines without reading the full content

Party sources said the TVK is keen on tying up with any political party provided that it spearheads the front and names Vijay the chief ministerial face for the Tamil Nadu polls

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said she would move court against the SIR process over inhumane treatment and deaths of people in the state.

Kavitha said her suspension from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) was handled in an insulting manner and left her deeply hurt.

PM Narendra Modi said 2026 marks 1,000 years since the first attack on Somnath and celebrations showcase resilience of the Indian civilisation that rebuilt the temple in Gujarat

BJP's Humnabad MLA Siddu Patil and Congress MLC Bhimarav Patil got into an argument over a layout issue, which turned into a clash in the presence of state minister Eshwar Khandre

During his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Shah conducted an extensive review, taking detailed feedback from leaders on ground realities, voter sentiment and alliance dynamics.

The trigger was a gathering held at the Lucknow residence of Kushinagar BJP MLA PN Pathak (Panchanand Pathak), officially described as a birthday celebration for his wife

Gujarat, Assam, Bengal, meeting on Manipur in Delhi, Andaman to Tamil Nadu: A look at Amit Shah's gruelling eight-day schedule

Ajit Pawar said that even when different parties were in power at the Centre and the state in the past, local body elections were fought on local issues and against each other.

Highlighting his own political rise, EPS said he began as a branch secretary and moved up step by step to become general secretary, MLA, MP and eventually Chief Minister

MNS chief Raj Thackeray entered the Shiv Sena Bhavan after 20 years as the two parties revealed their manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

With the Congress divided over succession, Siddaramaiah turns to Urs legacy to strengthen his political base and counter growing organisational pressure from rival leaders.

The BJP is set to roll out an extensive outreach programme in the coming days, including press conferences, street-corner meetings, and door-to-door interactions

Alongside Assam, the Congress has also constituted Screening Committees for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha praised the Centre for draft Social Security Rules, 2025, granting gig workers legal recognition, protection, and benefits.

The war of words underscores a significant shift in Maharashtra's political dynamics as allies BJP and NCP contest the civic polls separately in key regions

Mausam Noor, whose tenure as Rajya Sabha MP ends in April, is likely to contest the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal from Malda.

Raghav Chadha defends gig workers rights, challenging startup leaders like Amitabh Kant and Deepinder Goyal over pay and safety, while facing personal attacks from critics.