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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.

Kants comments followed Chadhas visit to a New Years Eve protest by delivery riders demanding better pay and working conditions.

The demolition drive sparked criticism within the party and backlash from the outside.

Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), recorded the highest number of winners where 21 Mahayuti candidates have been elected.

Bhagwat specifically cautioned against relying on digital platforms like Wikipedia, which he claimed often lack depth or accuracy regarding the Sanghs origins

Abhishek Banerjee targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the West Bengal SIR in his first election rally and said Mamata Banerjee may visit Delhi soon.

BJP president JP Nadda has convened a high-level virtual meeting on Saturday to outline a nationwide campaign on the G-RAM-G Bill to counter Congress's Save MGNREGA movement.

The Karnataka CM questioned reliability of the survey due to its limited sample size. The survey covered 5,100 respondents in Karnataka, a state with over 5.3 crore adult voters.

Indira Gandhi's decision in 1978 remains a textbook example of political resilience; a leader rebuilding both her party and her national relevance from the ashes of defeat

Kailash Vijayvargiya later issued a clarification over his heated debate with a reporter and expressed regret for the language he used.

Gandhis remark comes amid a water contamination crisis in Madhya Pradeshs Indore, which has so far claimed 10 lives and left over 1,400 people affected.

CM Reddy said that it would not be wrong even if his predecessor, K. Chandrashekhar Rao, and his nephew T. Harish Rao were hanged for the injustice caused in irrigation projects.

Reactions to KKR signing Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman have sharply diverged, with Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP leaders and Hindu spiritual figures condemning the move.

Uddhav Kamble and Machhindra Dhawale had a heated argument after they both received AB forms for the Pune civic polls, after which the latter tore and swallowed his rival's forms.

A survey published by the Congress government in Karnataka showed that most people believed that elections were conducted fairly and their trust in EVMs had increased.

As the matter spiralled into a massive controversy, the minister expressed regret over the use of an objectionable work.

Som, while addressing a gathering, said players like Mustafizur Rahman would not be allowed to play in India

Patole's response came in reaction to the BJP, which has been hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for not visiting the Ram temple since its inauguration.

Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka claimed that satellite images showed no residential structures a year ago, suggesting that the settlement had come up in the last few months

The candidate, Mayur Shinde, filed his nomination papers on December 30, the last day for submissions, as a candidate of Ajit Pawars Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of selectively targeting West Bengal and conspiring to malign the state by raising what he called the ogey of infiltration.

The face-off between Siddaramaiah and Vijayan came in response to the Kerala CM's criticism of ulldozer action to evict people in two colonies in Bengaluru's Kogilu Layout.

The artwork used on the SK 34 Suvarna Kerala lottery ticket has triggered controversy, with the BJP accusing the Kerala government of hurting Hindu sentiments

By framing infiltration within the broader national security discourse, the BJP appears intent on shaping public perception around its wider implications

DK Shivakumar clarified his we don't want Keralites remark, stating it targeted Kerala government's interference, not its people.

As the sun sets on 2025 and the country gears up for several state polls in 2026, Congress will be put to test once again

Amit Shah said the TMC government was not cooperating with the Centre on border fencing, which he said was necessary to protect the countrys security.

Trinamool Congress's rule in Bengal is marked by fear, corruption, infiltration, said Amit Shah in Kolkata ahead of state polls.

The Jagannath Temple, already under construction in Digha and now Mahakal Temple in North Bengal indicate that Banerjee is in no mood to give the BJP a space ahead of elections.

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticised Shivakumar, accusing the Congress of divisive politics.

According to the sources, Sharad Pawar's NCP is set to contest on 40 seats, while the Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest on 125 seats.

Being a German citizen, Ramesh is not entitled to any government benefits, Congress MLA Adi Srinivas has argued.

Amit Shah said that more than one lakh bighas of land had been freed from encroachers.

The controversy began after Congress functionary Praveen Chakravarty posted a message on X, calling Tamil Nadus debt situation alarming.

For families of Fakir Colony & Waseem Layout, caught between bulldozers and politics, the larger ideological battle offers little immediate comfort as their homes remain flattened

BJP's Ashoka said Karnataka is governed by a constitutionally elected chief minister and cabinet, not by an AICC general secretary sitting in Delhi.

Shashi Tharoor has backed senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, stressing the need for discipline and organisational strengthening amid controversy over RSS remarks.

The post quickly drew attention as the Congress has often criticised the BJP and the RSS on several issues, making Singhs remarks stand out sharply from the partys usual line.

Laly James levelled allegations against UDF mayoral candidate Niji Justin, questioning the manner in which the candidature was finalised.

Though senior leaders have chosen their words carefully, statements from both camps suggest that Ajit Pawar-led NCP and Sharad Pawar-led NCP reunion is increasingly likely.

On social media, Sanjay Raut shared a photograph of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray standing together. He added only three words: Tomorrow at 12 noon.

Uddhav faction leader Anand Dubey said the Congress had lost touch with voters and failed to build a sustained grassroots presence.

The Karnataka Home Minister said all leadership-related matters should be resolved quickly to allow the government to concentrate on fulfilling promises made to the people.