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AAP, BJP's Kapil Mishra exchange jibes over alleged insult of 'Sikh Guru'

Through the X post, Aam Aadmi Party stated, Insult to Gurus, India will not tolerate !! Kapil Mishra will have to apologise., with a comical picture of Kapil Mishra in the X post.

13 Jan 2026 7:50 pm
'BJP-EC nexus': Mamata says poll body deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters', claims plan to remove 1 crore more

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of unilaterally deleting 54 lakh names from draft electoral rolls, alleging a BJP-EC nexus. She claimed genuine voters, including women who changed surnames, were removed without notice, possibly using AI tools. Banerjee further alleged plans to remove another crore names and accused the EC of restricting booth-level agents.

13 Jan 2026 6:55 pm
J&K: Security forces launch search operations in Kathua; gunshots heard

Security forces engaged in a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district after spotting suspected terrorist movement. Gunshots were heard in the Najote forest area as militants fired upon noticing the advancing troops. The operation has been intensified to track down the ultras, with heightened anti-terrorist activities across the region ahead of Republic Day.

13 Jan 2026 4:04 pm
Civic polls: Ajit Pawar reveals reason for NCP reunion; will it impact ties with Fadnavis? What he said

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar justified aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP faction for local polls, citing a need to avoid vote splitting. He asserted this would not impact his ties with CM Devendra Fadnavis, comparing the situation to past alliances between BJP and Shiv Sena in local elections.

13 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
'Take them to your house': Supreme Court questions those feeding stray dogs; compensation warning for states

The Supreme Court warned states of heavy compensation for inaction on stray dog bites, particularly affecting children and the elderly. The bench also demanded accountability from dog feeders, suggesting they house the animals. The court emphasized its focus on Animal Birth Control rules and flagged non-compliance by civic bodies, leading to deaths from bites and accidents.

13 Jan 2026 12:47 pm
Brics India 2026 logo launched; lotus takes centrestage key details and theme

India has launched its logo and official website for the Brics Presidency 2026, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlining key priorities. The nation aims to foster global welfare through resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability across Brics' political, economic, and cultural pillars. The logo, inspired by the lotus, symbolizes unity among member nations

13 Jan 2026 12:25 pm
Gen-Z protests in 3 Asian nations must be examined: Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari urged a thorough study of recent Gen-Z protests in South Asia, questioning if they were organic or manipulated. He highlighted the fall of governments in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, suggesting a need to differentiate genuine grievances from weaponized narratives. Tewari also expressed optimism about India's relationship with Bangladesh despite current tensions.

13 Jan 2026 9:41 am
PMO likely to move to Sewa Teerth complex in next one week

First time since independence centre of power to move out of South Block

13 Jan 2026 12:57 am