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Details →‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
Details →Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
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INDIA
“Durshashan Has Come to Bengal…”: Mamata Banerjee Slams Centre, BJP Over SIR, Border Fencing and Funds
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Centre at a public meeting in Borjora in Bankura district, accusing them of
INDIA
‘TMC Blocking Border Fencing, Shielding Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Targets Mamata Banerjee, "Confident of 2026 Win"
Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of obstructing the construction of Indo–Bangladesh border fencing and failing
INDIA
Sheikh Hasina Condoles Death of Khaleda Zia, Calls It a Loss to Bangladesh’s Political Landscape
Exiled former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her passing as a significant loss to Bangladesh’s political life.Hasina’s condolence
INDIA
‘Shiv Sena Never Begged for Seats’: Sanjay Raut Slams Shinde Faction Ahead of Civic Polls
With municipal corporation elections approaching in Maharashtra, political equations are shifting rapidly. The upcoming civic polls will mark a first in state politics, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the
INDIA
Rakhi Jadhav Joins BJP, Delivering Major Setback to Sharad Pawar Faction Ahead of BMC Polls
The Nationalist Congress Party’s Sharad Pawar-led faction suffered a significant setback in Mumbai on Monday, just a day before the deadline for filing nominations for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
INDIA
BJP–Shiv Sena Seal Seat-Sharing Pact for Mumbai Civic Elections
Seat-sharing negotiations between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming Mumbai municipal elections were finalised on Monday, just a day ahead of the
INDIA
Bhandup BEST Electric Bus Accident Leaves Four Dead, Nine Injured; Probe Underway
Four pedestrians were killed and nine others injured in a tragic accident involving an electric BEST bus near Bhandup West Railway Station late on Monday night. The mishap occurred around
INDIA
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female PM, BNP Chief Passes Away at 80
Amid tumultuous times, Bangladesh mourns the loss of Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday. The ex-Bangladesh PM passed away at the age of 80 after
INDIA
Uddhav Thackeray Begins Candidate Finalisation Following Sena–MNS Alliance
The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday night began issuing AB forms at Matoshree, marking a key step in finalising candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. The move
INDIA
“An ordeal…”: Ailing 96-Year-Old Bengal Man Summoned for SIR Hearing After Name Dropped from Draft Rolls
At the age of 96, Nikhil Chandra Sarkar never expected to be summoned to prove his citizenship. Yet, the ailing resident of West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district appeared before authorities
INDIA
BJP Releases First List of Candidates for BMC Elections, Gives Push to Women Candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party released its first list of candidates for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, a day ahead of the deadline for filing nominations. In its candidate list,
INDIA
Bengal: 96-Year-Old Ailing Man Appears Before SIR Hearing in Coochbehar After Name Missing From 2002 Voter List
At the age of 96, Nikhil Chandra Sarkar from Coochbehar never imagined he would be required to appear before authorities to prove his citizenship and inclusion in the electoral rolls.
INDIA
Bengal BJP MP Sparks Row by Calling President, Prime Minister ‘Pakistanis and Bangladeshis’
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Anant Maharaj, has sparked a political controversy after making derogatory remarks about top constitutional authorities at a public gathering in West
INDIA
Bengal BJP MP Anant Maharaj Calls President, PM, Governor ‘Pakistanis & Bangladeshis’
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, better known as Anant Maharaj, has stirred controversy by referring to top constitutional authorities as “Pakistanis and Bangladeshis” during a public event in Cooch
INDIA
Supreme Court Puts November Ruling on Aravallis in Abeyance, Seeks Fresh Review
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order that narrowed the definition of the Aravalli mountain range, deciding to reopen and comprehensively re-examine how the ecologically fragile hills should
INDIA
Aravalli Hills Ruling Kept in Abeyance as Supreme Court Calls for New Expert Committee
In a suo motu proceeding triggered by concerns over the revised definition of the Aravalli Hills, the Supreme Court on Monday (December 29) placed its earlier directions on the issue
INDIA
Bengal : Mamata Banerjee Set to Lay Foundation Stone of ‘Durga Angan’; BJP Slams Move as Political Symbolism
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to lay the foundation stone of ‘Durga Angan’ on Monday, a temple dedicated to Maa Durga and also a proposed center for
INDIA
Supreme Court Stays Delhi High Court Order Granting Bail to Unnao Rape Case Accused Kuldeep Singh Sengar
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and granted him bail in the 2017
INDIA
Bengal Police Reject Viral Claims of Bangladeshi Arrests linked to Osman Hadi killing by STF
The West Bengal Police on Monday issued a formal rebuttal to circulating social media posts alleging that the state’s Special Task Force (STF) had detained several Bangladeshi nationals in connection
INDIA
Tripura Chakma Body Seeks Centre’s Intervention After Anjel Chakma Killed in Dehradun
The Tripura Chakma Students Association on Sunday sought urgent intervention from the central government over what it described as repeated attacks on students and youth from the Northeast in different
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh: One Dead, Several Injured As Fire Engulfs Two Coaches of Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express
n a tragic incident, fire broke out on the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, killing one passenger and leaving several others injured after two air-conditioned coaches were engulfed
INDIA
UP Restaurant Row: FIR Filed Against Bajrang Dal Members for Assaulting Muslim Youth at Birthday Party
A case was registered in Bareilly on Sunday after a social media outcry over an incident in which alleged Bajrang Dal members stormed a restaurant and assaulted students celebrating a
INDIA
Congress–VBA Tie-Up Exposes Fresh Fault Lines in MVA Ahead of BMC Polls; Uddhav Thackeray Miffed
A new Congress–Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi tie-up for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections has exposed fresh fault lines within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accusing
INDIA
NCP Unites: Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar Join Hands to Contest Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls Together
Putting months of factional rivalry on hold, the Nationalist Congress Party factions led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar announced a joint fight for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, a
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INDIA
Over 50 Reportedly Dead In Bengal SIR: Abhishek Banerjee Slams ECI Over “Voter-Cleansing Operation”
Amid mounting controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the
INDIA
“We are Indians…” Brutal Killing Of Tripura Student in Dehradun Sparks Outrage & Racial Tensions in India
A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, Anjel Chakma, succumbed to injuries on December 26 after a brutal assault stemming from racial slurs in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, sparking widespread outrage and calls
INDIA
Public Health Comes First: Court Penalises Pigeon Feeding in Dadar
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s decision to shut pigeon-feeding spots over public health concerns has now led to what is being described as a first-of-its-kind conviction in the country. A Mumbai
INDIA
BMC Battle Heats Up as Sena (UBT)–MNS Finalise Key Wards
Mumbai’s political landscape is gearing up for a high-stakes contest as preparations intensify for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The polls are expected to witness a direct face-off
INDIA
4 VHP Men Arrested in Assam School Vandalism Amid Growing Condemnation Over Attacks On Christmas Observances In India
Assam Police have detained four individuals linked to right-wing groups following an act of vandalism at a local school during preparations for Christmas festivities. The incident, which involved the destruction
INDIA
“Matter of grave concern…”: India takes ‘serious note’ of rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh
India has responded sharply to the latest killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, warning that the growing number of attacks targeting minority communities is deeply disturbing and cannot be
INDIA
MVA Unity Under Test as Jayant Patil Pushes for Joint Civic Poll Fight
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) leader Jayant Patil met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree on Friday to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections.The
INDIA
Udaipur: Woman Manager Allegedly Raped After Birthday Party, IT Firm CEO and 2 Others Arrested
Three people, including the chief executive officer of a private IT firm, have been arrested in Rajasthan’s Udaipur in connection with the alleged gangrape of a woman manager after a
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INDIA
Netaji’s Grandnephew Urges President Draupadi Murmu to Repatriate Bose’s Mortal Remains Ahead of 129th Birth Anniversary
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to facilitate the repatriation of Netaji’s mortal remains from Renkoji Temple in Japan to India, ahead
INDIA
Centre opposes GST cut on air purifiers amid Delhi smog crisis
The Centre on Friday opposed a plea seeking a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers, arguing before the Delhi High Court that tax rates cannot
INDIA
Bengal: Pro-Hindu Groups March to Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata Over Alleged Attacks on Hindus amid unrest in Dhaka
Activists of Hindu Sanhati, a fringe pro-Hindu organisation, staged a protest march in Kolkata on Friday against alleged attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, seeking stronger safeguards for the community
INDIA
Telangana Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Wife Ablaze Over Suspicion of Infidelity
A man in Telangana has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife by setting her on fire, reportedly driven by suspicions about her character. The incident occurred inside the couple’s
INDIA
Former Pune Mayor Prashant Jagtap Joins Congress Amid Alliance Row Ahead of Civic Polls
Ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, senior Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar faction leader and former Pune mayor Prashant Jagtap joined the Congress on Friday, citing differences over his
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INDIA
Mahad Poll Violence: Minister’s Son Yet to Be Arrested Despite Bail Rejections
Vikas Gogawale, son of Maharashtra Rural Development Minister and Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale, is absconding in connection with violence during the Mahad Municipal Council elections.The controversy has intensified after
INDIA
Delhi Pollution Row Intensifies as BJP, AAP Trade Barbs Over Accountability
The BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) locked horns over Delhi’s air pollution crisis on Friday, trading sharp accusations even as air quality in the national capital showed marginal
INDIA
After Osman Hadi, Another Man ‘Thrashed to Death’ in Bangladesh as Dhaka Enters Volatile Pre-Election Period
A 29-year-old man, identified as Amrit Mandal (also known as Samrat), was beaten to death by a mob late Wednesday night in Hosendanga village, Pangsha Upazila of Rajbari district, local
INDIA
NCP Names Nawab Malik, Dhananjay Munde as Star Campaigners, Alliance Talks Hit a Snag
The Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar has released its list of star campaigners for the upcoming municipal corporation elections, triggering fresh political ripples within the ruling Mahayuti
INDIA
Pawar Cousins Hold Closed-Door Talks Ahead of Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic Polls
A closed-door meeting between leaders of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions was held late Thursday night at Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s Jijai Bungalow, signalling renewed political churn ahead
INDIA
Bengal Migrant Worker Beaten to Death in Odisha’s Sambalpur after altercation over ‘identity documents’ , six arrested
A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Odisha’s Sambalpur district. Two other workers sustained serious injuries in the attack, which took place
INDIA
Angry Over Bandh Violation, Mob Vandalises Christmas Decor at Raipur Mall; Police Register Case
A group of men carrying sticks barged into Raipur’s Magneto Mall and vandalised Christmas decorations, triggering outrage and renewing concerns over a string of disruptions and attacks linked to Christmas
WORLD
BNP Acting President Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh Amid Volatile Political Climate Ahead of February Elections
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the eldest son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka on Thursday, ending more than 17
INDIA
Two Killed in Fresh Violence in Assam’s Karbi Anglong; Internet Suspended, Army Conducts Flag March
At least two people were killed and several others injured after fresh violence erupted in Assam’s hill district of Karbi Anglong, forcing the state administration to suspend mobile internet services
INDIA
Municipal Poll Buzz: Supriya Sule Keeps Door Open for NCP Reunion Ahead of Pune Elections
Supriya Sule’s remarks on Wednesday have reignited speculation over a possible reunion of the rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in Maharashtra, particularly the
INDIA
Unnao Rape Survivor Meets Rahul Gandhi Amid Protest Over Kuldeep Sengar’s Bail
The survivor of the Unnao rape case met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday evening, hours after her mother was manhandled by Central paramilitary
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INDIA
Christmas Under Attack: Hindu Vigilante Groups Cast a Shadow Over the Festive Season
As India braces to revel in the upcoming Christmas festivities, a series of incidents across the country has brought renewed attention to what Christian groups and civil liberties advocates describe
INDIA
Bengal SIR Exclusion Data Shows ‘Das’, ‘Singh’ & ‘Shaw’ Among ‘Most Deleted’ Surnames in Kolkata
The draft roll of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Kolkata and adjoining areas of New Town has shown that the most deleted names bear surnames like ‘Das’, ‘Singh’, and
INDIA
Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar granted bail by Delhi High Court; survivor’s family calls it ‘KAAL’
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the life sentence of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the high-profile 2017 Unnao rape case, and granted
INDIA
Thackeray Cousins Reunite: Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Seal Alliance After 18 Years; Set to Fight Mumbai Civic Polls Together
After nearly two decades of political distance, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on Wednesday formally announced a political alliance, a move that has generated significant buzz across Maharashtra. The announcement
INDIA
Bangladesh’s caretaker Yunus Govt ‘Trying To Foil Polls Using Osman Hadi’s Death’: Brother of Slain Student Leader Makes Big Statement
Amid the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, Sharif Omar Hadi, brother of slain Bangladesh student leader Osman Hadi, has alleged that the caretaker government led by Muhammad Yunus is attempting to
INDIA
“You killed him…”: Osman Hadi’s Brother Warns Interim Yunus-Govt of ‘Hasina-Like Fate’
The brother of slain Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi has levelled serious allegations against the country’s interim government, accusing those in power of orchestrating the killing to sabotage the
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INDIA
Protests Erupt Outside Bangladesh High Commission After Killing of Hindu Man
A wave of protests broke out outside the Bangladesh High Commission on Tuesday, following the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, triggering heightened security and police action in the
INDIA
Bengal Court Sentences 13 to Life Term for Lynching of Father-Son Duo in Murshidabad
A Bengal court on Tuesday sentenced 13 men to life imprisonment for the brutal lynching of a father-son duo, Haragobinda Das and Chandan Das, during a bout of communal violence
INDIA
Odisha faces scrutiny over Rs 12-crore spending on customised Thar SUVs for forest officials
The Odisha Forest Department has landed in controversy following the purchase of 51 Mahindra Thar SUVs during the 2024–25 financial year, with the overall expenditure nearing Rs 12 crore. While
INDIA
Family, Factions and Fronts: Mumbai Civic Polls Promise a Fierce Contest
With the local body elections in Maharashtra concluded, political parties have shifted focus to the upcoming elections to 29 municipal corporations, scheduled to be held on January 15. These polls,
INDIA
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy citing safety concerns at diplomatic missions
The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Indian envoy, expressing concern over the security of Bangladeshi diplomatic missions in India following recent protests outside its establishments in New Delhi
INDIA
Bengal : Posters Calling Tamluk MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay ‘Missing’ Surface in Nandigram
More than a year and a half after the Lok Sabha elections, posters describing Tamluk Member of Parliament Abhijit Gangopadhyay as “missing” have appeared across several parts of Nandigram, triggering
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Full-Scale Assault’ on India’s Institutions in Berlin Address; BJP Hits Back
Rahul Gandhi has accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of launching a “full-scale assault” on India’s institutional framework, alleging that key agencies have been weaponised to favour the government.
INDIA
“We do not agree with RSS…”: Rahul Gandhi Details Ideological Glue holding INDIA Alliance Together
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that the INDIA alliance is bound together by a shared rejection of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) ideological
INDIA
Saamana Editorial Targets Eknath Shinde, Questions ‘Stolen’ Bow-and-Arrow Symbol and Poll Wins
The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana has launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of riding on a “stolen legacy” after claiming that the
INDIA
“Two Namoone…”: Yogi Adityanath Slams Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi; Samajwadi Party Chief Hits Back
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Opposition in the State Assembly on Monday. He took a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh
INDIA
“Vanish Kumar…”: Mamata Banerjee Holds Election Commission Responsible for “46 SIR Deaths” in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), holding the poll body responsible for what she termed as “SIR
INDIA
Days after Osman Hadi’s Death, Another Student Leader Shot in Bangladesh
Another student leader has been shot in Bangladesh on Monday, deepening concerns over rising violence just days after the killing of youth leader Osman Hadi. The latest incident took place
INDIA
India Is Already a Hindu Nation, Needs No Constitutional Stamp: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that India is inherently a Hindu Rashtra and does not require constitutional approval to affirm that identity, describing it as
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INDIA
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Launches Janata Unnayyan Party to “Work for People’s Development” as Political Storm Rages in Bengal
In a dramatic turn in West Bengal’s political landscape, suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday announced the launch of his new political party, the Janata Unnayyan Party
INDIA
Kerala Man Lynched After Being Mistaken for Bangladeshi; Five Arrested
A 31-year-old migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh was brutally killed by a mob in Kerala’s Palakkad district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi national and a thief, according to
INDIA
Mahayuti Dominates Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat Polls, Opposition Cry Foul
The ruling Mahayuti alliance has once again asserted its dominance in Maharashtra’s local body elections, securing a decisive victory in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat polls, the results of
INDIA
“Protecting ghuspethiyas…”: PM Modi Accuses TMC of Opposing SIR to Shield Illegal Immigrants in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of shielding “ghuspethiyas” (infiltrators), alleging that the party’s opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in
INDIA
PM Modi’s Helicopter Returns to Kolkata After Failed Landing Attempts Amid Dense Fog in Nadia; Rally Addressed via Audio Message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter was forced to return to Kolkata Airport on Saturday after two aborted landing attempts in Nadia district due to dense fog and poor visibility, official
INDIA
Bangladesh Unrest: Who was Dipu Chandra Das, the 25-year-old Hindu lynched by mob
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh city in Bangladesh on Thursday night following allegations of blasphemy, an incident that has triggered widespread
INDIA
BJP’s Amit Malviya compares ‘trajectory of Bengal’ similar to Bangladesh unrest; FIR filed
An FIR was registered on Friday against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya over a social media post that allegedly had the potential to disturb communal harmony and misrepresent the
INDIA
Assam: Seven elephants killed as Rajdhani Express rams into herd, five coaches derail
At least seven wild elephants were killed and one calf injured after the DN Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd in Assam’s Hojai district early on Saturday, derailing
BENGAL
Bangladesh Unrest: 7 Arrested by Interim Yunus Government in Alleged Lynching of Hindu Man
In a significant development amid widespread unrest across Bangladesh, the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the lynching
INDIA
SIR Draft Wipes Out 97 Lakh Voters in Tamil Nadu, 73 Lakh in Gujarat
About 97.2 lakh names in Tamil Nadu and 73.7 lakh in Gujarat have been dropped from the draft electoral rolls published by the Election Commission of India on Friday following
INDIA
Pune Civic Polls: MVA Opens Backchannel Talks With Ajit Pawar as BJP–NCP Face-Off Takes Shape
The political contest in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad is turning more complex after alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party and the Nationalist Congress Party decided to go separate ways in the upcoming
INDIA
Tipra Motha Youth Wing Demonstrates Outside Bangladesh Assistant High Commission Over ‘Anti-India’ Remarks
The Tipra Motha Youth Wing on Friday held a demonstration outside the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura, protesting against what it termed “anti-India comments” and narratives emerging from developments
INDIA
Mahua Moitra Gets Relief in Cash-for-Query Case as Delhi HC Sets Aside Lokpal Order
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has received significant legal relief in the cash-for-query controversy after the Delhi High Court set aside a Lokpal order that had directed the Central
INDIA
Bangladesh on edge after Sharif Osman Hadi’s death: Who was he and why it matters?
Bangladesh is currently experiencing intense political unrest and civil protest, driven by a deep crisis that began with student demonstrations and ballooned into broader social upheaval.Sharif Osman Hadi emerged as
WORLD
IMF Turns Down Pakistan Request to Remove Tax on Condoms, Hygiene Products
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reportedly pushed back against a request by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to remove the 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptive products like
INDIA
Leopard Enters Residential Building in Mira-Bhayandar, Three Injured
Panic gripped the Mira-Bhayandar area near Mumbai on Friday, morning after a leopard entered a residential building and attacked residents, leaving three people injured. The incident occurred in the Talao
INDIA
‘INDIA’ On Overnight Dharna Over ‘MNREGA Gandhi’ Row, Warns Nationwide Protest Against BJP
Opposition parties staged a 12-hour overnight dharna inside the Parliament complex on Thursday night, protesting the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, which seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi
WORLD
Bangladesh Unrest: Mobs Torch Prothom Alo, Daily Star Offices in Dhaka; Journalists Rescued, Army Deployed
Bangladesh was rocked by a fresh spate of violence on Thursday night as mobs torched the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhaka, trapping journalists and forcing
INDIA
Bangladesh on Edge after Youth Leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s Death Sparks Violent Protests
Bangladesh is on edge after violent protests erupted across several cities following the death of youth leader and election candidate Sharif Osman Hadi, who succumbed to his injuries late on
INDIA
‘Indecent, Immoral and Illegal’: Javed Akhtar Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Incident
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is facing widespread criticism after a video from a recent public event triggered outrage on social media. The controversy erupted after Kumar was seen pulling
INDIA
G RAM G Bill Passage Triggers Political Showdown in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Thursday after the G RAM G Bill, which seeks to revamp the rural employment programme, was passed. Soon after the legislation cleared the
INDIA
Debt Trap Turns Inhuman: Chandrapur Farmer Forced to Sell Kidney, Exposes Systemic Failure
A shocking incident from Maharashtra's Chandrapur district has shaken the entire state. A farmer from Minthur village in Nagbhid taluka, Roshan Sadashiv Kude, was allegedly forced to sell his kidney
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Hints at GST Reversal, Demands ‘Freedom’ For Industrialists and Businesses
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday signalled a possible rethink on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime if there is a “change of guard” at the Centre,
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INDIA
Seizure at Resort Linked to Eknath Shinde’s Brother, Demands Deputy CM’s Resignation
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare on Wednesday made serious allegations linking a massive drug seizure in Satara district to a resort allegedly owned and operated by Prakash Shinde, whom
INDIA
Maharashtra: Bomb Threat Emails Sent to Multiple Courts; Police, Bomb Squad Rush In
A series of bomb threat emails were received on Thursday morning targeting the Bombay High Court, Bandra Court, Andheri Court, and Nagpur Court, triggering immediate security measures and a swift
INDIA
Maharashtra: Manikrao Kokate Resigns as Sports Minister After Court Upholds EWS Quota Cheating Conviction
Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate resigned on Wednesday, a day after a sessions court in Nashik upheld his conviction and two-year rigorous imprisonment in a decades-old cheating case linked to
WORLD
Bangladesh: Protest March erupt in Dhaka Targetting Indian High Commission; New Delhi Summons Bangladeshi envoy
A large number of protesters, under the banner of “July Oikyo Mancho” (July Unity Platform), on Wednesday attempted to march towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, demanding the extradition
INDIA
Prithviraj Chavan Refuses to Apologise for ‘Operation Sindoor’ Remarks
Congress veteran and former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan has triggered a major political controversy with his remarks on ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s military response following the Pahalgam terror attack, and
INDIA
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Issues Stern Rebuttal to Bangladeshi Leader's Threat on Northeast Isolation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday has strongly condemned provocative remarks by a Bangladeshi political leader suggesting the isolation of India's northeastern states, emphasising India's military and economic
INDIA
West Bengal Voter Roll Revision: Minority-Dominated Border Districts Record Lowest Unmapped Voters, Defying Pre-SIR ‘Infiltrator Rohingya’ Narratives
The Election Commission's draft electoral roll for West Bengal, released on December 16 as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, has revealed
INDIA
Aaditya Thackeray Flags Sena’s BMC Legacy, Warns Against ‘Adani Nagari’ Push
Shiv Sena (UBT) Yuva Sena chief and MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday addressed a Jansabha, a day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were announced, reminding Mumbaikars of the
INDIA
Centre Moves to Replace MGNREGA, Opposition Calls It Unconstitutional
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, on Tuesday introduced the VB-G RAM-G Bill on rural employment in Parliament, proposing to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Serves Show-Cause Notice to Bengal DG, suspending DCP after Kolkata Messi Event Chaos
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded a showcase from the state’s top cop Rajeev Kumar, in connection with the ugly aftermath of the Lionel Messi event in Salt
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INDIA
Messi Kolkata Event Fallout: TMC Leader Aroop Biswas Seeks Exit as Sports Minister, Writes to Mamata Banerjee
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Aroop Biswas has expressed his intention to step down from his post as West Bengal’s Sports Minister, amid mounting criticism over the chaos that marred football
INDIA
Bondi Beach Shooting: Father-Son Duo from Pakistan Accused in Deadly Sydney Attack used Indian Passport
A father and son have been identified as the alleged gunmen behind the tragic mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, used Indian passport to travel abroad from Australia. According
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Name Missing from West Bengal’s Draft Voter Roll? Here’s What You Need to Do
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), opening a crucial window for voters to check
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West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls Out: Steps to Check your Name
The Election Commission on Tuesday published the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal after completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, allowing voters to check whether their names feature in
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West Bengal SIR Draft Voter List: Who Was Removed, What Happens Next and Why It Matters
The Election Commission’s publication of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft electoral roll in West Bengal has drawn widespread attention after over 58 lakh voter names were marked for deletion.
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From BMC to PCMC: Civic Polls Loom Large for Maharashtra’s Alliances
After three years under administrative rule, the State Election Commission has announced elections for 29 Municipal Corporations. All elections will be conducted in a single phase.Following the recent local body
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West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls Released; 58 Lakh Names Removed
The Election Commission on Tuesday published the draft electoral rolls of West Bengal, revealing that nearly 58 lakh names have been removed following Special Intensive Revision (SIR).Along with the draft
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Civic Polls Announced in Maharashtra: Voting on January 15, Results on January 16
The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the long-pending election schedule for 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai and Thane, bringing an end to years of delay largely caused by
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Kolkata Gets Direct Metro Services from Sahid Khudiram to Netaji International Airport
Offering a big relief to commuters, Kolkata metro railway has announced the introduction of direct Metro services between Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Dum Dum Airport) and Shahid Khudiram station, aimed at
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Bengal Police Summon Event Organisers Following Chaos at Lionel Messi Show in Salt Lake Stadium
The West Bengal Police on Monday issued summons to officials from six organisations responsible for managing various aspects of the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium, which descended into
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‘BJP will bring Messi to Bengal…’ Suvendu Adhikari Criticises Promises After Yuva Bharati Incident, Slams State Administration
Bengal’s Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday promised to bring back Argentinian football star Lionel Messi to Kolkata if the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the
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Aaditya Thackeray Dubs BJP ‘Builder Janata Party’ Ahead of Civic Polls
With the announcement of municipal corporation elections expected shortly, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, deriding it as the
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“Marry women to sleep with and make kids…”: Kerala CPI(M) Leader Sayed Ali Under Fire for Sexist Comments Made at Poll Victory Meet
A senior leader of Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) triggered widespread outrage on Sunday night after making misogynistic remarks at a public event in Malappuram district, held to celebrate his narrow victory
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BJP demands Sonia Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi’s Apologies over ‘PM Modi’s Grave’ Slogans Raised at a Jaipur Congress Rally
A political storm broke out on Monday after allegedly derogatory slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were raised at a Congress rally in Jaipur, prompting sharp reactions from the ruling
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“Ideological showdown…”: X User Dissects Congress’s Post-2010 Shift, Shashi Tharoor Responds
A detailed social media exchange on Sunday evening sparked fresh debate over the ideological direction of the Congress, after an X user dissected what he described as a growing rift
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Centre plans to replace MGNREGA with VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025
The Union government is all set to overhaul India’s flagship rural employment programme, with the Narendra Modi-led administration proposing to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005
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‘She can’t even pronounce AQI…” AAP slams CM Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chokes in toxic smog
AAP leader Sanjay Jha mocked the Chief Minister’s stance, asserting that while the capital’s skies darken and residents struggle to breathe, such comments overlook expert assessments and tangible health risks,
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Heavy Smog Cripples Delhi-NCR, over 60 Flights Cancelled
Heavy smog enveloped Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, sharply reducing visibility and triggering major disruptions to air traffic across the region. At least 61 flights
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Hyderabad Delivers a Smooth, Fan-First Messi Experience after Kolkata Chaos
Hyderabad delivered a vastly different, and far smoother, experience for football fans as Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated GOAT India Tour reached the city on Saturday evening, just hours after scenes of
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“We Paid, We Waited, But We Couldn’t See Him…”: Fans Leave Heartbroken as Messi’s Kolkata Visit Ends in Chaos
Thousands of football fans left Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium angry and heartbroken on Saturday after failing to get even a clear glimpse of Lionel Messi during the city leg of
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Messi Left Kolkata “Disappointed” Over Mismanagement, Even Refused Saurav Ganguly’s Request To Stay Longer
What was meant to be one of the most extravagant football events the city has hosted in recent years ended in disappointment, confusion and unprecedented chaos - all triggered by
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2011 vs 2025: How Messi’s Two Kolkata Visits Tell Very Different Stories
Lionel Messi’s visits to India in 2011 and 2025 present a striking contrast, not only in purpose and format but also in crowd behaviour, law-and-order preparedness, and overall event management.
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GOAT India Tour Organiser Arrested After the Kolkata Leg of Messi Visit Turned Chaotic
Police have arrested the organiser of the GOAT India Tour’s Kolkata leg after chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, forcing Argentine football icon Lionel Messi to cut short
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“Total failure of governance…”: BJP Seeks Mamata Banerjee’s Resignation Over Chaos at Lionel Messi’s Kolkata Event
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified its attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding her immediate resignation over the chaotic scenes that marred football icon Lionel Messi’s appearance
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BJP Slams ‘Mismanagement’ After Chaos at Kolkata Leg of Lionel Messi India Tour
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday after chaotic scenes erupted during football
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“Deeply disturbed and shocked…”: CM Mamata Banerjee apologises after chaos at Lionel Messi event in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep shock and distress over the mismanagement witnessed at Salt Lake Stadium, where chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi’s visit
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Lionel Messi Forced to Leave Early Amid Chaos; Angry Fans Vandalise Salt Lake Stadium, Hurl Bottles; RAF Deployed
A section of spectators at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata turned unruly on Saturday after failing to get a clear view of football icon Lionel Messi during the first
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BJP Suvendu Adhikari Felicitates Men Accused of Assaulting Patties Vendors at Kolkata Gita Path Event
West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday felicitated and honoured three men accused of assaulting Muslim food vendors during a mass Gita chanting event in Kolkata. Adhikari
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Kolkata Grapples with Unprecedented Spike in Air Quality Index (AQI) equivalent to smoking 11.2 cigarettes
Kolkata is currently confronting a severe and unprecedented deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) registering levels that have alarmed residents, health professionals, and authorities alike. Over
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Mexico Imposes Tariffs of Up to 50% on Indian and Chinese Imports
Mexico has approved steep new tariffs of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, China and several other Asian economies, marking one of its most significant protectionist shifts
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RTI Reveals Maharashtra CM Relief Fund Collected ₹1 Billion but Released Only ₹75,000 to Flood-Hit Farmers
A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed stark discrepancies between the funds collected and the funds disbursed from Maharashtra’s Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) following the devastating September 2025
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Three Arrested After Street Vendor Assaulted for Selling Chicken Patties Near Gita Recital in Kolkata
Kolkata Police have arrested three men for allegedly assaulting a street vendor who was selling chicken patties near a large Bhagavad Gita recital at the Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday.
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Luthra Brothers Held in Thailand After Goa Club Inferno That Left 25 Dead
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa where a catastrophic fire killed 25 people on Saturday, have been detained by authorities in
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Bombay HC Questions Omission of Parth Pawar’s Name in Pune Land Scam FIR
The Bombay High Court questioned why Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has not been named in the FIR related to the Pune land scam.During the
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BJP’s Anurag Thakur Alleges Trinamool MP Used E-Cigarette Inside Lok Sabha
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday accused a Trinamool Congress parliamentarian of using an e-cigarette inside the Lok Sabha, prompting a brief commotion during Question Hour.Raising the issue
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“Systemic Failure…”: Delhi HC Raps Centre Over IndiGo Chaos and Airfare Surge; Inquiry Report Due 22 January
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday strongly criticised the Union government and aviation regulators for their handling of the recent IndiGo flight crisis, which triggered widespread cancellations and a dramatic
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Glenary's Closed Ahead of Christmas: Iconic Darjeeling Eatery’s Bar & Live-Music Wing Sealed for 90 Days
Glenary’s, the historic bakery-café and restaurant in Darjeeling that has drawn locals and tourists for decades, has had its bar and live-music sections abruptly shut down by the excise department.
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“Baseless Attacks…”: BJP MP Abhijeet Ganguly Says BLO Deaths Were Due to ‘Personal Reasons’, Not Linked to SIR
BJP MP Abhijeet Ganguly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that recent deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal were linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral
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Truck Collision Injures Key Sandeshkhali Witness, Kills Son and Driver While En Route to Crucial Court Appearance, Family Alleges Conspiracy By Shahjahan Sk
In a shocking turn of events that has reignited tensions in the long-simmering Sandeshkhali controversy, a prominent witness in the high-profile case against jailed Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan
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"Unemployment Solved?": Vishal Dadlani Slams 10-Hour Vande Mataram Debate, Questions Parliament’s Priorities
Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani posted a video on his Instagram criticizing the Lok Sabha’s 10-hour debate held to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, calling it an unnecessary
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Delhi Schools and Colleges Evacuated After Multiple Bomb Threats
Several schools and colleges in New Delhi received bomb threats on Wednesday morning, prompting quick evacuation of students from institution premises. According to reports, the campuses of Ramjas College and
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Gujarat: 6-Year-Old Abducted, Raped, Rod Inserted in Private Parts by Father of 3 Children
A six-year-old girl was allegedly abducted, sexually assaulted and brutally attacked with a metal rod inserted into her private parts in Atkot village of Gujarat’s Rajkot district on December 4.
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16-Year-Old Held in Mumbai for Allegedly Assaulting a Minor
A 16-year-old boy from Kandivali has been detained for allegedly assaulting a five-year-old girl. Kandivali Police have registered a case and further investigation is under way.According to preliminary information, the
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PM Modi, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi Meet to Finalise New Chief Information Commissioner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi met behind closed doors to select the country’s next Chief Information Commissioner. The same committee
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Maharashtra: State Govt. Admits ₹35 Crore Wrongly Claimed Under Laadki Bahin Scheme
The Maharashtra government has acknowledged that nearly ₹35 crore was wrongly claimed by ineligible beneficiaries under the Laadki Bahin scheme, including 14,298 men.In a written reply in the legislative council,
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IMF Releases ₹30,000-Crore Loan to Pakistan Despite Islamabad’s Failure to Repay Previous Assistance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday approved a fresh loan package reportedly amounting to nearly ₹30,000 crore (approximately USD 3.5billion) in a significant development for Pakistan’s struggling economy. The
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Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Undermining Democratic Institutions, Raises Concerns Over Haryana Poll Irregularities
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a wide-ranging attack on the government during a parliamentary debate, alleging that the BJP is systematically eroding democratic institutions and enabling
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Amit Shah Pulls Up Congress, Claims Nehru ‘Broke’ National Song and Later India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday during a special debate in the Rajya Sabha marking 150 years of Vande Mataram to launch a pointed attack on the Congress, accusing
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“No Bigger Anti-National Act Than Vote Chori…”: Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of ‘Capturing’ the Election Commission
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack, doubling down on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing the ruling party of colluding with the Election Commission to
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Government Vows Accountability as IndiGo Restores Services Nationwide
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that IndiGo’s nationwide disruption, which upended travel plans for thousands of passengers last week, is now steadily subsiding, with
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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Slams EC, Dubs SIR as "Sham Exercise to Delete Voters"
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal is “only aimed at deleting voters’ name.” Speaking at the Lok Sabha on
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Donald Trump Signals New Tariffs on Indian Rice Imports Amid Escalating US Trade Frustrations
In a pointed escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of imposing additional tariffs on rice imports from India, accusing the South Asian nation of flooding American
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“Like Hari da, Shyam da…”: Mamata Banerjee Slams PM Modi’s ‘Bankim da’ Remark during Vande Mataram Debate in the Lok Sabha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed PM Narendra Modi over his ‘casual’ remark while mentioning Saint Bankim Chandra Chatterjee during the 150th commemoration ceremony at Lok Sabha. “He (PM
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Akhilesh Yadav Joins Mamata, Claims SIR = NRC! Demands Rs 1 Cr Compensation For Dead BLOs
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) during the Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, alleging that the ongoing
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Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Fled to Thailand Within 40 Minutes of Tragedy; LOC Issued
In a major development in the Goa nightclub fire that claimed 25 lives, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane fled the country less than an hour after the blaze
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“We are debating Vande Mataram AND not Berozgaari…” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Fires Back at Modi, Urges For A Once and For All Debate On Nehru In Parliament
In a charged Lok Sabha session marking the 150th anniversary of India's national song "Vande Mataram," Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday delivered a scathing rebuttal to Prime Minister
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“It is not chai-adda, Bengal will not tolerate…”: TMC Kakoli Dastidar Rebuts PM Modi’s ‘Bankim Da’ Remark
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kakali Ghosh Dastidar directed a sharp rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he referred Saint Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as “Bankim da” during the special discussion
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Maharashtra: Prithviraj Chavan Flags “Monopoly, Regulatory Failure” in IndiGo Chaos; Calls for ₹1,000-Crore Relief Fund
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Union government, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and private airlines over
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“Baseless, Illogical…”: CM Fadnavis Dismisses Aaditya Thackeray’s Claim of 22 Shinde-Camp MLAs Joining BJP
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday firmly rejected Aaditya Thackeray’s claim that 22 MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are preparing to join the BJP. Speaking to reporters
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Arwind Sawant Accuses BJP of ‘Appropriating’ Freedom Legacy, Questions PM’s Aatmanirbhar Push
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant joined the special Winter Session discussion commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram, alleging that the BJP “did not hoist the tricolour at its office
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Akhilesh Yadav Hits Out at BJP, Asserts Vande Mataram ‘Belongs to the People, not a Party’
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday mounted a sharp critique of the BJP during the Lok Sabha’s special debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, accusing the ruling party
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“Distorting History…”: Gaurav Gogoi Hits Back at PM Modi Over Nehru Remark During Vande Mataram Debate
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday rebutted strongly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jibe at Jawaharlal Nehru over Vande Mataram, accusing the Prime Minister and the BJP of distorting history
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Civil Aviation Minister Blames IndiGo’s ‘Internal Mismanagement’ for Nationwide Flight Chaos
IndiGo’s week-long meltdown, which left thousands of passengers stranded across major Indian cities, was the result of the airline’s “internal rostering and operational failures”, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu
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PM Modi Marks 150 Years of Vande Mataram in Parliament, Targets Congress Over Historical Decisions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, addressed a special discussion in the Winter Session of Parliament to commemorate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram, describing the occasion as
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Thailand Launches Airstrike on Cambodia ‘To Suppress Attack’; Massive Blow to Trump Brokered Ceasefire
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia reignited on Sunday night after Thailand’s military launched airstrikes on Cambodian territory after Cambodian soldier’s allegedly “fire small arms and curved weapons leading to death
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Maharashtra Govt Leases Sion Land to VHP for 30 Years; Varsha Gaikwad Calls Move Illegal, Unethical
The Maharashtra Urban Development Department, headed by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has approved the lease of a nearly two-acre vacant plot in Sion to
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What the New Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha Means for India ?
The landscape of work in India might be on the verge of a big change, with the introduction of the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 in Parliament, employees could soon
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Goa Nightclub Owner Expresses ‘Profound Grief’ After Blaze That Killed 25
The owner of the Goa nightclub where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives has broken his silence, saying he is “deeply shaken” by the tragedy and will extend full cooperation
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Deadly Fire at Goa’s Birch Club Exposes Rampant Safety Failures, 25 Dead; Owner Absconding
A night of celebration turned into tragedy less than an hour before midnight on Saturday when a massive fire swept through Birch nightclub in Arpora, Goa, killing 25 people and
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Opposition Targets DGCA and the Airline as IndiGo Disruptions Drag On
As IndiGo’s unprecedented operational breakdown entered its fifth day, Opposition MPs intensified criticism of both the airline and the central government, accusing authorities of failing to respond adequately to the
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Suspended TMC MLA Lays ‘Babri-Style’ Mosque Foundation in Bengal Amid Massive Security, Political Row
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a mosque in Beldanga, which he has described as being modelled on the Babri Masjid, doing so amid
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IndiGo Chaos Enters Fifth Day as Hundreds of Flights Remain Cancelled
IndiGo’s operations remained in disarray for the fifth consecutive day as hundreds of its flights were grounded, leaving passengers across the country frustrated and stranded for hours. Long queues, frayed
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Bengal: Humayun Kabir Pushes Ahead With ‘Babri-Style’ Mosque Event Amid Tight Security
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday went ahead with plans to lay the foundation stone of what he has called a “Babri Masjid-style” mosque in Murshidabad, even as
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Kolkata Experiences Season’s Lowest Temperature with Early-Winter Dip to 14.5°C
Kolkata recorded its coldest morning of the season on Saturday as the mercury plunged to 14.5 °C, according to data from the Alipore Meteorological Office.With clear skies and a dry
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Pregnant Sunali Khatun and Son Return to India After 6 Months Of “Push Back” Ordeal; Husband and Family Still In Bangladesh
Ending months of ordeal including a forceful ‘pushback’ to Bangladesh, then subsequent detention in a foreign land for 3 months - 26-year-old Sunali Khatun and her eight-year-old son returned to
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IndiGo CEO Assures Travellers: Fewer Than 1,000 Flight Cancellations Expected Tomorrow, Full Recovery by Mid-December
In a candid video message released late on Friday evening, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers extended his deepest apologies to passengers affected by the airline's unprecedented wave of flight disruptions, while
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After Days of Disruptions, DGCA Withdraws FDTL Norms Amid IndiGo Crisis
India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), was forced on Friday, December 5, to roll back parts of its recently updated pilot duty and leave regulations
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IndiGo Cancels all Domestic Flights From Delhi for Entire Day on Dec 5
IndiGo on Friday announced the cancellation of all domestic flights departing from Delhi Airport (DEL) for the entire day, confirming that services will remain suspended until 11:59 PM. The airline
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Calcutta HC Grants Bail to “Kalighat’s Kaku” in Teacher's Recruitment Scam Case with Strict Compliance to Conditions
The Calcutta High Court has granted permanent bail to Sujay Krishna Bhadra—popularly known as Kalighat’s Kaku—in connection with the high-profile primary teacher recruitment corruption case. Justice Shuvra Ghosh passed the
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‘Return First’: Bombay HC Puts Vijay Mallya’s FEO Challenge on Hold
The Bombay High Court on Thursday raised doubts over the maintainability of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya’s petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, 2018. A
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Putin in New Delhi for 23rd India-Russia Summit; Trade, Defence and Energy on Agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a two-day visit to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking his first trip to India in four
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JURSA Sweeps ICC Election at Jadavpur University After Years of Student Protests
The Jadavpur University Research Scholars’ Association (JURSA) has emerged victorious in the election to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). Polling for the ICC was held on 2 December, with roughly
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TMC Suspends MLA Humayun Kabir Over Plan to Build Babri Masjid Replica
The Trinamool Congress on Thursday suspended its Murshidabad MLA, Humayun Kabir, after he announced plans to construct a replica of the Babri Masjid in the district. Party leaders said Kabir
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Indian Rupee Slips to Record Low as Global, Domestic Pressures Mount
The Indian rupee has plunged to an unprecedented low against the US dollar, crossing the ₹90 barrier, a threshold that marks a significant shift in the currency’s long-term valuation. This
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Massive Disruptions Leave Thousands Stranded as IndiGo Cancels Over 200 Flights
A major operational meltdown at IndiGo left passengers across several airports in the country stranded for hours on Wednesday, as the airline cancelled and delayed more than 200 flights for
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Government Rolls Back Order Mandating Pre-Installation of Sanchar Saathi App
The Union government on Wednesday rolled back its order requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app, a day after the Opposition raised allegations of privacy violations
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“Exposes Depraved Mindset…”: BJP Slams Congress After AI-Generated Video Depicts PM Modi Selling Tea
A massive political row has erupted after Congress circulated an AI-generated video portraying Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a tea seller, triggering sharp condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Calcutta HC Orders Retention of 32,000 Primary Teachers, Overturns Justice Abhijit Ganguly Verdict
The Calcutta High Court has directed that the jobs of 32,000 primary school teachers be retained, rejecting the earlier verdict delivered by Justice Abhijit Ganguly. The court’s order provides relief
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Parliament Winter Session 2025: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claims Opposition using Bangladeshi infiltrators ‘to win’ elections; calls for NRC
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, speaking during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on the third day of the Winter Session, alleged that Opposition parties are relying on Bangladeshi infiltrators to
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“Slit My Throat But…” Mamata Banerjee Warns BJP of Targeting Bengalis Amid SIR Scrutiny
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party and its governments of persecuting Bengali-speaking people in the
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Prime Minister’s Office Renamed as ‘Seva Tirth’, Raj Bhavans Become ‘Lok Bhavans’
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will henceforth be known as Seva Tirth, while Raj Bhavan and Raj Niwas across the country are being renamed Lok Bhavan and Lok Niwas. Home
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“Snooping Not Possible…”: Jyotiraditya Scindia Denies Surveillance Claims Around Sanchar Saathi App
Union Communications Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday rejected allegations that the Sanchar Saathi mobile application functions as a “snooping app”, insisting that such surveillance “is not possible”. During the Lok
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Imran Khan’s Sister Allowed Rare Visit in Adiala Jail amid death rumours; Blames Asim Munir for ‘mental torture’
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted a rare visit with his sister Uzma Khanum in Adiala Jail, breaking weeks of restricted access and intensifying speculation about his condition.
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BJP Clinches Seven of Twelve Seats in Delhi MCD Bypolls; AAP Takes Three, Congress and AIFB Win One Each
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged ahead in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls on Wednesday, winning seven of the twelve wards, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured
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Bihar Way Ahead Of Bengal Yet BJP demands audit of Bengal SIR after “unrealistic” jump in voter-list entries
Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday demanded a full audit of the state’s ongoing Special
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Mamata Banerjee Announces ₹2 Lakh Compensation for SIR-Linked Deaths, ₹1 Lakh for Hospitalised BLOs
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that the state government would extend compensation to families of those who reportedly died by suicide or became fatally sick because
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Western Naval Command Reveals Near-Strike Moment with Pakistan During Operation Sindoor
The Western Naval Command on Tuesday disclosed that India came “very close” to launching strikes on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, with frontline naval assets positioned for combat off the Makran
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Winter Session Hit by Disruptions as Opposition Demands Debate on SIR Rollout
Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc staged a strong protest outside Makar Dwar on the second day of the Winter Session, insisting on an immediate debate on the ongoing Special
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Bombay High Court Halts Maharashtra Civic Poll Results; Counting Moved to 21 December
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered that results of all municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in Maharashtra be withheld until 21 December, delaying the counting
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“Delete It If You Want…”: Jyotiraditya Scindia Defends Pre-Installed Sanchar Saathi App Directive
Amid mounting criticism over the Centre’s directive asking mobile phone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi application on all devices sold in India, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has sought to
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Security or Snooping: Govt Mandates Pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi on All Phones Sold in India; Here’s What it Means
In a major move to bolster telecom security and curb cyber-fraud, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced that all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for sale in India must
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‘Hidma Nagar’ to ‘Basavaraju Auditorium’: Row at Jadavpur University after Encountered Maoist Leaders ‘Honoured’ at Student Conference; TMCP demands ban on RSF
A new political controversy has erupted at Jadavpur University after the ultra-Left Revolutionary Students’ Front (RSF) symbolically named the venue of its recent state conference after three senior Maoist leaders
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51-year-old businesswoman stripped, threatened at gunpoint in Mumbai; FIR registered
A 51-year-old businesswoman from Mahalaxmi has accused a man and his associates of sexually assaulting and threatening her at gunpoint inside a private company’s office last year.According to police, the
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Pregnant Bengal Woman Sunali Khantun Walks Out from Bangladeshi Jail on Bail; India Return Still Not Clear
Sunali Khantun, the Bengali woman who was picked up by Delhi police and later deported to Bangladesh in June this year, under suspicion of being illegal immigrants - was released
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“SIR Deaths are a Drama…?” Abhishek Banerjee Fires Back at PM Modi, Demands Accountability
In a rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘drama’ jibe towards opposition ahead of Parliament's winter session, Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary on Monday Abhishek Banerjee accused the central
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PM Modi Warns Opposition Against ‘Drama’ as Winter Session Begins, Offers ‘Tips’ After Bihar Defeat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition as Parliament’s Winter Session commenced, cautioning Opposition parties against turning the two Houses into a stage for
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Uttar Pradesh BLO Dies by Suicide, Cites SIR Work Pressure; Leaves Behind Heartbreaking Video Message
A 46-year-old Booth Level Officer (BLO) from Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district died by suicide on Sunday, with police confirming that the incident appears to be linked to mounting work pressure
INDIA
ECI Extends SIR Deadline to December 11 After Rising Concerns Over BLO Deaths; TMC Calls Move ‘Admission of Failure’
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the deadline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) verification exercise by a week, moving the cut-off date for field-level enumeration from
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INDIA
Dalit Youth Killed in Suspected Honour Killing in Nanded; Partner Accuses Her Family
A 21-year-old Dalit man, Saksham Tate, was allegedly murdered in a suspected honour killing in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, with police naming the family of his partner as the prime accused.
INDIA
All Eyes on Maharashtra as Local Body Polls Set Stage for Political Showdown
Maharashtra’s political landscape is heating up as preparations intensify for the December 2 local body elections. A tight contest is expected between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha