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DMK's 32-seat offer pushes Congress to consider TVK tie-up
The Congress party is reportedly pushing for a "power-sharing" agreement ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
'Will Trump kidnap our PM too?' Congress leader sparks row
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Uttar Pradesh SIR draft list out; 2.89 crore voters removed
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh as part of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Shami, brother summoned for SIR hearing in Kolkata: Report
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been summoned for an SIR verification hearing in Kolkata.
CBI summons Vijay for questioning in Karur stampede case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor-politician Vijay for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram hospital
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Monday evening, news agency PTI reported.
Who was Suresh Kalmadi, Congress leader who passed away
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi died in Pune on Tuesday. He was 82.
'Heard Trump's audio clips on Modi...': Kharge's swipe at PM
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after United States President Donald Trump's comments about India's Russian oil imports.
MP SDM suspended for mentioning minister's 'ghanta' remarks in order
A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Madhya Pradesh was suspended after he included Congress allegations and a controversial remark by minister Kailash Vijayvargiya in an official order.
IRCTC scam: Delhi HC issues notice on Lalu Yadav's plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea challenging the framing of charges against him in the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case.
'Send back Hasina too...': Owaisi after KKR drops Bangladeshi pacer
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called out India's alleged hypocrisy after Kolkata Knight Riders dropped Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman on the order of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid violence against Hindus in the country.
Mamata writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Raj Thackeray returns to Sena Bhavan after 20 years
Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed a major shift on Sunday as Raj Thackeray returned to Shiv Sena Bhavan after two decades.
Priyanka Gandhi gets key role in upcoming Assam election
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for candidate selection in Assam.
Veteran Dravidian ideologue L Ganesan passes away at 92
L Ganesan, a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu's Dravidian politics, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 92. He passed away at his residence in Thanjavur due to age-related health issues.
'Bihari girls ready for marriage at ₹25,000': BJP minister's husband
Girdhari Lalu Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand Minister for Sports Rekha Arya, has sparked controversy with his remarks in a viral video.
BJP-Shiv Sena sweep 66 Maharashtra civic wards unopposed after withdrawals
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, have together seen 66 candidates elected unopposed in the Maharashtra civic polls.
BJP's Kerala mouthpiece erroneously publishes Muslim League editorial
In a rare printing error, the BJP's official mouthpiece Janmabhumi published the editorial page of Chandrika, a newspaper run by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), in its Kannur-Kasaragod edition on New Year's Day.
Democrats seek Umar Khalid's release; BJP slams 'Rahul Gandhi-anti-India lobby'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has linked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 2024 United States visit with an "anti-India" narrative.
'Poison being distributed, not water': Rahul Gandhi on Indore deaths
A deadly water contamination crisis in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has sparked a political controversy.
'Slap on...Congress's face': BJP as survey shows majority trust EVMs
A survey commissioned by the Congress-led Karnataka government on the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections has found that a majority of respondents trust Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Banner dispute turns deadly in Karnataka; 1 Congress worker killed
A banner dispute in Karnataka's Ballari turned deadly on Thursday, leaving one dead.
Civic polls Sena candidate tears, swallows form of rival; booked
In a bizarre incident during the filing of nomination papers for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections, a candidate from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena allegedly tore and swallowed his rival's AB form.
Nitish Kumar discloses assets; how rich is he?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar publicly declared his assets on the last day of 2025. The Cabinet Secretariat Department released the asset declarations of Kumar and his cabinet ministers.
'SRK traitor': Sangeet Som after KKR buys Bangladeshi bowler
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sangeet Som has slammed Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, a co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), for the team's decision to include Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman.
'Useless': Madhya Pradesh minister when asked about water contamination deaths
At least eight people have died and 162 others have been hospitalized in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after drinking contaminated tap water.
'Worrying pattern': Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress slam pastor's arrest
A Kerala pastor and seven others were arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati district for allegedly offering monetary incentives for religious conversion in Varud.
Police respond to claims of inaction in Tylor Chase's situation
The Riverside Police Department has responded to criticism over its handling of Tylor Chase, a former child actor who is reportedly homeless and struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Sena leader gets nomination papers in crematorium, beats deadline
In an unusual turn of events, a Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader was handed his election ticket at a crematorium.
Congress slams Centre over China's mediation claim in India-Pakistan conflict
The Indian National Congress has slammed the central government after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed Beijing mediated tensions between India and Pakistan.
Mumbai civic polls: 99% development funds to ruling alliance: Report
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 15, an investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that over 99% of development funds were allocated to wards represented by members of the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
Meet Aviva Baig, Priyanka Gandhi's son, Raihan's longtime girlfriend
As wedding bells ring in the Gandhi-Vadra family, public curiosity has turned toward Aviva Baig, who is set to marry Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra.
'Terrorists in Bengal did Pahalgam attack?': Mamata jabs Shah
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his allegations of terror activities in the state.
'Fear, corruption, infiltration rampant': Amit Shah slams TMC's Bengal rule
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra engaged to longtime girlfriend
Raihan Vadra, the son of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has reportedly gotten engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Aviva Baig, according to a report by News18.
Revanth Reddy praises Sonia Gandhi in response to Digvijaya Singh
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Revanth Reddy has come out in support of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
UP: Nearly 2.89cr names deleted from draft voter list
The draft electoral roll in Uttar Pradesh is expected to have around 12.55 crore voters, after nearly 2.89 crore names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
J&K: NC MP put under house arrest over reservation protest
National Conference Member of Parliament (MP) Aga Ruhullah Mehdi was placed under house arrest on Sunday.
Nothing will happen...': BJP councillor's husband threatens rape survivor
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor's husband in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district has been accused of raping a woman at knifepoint, making a video of the act, and later threatening her with it to force her into repeated sexual relations.
Congress crisis deepens over Digvijaya Singh's RSS-BJP praise row
The Indian National Congress is facing a debate after senior leader Digvijaya Singh praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'India too': Congress leader on Bangladesh Hindu atrocities
Congress leader Rashid Alvi has slammed the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, holding the regime led by Muhammad Yunus responsible for the atrocities.
Congress to launch nationwide campaign against scrapping MGNREGA
The Indian National Congress will launch a nationwide campaign called "MGNREGA Bachao Andolan" on January 5, 2026.
Assam: ECI releases draft rolls; 10.5L names deleted post-SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the integrated draft electoral rolls for Assam, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Congress leaders resign, ally with BJP to seize Kerala panchayat
In a surprising turn of events in the Mattathur panchayat, all eight elected members of the Indian National Congress in Kerala's Thrissur district have resigned and allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to a report by NDTV.
'Bulldozer raj' in Karnataka? 400 Muslims left homeless after demolitions
The Karnataka government has come under fire for demolishing over 200 houses in Bengaluru, leaving hundreds of people, mostly from the Muslim community, homeless.
Digvijaya Singh stirs controversy with Modi, RSS praise
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has stirred a controversy by sharing a throwback photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praising the organizational strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
BJP-Shiv Sena finalize seat-sharing in 200 wards for BMC elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) have reportedly largely settled their seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Congress CWC meeting: Gandhis, Tharoor discuss key issues
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was held on Saturday in New Delhi, with prominent leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Shashi Tharoor in attendance.
Kerala: VV Rajesh elected Thiruvananthapuram's 1st-ever mayor from BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scripted history in Kerala as VV Rajesh became the first-ever party leader to be elected mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Opposition slams Modi's 'harmony' message amid reported attacks on Christians
Leaders of opposition parties have expressed concerns over reports of attacks on Christians in the country, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for failing to curb the alleged violence.
Congress MP Tharoor expresses concern over alleged attacks on Christians
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over alleged attacks on the Christian community across India.
No connection between Modi's 'global talk, local walk': Congress
The Congress alleged on Thursday that the recent redefinition of the Aravalli Hills will leave over 90% of them unprotected, potentially opening up these hills to mining and other activities.
'Take care of your children first': Shinde's jibe at Raj
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken a dig at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after he officially announced an alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT).
UP minister mocks Unnao survivor, mother after they are manhandled
The Unnao rape survivor and her mother were forcibly removed from a protest at Delhi's India Gate on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi slams 'dead society' over Unnao survivor's treatment
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Centre after an incident involving the Unnao rape survivor and her mother in Delhi.
'Officially declare Shiv Sena, MNS are partners': Raj Thackeray
In a historic political reunion, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have officially announced their alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
'I get allergies in Delhi because of pollution': Nitin Gadkari
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has highlighted the severity of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, admitting that even short stays in the capital trigger allergies for him.
'Disown my son...': Himanta Sarma's remarks on links to Pakistan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sparked controversy with his recent remarks on ties with Pakistan.
CPI(M)'s John Brittas criticizes Rahul's Germany trip, questions opposition's seriousness
Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has criticized Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi for their recent actions in Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi says 'institutions under assault' in Berlin; BJP responds
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has said that India's institutional framework is under a full-scale assault.
National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks Sonia, Rahul Gandhi's response
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case.