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Karnataka BJP booked over 'Scam Lords' post on CM, DyCM
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has filed a case with the cybercrime police against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its official social media handle.
Ajit Pawar's death prompts Maharashtra local polls reschedule
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has postponed the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. The decision comes in light of the three-day mourning period declared in the state.
OPS hints at rejoining AIADMK; party chief says no chance
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) has expressed his willingness to return to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party.
Budget session: Lok Sabha to debate president's address for 18hrs
The Parliament's Budget Session is set for a busy agenda with important discussions on the president's Address and the Union Budget.
'What's so unusual?' Shashi Tharoor on meeting Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday.
Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge amid rift rumors
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi in Parliament on Thursday.
BJP's Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor of Chandigarh
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Saurabh Joshi has been elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh.
Black box of crashed aircraft recovered after Ajit Pawar's death
The black box from the aircraft that crashed in Baramati, Pune district on Wednesday has been recovered.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honors on Thursday.
Who are Parth and Jay Pawar? Ajit Pawar's sons
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. His plane crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district.
'Why ground fit aircraft?' Plane owner after Ajit Pawar's death
The owner of VSR Aviation, VK Singh, has defended the Learjet 45 that crashed at Baramati airport in Pune district, saying it was "absolutely fit" and ruled out any technical failure.
Ajit Pawar dies: What's next for his NCP faction
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash. He was 66.
Ajit Pawar's body was identified by his wristwatch and clothes
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place at Baramati airport, where his Bombardier Learjet 45, operated by VSR Ventures, crashed while attempting to land.
Who were other 4 people onboard Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane
A plane crash in Baramati, Pune, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Government details sequence of events before Ajit Pawar's plane crash
A private jet carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati airport on Wednesday. The crash killed all five people.
Pilot issued 'mayday' before Ajit Pawar's plane crashed, probe finds
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred when a Learjet 45 aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airstrip.
CCTV captures moment Ajit Pawar's plane crashed, killing all 5
The moment Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crashed near Baramati on Wednesday morning has been captured on camera.
Ajit Pawar's Bombardier Learjet had crashed in 2023 as well
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati airport on Wednesday morning.
Who was Ajit Pawar, Baramati 'Dada' who dominated Maharashtra politics
Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and the deputy chief minister of the state, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.
'Very saddening': Modi after Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is extremely "shocked" by the "untimely" death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
What DGCA said on Ajit Pawar plane crash
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place when the aircraft he was traveling in attempted to land at Baramati airport.
Modi, Shah call Maharashtra CM Fadnavis after Ajit Pawar dies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reached out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.
Ajit Pawar plane crash: What we know so far
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Ajit Pawar, has died after his plane crashed while trying to land on Wednesday morning.
Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes during landing
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has died after his plane crashed while attempting to land in Maharashtra's Baramati, PTI reported.
'Didi defeated ED...now BJP': Akhilesh Yadav extends support to Mamata
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, extending his support to her against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Shankaracharya-Yogi Adityanath feud escalates; Ayodhya bureaucrat resigns
Prashant Kumar Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh GST department in Ayodhya, has resigned from his post.
Karisma Kapoor brings Kapoor Khandaan's food legacy to 'MasterChef India'
Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor will be the special guest on an upcoming episode of MasterChef India.
Karnataka wine merchants accuse Siddaramaiah government of ₹6,000cr excise scam
The Karnataka Wine Merchants's Association has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of a ₹6,000 crore scam in the state Excise Department.
Zoho founder defends IIT director after Congress's 'gomutra' dig
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of technology company Zoho, has come out in defense of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Director V Kamakoti.
Ex-Congress leader alleges threats after calling Rahul Gandhi 'darpok'
Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad has alleged that his residence is under threat of an attack.
'Hindi devoured many languages...': Udhayanidhi warns of regional identity erasure
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has slammed the imposition of Hindi, claiming it has led to the gradual disappearance of regional mother tongues in northern states.
Shashi Tharoor declines comment on reported CPI(M) Dubai talks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has refused to comment on reports of his alleged discussions with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Dubai.
BRS MLA hoists Tricolor upside down on R-Day; sparks row
A political controversy has erupted in Telangana's Siddipet district after Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Kotta Prabhakar Reddy allegedly hoisted the national flag upside down during Republic Day celebrations.
Karnataka: BJP leader issued notice under proposed Hate Speech Bill
A controversy broke out after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Karnataka, Vikas Puttur, was improperly served a notice under the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, which has not yet been enacted into law.
'Old witch...': BJP leader's remarks on Mamata draws TMC's ire
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a video of its leader calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "beheading."
'Nothing implemented': Thousands of farmers resume march to Mumbai
Thousands of farmers from Nashik, Maharashtra, have embarked on a long march to Mumbai.
Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD's new national working president
Tejashwi Yadav, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, has been appointed as the national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
Rohini Acharya posts cryptic note ahead of key RJD meet
Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, has stirred political speculation with a cryptic social media post.
Sex CD case: CBI court reverses discharge of ex-CM Baghel
A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court in Raipur has overturned a magistrate court's order discharging former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
'Bengal SIR done in hurry': Amartya Sen; emphasizes 'democratic integrity'
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
'Didn't violate Congress line...': Shashi Tharoor on 'Operation Sindoor' stand
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has defended his position on "Operation Sindoor," saying he never violated any party line in Parliament.
'Corruption, mafia, crime': Modi attacks DMK in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu. He accused the ruling party of corruption and misgovernance, calling it a "Corruption, Mafia and Crime (CMC) government."
TN Assembly unanimously adopts resolution opposing VB-G Ram G scheme
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution against the central government's Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G Ram G) scheme.
Rename Andaman & Nicobar as 'Azad Hind': Former MP
Former Member of Parliament K Kavitha has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as "Azad Hind," NDTV has reported.
'Dear son..': Modi halts speech noticing boy holding his drawing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Thursday took a heartwarming turn when he noticed a young boy in the crowd.
'Culprits will be...': Modi makes big Sabarimala promise in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to investigate the alleged gold theft at the Sabarimala temple if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in Kerala.
'Kerala will witness parivartan': Modi sounds poll bugle in Thiruvananthapuram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed a rally in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Tharoor to skip Congress meet over 'insult' at Gandhi's event
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has decided to skip a crucial meeting of the party's high command. The meeting was called to discuss preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
Who are BJP's top 5 contenders for Mumbai mayor post
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance won the recently held Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, with the party winning 89 of 227 seats. The Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) won 29.
Mumbai to get general category woman mayor after lottery draw
Mumbai is set to have a woman mayor from the general category after a lottery draw on Thursday.
'One more fatwa...': BJP taunts Congress after Tharoor-Gambhir selfie
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently posted a selfie with former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and cricketer Gautam Gambhir.
'Will drag him out of...grave': TMC MLA threatens ECI chief
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Monirul Islam has sparked controversy by issuing violent threats against the Election Commission and its chief, Gyanesh Kumar.
'Udhayanidhi Stalin's Sanatana Dharma remarks are hate speech: Madras court
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya.
'Roads kill…': Rahul Gandhi laments techie's death amid 'urban collapse'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government over the death of a 27-year-old techie in Greater Noida.
'Nitin Nabin my boss...': PM Modi welcomes new BJP chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Nitin Nabin as the new national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand ceremony in New Delhi.
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP's youngest-ever national president
Nitin Nabin took charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday.
'National anthem insulted': Tamil Nadu governor walks out of assembly
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi walked out of the state Assembly on Tuesday morning without delivering his customary address. This is the second consecutive year he has done so over the same issue.
BMC Mayor race: Why Shinde has moved corporators to hotel
After the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, Eknath Shinde, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and leader of the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena, has taken precautionary measures to prevent poaching of his newly elected corporators.
'Nobody willing to use public transport': Shivakumar's remarks trigger debate
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sparked a fresh debate on the city's traffic woes.
Nitin Nabi unopposedly elected new national president of BJP
Nitin Nabin was elected as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with 37 nomination papers favoring the 45-year-old for the top party post.
Bengal SIR: SC says ECI must accept Class-10 admit card
The Supreme Court on Monday orally observed that the Class 10 admit card issued by the West Bengal State Board should be accepted as a document for enumeration under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.