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Akhilesh Yadav slams Congress' shirtless AI summit protest as shameful
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has slammed the Indian Youth Congress's (IYC) "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit.
Baramati crash has links to 'influential' figures: Rohit Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged that the private jet operator involved in the Baramati plane crash had connections with "very influential" political and business figures.
Rajasthan SIR: Over 44L names removed from final voter list
The final voter list of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Rajasthan has seen a major change with the removal of over 44 lakh names.
Delhi Police calls Youth Congress's AI summit shirtless protest 'Nepal-inspired'
The Delhi Police has arrested four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) leaders for staging a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam.
BJP workers protest against Youth Congress for disrupting AI summit
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters across India have protested against the Youth Congress for its disruption of the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, NDTV reported.
Madras HC directs FIR against TN minister in cash-for-jobs scam
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to register a criminal case against DMK Minister KN Nehru immediately.
'Trying to give murder-accused MLC default-bail': SC slams Andhra Police
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Andhra Pradesh police for their sluggish investigation into the 2022 murder case involving YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar.
Activist who sought action against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case arrested
Bengaluru activist Snehamayi Krishna has been arrested by the Bangalore Crime Branch for allegedly spreading misinformation about a senior government officer.
'No...choice': SC forced to appoint judicial officers for Bengal SIR
The Supreme Court, in an extraordinary move, has ordered the deployment of judicial officers, including retired judges, to oversee the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
Congress youth workers remove shirts, stage protest at AI Summit
Indian Youth Congress workers staged a protest at the ongoing AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi over the recent India-US trade deal by removing their t-shirts carrying the face of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi appears in Sultanpur court over defamation case
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the MP MLA court in Sultanpur on Friday.
Yogi government refuses loudspeaker use during Ramzan; cites SC order
The Uttar Pradesh government has refused to relax restrictions on loudspeakers during Ramzan, citing Supreme Court orders.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in UP for hearing in defamation case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday to appear before a court in connection with a defamation case against him, according to a report by news agency ANI.
Karni Sena activist detained for threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi
A Karni Sena activist, Raj Singh, was detained in Kota, Rajasthan, on Thursday for threatening Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other party MPs.
'Pradhan mantri banega': Sadhu blesses Priyanka Gandhi in viral video
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Assam on Thursday for a two-day visit. The trip is crucial as the party gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections.
'Why not use money for development?' SC slams 'freebies' culture
The Supreme Court has slammed the practice of state governments announcing "freebies" just ahead of elections, saying it hampers long-term economic development.
'Shocked again': Mamata jabs Modi over 'Swami' prefix for Ramakrishna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix "Swami" before Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva's name while paying tribute to him on his birth anniversary.
'After LS polls, no communication': Sanjay Raut blasts INDIA's functioning
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc for its lack of consistent coordination on national issues.
Fire damaged both of Ajit Pawar plane's black boxes: AAIB
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has said that both black boxes of the Learjet aircraft that crashed at Baramati airport on January 28 were damaged in a fire.
Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats on March 16
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced biennial elections for the Council of States, or Rajya Sabha.
'Ex-Assam Congress president joining BJP': Himanta after meeting disgruntled leader
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that former state Congress chief Bhupen Borah will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 22.
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij breaks both legs in accident
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij has fractured the fibula in both his legs after a bathroom fall at his home.
DMK-Congress power-sharing debate intensifies as Tamil Nadu election nears
The Congress-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance in Tamil Nadu is facing internal tensions ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Baramati crash: Learjet's DFDR data retrieved, CVR probe ongoing
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has successfully retrieved data from the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) of the Learjet 45 that crashed in Baramati on January 28.
Assam polls likely in April first week in single phase
The 2026 Assembly Elections in Assam are likely to be held in a single phase in the first week of April, according to reports.
Congress workers lay siege to UP assembly protesting against government
Congress party workers have laid siege to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in protest against the state government.
NCP's new gag order ends speculation about factions' merger
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has put an end to speculation of a merger between its two factions.
'Rahul Gandhi's inaction killing Congress in Punjab': Navjot Kaur Sidhu
Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has slammed Rahul Gandhi for being out of touch with ground realities and failing to address corruption in the Punjab unit.
'Not a Rahulian': Mani Shankar Aiyar deepens Congress rift
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has stirred another controversy by saying that he's "not a Rahulian."
Ex-Assam Congress chief reconsiders resignation after speaking to Rahul Gandhi
Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Borah said he is reconsidering his resignation from the party hours after he announced his decision to resign on Monday morning.
'No shortcuts': SC dismisses plea over Himanta Sarma's 'miya' remark
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his remarks allegedly targeting Muslims.
Ex-Assam Congress chief resigns; Himanta reminds him of BJP offer
In a major blow to the Congress party ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, former state unit chief Bhupen Kumar Borah has resigned.
'Huge money-laundering racket behind RSS': Priyank Kharge flags foreign funding
Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge has accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of financial irregularities and demanded that the organization be brought under constitutional and legal scrutiny.
Congress disowns Mani Shankar after his 'Pinarayi next CM' remarks
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has stirred a controversy by praising Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Samajwadi Party leader killed after 1,000kg pole falls on car
A freak accident in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the life of a 47-year-old Samajwadi Party leader on Sunday.
Rahul Gandhi raises 5 questions for Modi over US trade
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised five questions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent India-US trade deal.
New video emerges from Baramati crash that killed Ajit Pawar
A video has emerged on social media, purportedly showing the crash site of a small plane from January 28 in Baramati, Maharashtra, NDTV reported.
Patna: Thar crashes into police patrol vehicle near CM residence
A major accident occurred in Patna's VVIP area on Sunday, close to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence.