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Ex-MP booked for forcing daughter-in-law to drink cow urine
Vinayak Raut, a former Member of Parliament from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT party, has been booked under the anti-superstition law.
New voter registration form asks about parents' electoral roll status
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has added a new section to the online Form 6, which is used for registering new voters.
BJP replaces candidates for Bankipur Assembly bypoll
In a surprising turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has changed its candidate for the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar.
MP: Former home minister's supporters go on rampage, block highway
A major protest erupted in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the upcoming assembly bypoll.
Congress rejects BJP's claim on uranium deal with Australia
The Congress party has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responsible for Australia's decision to sell uranium to India.
'Most painful moment': Vijay slams police, DMK over Karur stampede
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has returned to Karur, the site of a deadly stampede in September 2025.
BJP fields TMC defectors, including Sushmita Dev, for RS bypolls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, for the July 24 Rajya Sabha bypolls in West Bengal.
'Produce him physically': Court rejects video-conferencing plea for Sena corporator
A court in Kalyan has rejected an application seeking Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre to appear through video conferencing for a hearing in the assault case at a Dombivli hospital.
'She can do whatever...': TMC after Mamata slaps party worker
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy has defended party chief Mamata Banerjee after a video of her slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata went viral.
ED freezes ₹440cr in 3 TMC bank accounts
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen over ₹440 crore in bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Sena corporator arrested for assaulting doctors admitted to hospital
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been hospitalized after he was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting doctors and medical staff at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra's Thane.
Shiv Sena corporator who assaulted doctor, staff arrested
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting doctors and hospital staff at the Shastri Nagar Hospital in Thane district, Maharashtra.
'You'll compensate for vehicle damage?' Kejriwal asks automakers over E20
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarification on the use of E20 ethanol-blended fuel.
3 arrested after Shiv Sena corporator, followers assault doctor, nurses
The Maharashtra Police has arrested three people in connection with the assault on medical staff at a civic-run Kalyan Dombivli hospital.
Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' may be converted into state guest house
The Delhi government is considering a proposal to convert former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, dubbed Sheesh Mahal by the BJP, into a state guest house, accommodating visiting ministers and government officials for a fee.
'Did nothing wrong': Shiv Sena corporator after assaulting doctor, nurses
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) corporator Ramesh Mhatre allegedly assaulted a female doctor and several nursing staff at the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)-run Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli, Maharashtra.
'CM Vijay not accused': SC refuses DMK's Karur stampede plea
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition by DMK Organizing Secretary RS Bharathi that sought to restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and others from making public statements in relation to the Karur Stampede, currently investigated by the CBI.
Bhagwant Mann video controversy: Gurugram police investigation stalls
The Gurugram police are yet to question two senior Punjab Police officers in connection with a case involving the alleged fabrication of forensic reports for controversial videos featuring Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Bengal: By-elections for 3 Rajya Sabha seats on July 24
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that by-elections will be held for three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24.
TVK ministers 'influencing' Karur stampede witnesses? SC hears plea tomorrow
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) related to the Karur stampede case on Tuesday.
Mookerjee saved Bengal from 'bloody clutches of Pakistan': Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary.
Mamata Banerjee placed under house arrest, claims TMC
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has claimed that she has been placed under house arrest.
Prashant Kishor to contest Bankipur bypoll on Jan Suraaj ticket
Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor will make his electoral debut in the upcoming Bankipur assembly bypoll in Bihar.
Priyanka, Kejriwal should be interrogated over Ram Mandir claims: VHP
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has requested the Ayodhya Police to interrogate Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their allegations in the Ram Janmabhoomi temple donation embezzlement case.
'You will have to kill me': Mamata defies TMC rebels
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a defiant statement against the rebels of her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Raj Thackeray slams CM Fadnavis over BJP leader's video
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has slammed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his inaction over a controversial video of Bharatiya Janata Party Mumbai president Ameet Satam.
Bengal: TMC state president resigns amid internal crisis
Chandrima Bhattacharya, the West Bengal president of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from all her party positions.
Mohali: BJP-AAP workers clash during voter list drive, 3 injured
An FIR has been registered against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Ravinder Singh Bindra and 10 others in Mohali on Friday, The Indian Express reported.
UP: Headmaster suspended for celebrating Akhilesh Yadav's birthday at school
A headmaster of a government primary school in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended for allegedly allowing the celebration of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's birthday on campus.
DMK MLA arrested after mocking Vijay's demeanor during assembly session
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan was arrested by Tamil Nadu Police on Friday after the Madras High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a case related to his controversial remarks against Chief Minister Vijay.
What to expect in Parliament Monsoon Session starting July 20
The upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, scheduled from July 20 to August 13, is expected to be a high-stakes political battle.
Maneka Gandhi's peacock feather remark sparks outrage among Jains
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has sparked a controversy over her comments on the use of peacock feathers by Jain monks of the Digambara sect.
Manish Tewari leaves cryptic post after Congress snub in Punjab
Senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader Manish Tewari has left a cryptic post on X after the party announced its core team for Punjab ahead of next year's assembly election that excluded him.
Mehbooba Mufti to attend Ayatollah Khamenei's state funeral
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti will attend the state funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Congress, Sharad Pawar-led NCP in talks for possible merger
The Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are reportedly in talks for a possible merger.
Eggs, brinjals thrown at Mahua Moitra; she shares video
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra was allegedly attacked with eggs and brinjals at her office in Krishnanagar on Wednesday.
TVK MLA offered ₹35cr bribe; 3 with 'DMK link' arrested
The Tamil Nadu Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged horse-trading attempt to destabilize the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government.
Delhi HC orders removal of 5 documents against Raghav Chadha
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of five documents objected to by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha.