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J&K leaders denounce house arrests on July 13 martyrs' anniversary
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has denied permission for events to mark the anniversary of the 1931 killings in Kashmir.
Illegal immigrants from Nepal, Myanmar in Bihar: Voter list revision
A door-to-door survey conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar has revealed a surprising fact.
Maharashtra: Auto driver beaten up for refusing to speak Marathi
A migrant auto-rickshaw driver was publicly thrashed in Maharashtra's Palghar district by supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
BJP leader shot dead in Patna, week after Gopal Khemka
In a shocking incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Patna's Sheikpura.
'Not easy getting chair...': Shivakumar's remark at Kempegowda Jayanti event
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made a tongue-in-cheek remark at the Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations, which many interpreted as a reference to the ongoing power struggle in the state's ruling Congress party.
Video shows Sena MLA with cash-filled-luggage day after tax notice
A massive row had erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Shinde Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, showing him sitting with luggage allegedly full of cash at his home.
'Right to know': Mann defends questioning PM Modi's foreign trips
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has defended his controversial comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits.
Modi should retire at 75? Mohan Bhagwat's remarks spark speculation
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that leaders should retire at the age of 75, which many opposition leaders speculate was referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Expelled RJD MLA Tej Pratap holds rally with new flag
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Tej Pratap Yadav has hinted at launching his own political party, a month after he was expelled from the party over "irresponsible conduct" and deviation from the family's values and public decorum.
TMC leader returning home shot multiple times, then neck slashed
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Rajjak Khan was brutally murdered in Bhangar Chaltaberia, South 24 Parganas, on Thursday night.
Who's Sanjay Gaikwad? Shinde Sena MLA who slapped canteen staffer
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad from the Eknath Shinde faction is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
'Bihar election near, allow 3 common IDs for SIR': SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider allowing Aadhaar, ration cards, and electoral photo identity cards (EPIC cards) as proof of identity for voters in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Will be CM for 5 years: Siddaramaiah dismisses leadership change
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed rumors of a possible leadership change in the state.
License of Maharashtra canteen, where MLA slapped, punched staff, suspended
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the license of a canteen after an incident where a Shiv Sena MLA assaulted a staffer over stale food.
SC to hear petitions against Bihar electoral rolls revision today
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission's (EC) revision of electoral rolls in Bihar on Thursday.
Delhi CM's bungalow renovation tender canceled for 'administrative reasons'
A tender for the renovation of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's official residence has been canceled. The Public Works Department (PWD) of the city canceled the ₹60 lakh tender for "administrative reasons."
'I should get Nobel Prize': Kejriwal on Delhi governance
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has stirred controversy by claiming he deserves a "Nobel Prize" for governance.
'Unacceptable': CM Fadnavis after Sena MLA slaps, punches canteen staff
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condemned Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's actions after a video of him assaulting canteen staff went viral.
Video: MNS workers vandalize toll plaza, alleging missing facilities
Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) vandalized the Tondgaon toll plaza in Washim district, Maharashtra.
Maharashtra MLA slaps canteen staff 'Shiv Sena style' over dal
In a shocking incident, Sanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA from Buldhana, assaulted a canteen staff member at the Akashvani MLA canteen in Churchgate, Mumbai, over the quality of dal served to him.
Roads blocked, trains halted: Opposition protests Bihar voter roll revision
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other Mahagathbandhan allies have launched statewide protests in Bihar against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Bihar government announces 35% reservation for women in state jobs
In a major move to empower women, the Bihar government has announced a 35% reservation for women in all state government jobs.
MNS workers detained during counter-rally over 'slapgate' incident
Several Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers were detained by the police on Tuesday morning in Mira Road, Thane, as they attempted to hold a counter-protest against the "slapgate" incident.
'Minorities in India are treated as hostages': Owaisi slams Rijiju
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi have clashed over the status of minorities in India.
'Come to UP...Bihar': BJP MP dares Thackerays amid language row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has dared Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray to attempt their alleged aggressive actions against Hindi-speaking people in other states.
Semi-nude, drunk MNS leader's son abuses influencer speaking in Marathi
An FIR has been filed against the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) politician Javed Sheikh, Rahil Javed Shaikh, for allegedly misbehaving with Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More following a car accident.
SC agrees to hear petitions challenging Bihar electoral roll revision
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision for a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
DMK's regional ally leader apologizes after calling same-sex love 'perversion'
Thol Thirumavalavan, a leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Member of Parliament from Chidambaram, has apologized for his remarks on same-sex relationships.
Chirag Paswan to contest Bihar Assembly elections
Chirag Paswan, the chief of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has announced that he will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Maharashtra minister compares language violence to Pahalgam terror attack
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashish Shelar has drawn a controversial parallel between the recent violence against non-Marathi speakers in Maharashtra and the Pahalgam terror attack.
Shiv Sena (UBT) distances itself from Stalin's language stance
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has clarified its position on the Hindi imposition issue, distancing itself from Tamil Nadu's hardline stance.
Gujarat police arrest AAP MLA for 'attempt to murder'
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava was arrested by the Gujarat police on Saturday.
Choose between guarantees or developmental work, says Siddaramaiah's adviser
Basavaraj Raya Reddy, an MLA and economic adviser to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sparked a controversy with his recent remarks at the inauguration of a school building in Yelburga.
Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish over Patna businessman's murder
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar over the recent murder of businessman Gopal Khemka.
'Desperate attempt...': BJP on Thackeray cousins' joint rally in Mumbai
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the joint rally of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, calling it a "desperate attempt" to revive their political fortunes ahead of civic polls.
AIADMK to lead alliance in Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami
Edappadi K Palaniswami, the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), has emphasized that his party will be the leader in its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, shared a stage for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Modi will bow to Trump deadline, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will yield to the July 9 deadline set by United States President Donald Trump for reciprocal tariffs.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will share a stage for the first time in two decades.
Patna businessman-politician shot dead outside home, assailant flees
Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Bihar, was shot dead outside his home in Patna on Friday night.