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'Attack on democracy India's biggest threat': Rahul Gandhi in Colombia
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attacking India's democratic fabric.
'I Love Muhammad' row escalates: Congress MP under house arrest
Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders Danish Ali and Imran Masood have alleged they were put under "house arrest" while heading to Bareilly.
TVK suspends Vijay's statewide tour after Karur stampede kills 41
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has suspended all public events of actor-turned-politician Vijay for two weeks.
'Leaders elected by corpses...ruling Kerala': Union minister's remarks spark row
Union Minister Suresh Gopi has stirred up a controversy with his latest remarks in Idukki district.
'RSS never bitter despite ban attempts': Modi on Sangh's centenary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalized in Bengaluru
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever and experiencing leg pain, PTI reported.
Special Intensive Revision over; final voter rolls for Bihar released
The Election Commission of India has released the final electoral list for Bihar, completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process that drew so much controversy.
Pawan Singh to contest Bihar election? Bhojpuri actor meets Shah
Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh is likely to make his entry into Bihar politics ahead of the upcoming polls.
'Never faced such painful situation': Vijay on Karur stampede
Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay has released a video message on social media, expressing his grief over the recent stampede at his rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
BJP stalwart Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who defeated Manmohan Singh, dies
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Member of Parliament, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, passed away in Delhi on Tuesday. He was 93.
Vijay's aide calls for 'Gen-Z revolution' after stampede; sparks row
Aadhav Arjuna, a leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has sparked controversy with a now-deleted X post in which he exhorted the youth to revolt against a "wicked government."
'US stopped us': Chidambaram makes big 26/11 admission; BJP responds
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has admitted that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government chose not to retaliate against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks due to pressure from the international community, including the United States.
Final Bihar voter list to release today amid SC scrutiny
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar has concluded, with the final voter lists set to be published on Tuesday.
'Vijay arrived 4hrs late, crowd grew restless': Karur stampede FIR
Actor-politician Vijay sat inside his campaign van in Velusamypuram in Karur for an extended period during his September 27 rally, causing restlessness among the crowd, according to an FIR into the stampede.
Prashant Kishor predicts poll results for NDA, Mahagathbandhan, his party
Prashant Kishor, the founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, has announced that his party will contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
Congress slams Centre over killing of ex-serviceman in Ladakh protests
The Congress party has slammed the central government for its handling of recent protests in Ladakh, which resulted in the death of an ex-serviceman.
Karur stampede: Vijay's TVK requested brief power cut, letter shows
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has clarified that there was no power cut while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay was delivering his speech in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.
'Will be shot': Ex-ABVP leader's death threat to Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has written a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking action against Printu Mahadev, a former state president of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Tharoor calls Karur stampede 'heartbreaking,' demands national crowd management policy
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed his grief over the recent stampede at a rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Madras HC to hear petition against Vijay's rally today
The Madras High Court will hear a petition today from a stampede victim at actor-politician Vijay's rally.
Vijay's party alleges DMK conspiracy in Karur stampede
Actor-politician Vijay's party, the Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (TVK), has alleged a conspiracy by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) behind a deadly stampede at a rally in Karur.
Vijay announces ₹20L compensation for Karur stampede victims' families
Actor-politician Vijay has announced a compensation of ₹20 lakh for the families of the people who died in a stampede at his rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Vijay's rally stampede: TN government blames actor, tightens security
A stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, has left 39 dead and over 100 injured.
TN stampede: Toll at 39, DGP blames Vijay's late arrival
A stampede at a public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday left 39 people dead, including women and children.
TN: 31 dead in stampede at TVK chief Vijay's rally
A tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, left at least 31 people dead and over 40 hospitalized.
Congress indulged in 'loot tantra' during rule: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.
Rahul- Priyanka's bond 'not Indian culture': BJP leader sparks row
Senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya's comments on the bond between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have sparked a major controversy.
Centre considers extending parliamentary standing committees' tenures by 2 years
The Indian government is mulling over extending the tenure of parliamentary standing committees from one year to two.
'Am I playing marbles here?' Ajit Pawar berates flood-hit farmer
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has landed in a political controversy after a video of him snapping at a farmer went viral.
Teachers' recruitment 'scam': West Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee gets bail
The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in the teachers' recruitment scam case.
TDP MLA calls Jagan Reddy 'psycho' in assembly; stirs row
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly was rocked by a controversy on Monday when Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna called former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy a "psycho."
Kejriwal will get accommodation within 10 days, government assures court
The Union government has assured the Delhi High Court that Arvind Kejriwal will be allotted appropriate accommodation within 10 days.
Congress leader charged after Centre blames Wangchuk for Ladakh protests
Congress Councilor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has been charged in connection with the violence in Leh, Ladakh on Wednesday, that left four protesters dead and 90 others injured.
Bihar: Survey shows NDA advantage, but Mahagathbandhan still holding ground
The upcoming Bihar Assembly elections are likely to be shaped by traditional factors such as caste dynamics and welfare politics, a new survey has revealed.
Rahul Gandhi announces 10-point plan for Bihar's backward classes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a 10-point resolution for the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) in Bihar.
After Rahul Gandhi's charge, Aadhaar-linked number mandatory for online voter-deletion
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced an electronic signature (e-sign) feature on its ECINet portal and app, the Indian Express reported.
'Surprising': Tharoor slams diaspora over silence on India-US setbacks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed disappointment over the Indian-American community's silence on recent tensions in India-US relations.
BJP's Gaurav Bhatia seeks removal of posts showing him 'pantless'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia has approached the Delhi High Court against defamatory social media posts.
SP's Azam Khan released from Sitapur jail after 2 years
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail after nearly two years of incarceration. His release came after he was granted bail in all cases against him, news agency ANI reported.
'Sit down': Siddaramaiah loses cool at Dasara inauguration, scolds audience
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lost his temper during the inauguration of the Mysuru Dasara festival on Monday.