Political News, Government Policies & Election Updates

The Supreme Court has taken a serious view of allegations that the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee obstructed the Enforcement Directorate's raids. The court will examine the matter. This follows chaos at the Calcutta High Court during a hearing on the raids

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On the occasion of Army Day, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the Indian Army stands as a steadfast shield of the nation, protecting borders, strengthening stability during internal security challenges, and extending unflinching support during natural calamities.On the occasion of Army Day

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The Unnao rape victim has approached the Delhi High Court. She seeks to present more evidence against former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. Sengar was convicted and sentenced in the minor gang rape case. His appeal against the conviction is currently pending

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demolishing historical heritage at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat under the guise of renovation. Kharge alleged that Modi aims to erase historical sites to "simply affix" his own nameplate

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The Supreme Court has declined to hear a plea regarding the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The Madras High Court had previously stayed an order for censor board clearance. The producers were directed to approach the division bench of the high court. A decision is expected on January 20

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Villagers in Odisha's Dhenkanal district have demanded the return of land acquired for a power project that failed to take off after the promoter company went bankrupt, shattering their hopes of jobs and sustainable livelihoods. Nearly 1,000 acres of land in Khadagprasad and Khurunti villages under

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In the second mass surrender event in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district over the last week, 29 people, all active as frontal wings of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), surrendered on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), according to the police. On January 7, 26 Maoists had surrendered in Sukma

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The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress seeking protection of confidential political data, reported Bar and Bench. This came after the Enforcement Directorate told Justice Suvra Ghosh that it had not seized any documents during its searches at the

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The BJP has criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for their decision to welcome Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at the Mysuru airport instead of receiving German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Bengaluru

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar posted a cryptic message on X after meeting AICC leader Rahul Gandhi. This has fueled political speculation. Shivakumar also met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with Gandhi. He indicated discussions covered state BJP developments

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A year before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the political temperature in the state is set to rise with bypolls in three strategically important assembly constituencies — Ghosi (Mau), Duddhi (Sonbhadra) and Faridpur (Bareilly). Triggered by the deaths of sitting MLAs

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The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan'. The producer challenges a Madras High Court order that stayed a single judge's direction for CBFC clearance. This development leaves the film's release uncertain. The movie, starring Vijay

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) said Pongal, which gave the message of maintaining harmonious balance with nature, has emerged as a global festival, cherished by Tamils world over. Participating in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan

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Aditya Sahu is the new president of the Jharkhand BJP. Union Minister Jual Oram announced Sahu's appointment. Sahu previously served as working president. He replaces former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. Several prominent leaders were also elected to the national council from Jharkhand

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Gangster Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, is an "international criminal" and hence can be granted only two-day emergency parole with police escort, the Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday (January 13, 2026).Gangster Abu Salem

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A proposed march to Jaipur by RLP convener Hanuman Beniwal has been called off. Government representatives held talks with farmers on the Ajmer-Nagaur border. The administration agreed to take strict steps against illegal gravel mining. Farmers affected by railway and power line projects will

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticizes West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly supporting illegal Bangladeshis. Banerjee, in turn, accuses the Election Commission of India of deleting voter names using artificial intelligence at the behest of the BJP

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on cooperation in areas of trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy and defence. The Jaishankar-Rubio phone call came a day after newly-appointed U.S

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West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision process has identified over 11,000 illegal voters. Nadia district leads with 9,228 such electors. This exercise aims to clean up voter lists. The ongoing hearings are a focal point of political debate

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Rahul Gandhi's pinned post on social media site X about Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay has sparked reactions within Congress and concerns in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The post supports the actor amid the hold on the release of Vijay's latest movie, Jana Nayagan

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Pune Police searched the office of Design Box, a political consultancy firm. The search occurred just two days before voting for the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Design Box has been working with the Nationalist Congress Party. Officials acted on a complaint but found no substance

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Election Commission of India over a large-scale “purge" from voter lists ahead of the assembly polls and questioned the appointment of micro-observers for the special intensive revision exercise in the state

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Congress spokesperson also pointed out how the government had spoken tough about the neighbouring country and its companies after the Galwan incident only to allow concessions to many Chinese firms lately. New Delhi: Congress on Tuesday sought to taunt BJP after its leaders held a meeting with a

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Estranged RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav attended a feast hosted by Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha, sparking speculation about his political future. Yadav, who recently floated his own outfit, met Sinha days prior to extend an invitation. Both leaders emphasized shared cultural ethos

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Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, stated that India's democratic system faces an attack. He mentioned institutions like the Election Commission are under pressure. Gandhi urged young people to remain confident and question those in power. He emphasized that democracy relies on everyone having a

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) allowed a retired civil servant to withdraw his petition seeking the removal of the portrait of Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar from public buildings, including the Parliament. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant criticised the

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As fog floated across cityscapes and open grounds in northern states, the winter weighed much heavier, pushing mercury down to near-freezing temperatures in many areas which experienced the coldest night of the season. Haryana's Gurugram and Punjab's Bathinda recorded a low of 0.6°C

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