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'PM Modi to launch NDA's TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end'

rime Minister would address a massive public gathering in the afternoon to signal the start of the NDA's electoral battle against the incumbent DMK government

'PM Modi to launch NDA's TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end'
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

BJP candidates in Amravati polls claim Navneet Rana campaigned against them

They claimed that former Amravati Lok Sabha MP Navneet Rana aggressively dubbed the saffron party nominees as "dummies"

BJP candidates in Amravati polls claim Navneet Rana campaigned against them
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Congress handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: PM Modi

PM Modi, while addressing a rally here, alleged that infiltration kept increasing during the Congress rule in Assam for decades, with illegal immigrants encroaching upon forests

Congress handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: PM Modi
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

Mumbai mayor race: Shinde Sena shifts newly elected corporators to hotel

The move comes amid Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remark earlier in the day that his party could install its mayor in the metropolis if God wills

Mumbai mayor race: Shinde Sena shifts newly elected corporators to hotel
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

Maharashtra civic polls: Mahayuti ends Thackerays' 30-year rule in Mumbai

The BJP-led alliance was set to bag around 125 of 227 seats in BMC, which is India's richest civic body, whose budget for 2025-26 is a whopping ₹74,427 crore

Maharashtra civic polls: Mahayuti ends Thackerays' 30-year rule in Mumbai
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance witnesses rift ahead of polls in Bangladesh

Jamaat is Bangladesh's largest Islamic political party, while Islami Andolon is presumed to have a huge support base

Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance witnesses rift ahead of polls in Bangladesh
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

NDA's track record of development struck a chord with Maharashtra: PM Modi

"Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA's agenda of pro-people good governance," Modi said in a post on X

NDA's track record of development struck a chord with Maharashtra: PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

BJP triumphs over Thackerays in Mumbai, trumps Pawars in Pune civic polls

The BJP-led alliance was set to bag around 125 of 227 seats in BMC, which is India's richest civic body, whose budget for 2025-26 is a whopping Rs 74,427 crore

BJP triumphs over Thackerays in Mumbai, trumps Pawars in Pune civic polls
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh rules out third Rajya Sabha term, tenure ends April 9

On Tuesday in Bhopal, Singh announced his decision to vacate his Rajya Sabha seat. When questioned about his successor, he stated that the decision rests with the party

Digvijaya Singh rules out third Rajya Sabha term, tenure ends April 9
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

I&B Ministry's attempt to block Jana Nayagan attack on Tamil culture: Rahul

His remarks come a day after the producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan approached the Supreme Court, challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court

I&B Ministry's attempt to block Jana Nayagan attack on Tamil culture: Rahul
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

Civic polls: Raj Thackeray accuses Mahayuti of bribing voters, candidates

While addressing a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders here, he alleged that money has been offered to candidates to withdraw their nomination forms in 66 places (wards)

Civic polls: Raj Thackeray accuses Mahayuti of bribing voters, candidates
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Congress slams Modi govt, says VB-G RAM G Act benefits corporates

The Congress party had announced a nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from January 10 to February 25, opposing the Act

Congress slams Modi govt, says VB-G RAM G Act benefits corporates
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active, need to defeat them: PM

Somnath's history of 1,000 years is not that of destruction and defeat, but of victory and reconstruction, the PM noted

Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active, need to defeat them: PM
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Political parties realign in quest for BMC ahead of crucial civic polls

As Mumbai votes after nine years, the ₹74,000-crore BMC budget-bigger than many states-puts fiscal strength, infrastructure gaps and poll promises under sharp focus

Political parties realign in quest for BMC ahead of crucial civic polls
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

BJP turns to women for victory in Assam amid rising female turnout

With women voting in record numbers, the BJP is banking on welfare schemes like Orunodoi and MMUA to consolidate female support ahead of Assam's Assembly elections

BJP turns to women for victory in Assam amid rising female turnout
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Assam economy: Gains and gaps amid growth, debt, welfare challenges

Assam has emerged as India's fastest-growing state economy over five years, but a low base, fiscal pressures and social challenges temper the headline growth story

Assam economy: Gains and gaps amid growth, debt, welfare challenges
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

India rapidly advancing towards becoming 3rd-largest economy: PM Modi

He said the expanding new middle class and their growing purchasing power are among the major factors that have made India a country of immense possibilities

India rapidly advancing towards becoming 3rd-largest economy: PM Modi
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Centre, BJP counter Congress-led Opposition campaign against VB-G RAM G

As the Centre pushes VB-G RAM G to replace MGNREGA, the BJP and Congress lock horns over federalism, funding burdens and the future of rural jobs

Centre, BJP counter Congress-led Opposition campaign against VB-G RAM G
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Trade, talent, tech on table as Friedrich Merz's visit begins on Monday

India, Germany to advance deals in semiconductors, green energy, mobility

Trade, talent, tech on table as Friedrich Merz's visit begins on Monday
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

UP SIR manipulated due to pressure from BJP, says Akhilesh Yadav

In both exercises, the work was done by the same booth-level officers, he said

UP SIR manipulated due to pressure from BJP, says Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 8:06 PM IST