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Nainar Nagendran set to be next TN BJP prez, Annamalai for national role
BJP senior and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the city to review the party's functioning and also discuss alliance related matters ahead of 2026 state polls
 "Nainar Nagendran set to be next TN BJP prez, Annamalai for national role")
Nitish Kumar failed to check migration, growing unemployment: Sachin Pilot
Pilot further alleged that the recruitment process in Bihar lacks transparency
 "Nitish Kumar failed to check migration, growing unemployment: Sachin Pilot")
Put under house arrest, barred from Friday prayers: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
He also posted a copy of a resolution formulated by the Mutahida Majlis Ulema (MMU) -- an amalgam of several religious bodies -- against the Waqf Amendment Act
 "Put under house arrest, barred from Friday prayers: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq")
Congress slams Centre over collapse in FDI, fall in domestic investment
Jairam Ramesh claimed the Modi government achieved this distinction even before President Trump took over in January 2025
 "Congress slams Centre over collapse in FDI, fall in domestic investment")
PM takes dig at opposition parties, says they only promote family interests
"Those who play games day and night only to grab power, their principle is 'parivar ka saath parivar ka vikas', said PM Modi
 "PM takes dig at opposition parties, says they only promote family interests")
'Another jumla': Rahul slams PM Modi over Employment Linked Incentive plan
Gandhi said jobs can't be created by focusing only on large corporates, promoting cronies over fair-play businesses, prioritising assembly over production, and disregarding India's indigenous skills
 "'Another jumla': Rahul slams PM Modi over Employment Linked Incentive plan")
Guv has no authority to summon officers to discuss Bills: Bengal minister
The Raj Bhavan said Wednesday that the governor had forwarded 11 Bills - 10 concerning state universities and the Aparajita Bill - to the President for consideration between 2024 and 2025
 "Guv has no authority to summon officers to discuss Bills: Bengal minister")
Mayawati's niece alleges dowry harassment; husband among 7 booked
The woman married Vishal, son of Hapur Municipal Council Chairperson Pushpa Devi on November 9, 2023, said Rajeev Sharma, an advocate representing the complainant
 "Mayawati's niece alleges dowry harassment; husband among 7 booked")
Provision of DPDP Act weakens RTI: Opposition Members of Parliament
It won't restrict disclosure of personal information under RTI: Vaishnaw
 "Provision of DPDP Act weakens RTI: Opposition Members of Parliament")
BJP to launch nationwide campaign to promote new Waqf law benefits
Members of Waqf boards from BJP-ruled states and the party's organisation, including its minority wing, attended the day-long workshop
 "BJP to launch nationwide campaign to promote new Waqf law benefits")
Congress claims credit for Tahawwur Rana extradition: 'UPA-era groundwork'
P Chidambaram says Tahawwur Rana's extradition is result of UPA-era diplomacy, slams Modi govt for taking credit for process initiated in 2009 after 26/11 attack
 "Congress claims credit for Tahawwur Rana extradition: 'UPA-era groundwork'")
Not waiving loans of Wayanad landslides victims 'betrayal': Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka, also the MP from Wayanad, was referring to the central government affidavit in the Kerala High Court stating that the loans can only be rescheduled or restructured
 "Not waiving loans of Wayanad landslides victims 'betrayal': Priyanka Gandhi")
SP MP Zia Ur Rehman moves SC, challenges validity of new Waqf Act
SP leader argues the amendments violate fundamental rights, particularly the removal of Waqf by user," induction of non-Muslim members into Waqf councils
 "SP MP Zia Ur Rehman moves SC, challenges validity of new Waqf Act")
Economic storm staring India but PM is silent, says Rahul at AICC session
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) session passed a 12-page resolution, titled Nyay Path, which accused the government of practising a "weak-kneed and failed foreign policy"
Rahul vows to 'break the wall of 50% reservation'; slams PM over US tariffs
Gandhi also said that District Congress Committees and their chiefs would be empowered and strengthened so that they act as the foundation of the organisation going forward
 "Rahul vows to 'break the wall of 50% reservation'; slams PM over US tariffs")
CM's economic advisor denies saying 'K'taka is No. 1 in corruption'
His remarks gave ammunition to the opposition, which has been alleging rampant corruption in the state
 "CM's economic advisor denies saying 'K'taka is No. 1 in corruption'")
Are we supposed to eat dhoklas? Mahua Moitra on CR Park fish market row
CR Park fish market row: Viral videos show groups removing fish stalls near temple in CR Park, BJP calls video fake
 "Are we supposed to eat dhoklas? Mahua Moitra on CR Park fish market row")
J&K Assembly erupts over AAP MLA's tilak remarks; BJP demands action
Glass tables broken, MLAs escorted out as J&K Assembly chaos escalates after BJP accused Doda MLA Mehraj Malik of anti-Hindu remarks. BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa demanded strict action
 "J&K Assembly erupts over AAP MLA's tilak remarks; BJP demands action")
Congress must be a party of 'hope, not resentment': Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor, who is a member of the Congress Working Committee, stated the importance of fostering a positive narrative that appeals to the people
 "Congress must be a party of 'hope, not resentment': Shashi Tharoor")
Mehbooba urges NC alliance to pass resolution rejecting Waqf amendments
The ruling National Conference has already rubbished the charges, saying the opposition was "fishing in the desert"
 "Mehbooba urges NC alliance to pass resolution rejecting Waqf amendments")