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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

Congress accuses LDF govt of 'misusing' public money for political campaign

"The Kerala government is carrying out election-related activities by spending crores of rupees under the pretext of seeking public opinion on development issues," Satheesan alleged

Air quality 'nationwide crisis', govt response ineffective: Congress

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the NCAP propagated as the National Clear Air Programme is actually another type of NCAP - Notional Clear Air Programme

Maha civic polls: Fadnavis takes dig at Ajit Pawar over corruption claims

Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti but the two parties are fighting the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic polls separately

Civic polls: NCP blocs release joint manifesto; Ajit Pawar, Sule share dais

Ajit Pawar said the manifesto also proposes free travel on PMPML buses and the metro, waiver of property tax for houses up to 500 sq ft, and free computer tablets for students

'Jana Nayagan' delay deliberate; CBFC appeal will anger TN, says TVK

If CBFC appeals again, it confirms political intent to stall; this will only anger Tamil Nadu people against the Union government, said TVK state legal wing joint coordinator R Chakravarthi

'Extortion Directorate sent to loot, plunder': Mahua on I-PAC office raid

The TMC MPs had gathered outside the Home Ministry in Delhi, raising slogans against Amit Shah, alleging "misuse" of the probe agency

Congress claims govt plans to ease curbs on Chinese firms, seeks PM's reply

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that India's finance ministry plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms

Hug hug na raha: Congress takes dig at PM after US commerce secy's remarks

Posting a video of Lutnick's remarks, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Hug hug na raha, post post na raha"

Congress to launch 'Save MGNREGA Movement' in Assam from Saturday

As part of the programme, a day-long statewide dharna will be held across the state on January 11. Protest meetings will also be organised in every gram panchayat from January 12 to 29

Rahul slams BJP's double engine govts, alleges corruption, abuse of power

Gandhi cited the murder of Ankita Bhandari in Uttarakhand, the Unnao rape case in Uttar Pradesh, deaths from drinking contaminated water in Indore, among others, to attack the BJP

Bengal guv flags constitutional breach by Mamata over ED raid interference

CV Ananda Bose emphasised the gravity of Mamata Banerjee's actions, which he said are punishable under law and violate constitutional rights

Understand the difference: Rahul takes dig at govt over Trump's remarks

Trump on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Modi is "not that happy with me" because of the tariffs imposed by Washington on Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil

Did BJP-Congress, AIMIM tie-up for Maharashtra civic polls? Fadnavis reacts

BJP has entered post-poll alliances with Congress and AIMIM in some Maharashtra civic bodies, triggering political backlash. Chief Minister Fadnavis denied approving such tie-ups and warned of action

Amendments to Forest Act opened door for privatisation, says Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh shared a screenshot of an MoEFCC circular dated Jan 2 on amended guidelines for leasing forest land, specifying updated terms and conditions for assignments

Maharashtra civic polls: Delays and gaps hurting urban governance

Despite constitutional mandates, municipal elections across India face chronic delays, weakening local democracy and exposing political control over urban governance

Budget 2026-27 likely to signal new cooperative sector's ambition

A blueprint is likely on the anvil to spell out how the sector will reach 500 million people and treble its economic contribution

Ideology to identity: West Bengal's religious outreach turns political

Mamata Banerjee's push for temples has led to speculation that TMC is adopting soft Hindutva, even as a former party leader doubles down on building a 'Babri Masjid'

BJP to launch 'Choreder Panchali' to counter TMC's poll pitch in Bengal

Assembly elections would be due in West Bengal in a few months, with the TMC aiming for a fourth consecutive term in power

Ajit Pawar attacks BJP, blames party for Pune's stalled civic development

Addressing a press conference, Pawar said problems have increased despite the Pune Municipal Corporation having adequate resources