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Will BJP President Nitin Nabin Move to Rajya Sabha or Remain MLA for Now?
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Will BJP President Nitin Nabin Move to Rajya Sabha or Remain MLA for Now?

New Delhi: With Nitin Nabin’s recent elevation as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), speculation has arisen about whether he will continue as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLA) or soon move to the Rajya Sabha. His election as party president has elevated his political profile from state-level to national politics, raising questions about the next steps in his legislative career. Current Status and ConsiderationsNitin Nabin is currently serving as the MLA from Bankipur in Patna, having won his fifth consecutive term in November last year with a margin of 51,936 votes. As the youngest BJP national president, his responsibilities have expanded, and many wonder if his new role will require him to represent the party in the upper house of Parliament. ...
PM Modi Targets Congress, Calls Gandhi Family a Threat to Democracy During BJP President Nitin Nabin’s Oath Ceremony
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PM Modi Targets Congress, Calls Gandhi Family a Threat to Democracy During BJP President Nitin Nabin’s Oath Ceremony

New Delhi: During the oath-taking ceremony of BJP’s newly elected President Nitin Nabin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of supporting illegal immigrants and undermining India’s democracy. He also called the Gandhi family “a threat to the country” and emphasized that India would not allow immigrants to deprive the poor and youth of their rights. Allegations Against CongressPM Modi highlighted the issue of illegal immigration, saying that countries worldwide are scrutinizing and deporting undocumented immigrants, and India must do the same to protect national security and citizens’ rights. He criticized political parties that shield immigrants for vote-bank politics, vowing that such actions must be exposed to the public. Address...
Air India Express Pilot Who Assaulted Passenger at Delhi Airport Placed on No-Fly List by IndiGo
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Air India Express Pilot Who Assaulted Passenger at Delhi Airport Placed on No-Fly List by IndiGo

Reported by: Manish Agrawal | Curated by NBT Desk | 20 Jan 2026, 3:00 PM IST New Delhi: Captain Virendra Sejwal of Air India Express, who assaulted passenger Ankit Diwan at Delhi Airport on 19 December, has been placed on the No-Fly List by IndiGo Airlines. On the day of the incident, Sejwal was traveling on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bengaluru, not his own airline. Air India Express had suspended him immediately following the assault, and police action was subsequently taken against him. CISF Action and InvestigationWhen asked about why CISF officers allowed the accused pilot to board his flight despite the incident, DG Ranjan clarified that the CISF personnel on duty took immediate preventive action. Their report formed the basis for police action, and the matter was investigat...
Newly Elected BJP President Nitin Nabin Gets Z-Category Security with CRPF Commandos on Guard
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Newly Elected BJP President Nitin Nabin Gets Z-Category Security with CRPF Commandos on Guard

New Delhi: Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin has been provided top-tier Z-category VIP security by the central government. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be responsible for ensuring his safety, officials said on Tuesday. Nitin Nabin, at 45, is the youngest leader to assume the party’s top post. He has previously served five terms as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. His election comes at a time when the BJP is strategizing to strengthen its organizational base ahead of key state assembly elections. Security ArrangementsOfficials stated that armed CRPF commandos will accompany Nabin during his nationwide tours. A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Home Affairs had directed the CRPF to manage his security. Nabin’s predecessor, J.P. Nad...
Engineer Dies in Greater Noida After Falling into Water-Filled Pit; Rahul Gandhi Slams Government
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Engineer Dies in Greater Noida After Falling into Water-Filled Pit; Rahul Gandhi Slams Government

Greater Noida: A tragic incident in Greater Noida has claimed the life of a young engineer after his car fell into a water-filled pit. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned the incident, attributing it to the lack of accountability in urban administration. The 27-year-old engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, lost his life after his car plunged into a deep pit near a construction site in Sector 150 on Saturday. Despite strenuous efforts to rescue him, Yuvraj could not be saved. Rahul Gandhi’s StatementReacting on social media, Rahul Gandhi said, “In India, roads, bridges, fire, water, pollution, corruption, and indifference have all become life-threatening. Urban areas are collapsing—not due to lack of technology or solutions, but due to a lack of accountability.” Post-Mortem Findings...
“Politics Is Not Pleasure, It Is Sacrifice”: What Nitin Nabin Said in His First Speech as BJP President
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“Politics Is Not Pleasure, It Is Sacrifice”: What Nitin Nabin Said in His First Speech as BJP President

New Delhi:In the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior BJP नेताओं, Nitin Nabin was formally declared the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. Taking charge of the world’s largest political party, Nabin delivered his first address to party workers, offering a strong ideological message, a call to youth participation, and a roadmap for the challenges ahead. He began his speech with slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and the BJP’s party chant, before paying tribute to former national presidents. “On this occasion, I remember our previous national presidents and greet those present here today. Since I first became an विधायक in 2006, I have seen how Rajnath Singh sought to connect with every worker and how Nitin Gadkari worked to strengthe...
3+1 Quad: Pakistan’s Emerging “Trio” Against India and the New “Quartet” New Delhi May Join to Counter It
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3+1 Quad: Pakistan’s Emerging “Trio” Against India and the New “Quartet” New Delhi May Join to Counter It

New Delhi:India–Pakistan relations have plunged to a new low since Operation Sindoor last year, and fresh geopolitical fault lines are now emerging across South Asia and the Middle East. Pakistan is reportedly working to form a new military and strategic bloc with key Islamic nations, while India has been invited to join a parallel “3+1” grouping that could serve as a counterweight to Islamabad’s ambitions. According to multiple media reports, Pakistan is seeking to position itself as a leader of the Islamic world by forging a strategic alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. This emerging “trio” is being described by analysts as a potential “Islamic NATO” or even the foundation of an “Islamic bomb” axis—an alignment that could pose serious strategic challenges for India. Pakistan’s E...
Pakistani Terror Group Lashkar-e-Taiba Training a “Water Force” for Attacks on India, Video Surfaces
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Pakistani Terror Group Lashkar-e-Taiba Training a “Water Force” for Attacks on India, Video Surfaces

A disturbing new video has surfaced revealing fresh terrorist plots by Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) against India. The footage, now circulating on social media, allegedly shows LeT training operatives in advanced aquatic warfare tactics—an initiative being referred to as the creation of a so-called “Water Force.” The video was shared by OSINT TV on the social media platform X. According to the accompanying claim, LeT’s political front, the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, is overseeing the program. Its Secretary General, Haris Dar, is seen inspecting trainees and detailing the nature of the water-based training underway across Pakistan. The training reportedly includes scuba diving, professional swimming, high-speed boat handling, and even social media operatio...
Using Abusive Words Alone Isn’t SC/ST Act Violation, Clarifies Supreme Court
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Using Abusive Words Alone Isn’t SC/ST Act Violation, Clarifies Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that merely using abusive language does not constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The law applies only when such words are caste-specific, publicly used, and intended to humiliate or insult the person. Caste-Targeted Abuse Constitutes OffenceThe Court stated that to invoke the SC/ST Act, the allegations must demonstrate that caste-specific terms were used abusively. Section 3(1)(s) of the Act requires the presence of a clear element of insult or humiliation against a member of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. The bench emphasized that the language must be deliberately derogatory toward the person’s caste, generating caste-based insult or humiliation. Reference to Public Humiliation...
‘Nitin Nabeen Is My Boss, I Am a Worker’: PM Modi Sends Clear Message at BJP Event
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‘Nitin Nabeen Is My Boss, I Am a Worker’: PM Modi Sends Clear Message at BJP Event

BJP’s Executive President Nitin Nabeen has formally assumed charge as the party’s new National President, receiving a grand welcome in the presence of senior leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and S. Jaishankar. PM Modi congratulated Nabeen on becoming the head of the world’s largest political party and lauded his leadership. PM Modi Calls Nitin Nabeen His BossAddressing party workers, Modi said: “First of all, congratulations to Mr. Nitin Nabeen on being elected President of the world’s largest political party. The entire process, from the smallest unit of the organization to the national president’s election, was conducted 100% democratically. From today, Nitin Nabeen is my boss, and I am a worker of the party.” Nabeen to Carry BJP’s Legacy F...