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NCP Submits Letter on Sunetra Pawar’s Election as Legislature Party Leader to CM Fadnavis

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

NCP Submits Letter on Sunetra Pawar’s Election as Legislature Party Leader to CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, Jan 31:The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a constituent of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, on Saturday formally submitted a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding the election of Sunetra Pawar, wife of the late Ajit Pawar, as the party’s legislature party leader. Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, succeeding her husband, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday. Senior NCP leaders, including Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and Chhagan Bhujbal, met CM Fadnavis at his official residence ‘Varsha’ in South Mumbai to hand over the letter. The Chief Minister will forward it to Governor Acharya Devvrat for further action. Sunetra Pawar was elected NCP legislature party leader during a meeting held in Mumbai on Satu...

Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe into Death of NEET Aspirant in Patna

31Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Government Recommends CBI Probe into Death of NEET Aspirant in Patna

Patna, Jan 31:The Bihar government has recommended a CBI investigation into the recent death of a female NEET aspirant in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Saturday. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Bihar Police is currently probing the case. The aspirant, a resident of Jehanabad, was found unconscious earlier this month at the Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Chitragupt Nagar, Patna. Despite medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries, prompting widespread concern and calls for a thorough investigation. The state government’s recommendation for a CBI probe aims to ensure an impartial and detailed inquiry into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Five Killed, Six Injured in Odisha Road Accident; CM Majhi Expresses Grief

31Jan

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Odisha, Politics, State

Five Killed, Six Injured in Odisha Road Accident; CM Majhi Expresses Grief

Bhubaneswar, Jan 31:At least five people were killed and six others sustained critical injuries after a speeding truck ran over three two-wheelers on National Highway-16 in Odisha’s Ganjam district early Saturday, police said. The accident occurred at Haldiapadar, along the NH-16 stretch passing through Berhampur city. According to eyewitnesses, the truck was travelling on the wrong side of the highway when it rammed into three motorcycles in quick succession before crashing into a bridge. Police said the impact was severe, killing five persons on the spot, while the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, where their condition is stated to be critical. Traffic on the busy highway was disrupted for some time following the accident. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep...

RJD Demands CBI Probe Under Judicial Supervision in Patna Girls’ Hostel Student Death Case

31Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

RJD Demands CBI Probe Under Judicial Supervision in Patna Girls’ Hostel Student Death Case

Patna, Jan 31: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has demanded that the suspicious death of a NEET aspirant staying at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the supervision of a Supreme Court or High Court judge. The Bihar government has already recommended a CBI inquiry into the case, a move welcomed by both the BJP and JDU. The incident has sparked widespread concern and protests, with local residents and student groups calling for a transparent and impartial investigation. RJD spokesperson Ejaz Ahmed raised questions about the performance of the Bihar Police and the Special Investigation Team (SIT), stating that 18 days have passed without any substantial progress in the case. Ahmed criticized the authorities for declaring the c...

Shashi Tharoor I Only Want Congress and UDF to Win in Kerala Assembly Elections

31Jan

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Kerala, Politics, State

Shashi Tharoor I Only Want Congress and UDF to Win in Kerala Assembly Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday emphasized that in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, his sole wish is for the victory of the Congress party and the United Democratic Front (UDF), the coalition led by Congress. Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said he would actively campaign across the state to ensure that both the Congress and the UDF secure a decisive win. “In these elections, my focus will be solely on strengthening the UDF and ensuring its success. I want the people of Kerala to support our alliance and uphold the vision we stand for,” he said. Tharoor, known for his articulate speeches and active involvement in state politics, highlighted the importance of the UDF in Kerala’s political landscape. He added that he intends to engage with ...

Congress Workers Ready to Retaliate, Will Showcase Strength: MP Tagore

31Jan

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

Congress Workers Ready to Retaliate, Will Showcase Strength: MP Tagore

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 31: Emphasizing the Congress party’s claim over the Madurai North constituency ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore asserted that the party workers know how to "hit back." Responding to DMK legislator and Madurai Urban district secretary G. Thalapathi’s remark that the Congress lacked the strength even to appoint booth-level workers, Tagore said the party would soon organise a booth-level meeting in the constituency to demonstrate its presence and mobilise support. “Don’t assume that Congressmen only know how to chant Vande Mataram. We also know how to respond firmly to our adversaries,” Tagore told reporters here on Friday. The MP’s comments underline Congress’s efforts to assert itself in a constituency considered strat...

“Key NCP Decisions Are Being Taken in Mumbai, Not in Consultation With Me”: Sharad Pawar Breaks Silence

31Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

“Key NCP Decisions Are Being Taken in Mumbai, Not in Consultation With Me”: Sharad Pawar Breaks Silence

Baramati: Three days after the tragic demise of senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar, party founder Sharad Pawar on Friday broke his silence on the rapidly unfolding political developments, including the reported elevation of Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister and the possible merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Addressing a press conference in Baramati, Sharad Pawar said that major organisational and political decisions are currently being taken in Mumbai without consulting him. He clarified that while there is no discord within the family, he was neither informed nor consulted about Sunetra Pawar’s induction as Deputy Chief Minister. Merger Talks Were at an Advanced Stage Sharad Pawar revealed that discussions regarding the merger of the two NCP facti...

BJP Leader’s ‘Letter Bomb’ Explodes After Defeat Morpal Suman Alleges Betrayal by Party Insiders, Later Distances Himself

31Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

BJP Leader’s ‘Letter Bomb’ Explodes After Defeat Morpal Suman Alleges Betrayal by Party Insiders, Later Distances Himself

Baran (Rajasthan): Just days after the results of the Anta Assembly by-election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a major internal storm in Baran district. A controversial letter, allegedly written by defeated BJP candidate Morpal Suman, has gone viral, triggering intense political turmoil within the party. The letter contains explosive allegations of “internal sabotage”, accusing senior leaders and influential party figures of working against the BJP candidate and indirectly helping the Congress. While the document has ignited fierce debate, Suman has now publicly distanced himself from the letter, adding a new twist to the controversy. ‘Defeated by Our Own, Not the Opposition’ In the viral letter, the defeat in Anta is attributed not to the strength of the Congress but...

JDU Takes Firm Stand on NEET Student’s Death, Says Perpetrators Will Not Be Spared

31Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

JDU Takes Firm Stand on NEET Student’s Death, Says Perpetrators Will Not Be Spared

Patna: The death of a minor NEET aspirant at Shambhu Girls’ Hostel in Patna and alleged lapses in the police investigation have sparked widespread protests. In response, the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) has clarified that the culprits involved in the case will not be spared under any circumstances. The Bihar government has also recommended that the investigation be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). CBI Investigation SoughtJDU national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad stated that law enforcement agencies in the state will take strict action against any criminal activity. He emphasized that public demand for a CBI probe into the case has been growing, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to request the central government to ensure a fair and transparent investigation...

Political Storm Over Rahul Gandhi’s Absence from Beating Retreat Ceremony; BJP Accuses Him of Disrespecting Army and Constitution

31Jan

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Nation, Politics

Political Storm Over Rahul Gandhi’s Absence from Beating Retreat Ceremony; BJP Accuses Him of Disrespecting Army and Constitution

New Delhi: A political controversy erupted after Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, did not attend the prestigious Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026. The BJP has accused him of harboring disdain for the Indian Army and the Constitution. BJP leader Shahzad Poonawalla took to social media platform X on Friday to criticize Gandhi, stating that he prioritized his trip to Thailand over attending key parliamentary and national constitutional events. Poonawalla claimed that Gandhi had previously distanced himself from other significant occasions such as the Vice President’s oath-taking, the Chief Justice of India’s swearing-in, and the Independence Day celebrations on 15 August. Accusations of Disrespect to the Army Poonawalla further alleged that while ...