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No Objection to Sunetra Pawar Becoming NCP Legislature Party Leader: Praful Patel

30Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

No Objection to Sunetra Pawar Becoming NCP Legislature Party Leader: Praful Patel

Mumbai | 30 Jan 2026 :Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) working president Praful Patel on Friday stated that there is no opposition to late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, assuming the position of NCP legislature party leader. He added, however, that the family’s consent will be sought before formally filling the key post. Patel said the immediate priority is to fill the vacant positions of Deputy Chief Minister and NCP legislature party leader, both of which were held by Ajit Pawar at the time of his death. He clarified that appointments to the top organizational position, previously held by the late leader as party president, are not under consideration at this stage. Speaking to reporters, Patel noted that party leaders have met Chief Minister De...

Tharoor Returns to Campaign Spotlight as Congress Signals Rapprochement in Kerala

30Jan

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Kerala, Politics, State

Tharoor Returns to Campaign Spotlight as Congress Signals Rapprochement in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram | 30 Jan 2026 Shashi Tharoor’s ties with Congress leaders in Kerala appear to have thawed following his meeting with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi. The Thiruvananthapuram MP has been named a star campaigner for the party-led United Democratic Front (UDF) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Tharoor, who met party leaders on Thursday to address his grievances, indicated a reconciliation, saying, “all is good, and we are all on the same page.” Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, confirmed to reporters, “He (Tharoor) will be in the front row of the campaign initiated by the UDF in Kerala for the elections.” This move marks a significant step in consolidating Congress’s campaign strategy i...

BJP Leader Calls for Revisiting Governor’s Annual Address, Calls It a ‘Colonial Hangover’

30Jan

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Karnataka, Politics, State

BJP Leader Calls for Revisiting Governor’s Annual Address, Calls It a ‘Colonial Hangover’

Bengaluru: Senior BJP MLA Suresh Kumar on Friday called for a re-evaluation of the practice of the Governor’s annual address to the state legislature, questioning its relevance in today’s context. Terming the tradition a “colonial hangover,” Kumar suggested that Karnataka should take the lead in initiating a national debate on whether the practice should continue. He made these remarks while participating in the Legislative Assembly debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address.

Congress Includes ST, SC, OBC, and Minority Leaders in By-Election Committees

30Jan

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Nation, Politics

Congress Includes ST, SC, OBC, and Minority Leaders in By-Election Committees

The Congress Party has initiated preparations for upcoming by-elections by taking a significant organizational decision. The party has decided to include the state presidents of tribal (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and minority departments as special invitees in all state-level election committees. Until now, these departments provided separate feedback on electoral issues but were not formally part of the election committees. According to a letter issued by All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the decision was taken with the approval of the Congress President. The letter emphasized that the party has a long tradition of social justice, inclusive representation, and participatory decision-making. Strengthening collective d...

Congress Raises National Security Concerns Over Great Nicobar Project

30Jan

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Nation, Politics

Congress Raises National Security Concerns Over Great Nicobar Project

New Delhi: The Congress party on Friday launched a sharp attack on the central government over the ambitious Great Nicobar Project. The party alleged that the government is pushing the project forward primarily to benefit private companies. Congress directly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that while the government is keeping the project under wraps citing national security, it is simultaneously trying to involve private players. Focus on Galathea Bay ProjectCongress General Secretary and Communications Chief Jairam Ramesh shared a media report asserting that the government intends to develop the Galathea Bay International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under a public-private partnership (PPP). The former Environment Minister a...

Bihar Government’s New GCC Policy: Employ Locals, Earn Over ₹50 Crore in Benefits

30Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Government’s New GCC Policy: Employ Locals, Earn Over ₹50 Crore in Benefits

Patna: The NDA government in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has taken a major step toward fulfilling its electoral promise of providing employment to one crore youth over the next five years. With a focus on boosting jobs in the IT and service sectors, the state government has now approved a landmark initiative aimed at attracting global companies while creating local employment opportunities. Bihar Global Capability Center (GCC) Policy 2026 ApprovedIn a cabinet meeting chaired by Nitish Kumar on Thursday, the “Bihar Global Capability Center (GCC) Policy 2026” received official approval. Under this policy, national and international companies establishing call centers or global capability centers in Bihar will receive financial assistance from the state government. The objec...

Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Murder Accused Post-Encounter

30Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Murder Accused Post-Encounter

New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Special Cell has apprehended Moine Qureshi, accused of murdering Faizan, also known as Fajzi (24), in a café in Maujpur. The accused had shockingly posted a video of the murder confession on Instagram. During the encounter, the suspect was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital for treatment. Police have initiated proceedings to register cases under relevant sections, including attempted murder. Action in MaujpurAccording to police sources, early this morning, the Special Cell received intelligence that the accused would be near Timarpur. A team was deployed to conduct a raid and set up a trap in the area. Instead of surrendering, the accused opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange, he was shot in the leg and subsequently apprehended. Police ...

Supreme Court Directs Public Display of Names in Voter List Verification

30Jan

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Nation, Politics

Supreme Court Directs Public Display of Names in Voter List Verification

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India to publicly display the names of voters listed under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process with logical discrepancies. The names are to be posted at Gram Panchayat offices, block offices, and other public locations to allow citizens to review the records and submit any objections or supporting documents. Hearing and Background The bench, led by Chief Justice S. R. Suryakant, heard arguments from senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Amit Anand Tiwari, and Vivek Singh on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The DMK had requested that voters whose names appear in the discrepancy list in Tamil Nadu be given adequate time to claim inclusion in the pre-election voter list. The Supreme Court’s directions ai...

BJP Slams Hamid Ansari Over Remarks on Mahmud of Ghazni, Shahzad Poonawalla Launches Sharp Attack on Congress

30Jan

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Nation, Politics

BJP Slams Hamid Ansari Over Remarks on Mahmud of Ghazni, Shahzad Poonawalla Launches Sharp Attack on Congress

A fresh political controversy has erupted after former Vice President Hamid Ansari described Mahmud of Ghazni as a “Hindustani looter” during a recent interview, triggering strong reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP has accused Ansari and the Congress ecosystem of attempting to “whitewash historical atrocities” committed against India’s cultural and religious heritage. BJP’s Strong Rebuttal Reacting sharply, BJP national spokesperson Shahzad Poonawalla questioned the intent behind the statement and alleged that the Congress and its ideological ecosystem have once again sought to glorify historical figures associated with temple destruction. “Those who looted and desecrated our temples are now being presented in a misleading manner. This shows a repeated pat...

Why Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra Speeches Sound Like a Repeat Telecast — Familiar Lines, Undiminished Energy

30Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Why Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra Speeches Sound Like a Repeat Telecast — Familiar Lines, Undiminished Energy

Patna:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is currently touring the state under his much-publicised Samriddhi Yatra. Two phases of the journey have already been completed, with the second phase concluding in Samastipur on January 29. However, as the yatra progresses from one district to another, a striking pattern has emerged — the Chief Minister’s speeches increasingly resemble a “repeat telecast”. If the dates and locations are changed, many of Nitish Kumar’s addresses sound almost identical. The words, expressions and even the sequence of events on stage appear familiar. With continuous travel and frequent public meetings, the speeches often revolve around the same set of phrases, repeated with minor variations. Phrases such as “The earlier government did nothing,” “Everything was wr...