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Republic Day Incident Sparks Outrage in Balaghat as Youths Raise Godse Slogans Holding National Flag

29Jan

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Republic Day Incident Sparks Outrage in Balaghat as Youths Raise Godse Slogans Holding National Flag

A disturbing incident reported from Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh has triggered widespread outrage after a group of youths allegedly raised slogans in support of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, on Republic Day. The incident occurred on January 26 in Bagholi village of Lalbarra block, where several youths were seen moving around in a vehicle while holding the national flag and allegedly shouting slogans glorifying Godse. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, drawing sharp political reactions and public condemnation. Congress Condemns the Act The Congress party has strongly objected to the incident, terming it an insult to the Father of the Nation and a direct attack on constitutional values. According to party leaders, the slogans we...

Land for Job Case: Court Directs Lalu Family to Appear in Person, Daily Hearing to Begin from March 9

29Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Land for Job Case: Court Directs Lalu Family to Appear in Person, Daily Hearing to Begin from March 9

In a significant development in the Land for Job case, the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi on Thursday directed key accused members of the Lalu Prasad Yadav family to appear personally before the court for the formal framing of charges. The court ordered RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, and Tej Pratap Yadav to be present in person. However, granting conditional relief, the court allowed them to appear on any date between February 1 and February 25, subject to prior intimation to the court at least one day in advance. Plea for Exemption Cited Age and Health During the hearing, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi sought exemption from personal appearance citing advanced age and health-related issues. Tejashwi Yad...

Who Is Saurabh Joshi: With Father’s Photo in Hand and Tears in Eyes, Chandigarh Gets a New Mayor

29Jan

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Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Who Is Saurabh Joshi: With Father’s Photo in Hand and Tears in Eyes, Chandigarh Gets a New Mayor

Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched victory once again in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral election. Saurabh Joshi, BJP’s candidate, emerged victorious with 18 votes and is now the city’s new Mayor. Overcome with emotion, Joshi was assisted by his colleagues to take the mayoral seat, holding a photograph of his late father — a moment captured on video that has gone viral on social media. Who Is Saurabh Joshi? Saurabh Joshi represents the new generation of BJP leaders who balance organizational roots with modern political acumen. A law graduate from Panjab University, Joshi’s political journey began with student politics and has now culminated in him occupying the highest office in the Municipal Corporation. He belongs to the second generation of R...

Chandigarh Mayor Election Result: BJP Triumphs Again; Saurabh Joshi Elected Mayor, Jasmanpreet Singh Becomes Senior Deputy Mayor

29Jan

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Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Chandigarh Mayor Election Result: BJP Triumphs Again; Saurabh Joshi Elected Mayor, Jasmanpreet Singh Becomes Senior Deputy Mayor

Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again emerged victorious in the Chandigarh Mayor election. BJP’s Saurabh Joshi won the mayoral seat, securing 18 votes, while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Yogesh Dhingra received 11 votes and Congress candidate Gurpreet Gabi managed only 7 votes. The election was conducted by a show of hands, rather than ballot papers. Overcome with emotion upon his victory, Joshi was assisted by colleagues to take his seat as Mayor. He also brought a photograph of his late father to the ceremony, paying tribute to him at this momentous occasion. Vote Tally | Party | Candidate | Votes || BJP | Saurabh Joshi | 18 || AAP | Yogesh Dhingra | 11 || Congress | Gurpreet Gabi | 7 | Senior Deputy Mayor Election Following the mayoral election, v...

Minister Deepak Prakash’s Masterstroke: Requests ₹2,622.65 Crore for Health Sector from Centre

29Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Minister Deepak Prakash’s Masterstroke: Requests ₹2,622.65 Crore for Health Sector from Centre

Patna: Bihar’s Panchayati Raj Minister, Deepak Prakash, has made a strategic move to boost the state’s rural governance initiatives. Known for introducing innovative measures in his department, Prakash has requested the central government to allow Bihar to host the National Workshop of Women-Friendly Panchayats. The proactive minister recently announced a novel election experiment, introducing on-camera voting to curb bogus votes — a move aimed at increasing transparency in the electoral process. Meeting with Central Ministers On 28 January, Prakash attended a policy dialogue on “Operation & Maintenance of Rural Water Supply Infrastructure” at the NASC Complex, Convention Center in New Delhi, chaired by Union Minister of Water Resources, CR Patil. During the meeting, he reques...

“Sour Grapes”: Piyush Goyal Strongly Rebuts Congress Criticism of India-EU FTA

29Jan

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Nation, Politics

“Sour Grapes”: Piyush Goyal Strongly Rebuts Congress Criticism of India-EU FTA

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has robustly countered allegations made by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh regarding the recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Goyal dismissed Ramesh’s claims as a “sour grapes” narrative, asserting that those who failed to deliver while in power are now claiming credit for inaction. Goyal highlighted that the prolonged delay in FTA negotiations between 2013 and 2022 had cost India dearly in terms of jobs, income, and economic growth. He described the agreement as a historic, mutually beneficial deal that opens up substantial opportunities for employment and development in India. What Jairam Ramesh Criticized Ramesh had posted on X that the FTA had been “overhyped,” raising concerns over: ...

Three Key Mistakes That Prevented NCP from Gaining Ground in Rajasthan

29Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Three Key Mistakes That Prevented NCP from Gaining Ground in Rajasthan

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Sharad Pawar’s attempts to establish the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Rajasthan failed despite multiple efforts. The party was often perceived as an ally of Congress, and voters did not embrace it as an independent political force. Political analysts attribute this failure to three critical missteps by NCP leadership. Ajit Pawar’s Unfulfilled AmbitionAjit Pawar, who tragically passed away in a plane crash on January 28, 2026, had officially taken the reins of the NCP in 2024. Under his leadership, the party aimed to regain its national status, which it had lost after internal splits in 2003. Ajit Pawar’s campaign included contesting elections beyond Maharashtra, such as in Bihar, but these attempts did not succeed due to weak preparation and strategic miscalcul...

UGC Bill Sparks Rebellion: BJP MLA Anil Singh Protests, Says ‘No Discrimination Against General Category’

29Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

UGC Bill Sparks Rebellion: BJP MLA Anil Singh Protests, Says ‘No Discrimination Against General Category’

Nawada, Bihar: Senior BJP legislator Anil Singh, four-time MLA from Hisua, has openly revolted against the UGC Equity Regulations 2026, criticizing the central government and the Education Ministry while remaining part of the ruling party. Singh joined youth protests in Nawada, raising concerns that the bill discriminates against students and teachers from the general category. Speaking to the media, Singh asserted, “This bill unfairly favors SC, ST, and OBC communities while leaving general category students and teachers vulnerable. I stand fully with the general category, and I will continue to protest on the streets until justice is done.” ‘Bill is one-sided, blackmail risk rises’The legislator termed the notification issued on 15 January 2026 as “one-sided.” He highlighted that w...

Factionalism Rocks Bihar Congress: Tension Between Former Minister Shakeel Ahmed and State Chief Rajesh Ram

29Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Factionalism Rocks Bihar Congress: Tension Between Former Minister Shakeel Ahmed and State Chief Rajesh Ram

Patna: The Bihar Congress is witnessing intense factionalism and internal strife, with senior leaders openly trading barbs. The latest flashpoint has emerged between former minister Shakeel Ahmed and Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee President Rajesh Ram, highlighting growing tensions within the party. Rajesh Ram has accused Shakeel Ahmed of being someone who seeks positions without undergoing genuine political struggle. In response, Ahmed pointed out that Ram’s political career is largely built on the legacy of his father, Dilkeshwar Ram. The unrest comes in the wake of the Congress party’s crushing defeat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, which not only shook the patience of senior leaders but also intensified intra-party rivalries. Observers note that the party’s internal disci...

Nitish Kumar’s ‘Samridhi Yatra’ Reaches Samastipur, Announces Projects Worth Over ₹800 Crore

29Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar’s ‘Samridhi Yatra’ Reaches Samastipur, Announces Projects Worth Over ₹800 Crore

Samastipur: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday arrived in Samastipur as part of his ongoing ‘Samridhi Yatra’. During the visit, he inaugurated and laid the foundation for various development projects worth over ₹800 crore, aimed at accelerating the district’s growth. As part of the visit, CM Kumar inaugurated the newly constructed building at the Government Engineering College and oversaw several key developmental initiatives across the district. Following the inauguration, popularly known as ‘Sushasan Babu’, inspected the stalls of Jeevika and other departments, interacting with officials and beneficiaries. The visit marks the second phase of the Samridhi Yatra, which will conclude later today. Through these initiatives, the state government aims to strengthen infrastruct...