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In Gujarat’s Vadodara, Where PM Modi Once Secured a Record 8.45 Lakh Votes, It’s Joshi vs Joshi—Who Will Win Voters’ Blessing?

23Jan

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Gujarat, Politics, State

In Gujarat’s Vadodara, Where PM Modi Once Secured a Record 8.45 Lakh Votes, It’s Joshi vs Joshi—Who Will Win Voters’ Blessing?

After Maharashtra, the stage is now being set for high-stakes municipal elections in Gujarat, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. These civic polls are being widely viewed as a political semi-final ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Amid this backdrop, an interesting and unusual political contest is taking shape in Vadodara—BJP’s long-standing stronghold—where three prominent leaders sharing the surname “Joshi” are set to test their popularity. Vadodara holds special political significance for the BJP. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, when Narendra Modi was the prime ministerial candidate, he contested from both Varanasi and Vadodara, winning the latter with a record 845,464 votes, securing 72.75 percent of the total vote share. In subsequent elections—2019 and...

Shashi Tharoor to Skip Congress Meeting in Delhi After Alleged Snub at Party Platform

23Jan

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Kerala, Politics, State

Shashi Tharoor to Skip Congress Meeting in Delhi After Alleged Snub at Party Platform

Ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, signs of growing discord between senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and the party high command have become increasingly visible. Hurt by what is being described as a public snub at a recent party event in Kochi, the Thiruvananthapuram MP has decided not to attend a key Congress meeting in Delhi convened to discuss election preparations. According to party sources, Tharoor will not be present at the January 23 meeting called by the Congress leadership to chalk out strategy for the Kerala polls. While he has not made any official statement on the matter, his close associates say the decision stems from resentment over his alleged humiliation during the Congress ‘Mahapanchayat’ event in Kochi, which was attended by Rahul Gandhi. Change in Proto...

Nagpur Mayor: City to Get a Woman at the Helm as BJP Begins Search for New Face

23Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Nagpur Mayor: City to Get a Woman at the Helm as BJP Begins Search for New Face

Nagpur is set to have a woman mayor once again, as the post of Mayor of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has been reserved for women from the general category for the current term. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returning to power for the fourth consecutive time, the party has begun internal deliberations to decide who will become the city’s 55th mayor. In the recently concluded NMC elections, the BJP secured a commanding victory by winning 102 out of 151 seats. As a result, the party is certain to hold the mayor’s post for the next two-and-a-half years. Following the reservation draw announced by the Maharashtra government on Thursday, it became clear that the mayoral position would go to a woman councillor from the general category. Reservation Draw Brings Clarity T...

Lucknow: Google Maps Mishap Leads Biker into Well, Police Rescue Him in Time

23Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: Google Maps Mishap Leads Biker into Well, Police Rescue Him in Time

Lucknow, January 23, 2026: A young man on his way home in Lucknow had a narrow escape after following Google Maps, which inadvertently guided him into a well. The quick response of the police prevented a potential tragedy. The incident occurred late Wednesday night on the Nagaram-Khujouli route. According to Nagaram SHO Vivek Chaudhary, 25-year-old Ritesh Jaiswal of AVM Colony, Arjunganj, was riding his bike towards his village Bhawanigarh in Shivgarh, Raebareli district. At a bend on the route, he lost balance and his bike veered off the road, crashing into the wall of a nearby well. Ritesh fell into the well, leaving him trapped. A police patrol noticed a bike abandoned by the roadside near Haswa Pul and heard cries of “Help! Help!” coming from the well. They rushed to the spot and...

Live: Nitish Kumar Arrives in Muzaffarpur, Announces Crores in Development Projects During ‘Samriddhi Yatra’

23Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Live: Nitish Kumar Arrives in Muzaffarpur, Announces Crores in Development Projects During ‘Samriddhi Yatra’

Muzaffarpur, January 23, 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Muzaffarpur on Friday as part of his ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ (Prosperity March). During the visit, the CM reviewed ongoing developmental projects in the district and inaugurated several new initiatives. Accompanied by Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, Ministers Vijay Chaudhary and Ramkripal Yadav, and other party leaders, Nitish Kumar inspected various development schemes and launched or laid the foundation for 172 projects worth ₹851 crore. As part of his visit, the Chief Minister also interacted with ‘Jeevika Didis’ and toured stalls set up by self-help groups, highlighting the government’s focus on women’s empowerment and grassroots development. The ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ aims to showcase Bihar’s developmental p...

West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee’s Second Marriage Sparks Controversy Ahead of Polls

23Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee’s Second Marriage Sparks Controversy Ahead of Polls

Just months ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and Bengali film actor Hiran Chatterjee has found himself at the centre of a major controversy following his second marriage to model Ritika Giri. The development has triggered sharp allegations from his first wife, who has termed the marriage “illegal” and accused the legislator of deception. Hiran Chatterjee, the sitting MLA from Kharagpur Sadar, shared photographs of his wedding ceremony on social media earlier this week. The pictures show the actor-turned-politician tying the knot with Ritika Giri in Varanasi, following traditional Hindu rituals. First Wife Alleges Betrayal Soon after the wedding photos surfaced, Chatterjee’s first wife, Anindita Chatterjee, publicly accused him of enteri...

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to Announce Over ₹250 Crore Benefits for Girl Students on Basant Panchami

23Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to Announce Over ₹250 Crore Benefits for Girl Students on Basant Panchami

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will provide girl students with benefits totaling over ₹250 crore. The program will include free bicycle distribution, direct transfer of funds under various schemes, and a mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) at Jaipur’s University Commerce College. Key Highlights: Over ₹250 crore in student benefits Free bicycles for 3.34 lakh girl students Financial assistance for 3.06 lakh girl students Mega PTM across the state Special Program in JaipurThe Chief Minister will participate in a special event at University Commerce College, Jaipur, which will include Saraswati Vandana, youth dialogue, and a mega PTM. Through this initiative, benefits under education and student welfare schemes will be directly ...

CM Yogi Directs Minister Dinesh Khatik Forward During Meerut Inspection, Shows Close Coordination

23Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Directs Minister Dinesh Khatik Forward During Meerut Inspection, Shows Close Coordination

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath displayed a rare moment of camaraderie with Minister Dinesh Khatik during an inspection of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University construction in Meerut on Thursday. Known for his strict demeanor, CM Yogi also ensures that his colleagues receive proper respect, a gesture witnessed by local residents. During the inspection, Minister Khatik initially fell behind, with former MLA Sangeet Som walking ahead. Noticing this, CM Yogi reportedly signaled Som, saying, “Let the minister come forward.” Following the instruction, Minister Khatik moved alongside the CM, and both continued the inspection together, with Som standing nearby. This gesture has since sparked discussions on social media and has been interpreted by politica...

PM Modi Holds Talks with Brazil’s President Lula, Looks Forward to Welcoming Him in India

23Jan

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Nation, Politics

PM Modi Holds Talks with Brazil’s President Lula, Looks Forward to Welcoming Him in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the phone on Thursday with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the India-Brazil strategic partnership and taking it to new heights in the coming years. During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of close cooperation to advance the shared interests of the Global South, a group of developing and least-developed countries. He expressed his eagerness to welcome President Lula to India in the near future. Review of Strategic PartnershipIn a post on X, Modi stated, “It was a pleasure speaking with President Lula. We reviewed the progress of the India-Brazil strategic partnership, which is poised to reach new heights in the coming year. Our close cooperation is critical...

Samriddhi Yatra 2026: Nitish Kumar’s Journey from Bettiah Moves to Mithilanchal; Visits Scheduled to Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur

23Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Samriddhi Yatra 2026: Nitish Kumar’s Journey from Bettiah Moves to Mithilanchal; Visits Scheduled to Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur

Darbhanga/Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continues his “Samriddhi Yatra”, which began on 16 January 2026 from Bettiah in West Champaran, to review the state’s development initiatives and engage directly with the public. The first phase of the yatra, spanning eight days, covered nine districts, combining site inspections of development projects with review meetings and public interactions. First Phase Highlights During the first phase, the Chief Minister visited West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Saran, and Siwan, inspecting ongoing projects and addressing public gatherings. He directly interacted with beneficiaries to understand the impact of government schemes. The yatra will complete its first phase with visits to Muzaffarpur on 23 January and ...