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PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Celebrate Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad

12Jan

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Gujarat, Politics, State

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Celebrate Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz received a grand welcome during his first visit to India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally hosting him in his home state of Gujarat. The two leaders met at the Sabarmati Ashram, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before participating in the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, symbolically flying kites representing India and Germany. Kite Flying Together The Kite Festival, a cultural highlight of Ahmedabad since 1989, gained further popularity under Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister. On this occasion, both leaders rode together in an open vehicle at the Riverfront, holding the strings of kites soaring in the sky. The event also featured a Hanuman-themed kite, emphasizing the local cultural essence. The kite ...

Why Did CM Mamata Banerjee Personally Retrieve a ‘Green File’ During Raids? BJP’s Ravishankar Prasad Raises Serious Allegations

12Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Why Did CM Mamata Banerjee Personally Retrieve a ‘Green File’ During Raids? BJP’s Ravishankar Prasad Raises Serious Allegations

Kolkata: Tensions escalated between the BJP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) following an ED raid at the I-PEK office in Kolkata. The controversy centers on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who claimed she intervened in the raid in her capacity as TMC President. BJP leaders have now challenged this claim, alleging that the real motive may have been to remove evidence related to the coal scam that could implicate her party. BJP Targets Mamata Banerjee During a press conference, BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravishankar Prasad pointed out that despite an alleged attack on the convoy of Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, the state government did not register any FIR. Prasad highlighted a moment from the raid where Mamata Banerjee was seen holding a green file, which was reportedly removed du...

BJP and AIADMK Near Consensus on Power Sharing Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

12Jan

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Politics, State, Tamil Nadu

BJP and AIADMK Near Consensus on Power Sharing Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

New Delhi / Chennai: Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and AIADMK are reportedly close to finalizing an agreement on power sharing along with seat-sharing arrangements. BJP sources indicate that AIADMK has nearly agreed to announce a pre-poll power-sharing plan, signaling that if the NDA wins, the government will represent the entire alliance rather than solely AIADMK. NDA Alliance in Tamil Nadu The BJP-AIADMK alliance for the state elections follows AIADMK’s return to the NDA last year. In April 2025, when BJP leader Amit Shah visited Tamil Nadu, AIADMK officially rejoined the NDA. Shah had announced that the Assembly elections would be contested under AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), and that ...

Devkinandan Thakur Responds to Asaduddin Owaisi’s Statement on a Burqa-Clad Woman as PM

12Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Devkinandan Thakur Responds to Asaduddin Owaisi’s Statement on a Burqa-Clad Woman as PM

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh:During a program in Khurja, preacher Devkinandan Thakur sharply criticized AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s recent statement suggesting that a burqa-clad woman could become India’s Prime Minister. Thakur countered by saying that their vision is for a day when a “tilak-wearing and saffron-clad” leadership would govern in Bangladesh and Pakistan. His remarks highlight ongoing concerns over the treatment of minorities in neighboring countries, particularly Hindus. Participation in Meera Charitra KathaThakur was attending the ongoing Meera Charitra Katha at the Sharda Jain Guest House in Khurja. Speaking at the Kunj Bihari Seva Parikaar event, he emphasized the need for societal conscience and self-respect, stating, “If our people die and our sisters and daughters a...

‘Inauspicious Signs’: Shivananad Tiwari Raises Sharp Questions Over Tejashwi Yadav’s Leadership

12Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

‘Inauspicious Signs’: Shivananad Tiwari Raises Sharp Questions Over Tejashwi Yadav’s Leadership

Patna:After the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) defeat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, signs of unease within the party are becoming increasingly visible. Senior RJD leader and Lalu Prasad Yadav’s long-time associate Shivananad Tiwari has once again publicly questioned the leadership style of Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, calling recent developments “inauspicious” for the party’s future. Tiwari expressed concern over the manner in which Tejashwi Yadav was received upon his return to Patna after a family vacation. He pointed out that not a single RJD MLA was present at the airport to welcome the party’s tallest leader in the Assembly. Instead, he said, the scene was dominated by television cameras rather than party workers, a situation he described as deeply worrying in the...

CM Nitish Kumar Urges Woman Taking Selfie to Come Closer, Video Goes Viral

10Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

CM Nitish Kumar Urges Woman Taking Selfie to Come Closer, Video Goes Viral

Patna: A 12-second video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has gone viral on social media, showing him interacting with a woman attempting to take his selfie from a distance during a public event. In the clip, the CM is seen greeting people with folded hands when he notices the woman and gestures, saying, “Are, idhar aao na” (“Come here”). The woman responds by moving her camera slightly, indicating she prefers to stay at a distance. The video, widely shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, has sparked discussions online. Many users commented on the hesitation of women approaching the CM despite his invitation. One user, Bhanu Nand, wrote: “Why are women scared of Nitish Kumar? He is asking her to come closer.” Another, Rizwan Ahmed, added: “Women seem cautious wh...

“Politics Is Not for Those Who Speak the Truth”: Khesari Lal Yadav Opens Up After Electoral Defeat

10Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

“Politics Is Not for Those Who Speak the Truth”: Khesari Lal Yadav Opens Up After Electoral Defeat

Patna: Popular Bhojpuri singer Khesari Lal Yadav has expressed his disillusionment with active politics following his defeat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections from the Chapra constituency. Reflecting on his political journey, Khesari stated that he believes he is better suited to being an artist, and that politics is not a field for someone who speaks the truth. Speaking to the Media Khesari Lal told reporters on Saturday, “I feel that someone who speaks the truth cannot rise very far in politics. Speaking the truth creates problems. In politics, only false promises seem to get you ahead. If you know how to fool people, only then is politics for you.” He added that his loss in the assembly elections is well understood across Bihar, noting that the outcome was part of the electo...

Jitan Ram Manjhi Backs Demand to Award ‘Bharat Ratna’ to Nitish Kumar, Says PM Modi Will Surprise Again

10Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Jitan Ram Manjhi Backs Demand to Award ‘Bharat Ratna’ to Nitish Kumar, Says PM Modi Will Surprise Again

Patna, Bihar: The demand to honor Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with the country’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, is gaining momentum. Following a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by senior JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi, NDA ally and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has also voiced his support for the proposal. PM Modi Will Surprise Again, Says Manjhi Taking to social media platform X on Saturday, Union Minister and HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi wrote:"Bharat Ratna Nitish Kumar – how wonderful it would sound! We have full faith that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for making surprising decisions, will once again astonish everyone by honoring Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with the Bharat Ratna. Bharat Ratna Nitish Kumar." K.C. Tyagi’s Letter to the Prime ...

Over 88,000 Voters in Hamirpur-Mahoba to Receive Notices After UP SIR Verification

10Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Over 88,000 Voters in Hamirpur-Mahoba to Receive Notices After UP SIR Verification

Following the Special Summary Revision (SIR) exercise in Uttar Pradesh, more than 88,000 voters in the Hamirpur and Mahoba parliamentary constituencies are set to receive notices from the Election Office. The move comes after the SIR process revealed inconsistencies and missing historical details in voter records. Patna: The Election Office has begun preparations to issue notices to over 88,000 voters identified during the SIR exercise, including more than 34,000 voters from Mahoba. These voters were flagged for failing to provide detailed historical information in the 2003 voter lists, placing them in the “No Mapping” category. During the SIR campaign, conducted from November 4 to December 26 last year, approximately 1.75 lakh names were deleted from the electoral rolls for being in...

Nitish Kumar’s ‘Operation Clean-Up’: JDU Moves to Strengthen Party Organization After 2025 Bihar Elections

10Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar’s ‘Operation Clean-Up’: JDU Moves to Strengthen Party Organization After 2025 Bihar Elections

By Ravi Sinha | Written by Ramakant Chandan | Patna, January 10, 2026 Following the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched a major internal clean-up within the Janata Dal (United) [JDU] to strengthen the party from within and ensure organizational discipline. The CM has taken strict action against rebels and dissenters who worked against the party’s official candidates during the polls. Patna: Nitish Kumar has begun wielding the “discipline stick” before setting up a new party structure. Inspired by the adage, “a single fish can pollute the pond,” he is systematically removing elements deemed detrimental to the party’s integrity. Once this operation is complete, the JDU plans to rebuild its organization with loyal and committed workers, giving it a sh...