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Amit Shah Begins Two-Day Rajasthan Visit, to Attend Maheshwari Mahakumbh in Jodhpur

9Jan

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

Amit Shah Begins Two-Day Rajasthan Visit, to Attend Maheshwari Mahakumbh in Jodhpur

Jaipur:Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to begin his two-day visit to Rajasthan from Friday. During his tour, he will participate in the Maheshwari Mahakumbh and Global Expo being held in Jodhpur, a major event of the Maheshwari community that is drawing national and international attention. The three-day Maheshwari Mahakumbh, starting on January 9, will be formally inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. As per the official schedule, Amit Shah will arrive in Jodhpur late on Friday night and will take part in several social and organizational programs during his stay. Participation in Maheshwari Convention and Global Expo On Saturday around 11 am, the Home Minister will attend the Maheshwari Adhiveshan (convention) in Jodhpur. He will also visit the Global Expo, which is be...

Namal Rajapaksa Appeals to India to Strengthen Regional Cooperation Amid South Asia’s Political Turmoil

8Jan

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Politics, world

Namal Rajapaksa Appeals to India to Strengthen Regional Cooperation Amid South Asia’s Political Turmoil

Colombo: Namal Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and current Member of Parliament, has called on India to play a pivotal role in enhancing regional cooperation in South Asia. Highlighting recent political crises in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, Namal emphasized the need for collective action to address shared security and political challenges. Namal, who is the de facto head of Sri Lanka’s second-largest party, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, posted his views on social media platform X. He wrote: “Amid multiple global security developments, there is an increasing and urgent need for stronger regional cooperation in South Asia, in which India can play a key role. In recent years, political upheaval in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka has seen publi...

Political Storm Over ED Raid on I-PAC; Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP, Says ‘Party Losing Badly in Bengal’

8Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Political Storm Over ED Raid on I-PAC; Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP, Says ‘Party Losing Badly in Bengal’

Kolkata/Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Thursday at the Salt Lake office of the political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in West Bengal, as well as at the residence of its co-founder, Prateek Jain, located on Loudon Street. The action comes as part of an investigation into a coal smuggling-related money laundering case. The raids quickly triggered a political firestorm. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rushed to Prateek Jain’s residence and strongly criticized the central agency’s move. Meanwhile, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to target the BJP. Mamata Banerjee’s AllegationsMamata Banerjee accused the ED of attempting to ...

Shiv Sena Candidate Haji Salim Qureshi Stabbed During Mumbai Rally; Police Hunt Suspects Using CCTV Footage

8Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Shiv Sena Candidate Haji Salim Qureshi Stabbed During Mumbai Rally; Police Hunt Suspects Using CCTV Footage

Mumbai: A shocking attack occurred on Wednesday when Shiv Sena candidate Haji Salim Qureshi, aligned with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s faction, was allegedly stabbed during a rally in Sant Dnyaneshwar Nagar, Bandra (East). Qureshi sustained injuries to his abdomen and was rushed by supporters on a bike to a private hospital in Bandra (West). The Kherwadi police have registered a case of attempted murder against unidentified assailants. To apprehend the attackers, the Zonal DCP and Mumbai Crime Branch have deployed three teams for the investigation. Details of the AttackAccording to Zone 8 DCP Manish Kalwania, Qureshi was injured around 5 PM while participating in the rally. The motive behind the attack will become clear once the suspects are apprehended. A police officer from Kherwadi n...

ED Raid at I-PAC Chief’s Residence Sparks Controversy; Mamata Banerjee Furiously Reacts

8Jan

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Politics, State, West Bengal

ED Raid at I-PAC Chief’s Residence Sparks Controversy; Mamata Banerjee Furiously Reacts

Kolkata: A high-voltage drama unfolded in West Bengal as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of I-PAC chief, Pratik Jain. During the operation, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally visited Jain’s home and strongly condemned the ED’s actions, accusing the agency of targeting crucial Trinamool Congress (TMC) documents. Banerjee alleged that the ED attempted to seize the party’s internal data, including hard disks, candidate lists, and strategic documents. Amidst the chaos, several documents—including so-called “green files”—were reportedly taken and placed in Banerjee’s convoy. While the exact contents of these green files remain undisclosed, the CM maintained that they contained sensitive TMC data targeted by the ED. Addressing the media outside Jai...

Census 2027 First Phase to Begin April–September, Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Notification

8Jan

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Census 2027 First Phase to Begin April–September, Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Notification

New Delhi: The first phase of India’s Census 2027 will commence with the household listing exercise from April 1 to September 30, 2026, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday. During this period, citizens will also have the option of self-enumeration for the first time in India’s census history. Two-Phase Digital Census Census 2027 will be conducted in two digital phases: April–September 2026: Household listing and dwelling enumeration across all states and Union Territories. Each state and UT will carry out the exercise over a 30-day period as specified by the respective administration. February 2027: Population enumeration. As per the MHA notification, the self-enumeration option will be available 15 days prior to ...

Bihar Jewellery Shop Mask Ban Sparks Political Face-Off Between NDA and RJD

8Jan

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar Jewellery Shop Mask Ban Sparks Political Face-Off Between NDA and RJD

A decision by jewellery traders in Bihar to restrict entry into jewellery shops while wearing masks, hijabs or helmets has snowballed into a full-fledged political controversy, with the ruling NDA government and the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) coming face to face over the issue. The traders’ move, citing security concerns, has triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum, turning what began as a business decision into a highly polarised political debate. NDA Backs Traders’ Decision Bihar government minister Lakhendra Paswan openly supported the decision taken by the jewellery traders’ associations. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, good governance and transparency have been established in the state. “If shopkeepers have decid...

“I Am a Worker-Based Leader”: BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary Confident of Landslide Victory in Uttar Pradesh in 2027

8Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

“I Am a Worker-Based Leader”: BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary Confident of Landslide Victory in Uttar Pradesh in 2027

Mau: Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Uttar Pradesh President Pankaj Chaudhary on Thursday asserted that the party would form the government in the state with a thumping majority in the 2027 Assembly elections, banking on the strength and dedication of party workers. As part of his statewide tour, Chaudhary visited Mau district, a politically significant region ahead of the upcoming by-election before the 2027 polls. He travelled through Dohrighat, Amila, Ghosi, Kopaganj and Bhujauti Nagar, before proceeding towards Varanasi via Ghazipur Tiraha. Preparations for his welcome were seen at several locations along the route. The reception at the city’s selfie point was personally overseen by State Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma, highlighting the imp...

Maharashtra Congress Vice-President Hidayatullah Patel Stabbed to Death Outside Mosque, Tension Grips Area

8Jan

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra Congress Vice-President Hidayatullah Patel Stabbed to Death Outside Mosque, Tension Grips Area

Akola: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Vice-President and senior party leader Hidayatullah Patel (66) succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning after being brutally stabbed near a mosque in Akola district. The incident, which took place outside a mosque in Mohala village of Akot taluka, has triggered tension in the area, prompting the deployment of additional police forces. According to police officials, Patel was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tuesday afternoon while he was leaving the Jama (Markaz) Mosque after offering prayers. The assailant allegedly stabbed him multiple times on the neck and chest, leaving him critically injured. Succumbed to Injuries During Treatment Following the attack, Patel was rushed to a private hospital in Akot, where he received in...

West UP Voter List Shakeup: SIR Review Alters Political Equations, Ministers and MLAs Impacted

7Jan

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

West UP Voter List Shakeup: SIR Review Alters Political Equations, Ministers and MLAs Impacted

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Uttar Pradesh has created a political stir, particularly in West UP, as party strategists and local leaders scramble to assess the impact ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Political analysts warn that the changes could disrupt established electoral equations and directly affect ministers and sitting MLAs. Major Cuts in Voter Rolls Across DistrictsIn Meerut district alone, 6,65,647 voters’ names were removed following the SIR exercise, leaving 20,34,185 registered voters. South Assembly constituency saw the highest cut with 1,54,739 names removed; this constituency is Muslim-majority and represented by MLA and Minister Somendra Tomar. BJP’s stronghold, Meerut Cantt, lost 1,49,000 voters, while Hastinapur constituency had 64,55...