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‘Every Mafia Linked to SP’: CM Yogi Attacks Opposition Over Codeine Cough Syrup Case

19Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Every Mafia Linked to SP’: CM Yogi Attacks Opposition Over Codeine Cough Syrup Case

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has openly spoken about the ongoing Codeine cough syrup smuggling case, delivering a sharp attack on the opposition. For the first time, CM Yogi linked the criminal networks involved in the illicit trade to the Samajwadi Party (SP), offering a new angle in the controversy that has dominated political discourse. Addressing the media ahead of the winter session of the UP Assembly, CM Yogi, accompanied by Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, emphasized that the state government has taken stringent action under the NDPS Act. “Police have carried out large-scale arrests. It is no secret that every active mafia in the state has connections with the Samajwadi Party,” CM Yogi said. SP Links and Investigation UpdatesThe Chie...

PMC Election 2026: 2,000 BJP Aspirants for 165 Seats, Party Faces Rebellion Risk

19Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

PMC Election 2026: 2,000 BJP Aspirants for 165 Seats, Party Faces Rebellion Risk

Pune: The BJP is facing a major challenge ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections. While the party needs to allocate seats to its alliance partner, Shiv Sena, it is simultaneously confronted with an overwhelming number of internal aspirants—nearly 2,000 BJP workers have applied for just 165 seats. There are concerns that dissatisfied applicants could rebel if ticket allocations do not meet their expectations. BJP Dominance in PuneVoting for the PMC will take place on 15 January 2026, with results declared on 16 January. The BJP has historically been strong in Pune, giving it a perceived advantage in the municipal elections. In 2017, the party won 98 seats in the PMC for the first time. Last year, it secured all six assembly constituencies in Pune and also controls the Pu...

Bangladesh-Pakistan Nexus vs India: ISI Active in Dhaka, India on High Alert

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Bangladesh-Pakistan Nexus vs India: ISI Active in Dhaka, India on High Alert

New Delhi: Since the political upheaval in Bangladesh that led to Sheikh Hasina stepping down, Pakistan and its intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), have been steadily increasing their influence in the country. India is closely monitoring these developments amid rising concerns over strategic and security threats. ISI Presence in Dhaka Reports indicate that Pakistan’s ISI has established an active network in Dhaka, following the recent visit of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. During this visit, Dhaka reportedly approved the posting of intelligence officials in the Pakistani High Commission, signaling a deepening ISI footprint in the Bangladeshi capital. Emerging Security Collaboration Strategic expert Brah...

Parliament Passes ‘Viksit Bharat – Ji Ram Ji Bill’, Opposition Protests Late into the Night

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Parliament Passes ‘Viksit Bharat – Ji Ram Ji Bill’, Opposition Protests Late into the Night

New Delhi: Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have passed the Viksit Bharat – Ji Ram Ji Bill, 2025, granting it formal parliamentary approval, though opposition members staged protests inside and outside the Parliament. Rajya Sabha Approves the BillThe Rajya Sabha passed the bill late Thursday night after over six hours of discussion. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to the opposition’s concerns, and the House rejected several amendment proposals moved by opposition members. The Lok Sabha had approved the bill earlier in the day. Addressing the House, Chouhan said the bill aims to carry forward Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals and realize the vision of a developed India by creating developed villages as its foundation. He rejected allegations that the bill seeks ...

Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR: SP MP Blames Cremations and Holika Dahan, Giriraj Singh Fires Back

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR: SP MP Blames Cremations and Holika Dahan, Giriraj Singh Fires Back

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP R.K. Chaudhary has attributed the hazardous air quality in Delhi-NCR to cremations and Holika Dahan celebrations, sparking a sharp response from BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh. MP Chaudhary Raises Environmental ConcernsSpeaking on Thursday, MP Chaudhary from Mohanlalganj, Uttar Pradesh, said that burning corpses releases carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, which deplete oxygen in the atmosphere. He added that fires during Holika Dahan also emit significant amounts of these gases. “Our country is not serious about tackling air pollution,” Chaudhary remarked. Addressing ANI, the SP leader, who has previously served as Environment Minister, said, “The way environmental work is being carried out is flawed. Most NGOs and government departments fo...

Historic Step for India’s Nuclear Sector: Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill Allowing Private Participation

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Historic Step for India’s Nuclear Sector: Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill Allowing Private Participation

New Delhi: On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of the SHANTI Bill by both houses of Parliament as a “historic and transformative step” for India’s technological landscape. He expressed gratitude to all Members of Parliament who voted in favor of the legislation, which allows private sector participation in the country’s nuclear energy sector. The Prime Minister shared his remarks on social media platform X following the bill’s approval. PM Modi Highlights the Bill’s ImpactPrime Minister Modi stated that the new law will promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) safely, strengthen green manufacturing, and provide a significant push toward a clean energy-based future for India and the world. He added that the SHANTI Bill will open new avenues for private players and yo...

A Strategic Challenge Bigger Than 1971: Shashi Tharoor-Led Panel Raises Alert Over Bangladesh

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

A Strategic Challenge Bigger Than 1971: Shashi Tharoor-Led Panel Raises Alert Over Bangladesh

New Delhi: The current situation in Bangladesh is increasingly becoming a source of concern for India. A parliamentary standing committee on foreign affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has issued a significant warning regarding the developments in the neighboring country. According to the panel, the evolving political and security landscape in Bangladesh presents India with its most serious strategic challenge since the 1971 war. The report highlights the resurgence of Islamic forces, the weakening of domestic political structures, and the growing influence of China and Pakistan in Dhaka. Key Findings of the ReportThe committee presented its 9th report to the Lok Sabha on Thursday, titled “The Future of India-Bangladesh Relations.” While the panel clarified that the situat...

Sadanand Singh: The Congress Stalwart Who Dominated Bihar Politics and Took on Lalu–Nitish with Sheer Political Might

19Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Sadanand Singh: The Congress Stalwart Who Dominated Bihar Politics and Took on Lalu–Nitish with Sheer Political Might

Patna:Fearless, sharp-minded, and always politically alert—Sadanand Singh was not just a leader, but an era in Bihar politics. A senior Congress stalwart and ten-time Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Singh was known for his commanding presence, strategic acumen, and unwavering loyalty to the Congress party. His demise in 2022 marked the end of a powerful political chapter in Bihar. Despite leading a weakened Congress for long periods, Sadanand Singh repeatedly demonstrated that political strength is not merely about numbers, but about will and wisdom. From challenging Lalu Prasad Yadav’s dominance to giving Nitish Kumar unexpected political jolts, Singh proved time and again that he was a master strategist. A Record-Breaking Legislator Sadanand Singh contested elect...

Political Storm in Bengal After TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Remark on Lord Ram; BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s Silence

19Dec

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Politics, State, West Bengal

Political Storm in Bengal After TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Remark on Lord Ram; BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee’s Silence

A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following a statement attributed to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra, in which he allegedly claimed that Lord Ram was a Muslim. A video clip of the remark, which surfaced on Thursday, has gone viral and triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum, intensifying tensions ahead of the upcoming state elections. The video shows the Kamarhati विधायक addressing a public gathering, where he is purportedly heard making remarks about Lord Ram that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has termed as a direct insult to Hindu beliefs and traditions. The BJP has strongly condemned the statement and questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s silence, accusing her of tacitly endorsing such views. BJP Attacks TMC, Questions CM’s...

Political Storm in Bihar After Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Alleged Remarks on Election “Management”

19Dec

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Bihar, Politics, State

Political Storm in Bihar After Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Alleged Remarks on Election “Management”

A major political controversy has erupted in Bihar after a video surfaced allegedly showing Union Minister and former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi claiming that he had helped a candidate win an election through “understanding” with the District Magistrate. The remarks, reportedly made in Magahi during a public programme in Gaya district, have reignited allegations of vote manipulation and administrative interference in elections. According to the viral video, Manjhi is heard saying that in the 2020 Assembly elections, a candidate who was trailing by nearly 2,700 votes was made victorious after he intervened and coordinated with the district administration. He further allegedly stated that in the 2025 election, the same candidate lost by just 1,600 votes and could have been made to wi...