Congress and BJP held parallel rallies in rural Punjab from Jan 7-12, focusing on MGNREGA and VB-G-RAM-G schemes while mobilizing support for the 2027 Assembly elections. Both parties plan second phases soon.
Bangla Ekata Manch staged a protest at Kolkata's CEO office, highlighting humanitarian and democratic issues in the SIR process and alleged harassment of vulnerable communities.
A 27-year-old woman, allegedly an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh, was arrested in Bengaluru for raising 'Jai Bangla' slogans during a demolition drive. Police registered a case under multiple BNS sections.
Actress Mithila Palkar gears up for her first full comedy film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' releasing January 2026, while also starring in Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla' with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal.
Hoshiarpur organized a Beti Bachao Beti Padhao awareness camp to promote girls' education and rights, featuring local officials and community participation.
Tabu joins Akshay Kumar in Priyadarshan's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla'. The film marks their reunion after two decades and shoots in Jaipur. Read all details.
Dhurwa area in Ranchi observed a successful bandh demanding intensified search for two minors missing since Jan 2. CID issues nationwide alert. Read the latest updates.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan urges state to implement constitutional amendments, empowering local bodies to prepare development plans. Calls for public participation in the process. Learn more.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will launch his statewide 'Samriddhi Yatra' on January 16, inspecting projects and engaging with the public. This marks his 17th such tour.
Uttar Pradesh police used force against MGNREGA Bachao protesters in Lucknow. Congress condemns the Yogi Adityanath government for the brutal lathi-charge on demanding workers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a symbolic Shaurya Yatra with 108 horses to honour the defenders of Somnath Temple. The event marked the culmination of a year-long celebration of the temple's reconstruction.
Congress launches statewide 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram' campaign in UP, alleging BJP is weakening the rural job guarantee scheme. Read about the political battle over this lifeline for millions.
In a major operation, Amritsar authorities rescued six children from labour. Led by Deputy Commissioner, the drive aims to rehabilitate minors. Read the full story.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa attacks AAP & BJP govts for weakening MGNREGA. Demands Rs 800 crore in Punjab budget for rural jobs. Read the full story.
A Bulandshahr POCSO court sentences a 24-year-old man to 20 years in jail for abducting and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and wage delays. Learn about their demands and the political battle over the rural jobs scheme.
The Indian National Congress launches a 45-day nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' to protest fund cuts and demand higher wages. The campaign includes protests at block and district levels.
Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Raja Warring promise to restore MGNREGA in Punjab if voted to power in 2027. They accuse BJP of scrapping the scheme and AAP of failing its implementation.
Bihar Congress to launch a 47-day statewide agitation demanding rollback of the VB-G-RAM-G Act and restoration of MGNREGA. The 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' begins January 10.
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is postponed from April to May 15, 2026. The delay is linked to Dhurandhar 2's wave and post-production work. Details inside.
Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring launches 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' today, criticising BJP for scrapping scheme and AAP for poor implementation in state. Read details.
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' gets an official release date of May 15, 2026. The film reunites him with director Priyadarshan after 14 years. Read all details.
The release date for the horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' starring Akshay Kumar and Tabu is finally announced. Mark your calendars for January 8, 2026!
NDA leaders in Patna defended the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act, replacing MGNREGA, citing more days of work and less corruption. They accused the Congress of opposing the scheme due to the name 'Ram'. Read more.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, at Birbhum rally, urges voters to 'un-map BJP' from Bengal, targets 250 seats. Accuses BJP-EC nexus of voter disenfranchisement via SIR. Details on chopper hurdle.
The Congress party will stage a major protest rally in Tanda on January 8 to demand the release of MGNREGA funds and highlight rural distress. Join the movement.
A group called 'Bangla Birodhis' has sent a hearing notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over a UN map. Meanwhile, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee sets a target of 250 seats in the upcoming elections.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth has reached 923 girls per 1000 boys, nearing the national average. A sustained campaign involving strict law enforcement, inter-state raids, and innovative tracking systems drove this turnaround.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee vows to un-map political opponents targeting Amartya Sen, eyes 250 seats. Details on Birbhum's electoral landscape and the 2021 results.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's horror comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' is postponed from its April 2025 release. The star made a strategic move to avoid a box office clash with 'Dhurandhar 2'. Read more about this industry-first decision.