Accused in Badlapur POCSO case quits BJP councillor post
Tushar Apte, an accused in the 2024 Badlapur school sexual abuse case, resigned as a BJP co-opted councillor following backlash. He stepped down to protect the party and school's reputation.
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BJP appoints POCSO case co-accused as Badlapur councillor
BJP appoints Tushar Apte, co-accused in Badlapur school abuse case, as co-opted councillor, reigniting controversy. Details on the appointment and the pending POCSO case inside.
BJP appoints Badlapur case accused Tushar Apte as councillor
BJP appoints Tushar Apte, co-accused in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, as a co-opted councillor in Thane district. Council chairperson confirms the appointment. Read the full story.
MCD Councillor's Park Video Triggers Moral Policing Debate
A video of BJP councillor Munesh Dedha confronting couples & alleged drug users in a Delhi park ignites a row. She cites complaints of anti-social activities. Details inside.
Rajinikanth: Bhagyaraj saved me from angry mob in 1995
Superstar Rajinikanth reveals a chilling 1990s incident where filmmaker Bhagyaraj saved him from a stone-pelting mob in Chennai. Read the emotional story of their enduring bond.
Sahibee Anand named OFBJP UK regional convenor
Former Mohali councillor Sahibee Anand appointed OFBJP UK regional convenor for North East England. Focus on diaspora engagement and India-UK ties. Read more.
LDF Aims for 110 Seats, Riyas Rejects Anti-Incumbency
Kerala PWD Minister P A Mohamed Riyas asserts LDF can win 110 seats in assembly elections, dismissing anti-incumbency wave. Read the full analysis of the cabinet's assessment.
Congress to sue 12 Ambernath councillors for BJP defection
Congress announces legal action to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, accusing the party of 'double standards'. Read the full story for details.
Kerala CM defends poverty eradication, announces Loka Kerala Sabha
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan refutes media claims on poverty scheme failure, details EPEP 2.0 launch. He criticizes NITI Aayog, announces global meet and protest against Centre's financial curbs.
Jamaat-e-Islami's Strategy: Defeat BJP in Kerala Polls
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir P Mujeeb Rahman states the organization's primary goal is to defeat BJP in Kerala assembly elections, offering support to UDF or LDF as needed. Read the full strategy.
Invalid Votes, Delayed Polls Hit Thiruvananthapuram Council
BJP and LDF councillors' votes declared invalid in Thiruvananthapuram standing committee polls. Elections for 5 committees postponed due to nomination shortfall. Key committee chair to be decided by draw of lots.
Kalamassery Committee Elections Stalled After UDF Misses Deadline
The ruling UDF in Kalamassery municipality missed the nomination deadline by 5 minutes, stalling standing committee elections. The process will now resume Wednesday. Get the full story.
BJP Loses Key Panels in Tripunithura Municipality
Despite being the single largest party, BJP managed to secure only the finance committee in Tripunithura municipality standing committee polls. LDF and UDF dominate other crucial panels. Read the full analysis.
BJP's Sreelekha on Mayor Post Denial: From Disappointment to Acceptance
BJP councillor R Sreelekha expressed initial dissatisfaction after being denied the mayor's post in Thiruvananthapuram despite assurances. She later clarified acceptance of the party's decision. Read the full story.
Chandigarh begins Rs 21 lakh drainage work in Sectors 45, 46
Chandigarh MC starts a Rs 21 lakh drainage project in Sectors 45 & 46 to combat waterlogging. Completion expected in a month. Read about local concerns and project details.
CPM-CPI Rift Over Vellappally Natesan Deepens in Kerala
Kerala's ruling LDF faces internal discord as CPM courts Ezhava leader Vellappally Natesan, drawing CPI's ire. The rift highlights strategic shifts ahead of Assembly polls. Read more.
Kochi Row Over Biomedical Waste Collection Charges
A political dispute erupts in Kochi Corporation over a sharp hike in biomedical waste collection fees from households. Opposition alleges private agency now charges Rs 45/kg, up from subsidized Rs 12/kg. Read the full story.
Pune robbery accused linked to Shiv Sena murder case
Khalid Qureshi, arrested for robbing a senior citizen in Pune, confesses to taking 'supari' to kill Shiv Sena's Mangesh Kalokhe. Police name NCP candidate Urmila Devkar as prime accused. Read the full investigation details.
Mohali MLA lays foundation for 4 libraries, sparks row
Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh laid foundation stones for four libraries costing Rs 1.49 crore, aiming to boost reading culture. The event sparked controversy as a local councillor claimed he wasn't invited.
Binoy Viswam Responds to Vellappally Natesan's Fund Allegation
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam clarifies party fund collection from SNDP's Vellappally Natesan, offering refund if impropriety is proven. The spat highlights political tensions in Kerala's LDF.
Kerala CM defends CPI, dismisses ally's criticism
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan reaffirms CPI as a trusted LDF ally, counters Binoy Viswam's remarks on Vellappally Natesan, and addresses Karnataka bulldozer row. Read the full political analysis.
Modi: UDF-LDF 'Fixed Match' in Kerala Will End Soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleges a covert understanding between Kerala's UDF and LDF, calling it a 'fixed match' that will soon conclude. Read his full critique on corruption and dynastic politics.
Kerala's LDF Govt Faces Flak Over Pro-Liquor Moves
Kerala's LDF government faces criticism as extended bar hours on New Year's Eve lead to record liquor sales, raising questions about its abstinence policy. Read the full analysis.
CPI Slams Vijayan's 'Hobnobbing' with Vellappally Natesan
CPI openly criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's association with Hindu leader Vellappally Natesan, blaming anti-minority remarks for LDF's local poll losses. Read the full story.
CPI's Viswam Calls LDF Poll Setback a 'Clear Warning'
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam analyses LDF's local election setback, calls for introspection and corrective steps. He pledges home visits from Jan 15-30 and vows no compromise on Sabarimala probe. Read more.
CPI vs SNDP: War of Words Erupts in Kerala Politics
A political spat erupted between CPI's Binoy Viswam and SNDP's Vellappally Natesan over criticism of LDF's performance. Read the full details of the controversy and its implications for Kerala's ruling front.
CPI: LDF's Kerala Poll Defeat is a People's Warning
CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam stated the Left Democratic Front's loss in Kerala's local body elections serves as a public warning. Read the analysis and political implications.
Thiruvananthapuram MLA office controversy escalates
Sasthamangalam councillor R Sreelekha criticises MLA V K Prasanth over office space, starts services from a tiny 75 sq ft room surrounded by garbage. Read the full story.
CPI Holds Vijayan, CPM Responsible for LDF Poll Setback
CPI, the second-largest LDF partner, pins local body election defeat on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership and public dissatisfaction. Calls for introspection ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
Congress Mattathur Crisis: Talks Held Over BJP Support Row
Suspended Congress leaders in Mattathur panchayat held talks with KPCC to resolve a crisis over posts won with BJP support. Meanwhile, LDF partners CPM and CPI clash in Vadakkanchery. Read the latest political developments from Kerala.
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