Category : National Politics


Lucknow Fire: Families Return to Ashes, Lives Destroyed

A devastating fire in Lucknow destroyed nearly 280 shanties, leaving hundreds of families from districts like Hardoi and Sitapur with nothing. Victims lost savings, jewellery, and cherished possessions, their modest lives reduced to ashes overnight.

Kalimpong Tibetans Find Inclusion in Bengal Voter Roll Revision

In Kalimpong's Tibetan settlement, residents report the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has recognized their decades-long residence, with few discrepancies, contrasting statewide political controversy over potential disenfranchisement.

BJP MLA Honors Ambedkar, Slams Opposition in Lucknow Seminar

At a seminar in Lucknow's Sarojini Nagar marking Dr. BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary, BJP MLA Rajeshwar Singh emphasized duties with rights as true tribute, highlighted local initiatives, and criticized opposition parties for insincerity.

Patachitra Artists Protest Voter Deletions in West Bengal

In Pingla, West Midnapore, over 30 patachitra artists, including national award winners, have been removed from the electoral roll, sparking protests through traditional scroll paintings and songs that highlight their disenfranchisement.

BJP Launches Yuvashakti Bharosa Card for Youth in Kolkata

BJP has introduced the Yuvashakti Bharosa card for youth in Kolkata, following its Matrishakti card for women. The initiative aims to address youth migration and job concerns, with Trinamool Congress criticizing the rollout.

Calcutta HC Grants Interim Relief to TMC Candidate in FIR Case

Calcutta High Court grants interim relief to Trinamool Congress Nandigram candidate Pabitra Kar in an FIR alleging criminal intimidation and robbery. Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee directs probe can continue but no arrest or stringent action at this stage.

Parties Launch Fact-Checking Teams Against Election Fake News

Major political parties in Tamil Nadu have established decentralized fact-checking units to counter AI-generated fake content and misinformation targeting leaders during the election season, with initiatives like DMK's 'Firewall' and NTK's dedicated team.

Journalist Seeks CBI Probe Against BJP Over NaMo App Donations

A Chennai journalist has filed a petition in the Madras High Court demanding a CBI investigation into BJP and former president J P Nadda regarding alleged misrepresentation in micro-donations collected through the NaMo App for government schemes.

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