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Category : Politics
Congress Appoints Senior Observers for Key State Elections
Congress appoints Bhupesh Baghel, DK Shivakumar as observers for Assam polls, Sachin Pilot for Kerala. Senior leaders assigned to oversee strategy in key states ahead of elections. Get the full list of appointments.
Fadnavis Defuses Tension Over Vilasrao Deshmukh Legacy Remark
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis steps in to calm political storm in Latur after BJP chief's remark. He praises late CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's non-partisan contributions. Read the full story.
Amartya Sen Gets EC Notice, Hearing at Santiniketan Home Jan 16
Election Commission issues SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age-gap with mother. Hearing set for Jan 16 at his Santiniketan residence. TMC calls it a 'farce'.
Supreme Court Orders Forensic Probe of Manipur Audio Clip
The Supreme Court has mandated a forensic examination of a 48-minute audio clip related to Manipur violence. The CBI will oversee the probe to ensure evidence integrity. Read the full details.
Bangladesh Shows Interest in Pakistan's JF-17 Jets
Bangladesh has expressed potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, as confirmed by the Pakistan Air Force. This move could reshape regional defense dynamics. Read the full details here.
First Phase of Census 2027 Scheduled for April-September
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted between April and September. The exercise will also update the National Population Register. Get the full details.
Scholar Mahmood Mamdani defends activist Fatima Rajina in UK row
Renowned scholar Mahmood Mamdani publicly supports activist Fatima Rajina after a UK university event cancellation sparks a free speech debate. Explore the details and implications.
EC's Global Conference on AI in Elections, Electoral Rolls
Election Commission to host 45 nations at Delhi conference. Key themes: AI's role in polls, ensuring electoral roll purity, and reimagining democracies. Jan 21-23 at Bharat Mandapam.
Congress-BJP Ambernath Pact Strains Mahayuti Alliance
A local power arrangement in Ambernath between Congress and BJP has triggered a major political storm in Maharashtra, putting the ruling Mahayuti alliance under severe strain. Details inside.
NCP-BJP War of Words Escalates, Tatkare Mediates
Maharashtra NCP chief Sunil Tatkare intervenes after Ajit Pawar's corruption jibe at BJP. Amidst the political row, NCP unveils its ambitious 'Mumbai for All' manifesto for BMC polls. Read more.
CPM Hunger Strike Protests Trichy's Worsening Traffic Bottlenecks
Frustrated by escalating traffic jams, CPM & VCK held a hunger strike near Trichy Central Bus Stand. They demand urgent completion of delayed RoBs & ring road to curb accidents. Read more.
New Private Bus Terminus Opens in Trichy to Ease Traffic
Minister K N Nehru inaugurated Trichy's new private bus terminus in Panjapur. The facility will manage 58 buses, reducing haphazard parking. Key infrastructure projects announced.
Ex-MP & BJP Veteran Kabindra Purkayastha Passes Away at 94
Senior BJP leader and former MP Kabindra Purkayastha passed away at 94 in Guwahati. A key figure in Assam politics, his legacy spans decades. Read more.
Wanted Gangster Aman Bhainswal Deported from US, Arrested
Haryana STF arrests Aman Bhainswal, a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, upon deportation from the US. He faces 10 criminal cases including murder and extortion. Read the full story.
Kerala cooperative crisis: Audit failures spark financial misconduct
A Kerala government report reveals systemic failure to act on audit findings is crippling the cooperative sector, leading to financial distress and liquidation. Read the full analysis.
AKM Moinuddin Re-elected DCAB President for 2026
AKM Moinuddin of UNB re-elected President of Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh. New executive committee for 2026 announced. Read the full list of office bearers.
Mumbai Leaders Condemn Pathan's Polarising Mayor Remark
Muslim leaders in Mumbai criticise AIMIM's Waris Pathan for suggesting a burqa-clad Muslim could be mayor, calling it divisive politics that distracts from real civic issues like infrastructure and healthcare.
Texas Teachers Sue State Over Social Media Investigations
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
SC Orders Forensic Test of Ex-Manipur CM's 48-Minute Audio
Supreme Court mandates forensic analysis of entire audio clip linked to ex-CM Biren Singh. NFSL had earlier reported evidence of tampering. Key development in Manipur case.
Two Killed in Ganjam Bike Crash Into Tree
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
Rourkela: Family assaults police over bike theft arrest
A woman and her two sons allegedly attacked police officials in Rourkela's Gangadharpalli, injuring two. The incident occurred during an arrest attempt in a Bhubaneswar bike theft case. Details inside.
Odisha's 'Nari Courts' Pilot for Women's Grievance Redressal
Odisha govt launches 'Nari Adalats' in 10 gram panchayats, starting with Malkangiri. These women's courts, led by 'Nyaya Sakhis', will handle cases of harassment & rights denial. Read more.
Census 2027 house-listing starts April 1 with self-enumeration
India's 16th Census house-listing starts April 1, 2026. For the first time, households can self-enumerate online. Get all details on the digital-first approach and new questions.
Bombay HC hears PIL on BMC poll nomination rejections
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
Ex-Sena (UBT) Leader Tejasvee Ghosalkar's New BJP Challenge
Former Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Tejasvee Ghosalkar contests 2026 BMC polls as BJP candidate, while her brother-in-law runs on Sena (UBT) ticket. Read about the unique family dynamics and her campaign in Dahisar.
Court Takes Cognisance of ED Case Against Raj Kundra
A special PMLA court finds prima facie evidence against businessman Raj Kundra and Rajesh Satija in a high-profile cryptocurrency money laundering case. Summons issued for 2026.
Census 2027 Houselisting Phase Set for April-September 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the houselisting phase for Census 2027 will run April-September 2026, with a new self-enumeration option. Get all details here.
Truck falls into 400-ft granite quarry in Namakkal, one dead
A tragic accident in Namakkal's Periyasoorampalayam claims a labourer's life after a truck loaded with quarry dust fell into a 400-foot-deep pit. Driver seriously injured. Police investigation ongoing.
Court: Prima Facie Case Against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin Money-Laundering
A special court finds prima facie evidence to proceed against Raj Kundra for money-laundering linked to a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, involving 285 Bitcoins worth over Rs 150 crore. Details inside.
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