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In seat Kejriwal lost by thin margin, 40% names added before 2025 polls now missing in SIR draft

At the Blind Relief Association campus in the New Delhi constituency, 10 voters who were added to the electoral roll in January 2025, a month before the assembly elections, have now been removed. The reason recorded for their deletion: “permanently shifted.”

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Days after meeting PM Modi, 81-year-old schoolmate sees land dispute move towards settlement

An 81-year-old man resolved a 15-year land dispute after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister's intervention prompted swift government action on the Bhayander land issue. BJP MLA Narendra Mehta agreed to relinquish possession of the disputed property. He also withdrew a police complaint filed against the elderly landowner.…

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'Narendra's Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress' dig at Prime Minister on UPI move

Congress criticises the government for introducing charges on UPI transactions for merchants. This move is seen as appeasing United States demands and impacting local competition. The government stated that consumers will not face any charges for UPI payments. This policy change signals a significant shift for the UPI payment system.…

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AAP-GFP alliance for Goa polls a tacit understanding with BJP: Congress

The Congress party has labeled the AAP and GFP alliance as an "exchange offer" deal. This alleged deal aims to secure victories for the BJP in Goa and AAP in Punjab. The "Goa First" alliance was formed to challenge the ruling BJP in upcoming elections. Congress claims this alliance serves…

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Suvendu Adhikari backs Hasirani Rath for record Nandigram bypoll win, puts minority voters to test

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari predicted a record victory for BJP candidate Hasirani Rath in Nandigram. He urged minority voters to support the BJP government in upcoming by-elections. Adhikari assured the people of Nandigram that all promises made would be fulfilled. The Chief Minister also pledged to withdraw false…

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Congress' 'Mohabbat ki Dukan' running business of corruption: BJP's Bansuri Swaraj

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of remaining silent on corruption allegations against Congress leaders. Enforcement Directorate actions targeted associates of former chief ministers in Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh. The party also criticised Congress chief ministers for not attending a BRICS summit dinner. This absence was termed shameful and a sign…

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As NDA partner, TDP bound by Amit Shah's statement on UCC: P Srinivasa Rao

TDP leader P Srinivasa Rao supports the Union Home Minister's statement on UCC introduction. He believes UCC will strengthen national unity and reduce gender bias. CPI(M) state secretary V Srinivas Rao criticizes the BJP's UCC agenda. He claims the BJP uses UCC politics to divert attention from issues. The CPI(M)…

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Independents emerge as a force in Rajasthan urban local bodies

The BJP secured victory in Rajasthan's civic polls, winning 4,179 wards across urban local bodies. Independents emerged as significant players, winning 2,273 wards and influencing mayoral elections. Repolling will occur in nine wards due to EVM technical issues during counting. The BJP achieved clear majorities in four municipal corporations, while…

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Why did Parag Shah, Man Infra CEO and Mumbai BJP MLA worth Rs 3,000 crore become a beggar at Ghatkopar?

Maharashtra BJP MLA Parag Shah, who has declared assets exceeding Rs 3,383 crore and is associated with real estate company Man Infra, spent several hours disguised as a beggar in Mumbai. Acting on advice from Jain spiritual guru Namramuni, Shah gave up his usual security and comforts to experience life…

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BJP leads Rajasthan civic polls, wins Jaipur MC board; independents emerge key players

The Bharatiya Janata Party leads Rajasthan urban local body elections, securing the Jaipur Municipal Corporation board. Independent candidates are emerging as key players in several civic bodies without clear majorities. Counting is complete in eight of ten municipal corporations across Rajasthan. The BJP is set to form boards in Jaipur,…

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Congress names Sibamoni Bora as candidate for Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved Sibamoni Bora as the party candidate. She will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election from Assam's Nagaon constituency. The Nagaon seat became vacant after Pradyut Bordoloi moved to the Assam Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party named Debashis Sarma as its candidate for this by-election. The…

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Surprised over CBI FIR in Disha Salian case, says Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule voiced surprise at the CBI registering an FIR in Disha Salian's death case. She alleged that federal agencies are being misused by the current government. The Bombay High Court had ordered a CBI probe into Salian's death earlier. Disha Salian died in June 2020, followed by Sushant Singh…

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BJP MLA Parag Shah, with Rs 3,383-crore assets in 2024, turns beggar for a day on Jain guru advice

Maharashtra MLA Parag Shah took on the appearance of a beggar, roaming the streets to experience life from a different perspective. This unique venture revealed to him the kindness embedded within Mumbai's community. Following his guru's guidance, Shah, who hails from a wealthy background, contemplated his engaging encounters with the…

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Tripura ready to implement Uniform Civil Code if Centre gives direction, says CM Manik Saha

Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has expressed his commitment to enforcing the Uniform Civil Code, aligning with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent advocacy. In conjunction with this, the state government plans a month-long initiative to celebrate Prime Minister Modi's contributions to public welfare, showcasing his achievements throughout Tripura. A…

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Rebel TMC MP Basunia claims 17 of 20 NCPI MPs to join BJP; fellow rebels, ruling party deny

A rebel TMC MP claims seventeen MPs will join the BJP soon. Fellow rebel MPs dispute this assertion and deny any such decision. The West Bengal BJP unit states they will not accept just anyone wanting to join. Twenty Lok Sabha members had previously joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of…

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‘Wanted to ask about potholes, waterlogging’: UP journalist targeted after Yogi press conference video

Journalist Divya Srivastava, who pressed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for answers to her questions, has faced online threats and harassment. At a press conference recently held in Lucknow, she had objected to the chief minister leaving without answering questions. Her video of the exchange went viral on social media, after…

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3 years on, INDIA allies navigate differences without coordination panel

The INDIA bloc's coordination committee has vanished, impacting its electoral strategy. Recent efforts to revive national-level meetings have faced delays and cancellations. Party relationships have fractured, creating difficulties for upcoming state elections. While some state alliances succeeded, others have shown significant strains and breakdowns.

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JD(U) leaders to soon meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss Uniform Civil Code

Janata Dal (United) leaders will soon meet Home Minister Amit Shah. They will discuss the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in various states. This discussion follows Home Minister Shah's assertion about its introduction. He stated that 21 BJP-NDA ruled states will implement UCC before 2029. The JD(U) is a…

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BJP only party working for reconciliation, free movement among all communities: Manipur CM

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh stated the BJP is working for peace. He mentioned past unrest and the implementation of Inner Line Permit by the BJP. The Chief Minister also recalled the demand for the National Register of Citizens. He acknowledged public blame but emphasized the BJP's efforts for…

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Rajasthan Municipal Election Result 2026 Live: BJP vs Congress, who is winning where?

Rajasthan Election Result 2026 Live: Counting for urban local body elections began at 8 am on Monday across the state. The BJP has taken an early lead over Congress in the initial counting, while results from major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota are being closely watched. The outcome will…

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Successful BRICS summit gives BJP political boost ahead of assembly polls

The recent BRICS summit held in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for the ruling BJP party, enhancing its political leverage as it approaches next year's state assembly elections. The summit's strong stance against terrorism is perceived as a significant diplomatic achievement for the government. To capitalize on this success,…

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21 NDA-ruled states to implement Uniform Civil Code before 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans for UCC introduction. He stated NDA-ruled states will implement UCC before 2029. The government strengthened the criminal justice system and national security measures. Peace agreements were signed and Naxalism ended in the Northeast region. Illegal immigrants will be identified and deported from the…

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AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 Goa assembly polls

The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party announced their 'Goa First' alliance for 2027. This new coalition aims to provide voters a non-BJP, non-Congress alternative. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed confidence in forming the next government. He also stated the party learned lessons from Rajya Sabha MP defections. The…

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BJP now imposing its 'deeply problematic' dietary preferences on foreign dignitaries, says Congress on BRICS dinner

Congress criticised the BJP for serving only vegetarian food at a BRICS Summit gala dinner. Rahul Gandhi noted that eighty percent of Indians are non-vegetarian and enjoy diverse cuisine. Pawan Khera stated the BJP's dietary impositions are deeply problematic for international dignitaries. He questioned if the government felt ashamed of…

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DUSU elections: Congress confident of NSUI win, targets BJP-backed ABVP

Congress leaders Devender Yadav and Deepender Hooda are confident in the NSUI panel's DUSU election victory. They believe students will vote against the BJP government's alleged atrocities and failures. The NSUI panel has been fielded with social and regional balance considered. The ABVP and AAP's student wing have also announced…

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