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"Shivpal once said SP has become party of thieves, mafias": OP Rajbhar doubles down attack on Samajwadi Party

"Shivpal ji was betrayed. After Mulayam Singh ji, Shivpal Yadav should have been the CM, but instead, he was pushed out of the party. Shivpal ji once said the Samajwadi Party has become a party of thieves and mafias. He had warned that such a party cannot survive," Rajbhar, the…

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Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodus

Trinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts. This follows a wave of resignations and an internal revolt within the party. The party is experiencing its deepest internal crisis in 28 years. These developments are impacting local governance…

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Cross-voting in MLC polls in Karnataka: BJP president Nitin Nabin summons Karnataka party chief

BJP President Nitin Nabin has summoned Karnataka party chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa and other leaders. This follows cross-voting in the state Legislative Council polls. The ruling Congress secured five seats, while the BJP won two. Reports indicate cross-voting by BJP and JD(S) legislators. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka stated that betrayers…

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Shiv Sena turns 60: Uddhav faction faces existential crisis, Shinde group battles for relevance

Mumbai's Shiv Sena marks 60 years with its factions facing significant challenges. Uddhav Thackeray's group confronts an existential crisis, while Eknath Shinde's faction battles for relevance against a dominant BJP. The party's historical alliance with BJP fractured, leading to the current division.

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Got full info on cross-voters, won't be rattled: HD Kumaraswamy after JD(S) setback in Karnataka MLC polls

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy revealed knowledge of cross-voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. He stated the results were not unexpected and the party's focus is now on the 2028 Assembly elections. Kumaraswamy mentioned that the candidate was fielded to test MLAs. He also addressed the Bidadi township project controversy,…

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Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJP

The BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-supported independent winning a seat. Accusations of betrayal and being 'sold out' are being exchanged between alliance partners. The BJP alleges the bloc's agenda is 'loot and corruption'.

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Equivalent to 83% of TV spend: Odia print daily tops Odisha’s govt’s Rs 84-crore ad list

One newspaper alone nearly matched what the Odisha government spent on 26 TV channels in the 18 months since the BJP under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took office in June 2024. Prameya, the Odia daily, received Rs 7.73 crore, accounting for nearly 83 percent of the state government’s total…

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Karnataka MLC polls: Congress sweeps all five seats, says mandate backs government's policies

Congress achieved a significant win in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, securing all five seats. Leaders stated the results reflect strong support for the state government's policies and welfare guarantees. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar credited the victory to party unity. Randeep Singh Surjewala highlighted the landslide outcome, emphasizing it as…

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TMC split on display in Bengal assembly as rival camps occupy separate opposition benches

Deep fissures within the TMC were evident in the West Bengal assembly. Rival factions sat separately during the budget session. This division mirrors a split in Parliament. The battle for control of the TMC has moved to the legislature. The party faces a significant internal crisis.

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Karnataka MLC polls: 212 out of 222 MLAs cast votes till 1 pm

Karnataka Assembly members cast votes for seven Legislative Council seats. High voter turnout was recorded. Key leaders including the Chief Minister and former CM participated. The ruling Congress aims to secure a majority. A contest is anticipated for the seventh seat. Legislators were sequestered amid fears of cross-voting.

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New BJP govt in West Bengal taking action against criminals, illegal foreigners; will end 'threat culture': Guv R N Ravi

West Bengal's new BJP government is taking firm action against anti-social elements and illegal foreigners. Governor R N Ravi stated the administration is committed to ending corruption syndicates and a 'threat culture'. The government prioritizes law and order, border security, and industrial growth. Transparent governance and zero tolerance for atrocities…

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A weaker opposition, a stronger NDA: How new parliamentary arithmetic could make this monsoon session unlike any other

Monsoon Session 2026: Parliament's monsoon session faces internal opposition battles. Splits in Trinamool Congress and uncertainty in Shiv Sena (UBT), along with the Congress-DMK alliance breakdown, alter parliamentary numbers. This shift could empower the Modi government to advance key legislative goals. The government's support base may increase, making previously difficult…

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25-26 MPs of Samajwadi Party ready to break away, says Keshav Prasad Maurya amid OP Rajbhar's split claims

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states many Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to leave. SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a significant realignment within the Samajwadi Party. He advises party chief Akhilesh Yadav to focus on retaining his MPs. These claims fuel speculation about opposition party unrest…

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India’s youth-led Cockroach party may prove as hard to kill as its namesake

The greatest challenge to India’s government in years began as an online joke.

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Ram temple donation row: Akhilesh intensifies attack on BJP, adds 'land grab' charge

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the BJP regarding the Ram temple donation controversy. He has raised concerns about the transparency of donation management and alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya. A Special Investigation Team is currently probing these allegations. The trust has denied any wrongdoing.

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Rahul a 'political liability', DMK's criticism shows allies have no faith in him: BJP

The BJP has stated that Rahul Gandhi is a political liability. This comes after the DMK mouthpiece Murasoli reportedly criticized Gandhi's leadership. The BJP claims this reflects growing discontent among opposition parties. Several INDIA bloc constituents have raised concerns about Gandhi's leadership. The BJP alleges that allies are losing faith…

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Dana aur gana kab tak chalega yeh afsana: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav takes swipe at OP Rajbhar's claims

"During the BJP's ten-year tenure, primary schools have been systematically shut down in Gorakhpur, with the highest number of closures occurring in that region. The Chief Minister has closed 500 primary schools in Gorakhpur alone and has been responsible for snatching away 1,500 government jobs. While there were over 2,000…

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UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims major split in Samajwadi Party

Om Prakash Rajbhar, an ally of the BJP, has claimed a significant split is imminent within the Samajwadi Party. He alleges that several Samajwadi Party leaders are preparing to join the BJP. Rajbhar also stated that Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister…

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Karnataka: HD Kumaraswamy slams DK Shivakumar over posters alleging land mafia links

Amidst swirling rumors regarding land ownership, Anitha Kumaraswamy took the opportunity to set the record straight, asserting that her 46-acre property was a result of forty years of hard work. On the other hand, HD Kumaraswamy seized the moment to challenge Shivakumar, accusing him of ethical lapses and misappropriating his…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) split row deepens as Sanjay Raut alleges Maharashtra MPs offered Rs 50 crore each to switch sides

Sanjay Raut alleges a Rs 50 crore "Minimum Support Price" for poaching MPs, with Rs 15 crore as an advance, amid speculation of a Shiv Sena (UBT) split. He challenges potential defectors to resign and seek a fresh mandate, questioning the health of democracy if elected representatives can be induced…

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'Didn't have means to travel by rickshaw, now fly in private jets': Sanjay Raut targets party MPs amid defection buzz

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged an 'Operation Tiger' was underway to ferry MPs away via chartered jet, warning of accountability for those leaving the party.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) rebellion buzz: BJP leader accuses Uddhav of driving his party to decline

Maharashtra BJP leader Keshav Upadhye suggested a split in Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). He accused the party's leadership of ignoring public mandate and causing its decline. Speculation is rife about a rebellion, with several MPs reportedly considering a switch. Sanjay Raut alleged attempts to buy MPs. Ruling Shiv Sena…

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Prime Minister Modi is rigging Indian democracy

India's citizens are witnessing a remarkable inversion of democracy: a government choosing its voters rather than the other way around. Even as public discontent grows across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strengthened its grip on power by manipulating the electoral process itself. The…

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Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADR

The report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional parties -- RJD, JD(U), LJP (Ram Vilas), AIMIM and CPI. The report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and…

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TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political party can merge, not individual legislators. The TMC leadership disputes the rebel MPs' merger…

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