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'No slogans calling for free Kashmir were raised in Jamia students protest': Congress MP Imran Masood

Congress MP Imran Masood visited Jamia Millia Islamia to meet with protesting students and was later detained. He clarified that no slogans for a "free Kashmir" were raised during the protests. Masood condemned those responsible for putting up posters associated with Kashmir, emphasizing its integral status to India. The students'…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

"Democracy wrecker": BJP lashes out at Rahul Gandhi after FIR over Akashvani Bhavan ruckus

A political confrontation has arisen between the BJP and the opposition INDIA bloc following an FIR against Rahul Gandhi. The FIR alleges that Gandhi forcibly entered Akashv Bhavan during a protest towards the Election Commission of India headquarters. Opposition leaders have defended Gandhi, claiming that the government is using dictatorial…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Congress seeks to rebuild UP base with Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit-EBC social coalition

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Congress is restructuring its leadership to create a diverse coalition. Aradhana Mishra has been appointed as state president while Imran Masood serves as working president. Congress has welcomed several leaders from different communities to strengthen its base in the state. Ongoing discussions…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party's…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Doesn't understand India, trying to incite youth against PM: Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi for 'govt will fall' remark

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi. Singh accused Gandhi of trying to incite the country's youth against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi had claimed the BJP government would fall within the year due to rising living costs. Singh asserted the nation supports PM Modi and is following…

The Economic Times · May 25

Indian vice president’s sudden resignation to ‘prioritise health’ sparks political speculation

Dhankhar’s sudden resignation sparks political uproar in India, with opposition questioning timing and citing possible internal strife

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

From Assam’s AIUDF rout to Kerala’s record: The changing face of Muslim representation

Of 78 Muslim candidates, 24 have won Lok Sabha contests in six states and three Union territories – none of them are from the NDA camp. This is a slide from the 27 MPs that were part of the lower house of Parliament the last time.

Newslaundry · Jun 5, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | Deep-rooted fault lines set the tone of campaign discourse in western U.P.

Election battleground in western Uttar Pradesh reflects deep communal fault lines, with parties reaching out to Hindu voters.

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Muslim support is with Akhilesh, contends Samajwadi Party on Imran Masood rejoining Congress

The SP said there is a wave for its party president Akhilesh Yadav in the Muslim community.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

With an apology and a promise, Imran Masood returns to the Congress

Just ahead of the 2022 Assembly election, he joined the exodus from the grand old party along with Jitin Prasada, Annu Tandon and Lalitesh Tripathi. 

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023