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Allies question KKR’s Mustafizur Rahman call
Unease within the ruling coalition has spilled into the sporting arena after several Bharatiya Janata Party allies publicly questioned the decision by Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the franchise’s squad, arguing that the move was avoidable and risked conflating cricket with diplomatic strain....
Rahul Gandhi questions BJP resolve on global pressure
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, accusing them of lacking the courage to withstand pressure from powerful foreign governments and global interests. Addressing party workers and supporters, the...
Ambernath councillors cross over to BJP
Twelve councillors elected to the Ambernath Municipal Council have formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after being suspended by the Indian National Congress for supporting the saffron party following the civic polls, reshaping the political arithmetic in the industrial township on Mumbai’s eastern flank. The induction was announced late...
Abhishek Banerjee accuses poll body of singling out Bengal
Kolkata saw a sharp escalation in the confrontation between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission after party general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the poll authority was unfairly targeting citizens of West Bengal. The charge followed a notice issued to economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen...
Bangladesh’s statehood anchored in 1971, Tarique says
Bangladesh’s political identity and statehood remain inseparable from the 1971 Liberation War, according to Tarique Rahman, who has underscored the conflict’s enduring relevance at a time of heightened debate over history, nationalism and democratic practice. Addressing leaders of the Democratic United Front at the Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson’s office...
UP CEO rejects voter list lapse claim
Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has rejected allegations of procedural lapses by Booth Level Officers after Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal said his and a family member’s names were removed from the draft Summary Intensive Revision voter list following a change of residence within the National Capital...
Alleged ragging incident triggers action at Palghar medical college
Authorities at a private medical college in Maharashtra’s Palghar district have moved to contain fallout from a suspected ragging episode at a women’s hostel in Wada taluka, after an unidentified student allegedly compelled a fellow female student to perform namaz. The institute has suspended a hostel warden and a...
Chavan warns Venezuela episode raises sovereignty fears
A sharp political row unfolded after former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan criticised New Delhi for what he described as silence over the alleged detention of Nicolás Maduro, arguing that the episode struck at the foundations of national sovereignty and the principles of the United Nations charter. Speaking on...
Sonia Gandhi admitted for routine observation
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after experiencing persistent respiratory discomfort, according to officials familiar with her medical care. Hospital authorities indicated that she is stable and has been placed under observation by a chest physician as a precautionary measure. Medical...
Court grants Sonia Gandhi time in voter list revision plea
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted Congress leader Sonia Gandhi time to file a reply to a revision petition challenging an earlier dismissal of a complaint over her inclusion in the electoral rolls, extending proceedings in a matter that turns on questions of citizenship and voter registration procedures. The...
Yadav remarks reopen caste and faith fault lines
A blunt rejection of Hindu identity by a senior Samajwadi Party leader has triggered a sharp political and social debate in Uttar Pradesh, reopening long-standing fault lines over caste, faith and social justice. Shivraj Singh Yadav, regarded as a close aide of party chief Akhilesh Yadav, told a public...
Delhi High Court to hear Lalu Yadav plea
Delhi High Court is set to consider on Monday a petition filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav challenging a special court order that framed charges against him and members of his family in the alleged IRCTC land-for-jobs case, a development that places renewed judicial scrutiny on...
Justice Surya Kant calls for widening access to law
Justice Surya Kant on Saturday underlined that the justice system must serve people in distress irrespective of their financial capacity, urging institutions to align legal processes with the needs of communities that struggle to access courts and remedies. Speaking at a convocation ceremony at Chanakya National Law University, Justice...
NDA targets Priyanka Gandhi role in Assam
Political sparring sharpened as leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance trained their criticism on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following her appointment as chairperson of the Congress screening committee tasked with selecting candidates for the Assam Assembly elections due next year. The move, announced by the Congress leadership, has drawn...
Demolition drive targets unauthorised religious structures in Sambhal
Authorities carried out a coordinated anti-encroachment operation on Sunday in Sambhal district, dismantling two unauthorised mosques and a madrasa amid heightened security and administrative oversight. Officials said the action followed verification of land records and prior notices, framing the move as part of a broader effort to clear illegal...
Uddhav Thackeray calls for fresh civic polls
Uddhav Thackeray has called for the cancellation and rerun of civic elections in municipal wards where candidates were elected unopposed, arguing that the process has undermined democratic choice and favoured ruling parties. Speaking at a joint public event alongside Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Sunday, the Shiv...
Remark sparks Bihar outrage over dignity of women
Anger rippled across Bihar after comments attributed to Giridhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand’s Minister for Women and Child Development Rekha Arya, triggered condemnation from political parties, women’s groups and civil society organisations. The remarks, delivered during a public gathering, suggested that girls from Bihar could be “bought” for...
Bangladesh adviser criticises IPL call over Mustafizur
Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has publicly criticised the Board of Control for Cricket India’s decision to instruct Kolkata Knight Riders to release fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the 2026 Indian Premier League, arguing that the episode underlines why Bangladesh should not play its T20 World Cup...
