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Devotees Struck by Express at Chunar Station
At least six people were killed this morning when the express service passing through Chunar railway station in Mirzapur district struck a group of pilgrims who had disembarked and were crossing the tracks. The incident occurred at around 09:15 when the train travelling on the main line collided with...
Three Members of JD Leader’s Family Found Dead
Authorities in Purnea district of Bihar confirmed that the bodies of three family members of a prominent politician were discovered in their residence. Naveen Kushwaha, his wife Mala Devi and their daughter Tanu Priya were found night before last in their home located in the European Colony under the...
Mahagathbandhan Hunts EBC Votes to Break NDA Hold
The Grand Alliance has launched a determined push to attract supporters from the Extremely Backward Castes ahead of the upcoming state election, recognising that this voter segment — estimated at around 36 per cent of the population — could determine which political camp secures control. Traditionally anchored by the...
Mass Drive to Update Voter List Spurs Political Uproar
The nationwide rollout of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls commenced on Tuesday across nine states and three union territories, with the objective of verifying voter identities and ensuring the accuracy of registers ahead of major elections. The programme is being implemented in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,...
Cabinet Induction of Azharuddin Draws Electoral Code Complaint
Leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party filed a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state challenging the proposed induction of former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin into the state cabinet, alleging that the move contravenes the Model Code of Conduct. The memorandum asserts that although the code may not...
NDA Unveils ‘Sankalp Patra’ Ahead of Bihar Polls
The National Democratic Alliance launched its joint election manifesto, titled “Sankalp Patra”, in Patna on Friday as the alliance moves into the final stretch of campaigning for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Present at the event were BJP national president JP Nadda, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Minister Jitan...
Merit Over Heritage: Tharoor’s Call Shakes Congress
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has characterised dynastic politics as a “grave threat” to the democratic system, urging a shift from inherited leadership to one based on merit and grassroots engagement. His assertion ignited a significant debate within his own party and beyond. Tharoor’s remarks appeared in an essay...
Patnaik flags ‘vote chori and candidate chori’ in Nuapada
Campaigning in the run-up to the by-election for the Nuapada seat, Naveen Patnaik, president of the Biju Janata Dal and former chief minister of Odisha, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of electoral malpractice, saying the party has shifted from “vote chori” to “candidate chori”. Addressing supporters at Komna...
Kharge Rejects Allegation of RJD Coercing Congress
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded sharply to prime minister Narendra Modi’s claim that the Rashtriya Janata Dal forced the Indian National Congress into nominating Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial candidate in Bihar, dismissing the assertion as “laughable” and flatly untrue. Kharge told reporters no party told another to...
Dance Remark Fuels Election Commission Complaint
The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Election Officer of Bihar, urging the Election Commission of India to take stringent action against Rahul Gandhi following his remarks at a rally in Muzaffarpur during the campaign for the upcoming state polls. The complaint centres on...
India Secures New Supply of Rare Earth Magnets
The government has confirmed that selected domestic firms have obtained authorisation to import rare earth magnets from China, marking a significant development for the automotive and electronics sectors. On Thursday at his weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that “some Indian companies have received licences...
Sampat Singh’s Exit Signals Deep Rift Within Haryana Congress
A senior leader from Haryana’s legislative history, six-time MLA and former finance minister Sampat Singh announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress, citing long-standing grievances over the party’s handling of nominations and internal democracy in the state. He formally emailed his resignation to party...
Historic Women’s Cricket Win Meets Political Fire
The Indian women’s cricket team lifted the ODI World Cup for the first time with a dominant victory over South Africa, prompting congratulations from political leaders as the off-field drama swiftly escalated into a public spat. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on X, “Today, the entire nation...
Modi Charged with Subservience to Trump and Big Business
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged during election rallies in the districts of Begusarai and Khagaria in Bihar that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not only “scared” of former U. S. President Donald Trump but is effectively “remote-controlled” by business magnates Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Gandhi claimed that major...
Smog Crisis in Delhi Sparks Urgent Political Appeal
Air quality in the national capital has plunged to hazardous levels, prompting Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a senior figure in the Indian National Congress and MP for Wayanad, to appeal directly to Narendra Modi, Bhupender Yadav and Rekha Gupta for swift intervention. Gandhi described the blanket of smog over the...
Canada Seeks New Trade Alliances Amid US Stalemate
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled a clear pivot in foreign-policy strategy by deepening partnerships with countries such as India while framing ties with the United States as increasingly transactional and provisional. Carney’s remarks reflect Ottawa’s efforts to diversify commercial and diplomatic links as Ottawa presses forward in...
Tribunal Upholds ED Attachment of Chidambaram Assets
The appellate tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has dismissed an appeal by Parliamentarian Karti P. Chidambaram, affirming the attachment of his assets by the Enforcement Directorate. The decision centres on the question of whether the agency’s filing of the prosecution complaint beyond the statutory 365-day period...
Pakistan’s Water Security at Risk After India Suspends Treaty
Pakistan’s water security is facing severe challenges following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a move that could significantly disrupt the flow of water from the Indus and its tributaries, which are crucial for Pakistan’s agricultural and industrial needs. The suspension of the treaty, announced earlier this year,...
