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"Sanjay Raut doesn't know anything": DMK's Elangovan defends INDIA alliance against BJP

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Wednesday responded to remarks made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, asserting that the Opposition alliance is actively taking on the BJP government across issues and not merely during el... read..

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"Opponents will conspire against us," says BSP Chief Mayawati ahead of UP Polls

As the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections draw closer, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday cautioned her supporters against intensified conspiracies and tactics by political rivals aimed at sidelining the BSP from power.... read..

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"Foreign forces trying to destabilise Bangladesh, BNP's responsibility to establish peace there": BJP's Dilip Ghosh

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that foreign agents are attempting to destabilise the neighbouring country and said it is the responsibility of the ruling dispensation to restore peace and stability.... read..

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Madhya Pradesh undergoing serious economic crisis, says MP Congress President Jitu Patwari

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari on Wednesday said that the state is undergoing a major economic crisis because the centre did not allocate the demanded Rs 50,000 crore in the previous financial year, leading the state to borrow a... read..

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Congress' shift to left driven by political landscape, not ideology: CPI MP John Brittas

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP John Brittas on Wednesday said that the Congress party was compelled to shift its political positioning because the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) occupied the right-wing space, but asserted that the party continues to reta... read..

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"Religion-based polarisation has played havoc with Left movement": CPM's John Brittas admits electoral setbacks

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has acknowledged that the Left movement in India is facing "serious setbacks" both politically and ideologically, attributing its declining footprint to the rise of religion-based polarisation and identit... read..

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Congress needs Shashi Tharoor till Kerala polls, favour may not last after: CPM's John Brittas

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has claimed that the Congress leadership's apparent "ceasefire" with Shashi Tharoor may last only until the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, suggesting that the party "requires" him for electoral reaso... read..

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"Ask her how she became CM after winning elections three times": Kiren Rijiju jibes at Mamata Banerjee amid SIR row

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her reported remarks on the Election Commission, questioning how she assumed office after winning elections three times.... read..

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Many BJP leaders "unhappy" with Interim Trade Agreement with US: CPI-M's John Brittas

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) MP John Brittas has claimed that many Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are not happy with the Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States and alleged that the government has followed "dictates o... read..

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RJD demands "Cases of treason" against Galgotias University following "Chinese" RoboDog row

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday called for treason charges to be filed against Galgotias University after the institution drew controversy for showcasing a reportedly Chinese-made RoboDog at the AI Impact Summit and allegedly presenting it as ... read..

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"There is a Hindiization and Sanskritization that is happening....": CPI (M) leader John Brittas

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas has said there is growing "Hindization and Sanskritization" in the names of bills being brought by the government and that many MPs from Southern India find it difficult to pronounce them.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi must answer why Kapil Sibal accepted Epstein-funded award": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari

BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday demanded answers from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding former Union Minister Kapil Sibal accepting an award reportedly funded by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the Congress party ... read..

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"Gaurav Gogoi humiliated me over alliance talks," says former Congress leader Bhupen Borah over resignation

Following his resignation from the Congress party, Bhupen Kumar Borah on Wednesday reflected on his 32-year political career, highlighting his rise from MLA to Assam Congress chief and his role in shaping the party's alliances in the state.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi is 'Peddler of Pessimism' trying to undermine India": BJP's CR Kesavan

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, branding him a "peddler of pessimism" for criticising the India AI Impact Summit, accusing him of undermining the nation's progress.... read..

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"INDIA bloc work begins only before Lok Sabha elections": Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday criticised the functioning of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, alleging that the alliance becomes active only when Lok Sabha elections approach and lacks consistent coordination on key national issues.... read..

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AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam claims Bhupen Borah was always BJP's agent

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam on Wednesday criticised Bhupen Kumar Borah following his resignation from Congress, alleging that the senior leader was aligned with the BJP.... read..

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"AIADMK in third place is new reality," says Manickam Tagore ahead of TN Assembly polls

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday alleged that the central government had rushed early Rajya Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu to benefit the BJP.... read..

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"NDA is emerging as a very strong alliance, and we will win," BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan

Criticising Tamil Nadu's interim budget, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan on Wednesday expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance would win the forthcoming state elections.... read..

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"Rumours have come out to be true": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Bhupen Borah joining BJP

Ahead of Assam's Assembly elections later this year, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of influencing Bhupen Borah's defection to the BJP, claiming the move exposed Sarma's real estate interests and political... read..

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"No doubt about Congress is in DMK alliance": VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan, leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and MP from Chidambaram, on Wednesday said that the Congress party is firmly part of the DMK-led alliance and there is no confusion about it.... read..

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Solar power crosses 1,000 MW in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami credits PM Modi's vision

Uttarakhand has achieved a significant milestone in the field of renewable energy by crossing 1 gigawatt (1000 MW) of installed solar power capacity in the state. According to the latest data, the state's total installed solar capacity stands at approxima... read..

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviews poll preparedness in Assam; voter experience set to improve with new EVM features

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said the Election Commission has been in Assam for the past two days to review poll preparedness ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections, while announcing a series of voter-centric measures d... read..

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"Since 1967, DMK has never won an election on its own," says Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Kanagasabapathi

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Prof. Dr Kanagasabapathi said on Tuesday that since 1967, DMK has never won an election on its own.... read..

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West Bengal: "Elections are not won by giving holidays on festivals to please any community", says BJP leader Dilip Ghosh

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, taking a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, said on Tuesday that elections are not won by giving holidays, but one has to work towards the development of the people.... read..

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Rahul Gandhi wants to divide this country into pieces: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey criticised the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, stating that the Congress leader wants to divide the country.... read..

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"Big names, small vision": Congress' Supriya Shrinate slams Ashwini Vaishnaw over AI underfunding

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said on Tuesday that the NDA government has failed to provide the funding promised for the AI sector.... read..

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"The Tamil, Tamils, and Tamil Nadu's development stifled": BJP's Prasad slams State Interim Budget

BJP Spokesperson ANS Prasad has slammed the Tamil Nadu Interim Budget 2026-27, alleging that the DMK government has led the state down a path of decline by neglecting the people's welfare, failing to announce any proper or planned development initiatives ... read..

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"Faith, Architecture, and Astronomy," says BJP's Tejasvi Surya after US Ambassador's visit to Basavanagudi's ancient cave shrine

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya took US Ambassador Sergio Gor to the 16th-century Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Basavanagudi, highlighting the city's architectural and cultural heritage.... read..

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"Govt repeatedly declined to answer any questions raised by YSRCP...": YSR Congress Party Chittoor MLC Bharath

YSR Congress Party Chittoor MLC Bharath has alleged that the TDP led government has repeatedly denied discussion on the Indapur dairy and its connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in the Tirupati Laddu adulteration case.... read..

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PM Modi highlights India's transformative potential, role in AI revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared his thoughts on India's transformative potential and the role the country can play in the AI revolution.... read..

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"Operation lotus has begun," says Congress Akhilesh Prasad Singh ahead of Assam polls

Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh slammed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remark calling former Congress leader Bhupen Borah the "last Hindu leader" in the state party, accusing Sarma of self-positioning as the ultimate Hindu leader post-Borah's... read..

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"Won't join BJP that divides Assamese society": LoP Debabrata Saikia on Borah's resignation

Assam Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday expressed his disappointment over former Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah's decision to join the BJP, and criticised the BJP for divisive politics, reaffirming his loyalty to Congress.... read..

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"Not bothered, Congress' high command has to take decision": JD(S)' Nikhil Kumaraswamy slams Congress over CM tussle

Amid the ongoing political tussle over the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy said governance in the state has taken a back seat, pointing to administrative lapses and leaving leadership ... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi speaks without truth, forcibly taking PM's name without basis": Rijiju questions Congress on raising Epstein files

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday strongly criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his allegations surrounding the Epstein Files. Gandhi had sought to drag in PM Modi and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over... read..

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi "dangerous" for India's security

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha of having connections with anti-India forces, stressing that the Congress leader was the most dangerous person for India's security.... read..

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"Childish and irresponsible for someone in his position": Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi's role in Parliament disruptions

Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, calling his behaviour "childish" and "irresponsible," after his recent political controversies.... read..

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"They enter, there is commotion...": Kiren Rijiju's slams Congress for disruptions; hails historic India-US interim trade deal

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has refuted Congress's allegations of suppressing opposition voices in Parliament. He attributed the frequent House disruptions to the opposition's own tactics, noting that as soon as they enter, there is commotion, shouting, a... read..

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Pawan Khera dismisses claims linking Kapil Sibal to Epstein Files, accuses BJP leaders of "manufacturing a narrative"

Congress leader Pawan Khera has strongly refuted claims that former Union Minister Kapil Sibal was named in the so-called Jeffrey Epstein files, accusing members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misinformation.... read..

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ECI announces schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha polls across 10 states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a pre... read..

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"Congress once had mature leaders, now it revolves around Rahul Gandhi": Kiren Rijiju on Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'not a Rahulian' remark

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress following senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's "not a Rahulian" remarks, saying the party has steadily declined under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi.... read..

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"Disorganised PR spectacle": Rahul Gandhi over Galgotias University's Chinese robotic dog controversy at AI impact summit

Amid the rising controversy over Galgotias University allegedly presenting Chinese-made robotic dog as its own invention at the AI Impact Summit, LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called it a "disorganised PR spectacle", where the Indian data is up ... read..

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"Not actually worried about people migrating": CPI(M) leader John Brittas says Kerala's expats boost India's economy, State a global social model

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has highlighted that the mass migration from Kerala should be understood within the context of global labour patterns rather than as a specific failure of governance in Kerala.... read..

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"Not a single minister?": Pawan Khera questions Kiren Rijiju over alleged BJP ties to Soros-funded groups

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday challenged Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju to publicly declare that no BJP minister has met George Soros, and that no leader's children have worked or are working in Soros-funded organisations, questioni... read..

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'First remove discrepancies': RJD's Manoj Jha hits out at Mohan Bhagwat over Hindu unity remarks

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday took a swipe at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his recent remarks on Hindu unity, conversions and infiltration, questioning the Sangh leadership's silence on caste-based ineq... read..

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"AI stands at a civilisational inflection point, must ensure meaningful and equitable outcomes": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that artificial intelligence stands at a civilisational inflection point and can expand human capability in unprecedented ways, but if left unguided, it could also test existing social foundations.... read..

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Court rejects protest petition against untrace report in case against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

A court at Rouse Avenue on Tuesday dismissed a protest petition filed against an untrace report submitted by Delhi Police in a case related to the alleged defacement of public property against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and two others.... read..

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"India must not just consume technology but create it": PM Narendra Modi

The journey of Atmanirbhar Bharat has been built been on the fundamental principle that India must not just consume technology but create it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.... read..

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"DMK cannot form government without Congress support": TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) joint general secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar questioned the stability of the DMK government, asserting that the ruling party cannot return to power in Tamil Nadu without Congress support.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi gives no respect to seniors": BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra claims Congress leaders feeling 'suffocated'

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manan Kumar Mishra criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that senior party members are feeling "suffocated" under his leadership.... read..

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'Workers to protest govt policies at UP Assembly today': State Congress President Ajay Rai

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Tuesday said that the Congress party workers will lay a siege to the State Assembly to raise issues such as the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and market demoli... read..

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"I view AI as a force-multiplier, India is well equipped to adapt to this change": PM Modi

Noting that Artificial Intelligence is a force multiplier which will further help push the boundaries "of what we thought possible", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is confident that by "combining innovation with inclusion", AI ... read..

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