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Kerala: LDF workers vandalise Youth Congress flagpoles, posters in Adoor

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) workers in Adoor vandalised the Youth Congress flagpoles and tore down posters related to the VD Satheesan-led "Pothuyatra" during a protest march held in response to the attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George.... read..

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"Why this mockery?": AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions appointment as delegation head after passport seizure

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday thanked the central government for appointing him as the head of the India-Suriname Friendship Parliamentary Delegation. However, he called the decision "a joke" as his passport was seized.... read..

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"A moment of pride for India...": Nitin Gadkari extends greetings to PM Modi for receiving 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal', the highest honour of the Knesset, Israel, saying that it is a moment of great pride for Ind... read..

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"Orchestrated attempt to malign Kerala's Health Sector": CPI (M)'s John Brittas condemns attack on Veena George

CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Wednesday condemned the assault on Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU workers, alleging it was carried out at the behest of the Congress leadership.... read..

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"This was an organised, pre-planned attack...": CPI(M) State Secretary on attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary MV Govindan on Wednesday condemned the recent attack on Kerala Health Minister Veena George, saying that it was a pre-planned, deliberate attempt to assault carried out under the leadership of Congress.... read..

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"Great loss for people in political life": MK Stalin pays last respects to veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday called veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu's demise a "great loss for the people in political life," after paying his last respects at the CPI office in T Nagar, Chennai.... read..

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"Lifelong warrior for farmers, people's rights": TVK chief Vijay mourns passing of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Nallakannu, saying he was a lifelong advocate for farmers and the rights of the people.... read..

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Three Youth Congress workers brought back to Himachal, produced in court

Three Youth Congress workers detained by Delhi Police from Rohru in Shimla district early Wednesday were brought back to Himachal Pradesh after intervention by the state police, officials said.... read..

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"Entirely BJP security failure": Akhilesh Yadav on "shirtless" protest at AI Impact Summit

Supporting the IYC 'shirtless' protest during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit, Samajwadi Party President and Congress' INDIA bloc ally Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over what he called a "security ... read..

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"INC has become 'India-Virodhi Nangi Congress'": Shehzad Poonawalla slams party over 'shirtless protest' at AI summit

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress over the Indian Youth Congress' recent "shirtless" protest at the AI Summit, terming the party the "Anti-India Naked Congress" and accusing it of promoting abuse... read..

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds meetings ahead of Puducherry Assembly polls

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said that the political parties have promised the Election Commission that the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections will be "model elections" for the country.... read..

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Mortal remains of veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu taken to party head office in Chennai

The mortal remains of veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu on Wednesday were taken from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital to CPI Head Office in T Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.... read..

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"One anarchic method, different faces": BJP leader's poster "compares" Rahul Gandhi with Umar Khalid

Amid a war of words between the BJP and Congress over "shirtless protest" by IYC workers at AI Impact Summit, BJP leader RP Singh on Wednesday targeted Rahul Gandhi with a poster ostensibly comparing him with 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid with the ... read..

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BJP won't be able to make any attempt in upcoming Rajya Sabha poll: Himachal Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri

As Himachal Pradesh prepares for the Rajya Sabha election on March 16 to fill the seat vacated by BJP MP Indu Goswami at the end of her tenure, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Wednesday stated that the BJP would not be able to repeat its previou... read..

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"Favour of alliance, hold formal discussions": Gaurav Gogoi on alliance talks with Raijor Dal ahead of polls

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said that he is in favour of a potential alliance with Raijor Dal, adding that discussions with the party are ongoing ahead of the upcoming assembly elections later this year.... read..

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J-K: Congress holds protest over IYC President's arrest for 'shirtless protest' at AI Impact Summit

Jammu Congress members on Wednesday held a protest in Jammu over the arrest of Indian Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib following the 'shirtless' protest at AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.... read..

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"Our NDA alliance is getting ready," says Union Minister L Murugan ahead of PM Modi's upcoming visit to Tamil Nadu

Union Minister L Murugan on Wednesday announced that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) alliance in Tamil Nadu is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the state.... read..

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IJK Party chief Ravi Pachamuthu reaffirms NDA alliance, questions if Vijay's cadres have guts to face DMK, AIADMK or NDA

National President of IJK Party and Chairman of SRM Groups, Ravi Pachamuthu, on Wednesday questioned whether actor- turned- politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Party cadres have the guts to face the established parties like DMK, ADMK or NDA ... read..

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"Hope PM Modi demands justice for Gaza's women, children in Knesset": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Gaza conflict when he addresses the Knesset in his upcoming visit to Israel, calling for justice for innocent victims and emphasising India's historic commitm... read..

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"RSS decides laws for Rajasthan govt": Cong state chief criticises civic poll eligibility move

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra on Wednesday criticised the state cabinet's decision to bring in legislation to allow individuals with more than two children to contest elections for Panchayati Raj institutions and municipalities, allegi... read..

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IYC chief sent to four-day police custody in "shirtless protest" case, Congress condemns arrest

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Tuesday said eight persons, including Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested in connection with the "shirtless protest" during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national cap... read..

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"Defended our tricolour and Constitution": Rahul Gandhi lauds gym trainer Deepak

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, lauded his meeting with gym trainer Deepak Kumar on Wednesday, and praised him for his "courage and patriotism."... read..

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National Round Table Conference of ECI, State Election Commissioners concludes in New Delhi

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Election Commissioners (SECs) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.... read..

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"It indicates significance of Malayalam language...": BJP leader V Muraleedharan on govt's approval to rename Kerala to 'Keralam'

BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Tuesday praised the Union Cabinet's approval to rename Kerala as 'Keralam', stating that it signifies the Malayalam language.... read..

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"This decision might have implication on upcoming election...": AIADMK's Gautami Tadimalla on Sasikala launching new party flag

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Deputy Secretary, Propaganda, Gautami Tadimalla, on Tuesday, stated that there could be political implications for expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala on launching a political party right before the electi... read..

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"I don't know what difference it makes...": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Union Government over the renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam', stating that it has not given an All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), development projects or any new institutions to Kerala, but ra... read..

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Rajasthan Cabinet announces Bills to allow individuals with more than two children to contest civic polls

The Rajasthan Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday announced the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Rajasthan Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to allow individuals with more than two children to contes... read..

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IYC chief sent to four-day police custody in "shirless protest" case, Congress condemns arrest

Delhi Police Crime Branch on Tuesday said eight persons, including Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, have been arrested in connection with the "shirtless protest" during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national cap... read..

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Action must be taken against Delhi Police for alleged warrantless raid at Himachal Sadan: Congress's Kuldeep Rathore

The Congress MLA and AICC national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Wednesday alleged that attempts were being made to suppress the voice of youth by making an issue out of the shirtless protest staged by Youth Congress workers during the AI Impact s... read..

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"Right on ABVP's part to protest": Karnataka BJP chief backs Azim Premji University incident

Karnataka BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday backed the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members for "protesting" at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru over alleged "anti-national" elements.... read..

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Goa: Arvind Kejriwal backs Azad Maidan protest, urges immediate repeal of Section 39A of TCP Act

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday extended his support to an ongoing public movement at Azad Maidan demanding the abolition of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act, urging the state government to im... read..

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TDP says CM Naidu exposed laddu scam at Tirupati temple ; Pawan Kalyan assures strict action

Telugu Desham Party (TDP) National spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain on Wednesday said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu gave detailed information in the state Assembly about the alleged laddu scam at the Tirupati temple during YS Jagan Moha... read..

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"If there is merit, anyone can become a minister..." Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on MLas seeking cabinet berths

A day after 31 Congress MLAs wrote to top leadership demanding representation in the cabinet, Congress leader M Veerappa Moily pointed out that everyone starts somewhere and emphasized merit over experience.... read..

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CPM calls assault on Keralam Minister Veena George 'deliberat', CM Vijayan meets her in hospital

Keralam Health Minister Veena George sustained injuries during a black flag protest staged by members of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) at the Kannur Railway Station today.... read..

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"DMK, Congress spreading propaganda to distract from their own alliance issues": TTV Dhinakaran

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran said that there is uncertainity betwen DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu and claimed that the opposition is spreading false claims about NDA's stability to distract attention from their o... read..

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BRS working chief KTR slams Congress over former MLA Balka Suman's arrest

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against the Congress government in Telangana over former MLA Balka Suman's arrest in a violence case.... read..

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Rahul Gandhi colluding with foreign powers to harm India: Union Minister BL Verma

Union Minister BL Verma on Wednesday criticised the Congress leadership, claiming the opposition party has started colluding with foreign entities to damage the country's reputation following the recent protests at the India AI Impact Summit.... read..

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PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on March 1; visit to Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple scheduled

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a significant visit to southern India beginning with his arrival in Chennai on the night of February 28.... read..

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"AI Summit protest was continuation of Rahul Gandhi's family legacy to compromise India's interests": Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday strongly criticised a protest by the Indian Youth Congress at the AI Summit, alleging that accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were an attempt to tarnish India's image on the global stage.... read..

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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to lay foundation stone for Congress-built houses for Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide victims on Feb 26

The foundation stone laying ceremony for houses being constructed by the Congress for the victims of the Chooralmala-Mundakkai landslide disaster will be held on February 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM in Kalpetta, with Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Ga... read..

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"When world is critical of his 'dear friend' Netanyahu, PM Modi will be displaying moral cowardice": Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his scheduled visit to Israel, stating that PM Modi will be displaying "moral cowardice" at a time when the whole world is critical of his "dead friend", refe... read..

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BJP betrayed poor by cancelling over 12 lakh BPL cards after polls: Congress MLA Aditya Surjewala

Kaithal's Congress MLA Aditya Surjewala on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Haryana government of "betraying the poor" by cancelling over 12 lakh BPL/AAY ration cards after the 2024 Assembly elections.... read..

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EC holds review meeting with parties, directs strict crackdown on cash, freebies ahead of Puducherry Assembly polls

The Election Commission on Wednesday directed officials in Puducherry to strictly enforce the rule of law without fear or favour, crack down on the flow of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies, and ensure coordinated action among enforcement agencies ahead of... read..

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Veteran CPI leader Nallakannu passes away in Chennai

Nallakannu, who had been undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, passed away on Wednesday afternoon.... read..

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"Poster Boy of Negative Politics:" Union Minister Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, calling him the "poster boy of negative politics."... read..

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Telangana BJP chief welcomes BRS, Congress youth, cites growing support for PM Modi

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana President Ramchander Rao on Wednesday welcomed new entrants as leaders from various parties, including the BRS and Congress, who joined the BJP at its state office.... read..

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"Shameful, condemnable and punishable": Former UP DGP slams Youth Congress over 'shirtless' protest

Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Vikram Singh termed the recent Youth Congress 'shirtless' protest at Bharat Mandapam during India AI Impact Summit "shameful, condemnable and punishable", calling for strict action in the case.... read..

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"More PM Modi visits Tamil Nadu, bigger the margin of NDA losing here": CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that he only visits the state during election season to seek the electorate's support while asserting that his DMK is committed to fulfilling the trust... read..

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National event's image tarnished by Youth Congress protest, says Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Wednesday criticised the recent protest by the Indian Youth Congress at the India AI Impact Summit, stating that the incident at a prestigious national event has negatively impacted the c... read..

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"If there is any morality, then....": Congress MP Imran Masood on PM Modi's Israel visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day Israel visit, Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday said that India's diplomatic stance on Palestine remains clear with the government supporting Palestine.... read..

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"Rename Delhi to Indraprashta": BJP MP Khandelwal writes to Amit Shah

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah asking for Delhi's name to be changed to Indraprastha to honour the city's ancient history.... read..

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