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Maharashtra politics has become a "slave market": Sanjay Raut

Raut stated, "A market of money is running in politics," claiming there is open buying and selling of leaders. "It has become a slave market," he remarked, alleging that Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is behaving like a feudal lord who believes he can auction loyalty. Raut further claimed that this political culture has been initiated by "two emperors sitting in Delhi," a veiled reference to the BJP's central leadership.

2026-01-24T13:04:59.607907+00:00 IST

Himachal govt issues advisory as western disturbance triggers he

The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a statewide advisory in view of an active western disturbance likely to cause heavy snowfall and rainfall across the state between January 26 and 28, officials said on Saturday.

2026-01-24T12:52:24.007120+00:00 IST

IAS Krishna Karunesh appointed as new Noida authority CEO

IAS officer Krishna Karunesh, who was previously serving as District Magistrate of Gorakhpur, on Saturday was appointed as the in-charge CEO of Noida Authority.

2026-01-24T12:50:15.343851+00:00 IST

Amit Shah honours Shubhanshu Shukla, Alakh Pandey and others

The felicitation ceremony took place on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, under which the awardees included Group Captain and astronaut Subhanshu Shukla, educational YouTuber Alakh Pandey, Lakshmi Arya and Agriculture Scientist Sudhanshu Singh.

2026-01-24T12:30:53.030557+00:00 IST

President Murmu to address nation on eve of Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu is set to address the nation on January 25 on the eve of Republic Day.

2026-01-24T12:21:46.182541+00:00 IST

Delhi Police's Inter-State Cell busts fake online trading scam

A dedicated team of the Inter-State Cell (ISC) of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has busted an organised network involved in fake online trading scams and arrested four key accused from Kolkata and Lucknow, police said.

2026-01-24T12:03:02.921087+00:00 IST

IndiGo vacates more than 700 domestic airport slots

India's largest airline, IndiGo, has surrendered over 700 slots at various domestic airports after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a 10 per cent cut on its winter flight schedule in early December due to widespread operational disruptions.

2026-01-24T11:55:50.077241+00:00 IST

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Sidharth Luthra on Kejriwal's discharge in excise policy case

Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General of India, Sidharth Luthra, on Friday hailed the Rouse Avenue Court, stating that it has showcased that trial courts can take conscious decisions and apply their mind.

2026-02-27T19:32:31.773078+00:00 IST

"Discharge means there is not even a case...": Abhishek Singhvi

Senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday praised the Rouse Avenue Court's decision to discharge former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others in the CBI's Delhi Excise Policy Case, saying that the discharge means that there is no case, hence no charges can be framed.

2026-02-27T19:11:38.710914+00:00 IST

CBI's case unable to survive judicial scrutiny

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday not only discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 accused persons, but it also highlighted lapses in the investigation by saying that "CBI's case unable to survive judicial scrutiny, and stands discredited in its entirety."

2026-02-27T18:51:13.274487+00:00 IST

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Venkat Reddy seeks sweeping mandate in Nalgonda civic polls

Declaring that the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation has remained a traditional bastion of the Congress, Roads and Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Saturday appealed to voters to deliver a historic verdict in the February 11 civic elections by electing Congress candidates with an overwhelming majority in all 48 divisions.

2026-02-07T16:08:52.608956+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP slams CM over false claims on helipad land

YSRCP Mangalagiri constituency coordinator Dontireddy Vemareddy dismissed as "blatant lies" the Chief Minister's allegation that farmer land was forcibly taken for a helipad in Tadepalli during the YSRCP government.

2026-02-07T15:29:43.503874+00:00 IST

Commenting without knowing not right: Rijiju on Gandhi's remarks

"Who was arrested? MP Pappu Yadav was arrested. Well, if he was arrested, the police must have done it, right? If someone is arrested in a police case, how can anyone comment without knowing the details? That is not right. It must be a police case," Rijiju said to the reporters.

2026-02-07T15:26:35.481323+00:00 IST

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“There is a lot of freedom in Congress party”: Rajeev Shukla

Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said that the party allows its leaders to speak freely and does not impose restrictions, asserting that there is complete freedom within the Congress and no culture of "slavery."

2026-01-24T11:54:35.907623+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC issues plea alleging inaction against illegal Health ag

The Delhi High Court has issued notice in a contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of its earlier directions requiring authorities to take action against illegal online health service aggregators operating in the city.

2026-01-24T11:44:45.579913+00:00 IST

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“Opposition representatives harassed”: WB BJP MLA slams TMC govt

BJP leaders across the state held a 24-hour hunger strike against the Mamata government on Friday for its refusal to utilise the MLA Development Fund.

2026-01-24T11:28:44.258524+00:00 IST

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Telangana: Fire breaks out in Hyderabad's Nampally, six feared t

A fire broke out near Kamath hotel in Nampally area of Hyderabad, Telangana, officials said on Saturday.

2026-01-24T11:13:51.676336+00:00 IST

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Punjab: Low-intensity blast at railway line in Fatehgarh Sahib

Punjab Police rushed to the spot. Police said that it was a low-intensity, minor blast. The loco-pilot sustained minor injuries, while the train and the track sustained no major damage.

2026-01-24T11:10:06.182828+00:00 IST

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ECI to celebrate 16th National Voters’ Day tomorrow

According to ECI, the theme of the event is "My India, My Vote" and the tagline is "Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy". ECI said that President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the function as the Chief Guest.

2026-01-24T11:06:31.765337+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah targets opposition on Uttar Pradesh Statehood Day

Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Statehood Day in Lucknow, Shah highlighted the scale of development achieved under the BJP-led government and said that the state has witnessed unprecedented progress over the past few years. He asserted that development has now reached every village of Uttar Pradesh, reversing decades of stagnation and neglect.

2026-01-24T10:54:49.927502+00:00 IST

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“We want them thrown out”: BJP’s Sriramulu on Rohingyas

The remarks come after the Telangana High Court granted permission to conduct the 'Dharma Rakshana Sabha' at Balapur on Saturday and directed the police to provide security for the event. Advocate K Karuna Sagar, who represented the organisers, said the court allowed the programme after hearing arguments from both sides.

2026-01-24T10:54:11.554095+00:00 IST

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BJP National President Nitin Nabin to visit West Bengal on Januar

BJP's newly-appointed National President Nitin Nabin will be on his first official visit to West Bengal on January 27 and 28, during which he will participate in a series of key organisational meetings aimed at strengthening the party's grassroots framework ahead of the state assembly elections.

2026-01-24T10:47:34.787320+00:00 IST

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Maharashtra: Court discharges Chhagan Bhujbal in PMLA case

A special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has discharged Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal, his son, Pankaj Bhujbal, his nephew, Sameer Bhujbal, and some other accused in the money laundering case linked to the construction of Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi.

2026-01-24T10:43:24.971735+00:00 IST

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"Will remain unapologetic on Operation Sindoor stance": Tharoor

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday rejected any claim of going against the party line on any issue, saying that he has "at no stage violated any of the Congress' positions in Parliament."

2026-01-24T10:03:02.558799+00:00 IST

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Odisha: Nayagarh Police register two minor sexual assault cases

The second incident occurred in the Sarankul area of the district involving an 8-year-old victim. In this case, a minor boy was taken into custody for the alleged assault.

2026-01-24T09:53:37.656275+00:00 IST

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Telangana: FIR against Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary

The complaint was lodged by Mudavath Preethi (22), a resident of Hathipur village in Uppununthala mandal of Nagarkarnool district. In her statement to the police, she said she received information from Shaik Zaved that nearly 300 stray dogs in Pegadapally village had been killed through the injection of toxic substances.

2026-01-24T09:49:15.041955+00:00 IST

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“Better to convey concerns directly": Shashi Tharoor

"It is better to convey concerns directly to the party leadership. Several things have appeared in the media, some of which may be true while others may not be, and that such matters should not be discussed on public platforms. I had informed the party in advance that I would not be attending the programme and whatever I have to say will be said within the party," he said, while at the Kerala literature festival.

2026-01-24T09:42:26.263707+00:00 IST