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Kanimozhi on TVK chief Vijay's Pongal post

Kanimozhi was reacting to Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham chief Vijay's 'X' post, which extended greetings for Thai Pongal and the Tamil New Year. It also triggered a fresh debate over the cultural and political significance of linking Pongal with the Tamil New Year.

2026-01-15T09:15:44.202109+00:00 IST

"Very happy that PM is coming to Tamil Nadu in Thai Month": Tamilisai Soundararajan

Speaking to the media, Soundararajan said it is very significant that the Prime Minister would be visiting Tamil Nadu during th auspicious Thai Month. "It is an NDA meeting, and from that NDA will take off its successful process and procedure for our 2026 election. We are very happy that our Prime Minister, nearing Pongal and our auspicious Thai month, is coming to Tamil Nadu," she said.

2026-01-15T09:15:43.248029+00:00 IST

"Free, fair polling being ensured": Eknath Shinde

"I have spoken with the Election Commission. They informed me that this ink has been in use for many years. The Election Commission has also taken full precautions to ensure that no fraudulent voting takes place," Shinde told the media after casting his vote in Thane.

2026-01-15T09:13:16.945165+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: Chamoli administration on alert as Nanda Devi forest

The district administration in Uttarakhand's Chamoli has gone on full alert after a forest fire broke out in the rocky terrain between the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers in the Govindghat range of Nanda Devi National Park.

2026-01-15T09:08:15.423630+00:00 IST

CM Bhagwant Mann claims 'Golak' statement video to be 'fake'

Speaking to the media, he said, "I presented my side before Sri Akal Takht Sahib against any complaints they got against me. I have presented written evidence before Akal Takht Sahib. Also clarified that the narratives circulating on social media alleging that Bhagwant Mann is challenging Sri Akal Takht Sahib are false. I have no standing before Akal Takht Sahib to do such a thing. Singh sahib's decision will be communicated to me. Singh sahib's decision will be respected...I told him the video was fake and it can be examined at any forensic laboratory..."

2026-01-15T09:07:11.383751+00:00 IST

Anyone erasing ink does not allow re-voting: Maharashtra EC

"If it is found that a person has erased the ink from their finger and has come to vote again, appropriate legal action will be taken against them," the State Election Commission has informed in an official statement.

2026-01-15T09:06:23.524129+00:00 IST

"Has EC hired a sanitiser agency?" Uddhav Thackeray amid indelible ink controversy

Thackeray alleged that the indelible ink which is put on the fingers of electors after voting is being easily removed through the use of nail polish remover and sanitizers, allowing certain people the chance to seemingly vote more than once. He said that such a situation is proof od 'collusion' between the ruling Mahayuti and the State Election Commission (SEC).

2026-01-15T08:52:52.221246+00:00 IST

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TVK chief Vijay mourns passing of veteran CPI leader Nallakannu

In a post shared on X, Vijay wrote, "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Comrade Ayya IR. Nallakannu, a freedom fighter, senior leader of the Communist Party of India, and a lifelong warrior who dedicated much of his life to the cause of farmers and the rights of the people."

2026-02-25T14:24:06.270389+00:00 IST

AI Summit protest case: Court extends custody of 5 IYC workers

Patiala House Court on Wednesday extended the police custody of five accused associated with the Indian Youth Congress for an additional four days in the AI summit protest case. The accused are scheduled to be produced in court on March 1. The accused were produced before the court after police custody.

2026-02-25T14:23:58.125926+00:00 IST

3 Youth Congress workers detained by Delhi police brought to HP

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.

2026-02-25T14:15:02.694557+00:00 IST

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"Budget offered no noteworthy benefits to Odisha": Naveen Patnaik

"I express my disappointment on the #Budget2026 presented today by the Union Government. The budget has offered no noteworthy benefits to #Odisha and its people. The anticipation from the people of Odisha was that the double engine government would offer a growth momentum with focus on infrastructure, job creation and additional allocation which is due to the state. The state has received very little," Patnaik wrote.

2026-02-01T15:15:00.794377+00:00 IST

Union Budget undermines cooperative federalism: Sridhar

Referring to Article 1 of the Constitution, which defines India as a "Union of States", the Minister said national development was inseparable from the financial strength and autonomy of the States. However, he alleged that this constitutional principle had been ignored in the present Budget.

2026-02-01T15:14:18.894781+00:00 IST

'Nothing for Goa in Budget 2026-27': Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it completely ignores Goa and lacks a plan to tackle rising inflation and unemployment.

2026-02-01T15:05:46.085299+00:00 IST

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17.41 % polling across 29 municipalities as slow voting trend

Earlier in day, only 7.12 per cent voter turnout recorded till 9:30 AM in Mumbai. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Ward 18 of Mumbai, at 11.57 per cent. Ward no. 162 recorded the lowest turnout at 1.68 per cent.

2026-01-15T08:41:14.917599+00:00 IST

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Gaurav Gogoi questions Assam govt on Zubeen Garg death case

Speaking to ANI, Gogoi said, "Whom should we trust? The Assam Chief Minister said that Zubeen Garg was murdered, and through his SIT team, five people were arrested. In the chargesheet, conspiracy charges were framed against five to six people, alleging that they conspired to murder Zubeen Garg and carried out the killing."

2026-01-15T08:32:28.525439+00:00 IST

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Indian Army fully ready for Atmanirbharta: COAS

"As part of this transformation, formations such as Bhairav Battalions, Ashni Platoons, Shaktiban Regiments and Divyastra Batteries have been raised. These represent our effort to build agile, responsive and mission-oriented forces aligned with future operational needs. At the heart of this journey is Atmanirbharta, which was evident during the parade through the 'Made in India' equipment on display," the COAS said while addressing a press conference after the 78th Army Day Parade.

2026-01-15T08:27:33.801369+00:00 IST

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J-K: CM speaks to EAM over safety of Indians in Iran

"I'm grateful for his assurance that all steps will be taken to safeguard the interests & lives of students & other people from J&K who are in Iran now," he stated.

2026-01-15T08:18:14.035588+00:00 IST

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CM Bhagwant Mann appears before Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat over

According to the PRO of 'Shri Akal Takht Sahib', the Jathedars presented a copy of the monthly Gurdwara Gazette magazine related to the Sikh code of conduct and letters of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to the Chief Minister during his appearance before Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and Jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Giani Tek Singh at the Secretariat.

2026-01-15T08:09:01.856564+00:00 IST

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Unit certificate of appreciation to ZRO Shillong on Army Day 2026

According to an official release, the award was received by Brigadier Rajeev Kumar, Deputy Director General Rtg and Subedar Major Milkha Singh of ZRO Shillong.

2026-01-15T08:02:29.092990+00:00 IST

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"Extradition proceedings underway for absconding accused": SSP

Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh said that the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) sent a report to the central agency to extradite Yagyaraj Awasthi, the prime accused in the murder of the Tripura student.

2026-01-15T07:49:47.215461+00:00 IST

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Real estate businessman Abhishek Lodha urges citizens to vote

As polling begins across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, real estate businessman Abhishek Lodha, son of Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, cast his vote and urged citizens to participate actively, saying the civic polls have a direct impact on daily life.

2026-01-15T07:42:43.568967+00:00 IST

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Asaduddin Owaisi flags pattern in communal incidents in Hyderabad

Speaking to ANI here, Owaisi said, "If you see this pattern of these forces who belong to the Sangh Parivar, who are trying to create a communal disturbance in Hyderabad, a majority of the incidents are happening at night, and it is happening on an issue which has no relevance at all. They are trying to create a communal controversy."

2026-01-15T07:42:34.223142+00:00 IST

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Polling booths placed far apart to stop people...: Rohit Pawar

"People's polling booths have been placed far apart, which will prevent many people from voting. In Mumbai, Ganesh Naik, a minister, doesn't even have his name on the voter list at the booth where it should be, and his family members' names are scattered across different locations," Pawar told ANI.

2026-01-15T07:38:31.047171+00:00 IST

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Congress MP Praniti Shinde slams BJP on Maharashtra civic polls

"When we vote in the Solapur Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra local body elections, our vote should be for development. Congress is fighting for this, and the way the BJP is doing politics by murdering someone or by distributing money..," she told the media.

2026-01-15T07:32:02.899395+00:00 IST

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Lok Sabha Speaker calls for ethical AI in democracies

Addressing the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), Birla said the event aims to provide a crucial platform for lawmakers to exchange best practices, new initiatives, and experiences related to parliamentary democracy, at a time when democratic institutions worldwide are facing rapid technological and social change.

2026-01-15T07:31:03.664817+00:00 IST

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Uddhav Thackeray questions delay in Maharashtra municipal polls

Uddhav said that it should be revealed how the Election Commissioner is paid and demanded action against those responsible for the delay in the state municipal polls.

2026-01-15T07:29:27.400061+00:00 IST

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ED moves SC seeking action against Bengal police over search obst

The agency has also sought directions to the impleaded authorities under the Department of Personnel and Training and the Ministry of Home Affairs to initiate departmental inquiry and major penalty proceedings against the officers concerned.

2026-01-15T07:28:33.069339+00:00 IST