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Anti-people Modi govt looking to help corporates: Congress

"MNREGA was introduced to ensure the right to work. The law brought by Manmohan Singh was meant to fill the stomachs of the poor. They are trying to strike at a law that helps the poor," Kharge said in Bengaluru.

2026-01-12T06:59:40.073345+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off ‘Swadeshi Sankalp Run’ in Dehradun

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off the 'Swadeshi Sankalp Run' from Gandhi Park in Dehradun, organised to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

2026-01-12T06:57:55.510601+00:00 IST

Polling underway at three wards in Kerala

The election in Payimpadam ward of Moothedam gram panchayat was postponed following the death of UDF candidate Vattath Haseena, which occurred three days before the scheduled polling date.

2026-01-12T06:41:04.184233+00:00 IST

"Who is Raj Thackeray?": Annamalai hits back at 'Rasmalai' jibe

Earlier, in a joint UBT-MNS rally in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader, calling him as "rasmalai' and questioned whether Annamalai has any standing on speaking on Mumbai's issue, after the latter allegedly said Mumbai is an "international city."

2026-01-12T06:36:27.369142+00:00 IST

MP CM attends Surya Namaskar program on Vivekananda's birth anniv

"Swami Vivekananda is known across the nation and globe by the name of Eternal Youth. He had hoisted the flag of the culture of Sanatan Dharma at Vishva Dharma Sammelan (World Religion Conference). He also highlighted India's characteristics at the global stage. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is being celebrated in a different way across the entire country today," the Chief Minister said.

2026-01-12T06:34:03.028462+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Merz observe charkha spinning at Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram

"Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Bhai Modi and the Chancellor of Germany Shri Friedrich Merz had visited the historic Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhiji. The distinguished dignitaries had also observed the process of spinning the charkha at Hridaykunj, Gandhiji's residence in the ashram," Gujarat CMO's X post read.

2026-01-12T06:33:58.263114+00:00 IST

Congress' Jairam Ramesh raises concerns on upcoming Union Budget

In a post on X following the announcement of the parliamentary schedule, Ramesh noted that the Union Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year will be presented in approximately 20 days. He said the budget will inevitably reflect the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, which submitted its report on November 17, 2025.

2026-01-12T06:30:50.575040+00:00 IST

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Gujarat CM approves Rs 302 crore for construction of new bridges

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken an important decision to ensure smooth connectivity to the district headquarters and taluka headquarters for more than 18,000 people from around 11 villages in the tribal region of Narmada district.

2026-02-24T18:25:33.682933+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand constitutes 14-member panel to revise building bylaws

On the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan has constituted a 14-member high-level committee to review and revise the existing by-laws.

2026-02-24T18:17:58.691955+00:00 IST

Tripura aims top spot in fish production; recruits 52 new Fishery

"After 2016, these fishery officer appointments have been made here. Since our government came to power, so many jobs have been given through transparency. It has become a culture to get a job by luring a leader, by collaborating with a party already. This will not happen in our government. We have already given jobs to over 20 thousand people, and today, 52 fishery officer appointments have been made. This will increase fish production," CM Saha told ANI.

2026-02-24T18:08:32.594701+00:00 IST

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"We are moving forward together in a very positive way": Shashi

Speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, "I see it in a positive way that one has an opportunity to discuss all issues very cordially and constructively in the spirit of camaraderie, and that's something very important in a party. We are all colleagues working together. These are my two leaders--the Congress President on the one hand and the Leader of the Opposition in my own House of Parliament. To have an opportunity to have a very constructive, focused conversation was good. We are moving forward together in a very positive way."

2026-01-29T17:53:24.856572+00:00 IST

KCR seeks rescheduling of SIT questioning, cites polls commitment

BRS chief and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has requested that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) reschedule his questioning in the phone-tapping case, citing a busy schedule due to municipal elections.

2026-01-29T17:47:16.702162+00:00 IST

Assam CM Sarma responds to opposition over ‘Miyan’ remark

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday defended his remarks on "Miya Muslims" amid criticism from the Opposition, stating that the term was not given by him but is used by the community itself.

2026-01-29T17:44:18.979216+00:00 IST

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Kerala CM Vijayan leads 'Satyagraha' against Centre

Kerala CM after holding 'Satyagraha' against Centre's 'anti-people' policies

2026-01-12T06:30:20.156651+00:00 IST

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TVK leader Vijay arrives at CBI headquarters for Karur stampede

The CBI had earlier issued a notice to Vijay under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), directing him to present himself for examination.

2026-01-12T06:06:27.039945+00:00 IST

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Sanjeev Sanyal shares update on INSV Kaundinya

Economist and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal on Monday shared the update in relation to INSV Kaundinya. Through his official X post, he reported that the INSV Kaundinya was flying the Indian flag across the Arabian Sea and also described the voyage as "Ship of Wood with Men of Steel".

2026-01-12T06:02:13.496157+00:00 IST

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Traditional bullock cart race marks Sankranti festivities in Karn

As part of the Sankranti festivities, a thrilling bullock cart race organised by the Raithamitra Balaga at Huduguru village in Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapur district, left spectators on the edge of their seats. Not only farmers from across Karnataka, but also hundreds from the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh arrived with their bullocks to take part in the competition, making it a truly inter-state spectacle.

2026-01-12T05:59:17.639481+00:00 IST

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"Viksit Bharat not just a target for 2047, but...": Hardeep Puri

"It also drives home the realisation that 'Viksit Bharat' is not just a target for 2047, but is part of a process in which they are participating. The questions posed during the interaction were also of very high quality. 'What are you doing about sustainability? What are you doing about the green transition? If you're worried about clean air and clean river water?' Those are very positive signs," Puri told reporters.

2026-01-12T05:52:44.028858+00:00 IST

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PSLV-C62 mission witnesses disturbance at PS3 stage

"Today, we have attempted the PSLV C62 / EOS - N1 Mission. The PSLV vehicle is a four-stage vehicle with two solid stages and two liquid stages. The vehicle's performance near the end of the third stage was as expected. (However), near the end of the third stage, we are seeing increased disturbance in the vehicle. Subsequently, a deviation in the vehicle's flight path is observed. We are analysing the data and will come back at the earliest," ISRO Chairman Narayanan said.

2026-01-12T05:44:59.607594+00:00 IST

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Owaisi says no party likes a "rising Muslim leader"

"It is good Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT) or BJP are fighting (the polls) together. But when the issue of Ward came up, then everyone said, no no they can't win, if they win then we will have more headaches. When state elections will come then this will come forward. I want to tell you all that Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT) or BJP, none of them likes the rising of a leader from Muslim minority community. They don't like it if a leader is born," the AIMIM chief said in a public rally in Jalna.

2026-01-12T05:39:08.319074+00:00 IST

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ED moves SC seeking CBI probe, accuses West Bengal CM, top police

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into what it calls a "grave and unprecedented obstruction" of its lawful search operations, alleging that the West Bengal Chief Minister, along with senior police officials, forcibly entered search premises, snatched incriminating documents and digital devices, and illegally restrained ED officers during an ongoing money-laundering probe linked to the coal smuggling case.

2026-01-12T05:36:11.023830+00:00 IST

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Last Queen of Darbhanga Raj, Kamasundari Devi, passes away

Maharaja Kameshwar Singh married Kamasundari Devi in 1940. He had previously married Maharani Rajlakshmi and Maharani Kameshwari Priya. Maharani Kamasundari Devi was born in 1930. Maharaja Kameshwar Singh was the last ruler of Darbhanga and died in 1962. His first wife, Maharani Rajlakshmi, died in 1976, while his second wife, Maharani Kameshwari Priya, died in 1940.

2026-01-12T05:33:15.171997+00:00 IST

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Jammu shivers under cold wave; Nathatop sees weekend tourist rush

Jammu and Kashmir continued to reel under cold wave conditions on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility to less than 50 metres in several areas, including parts of Jammu division.

2026-01-12T05:21:53.950141+00:00 IST

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Kharge pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on 164th birth anniversay

Kharge remembered Swami Vivekananda as a great thinker and philosopher who continues to inspire India's youth.

2026-01-12T05:15:28.430043+00:00 IST

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"Elevated India’s culture to the global stage": Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary.

2026-01-12T05:05:50.913730+00:00 IST

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BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi launches attack on Mamata Banerjee

Speaking to ANI, the MP said that India has long suffered from a distorted understanding of secularism. "India is suffering from pseudo-secularism. Name a single secular country in the world where the Constitution recognises 'sharia'... Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are making India a true secular country," he said.

2026-01-12T05:04:39.690225+00:00 IST

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ISRO launches PSLV-C62 mission carrying 'Anvesha’ satellite

India on Monday launched its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C62 mission that carried 'Anvesha' satellite and several other satellites into the sun-synchronous polar orbit (SSO) from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.

2026-01-12T05:04:34.711886+00:00 IST