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Mumbai BJP President campaigns at Juhu Beach ahead of BMC polls

Mumbai BJP president Ameet Bhaskar Satam on Sunday campaigned at Juhu Beach, emphasising the inclusive nature of Marathi language and culture, stating that anyone living in Mumbai and respecting Marathi is considered a Marathi speaker.

2026-01-04T04:21:07.143421+00:00 IST

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde launches strong attack on UBT

Those who indulged in corruption in garbage management, roads, khichdi distribution, and desilting of the Mithi River are not "work emperors" but have become "corruption emperors," Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said while launching a sharp attack on UBT.

2026-01-04T03:29:34.445567+00:00 IST

"We will cut your tongue": Telangana CM responds to KCR's threat

Reddy warned that if anyone questions their commitment to Telangana and its farmers, he will not only counter KCR's threat but also take action against him. "We will not just skin them, but we will cut their tongue," Reddy said, emphasising his government's dedication to the state's farmers and development.

2026-01-04T03:25:55.648745+00:00 IST

BJP claims 100 cr scam in Malda flood relief by TMC in West Benga

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged large-scale corruption in the distribution of flood relief compensation in West Bengal, accusing the Mamata Banerjee-led state government of being involved in a scam amounting to nearly Rs 100 crore in Malda district.

2026-01-04T03:08:49.425928+00:00 IST

BMC elections 2026: Nana Patole alleges pressure tactics, accuses

Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in 2026, Congress leader Nana Patole has alleged widespread pressure tactics and inducements in Maharashtra, claiming that the democratic process is being undermined.

2026-01-04T03:07:43.289110+00:00 IST

BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman; BJP Navneet Rana oppo

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman.

2026-01-04T02:39:56.838236+00:00 IST

Allegations against him, but remains part of govt: Waris Pathan

"Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is himself saying that there are allegations worth Rs 70,000 crore against him, but today he is part of the government," Pathan said while addressing a gathering in Govandi.

2026-01-04T01:27:06.264465+00:00 IST

"Teach lesson to those who only care about...": Fadnavis

This election will be a life-changing one for the people of Mumbai and for Mumbai itself. We have to teach a lesson to those who only care about their own self-interest," Fadnavis said while addressing a gathering at the NSCI Dome in Worli.

2026-01-03T22:51:20.298977+00:00 IST

BJP, Shiv Sena leaders slam Ajit Pawar's remarks amid local body

BJP leader Navneet Rana hit back at Ajit Pawar over his recent remarks ahead of the polls for the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body, saying "no one should cross their limits while speaking".

2026-01-03T18:57:36.440043+00:00 IST

"BJP will not be able to mislead conscious people of Assam"

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Friday said that the government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has failed to undertake any visionary plan beyond turning women and economically backward sections of society into mere beneficiaries in the name of welfare schemes. Addressing a press conference in Tinsukia, he said that the BJP will not be able to mislead the conscious people of Assam.

2026-01-03T17:48:54.568795+00:00 IST

Justice Muhamed Mustaque appointed Chief Justice of Sikkim HC

Announcing the decision, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said the appointment was made in exercise of powers conferred by the Constitution of India and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

2026-01-03T17:20:44.692896+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu says Professor suspended in Dharamshala student case

Speaking to the media, Sukhu said the committee would examine all aspects of the case, including available video recordings, and submit a detailed report to the government.

2026-01-03T17:12:09.004453+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates state Malta Festival

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the Uttarakhand Malta Festival at the Government Garden Circuit House in Garhikant.

2026-01-03T16:35:42.928995+00:00 IST

Infiltration a serious concern: West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose

The Bengal Governor also made strong remarks on the law-and-order situation in the state, particularly public trust in the police.

2026-01-03T16:27:10.396945+00:00 IST

Congress and CPM are united in corruption: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday hit out at the Congress and ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala over the Sabarimala gold theft case and alleged that both are united in corruption. He said that they have governed Kerala for decades, and it was time to change that.

2026-01-03T16:24:49.200040+00:00 IST

BJP govt insulted Dalits: Saurabh Bharadwaj

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday called out the BJP-led Delhi government for insulting Dalits by choosing to install portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Madan Mohan Malaviya in the Delhi Assembly on the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, instead of honouring the pioneering social reformer herself, AAP said in a press release.

2026-01-03T16:23:27.071990+00:00 IST

BJP-NCP face-off intensifies in Maharashtra ahead of civic polls

Speaking to reporters in Pune, Ajit Pawar said, "The Constitution has given him the right to speak. There is a person named Ghaywal (a Pune based gangster who is absconding he had been booked in multiple crime) look at how he went abroad. Also check the Jain Boarding land scam. I am not making any allegation, but I am reminding the media of this."

2026-01-03T15:13:24.242344+00:00 IST

Court grants interim bail to Prof Ashok Kumar in ragging case

The sessions court on Saturday granted interim bail to the accused professor Ashok Kumar in the ragging case of the government college in Dharamshala. The court has sent notice to the state and the next hearing will be on January 12.

2026-01-03T14:55:32.161559+00:00 IST

We are hopeful of alliance with DMK: AICC In-charge on Tamil Nadu

Chodankar expressed optimism about finalising its alliance with the ruling DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, even as it sought to play down internal differences following allegations made by MP Jothimani on X.

2026-01-03T14:47:49.664191+00:00 IST

IRCTC scam: Lalu Prasad approaches Delhi HC over charges

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that framed corruption and criminal conspiracy charges against him in the alleged IRCTC scam.

2026-01-03T13:40:00.028525+00:00 IST

Navneet Rana slams Ajit Pawar’s remarks

BJP leader Navneet Rana on Saturday hit back at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar over his recent remarks ahead of polls to the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body and said "no one should cross their limits while speaking".

2026-01-03T13:06:29.498939+00:00 IST