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YSRCP's Rajeev slams Jana Sena MLA over sexual harassment

YSRCP spokesperson Konda Rajeev on Wednesday slammed the Jana Sena MLA from Railway Kodur, Arava Sridhar, following sexual harassment allegations made by a woman government employee.

2026-01-28T06:59:24.401243+00:00 IST

"Government committed to true social justice": President Murmu

Focusing on social justice, the President underlined that Babasaheb Ambedkar consistently emphasised equality and social justice, values enshrined in the Constitution. "Every citizen of the country should get their full rights without any discrimination. My Government is committed to true social justice," she said.

2026-01-28T06:25:16.236610+00:00 IST

"Untimely demise of Ajit Pawar is irreparable loss": Murmu

President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed condolences following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near the runway of Baramati Airport on Wednesday morning.

2026-01-28T06:13:31.535846+00:00 IST

Andhra: Case filed against Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar

A case has been registered against Railway Koduru Jana Sena MLA and Government Whip Arava Sridhar following sexual harassment allegations.

2026-01-28T05:32:17.351107+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh condoles demise of Maha Dy CM Ajit Pawar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed shock over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a charter plane crash near Baramati earlier today.

2026-01-28T05:28:53.641581+00:00 IST

Union Minister Gadkari condoles death of Ajit Pawar in plane cras

The small charter aircraft, which took off from Mumbai around 8 am, crashed near Baramati airport during a landing attempt 45 minutes later. Visuals from the crash spot show fire and smoke spewing from the remains of the plane. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said all five passengers on board died in the crash.

2026-01-28T05:24:13.788751+00:00 IST

Maharashtra loses ‘Ajit Dada’: Longest serving DyCM of state dies

According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati died after a crash-landing at 8.45 am this morning. The crash landing of the Mumbai-Baramati charter plane occurred at the runway threshold in Baramati.

2026-01-28T05:20:09.820563+00:00 IST

Adjournment motion notice filed over medical negligence in Kerala

Congress MLA PC Vishnunath on Wednesday submitted a notice for an adjournment motion in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, seeking suspension of House proceedings to discuss alleged medical negligence in government hospitals and the crisis facing the state's health sector.

2026-01-28T05:09:21.567770+00:00 IST

“EWS is totally reserved for the 'Swarn'”: Ram Gopal Yadav

This came after new rules notified by the UGC on January 13, which update its 2012 regulations on the same subject, have sparked widespread criticism from general category students, who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.

2026-01-28T04:44:54.772229+00:00 IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat as Budget Session to commence shortly

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday said that issues such as the "falling value of the Rupee" against the US Dollar and the "worsening air pollution" in the national capital would be raised by the party during the Budget session of Parliament.

2026-01-28T04:36:42.883767+00:00 IST

YSRCP alleges “sexual harassment” of govt employee

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Wednesday levelled serious allegations against Jana Sena Party MLA from Railway Kodur Arava Sridhar, accusing him of sexually harassing and exploiting a government woman employee by misusing his political influence.

2026-01-28T04:18:21.896856+00:00 IST

Congress MP Manoj on new UGC regulation

Speaking to ANI, Kumar, raising the issue of caste discrimination, said casteism has existed for centuries and questioned why it is being acknowledged only now.

2026-01-28T03:38:41.554811+00:00 IST

“Paddy procurement failing, Mahanadi dried up": BJD's Sulata Deo

BJD leader Sulata Deo has said that her party will raise a range of pressing issues concerning Odisha at all party meetings, including irregular paddy procurement, the drying up of the Mahanadi River, and the rise in crimes against minors, asserting that these matters directly affect the lives of people in the state.

2026-01-28T03:31:48.711337+00:00 IST

"What changes are they trying to bring about?”: Imran Masood

Masood further alleged that attempts to link identity, religion, and voting rights were deeply troubling. "To cast a vote, you have to prove you are a valid voter. But asking whether or not you are a Hindu is beyond comprehension. What do they want to do in the country? What changes are they trying to bring about?" he added.

2026-01-28T03:04:37.645255+00:00 IST

Budget Session: INDIA bloc MPs to meet with Congress chief Kharge

INDIA bloc MPs are scheduled to meet on Wednesday at 10 am to chalk out a strategy for the Budget Session 2026-27, which begins today.

2026-01-28T03:04:08.159520+00:00 IST

Hope Budget is in public interest, improves economy: Tariq Anwar

Ahead of the Budget Session set to commence today, Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Wednesday expressed hope that the Union Budget would be in the public interest and would improve the country's economy. Anwar said that the functioning of the Budget Session will depend on what kind of budget the Union Government unveils on February 1.

2026-01-28T02:48:58.381518+00:00 IST

I also sat in the third row, what is the problem?: Pralhad Joshi

Responding to allegations raised by Congress leaders, Joshi said on Tuesday that seating arrangements for the Republic Day parade are decided strictly in accordance with established protocol and that these arrangements have been followed consistently over the years.

2026-01-28T00:53:23.447230+00:00 IST

DMK–Congress alliance is failed engine: Tamil Nadu BJP President

Reacting to Chief Minister MK Stalin's recent remark in which he described the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a "box engine," Nainar Nagendran on Tuesday said that after the elections, people will clearly know which is the "failed engine," which is the "box engine," and which is the Vande Bharat engine.

2026-01-28T00:52:24.638893+00:00 IST

BJP President Nitin Nabin holds strategy meet in West Bengal

After the meeting on Tuesday, Sukanta Majumdar and Rahul Sinha addressed the media, stating that the party plans to intensify its public outreach programs and strengthen organisational structures at the grassroots level in the coming weeks.

2026-01-27T23:01:39.668143+00:00 IST

"CEC Gyanesh Kumar ultimately knows we will win Assembly polls"

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Moitra said, "We met the CEO West Bengal for the second time in one week and this is post the Supreme Court hearing where the Supreme Court very clearly said that the harassment of people in Bengal should stop and that the number of LD (Logical Discrepancy) cases which are upwards of 1.3 crores should be published very clearly for everyone to see. They took till 24th to do it, and they have published both LD and Unmapped together"

2026-01-27T22:30:53.217035+00:00 IST