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BJP emerges single-largest party, Congress throws in big surprises in Rajasthan local body elections
Rajasthan | Sep 14, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTCongress emerged as the BJP’s main challenger in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, winning 3,613 wards statewide and securing clear majorities in several key civic bodies.
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Congress secures majority in Vasundhara Raje's stronghold in Jhalawar Nagar Parishad
Rajasthan | Sep 14, 2026, 11:01 AM ISTThe elections, being seen as a major test for the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls, were held in two phases on September 9 and 11.
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Udaipur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Complete list of ward and party-wise winners
Rajasthan | Sep 14, 2026, 02:37 PM ISTUdaipur Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: The polling for the Udaipur Municipal Council Election was held on September 11 across all 80 wards. Scroll down to check the complete list of ward and party-wise winners.
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Harish Rawat refutes reports of quitting Congress: 'Party membership runs in my blood'
India | Sep 12, 2026, 01:11 PM ISTHarish Rawat clarified and said that he is willing to resign from posts that he holds within the grand old party if the Enforcement Directorate’s latest crackdown in Dehradun has any impact on the Congress narrative of fighting corruption.
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Omar Abdullah distances from Congress over 'Vande Mataram': 'Fulfilling constitutional obligations'
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 10, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has distanced himself and the National Conference from Congress' stance on 'Vande Mataram' and said singing the national song at all official government functions is a constitutional obligation.
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Chidambaram says BRICS Summit has 'no benefit' for India, BJP launches sharp counterattack
India | Sep 10, 2026, 12:50 PM ISTIndia is the BRICS Chair for 2026. The theme of India's BRICS chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". The year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRICS.
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Vande Mataram row: NC-Congress rift in J-K; PDP backs constitutional freedom, BJP hails Abdullahs
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 09, 2026, 10:30 PM ISTA row over the full rendition of "Vande Mataram" has sharpened differences between the Congress and National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir. The PDP's earlier stand on freedom of conscience and the BJP's praise for the Abdullahs have widened the political debate.
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Vande Mataram row: Abdullahs stand for full rendition as Congress urges ally to honour freedom fight
India | Sep 09, 2026, 10:03 AM ISTCongress General Secretary KC Venugopal has objected to Omar Abdullah singing the full version of 'Vande Mataram' at the inaugural International Film Festival in Srinagar.
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Congress makes organisational changes, replaces Baghel with Pilot as General Secretary of Punjab
India | Sep 05, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTThese appointments were approved by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and the Congress said the new changes will take effect immediately.
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Vijay for PM? TVK's coordination meeting on September 9 amid differences with Congress
Tamil Nadu | Sep 05, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTA coordination meeting of TVK will be held on September, amid growing differences between the party and the Congress over the former's push to make Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
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Sonia Gandhi's memoir to be published by Harper Collins after Penguin House backs out
India | Sep 04, 2026, 01:11 PM ISTHarperCollins India has announced that it will publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. This comes after Penguin Random House India (PRHI) backed out from publishing the memoir.
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Congress snaps ties with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam over 'malicious propaganda'
Assam | Sep 03, 2026, 01:54 PM ISTThe Congress alleged that Raijor Dal and its president Akhil Gogoi repeatedly violated alliance principles by engaging in malicious propaganda and making derogatory remarks against Congress and other opposition partners.
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Retd. IAF Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Named Ram Temple Trust CEO | 2nd Sep | Speed News
Originals | Sep 02, 2026, 05:41 PM ISTRetd. IAF Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Named Ram Temple Trust CEO. Tamil Nadu CM Drops Cases Against Farmers, Parandur Airport Protesters. CBI to Investigate Death of Sushant Singh Rajput's Former Manager Disha Salian. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Owaisi's AIMIM suffers major blow as Asim Waqar joins Congress: Here's why he quit
India | Sep 02, 2026, 03:53 PM ISTNotably, Syed Asim Waqar took a swipe at the Asaduddin Owaisi-led outfit, saying it only pays lip service that it wants to remove the BJP but on the ground it is fighting those who want to dislodge the ruling party.
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Congress minister threatens to quit Vijay Cabinet if TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as PM face
Tamil Nadu | Aug 31, 2026, 01:17 PM ISTTamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar has said he and his cabinet colleague P Vishwanathan will resign from the state government if the TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
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Karnataka Minister's Islam 'superior to other religions' remarks stir row; he clarifies
Karnataka | Aug 31, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTSpeaking at a marriage ceremony in Koppal district, Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy described Islam as "superior to other religions" and said misconceptions regarding it needs to be debunked. However, his remarks stirred a row, with the BJP demanding his resignation.
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Fissures in Karnataka Congress? Senior leader questions cabinet expansion, threatens to resign
Karnataka | Aug 29, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTSenior Congress MLA TB Jayachandra has questioned the cabinet expansion in Karnataka and said his supporters have urged him to resign from the government. He also said the frequent changes in ministerial positions has created a negative image about the state government in Karnataka.
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'Hatred, vindictiveness': BJP slams Cong for suspending two govt teachers for attending RSS event
Karnataka | Aug 28, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTThe two government school teachers, Gururaj Joshi and Anna Saheb Deshmukh, have been suspended by the Karnataka government for participating in an RSS event. However, the BJP has criticised the government over the move and said that the order must be revoked.
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Swami Avimukteshwaranand demands Rahul Gandhi's apology over Manusmriti remarks
India | Aug 27, 2026, 11:19 PM ISTRahul Gandhi has come under fire over his remarks on the Manusmriti. Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has asked the Congress leader not to make comments on Hinduism without first studying the subject thoroughly. He also demanded an apology for his remarks.
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OPINION | Vande Mataram: Amit Shah has hit Congress' raw nerve
India | Aug 21, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of taking an "anti-national" decision by refusing to sing the full version of Vande Mataram, alleging that its 1937 stance was driven by Muslim appeasement and contributed to the Partition.