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  Maharashtra govt to transfer Rs 3,000 to Ladli Behna accounts on Jan 14, Congress raises objection

  Maharashtra | January 12, 2026 9:28 IST

  The Maharashtra government's decision to credit Rs 3,000 to Ladli Behna beneficiaries on Makar Sankranti has drawn strong objections from the Congress, which claims the move violates election rules ahead of the BMC polls.

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  Kerala: Rahul Mamkootathil, expelled Congress MLA, arrested in sexual assault case by crime branch

  India | January 11, 2026 10:19 IST

  A woman accused Rahul Mamkootathil of luring her to a resort in 2023 with false marriage vows, subjecting her to brutal assault and grievous injuries. Kerala High Court stepped in, granting him interim protection from arrest to allow further inquiry.

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  Maharashtra: Setback for Congress in Ambernath as 12 suspended councillors join BJP

  Maharashtra | January 08, 2026 15:35 IST

  Maharashtra local body elections: The 12 councillors joined the BJP at party office in Navi Mumbai in presence of party's Maharashtra unit chief Ravindra Chavan.

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  Miffed Fadnavis says no to 'BJP-Congress alliance' in Ambernath, Shinde Sena raises questions

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 16:41 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation polls: Fadnavis has intervened and instructed the local BJP units to withdraw from both alliances, signalling the party leadership’s discomfort with such tie-ups.

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  Fadnavis says 'alliance not acceptable' after BJP joins hands with Congress in Ambernath local body

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 12:45 IST

  In Maharashtra's Ambernath Municipal Council, the BJP and Congress have joined hands to stop Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. This has heated up the political atmosphere in Maharashtra.

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  BJP woman worker alleges stripping, assault by police during arrest in Karnataka's Hubballi | Video

  Karnataka | January 07, 2026 14:39 IST

  The woman was taken into custody following a complaint by Congress corporator Suvarna Kallakuntla. This complaint is related to a previous dispute between Congress and BJP workers during the voter list revision exercise in the state.

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  Maharashtra Congress vice president dies after being stabbed at mosque in Akola, accused arrested

  Maharashtra | January 07, 2026 9:05 IST

  Maharashtra Congress vice president Hidayatullah Patel was rushed to a private hospital in Akot and admitted to its intensive care unit where he died on Wednesday morning. After the incident, the police arrived at the spot and collected evidence with the help of forensic experts.

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  Congress leader makes bizarre remark, questions 'will Trump kidnap our PM like Venezuela?'

  India | January 06, 2026 18:29 IST

  Speaking on the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian goods, Chavan invoked recent events in Venezuela and raised a hypothetical question.

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  Congress bets on Priyanka Gandhi to counter 'sleeper cells' and revive momentum ahead of Assam polls

  India | January 06, 2026 14:07 IST

  Congress sees Assam as a high-potential state and is counting on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to energise its organisation and neutralise internal influences linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma. Notably, she was highly active behind the scenes during the previous Assam Assembly elections.

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  Riteish Deshmukh emotionally reacts to BJP leader's remarks: 'Can't erase my dad's name'

  Maharashtra | January 06, 2026 14:43 IST

  The statement from Riteish comes after the BJP leader in controversial remarks on Monday said memories of the late Congress stalwart would be "wiped out" from his hometown Latur.

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  Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections

  January 04, 2026 19:21 IST

  Amit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.

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  Shivraj Chouhan slams Congress for 'spreading misinformation' on VB-G RAM G: 'Better than MGNREGA'

  India | January 04, 2026 14:27 IST

  Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Chouhan said Congress has announced a 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' only to mislead the people. He also asked why Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, was not present in the Parliament when a debate was held over the VB G-RAM-G scheme.

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  Chhattisgarh liquor scam: Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya released on bail from Raipur jail | Video

  chhattisgarh | January 03, 2026 18:36 IST

  Chhattisgarh liquor scam: Bhupesh Baghel, surrounded by crowds of Congress supporters from various districts, welcomed his son outside Raipur Central Jail with resounding slogans, fluttering flags, and festive drumbeats.

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  Shashi Tharoor defends Karnataka’s demolition drive in Bengaluru amid party discontent

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 16:53 IST

  Shashi Tharoor, addressing the media on Friday, clarified that the land on which the demolished houses were built was government-owned and the residents had been living there illegally.

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  Ballari violence: Probe reveals bullet fired from Congress MLA's bodyguard's gun killed party worker

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 9:47 IST

  Clashes erupted in Ballari on Thursday evening after supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy allegedly put up banners outside the residence of BJP MLA, Janardhana Reddy, in the Avambhavi area.

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  BMC Polls: Congress-VBA alliance faces major setback as 16 Mumbai seats lack suitable candidates

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 16:27 IST

  The Congress-VBA alliance has encountered a hurdle ahead of the BMC polls after the VBA failed to field candidates for 16 seats in Mumbai. Congress is now expected to take over these seats, while the final seat-sharing numbers are expected to be confirmed by Friday evening.

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  Sleeping like 'Kumbhakarna': Rahul Gandhi lambasts MP government over Indore water contamination

  Madhya Pradesh | January 02, 2026 14:08 IST

  In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi claimed that the locals had regularly complained about the contaminated water, but the administration did not pay heed to it. Asking how did the leakage happen, Gandhi said strict action should be taken against those who are responsible for the contamination of water.

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  'Keeps lying': BJP cites Karnataka government survey to 'fact-check' Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori'

  Karnataka | January 02, 2026 11:48 IST

  In an X post, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, keeps 'lying' about EVMs and the Election Commission, but he was 'fact-checked' by his own government in Karnataka.

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  Clashes erupt in Karnataka's Ballari between Congress-BJP supporters; 1 dead

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 9:28 IST

  The police said it had to resort to lathi-charge to bring the situation under control. Following the clashes, additional forces have been deployed and the security has been heightened in the area to avoid any further clashes.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Four BJP candidates elected unopposed in different municipal corporations

  Maharashtra | December 31, 2025 14:51 IST

  No nomination papers were filed against BJP candidates in Kalyan-Dombivli, Dhule and Navel municipal corporations in their respective wards, paving the way for their unopposed victory.