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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said Hindi has no place in the state and never will. Speaking on Tamil Language Martyrs’ Day, he warned against forcing Hindi. He said even if the Centre stops funds for not implementing the National Education Policy, the state will not change its language policy under any circumstances whatsoever.
TVK leader Vijay Thalapathy said that he will not bow to pressure. Speaking at a meeting in Mahabalipuram, he said the event was the first rally after the Election Commission gave TVK the whistle symbol, and People trust TVK. He said the time has come to end corruption and remove DMK from power, and AIADMK […]
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan extended his heartfelt wishes to the people on the occasion of Ratha Saptami. In a tweet, he prayed to Lord Surya Narayana for the happiness, well-being, and prosperity of all citizens, expressing hope that the Sun God’s blessings bring joy, health, and growth to the state and its […]
The TDP Parliamentary Party meeting will be held today under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu at the Undavalli Camp Office. Ahead of the Parliament budget session beginning January 28, he will brief MPs on key issues and legislative strategy. Union Minister Rammohan Naidu is also scheduled to attend the crucial meeting.
A special CBI court in Raipur has overturned a 2024 order discharging former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in the 2017 sex CD case linked to alleged defamation of ex-minister Rajesh Munnat. The court also rejected appeals by other accused, allowing the long-running, politically sensitive case to proceed.
India voted against a UNHRC resolution criticising Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, prompting Tehran to thank New Delhi for its support. The resolution, adopted with 25 votes in favour, extended mandates of rights monitoring bodies and called for investigations. India later issued a travel advisory for citizens in Iran.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has directed all party MPs and MLAs to immediately activate constituency election war rooms and submit regular reports from January 27. He also ordered booth-level protection committees, protests against electoral roll revision, and warned inactive leaders of losing party support ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin stated that admission procedures for Allied and Health Care Courses (AHCs) are under the state government’s jurisdiction. He emphasized that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) should not be involved in these admissions, asserting that the state alone should decide the selection process for these programs.
Delhi court has allowed jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament’s Budget Session starting January 28 under custody parole. The MP, in Tihar since 2019 under UAPA charges, will be escorted by armed police. Rashid previously received parole for Winter and Monsoon Sessions and interim bail for J-K Assembly elections.
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen criticized West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it “unduly rushed” ahead of assembly elections. He highlighted documentation challenges, especially for rural and underprivileged citizens, warning that inadequate time and procedural hurdles may unjustly exclude voters.
Congress accused the Kerala government of pressuring the SIT probing Sabarimala gold loss cases to stall the investigation. K C Venugopal alleged attempts to paralyse the probe, rejecting claims over UDF leaders’ photos. KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said the SIT ignored High Court directions on gold recovery and announced protests on January 27 statewide.
The Congress criticized the BJP-led government over the transfer of Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudheer after he ordered an FIR against police over violence. Calling it arbitrary and alarming, the party said it undermines judicial independence. Congress urged the Supreme Court and Allahabad High Court to take suo-motu cognizance.
Mumbai’s mayor poll is postponed to February as BJP and Shinde Shiv Sena face registration issues. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS bloc is ready, gaining an advantage. The delay exposes Maharashtra’s political divisions and uncertainty over alliances in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
The Supreme Court criticized advocate Mahesh Tiwari for challenging a criminal contempt notice from the Jharkhand High Court after a heated courtroom spat with Justice Rajesh Kumar. CJI Surya Kant said Tiwari “just wants to show kya bigaad liya mera.” The court urged apology, while the high court may consider leniency if he complies.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray stated on January 23 that any flexible stance he takes in Maharashtra’s transformed political landscape will never be for personal gain. His remarks follow five MNS corporators supporting the Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli. Raj emphasized loyalty to Bal Thackeray’s principles, regional identity, and the Marathi people.