Security has been tightened for BJP’s final Tamil Nadu rally tomorrow, where Home Minister Amit Shah will speak. Drones are banned, entry points have frisking and barricades, and extra police are deployed to manage crowds and traffic. Officials urged public cooperation. The rally aims to energize party workers before Assembly elections.
Ahead of municipal polls, Mahayuti—BJP, Shinde Shiv Sena, and NCP—has won 64 Maharashtra municipal seats unopposed as opposition candidates withdrew. BJP led with 43 seats, Shiv Sena 19, and NCP 2. Region-wise, victories spanned Kalyan-Dombivli, Bhiwandi, Panvel, and more. The win strengthens the ruling alliance ahead of the January 15 civic polls.
Ahead of the 2026 BMC polls, the BJP scored a major boost in Maharashtra as 14 candidates won unopposed. The party secured six uncontested seats in Bhiwandi, three in Dombivli, and six in Jalgaon. Along with Shinde-led Shiv Sena allies, Mahayuti claimed strong early gains, signalling growing support before civic elections.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned of a growing trend of white-collar terrorism, where highly-educated individuals engage in anti-national acts. He cited the November Red Fort bombers, who were doctors, stressing that education must include morality, values, and wisdom. Singh urged universities to promote ethics, holistic thinking, and solution-driven research.
Abhishek Banerjee asserted that the TMC will win at least one more seat than in 2021’s Assembly elections. Addressing a Baruipur rally, he accused the NDA govt of obstructing funds and mishandling SIR voter revisions, highlighting residents wrongly deleted from electoral rolls, and vowed to fight for democratic rights ahead of the 2026 West Bengal […]
The BJP accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of “interfering” in India’s internal matters after he wrote a note for jailed activist Umar Khalid. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia warned India will not tolerate such interference, affirming faith in the judiciary. Khalid faces charges under UAPA for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots.
Senior Baloch leader Mir Yar has penned an open letter to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, warning that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is nearing completion. He cautioned that this could lead to the deployment of Chinese troops in Balochistan. Mir Yar urged support to strengthen Baloch defensive capacity to counter emerging threats.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) decided to boycott Telangana Assembly’s Winter Session, protesting Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remarks and the Speaker’s conduct. MLA T Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of undermining democratic values and ignoring Business Advisory Committee decisions. BRS staged a walkout and held a protest outisde
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said the Trinamool Congress will be in the Opposition after West Bengal’s Assembly polls, citing the ongoing SIR process as an indicator. He promised better welfare schemes if BJP comes to power and denied stopping TMC’s ‘Lokkhir bhandar’ scheme. Elections are due in the first half of 2026.
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has constituted a special panel to address river water-sharing disputes between the Telugu states. Headed by the Central Water Commission, the panel will include 4 members each from Telangana and AP. Also, the chairpersons of the Krishna and Godavari river management boards will serve as members, aiming to ensure coordination.
Indore’s Bhagirathpura faces a severe water contamination crisis, with locals alleging 14 deaths due to diarrhoea, while the Mayor confirms 10 fatalities. Over 1,400 residents have fallen ill, and hospitalisations include ICU cases. A pipeline leakage near a toilet caused the contamination. Public outrage is growing, with demands for urgent government action.
The Supreme Court ruled that a husband’s financial dominance over his estranged wife does not constitute cruelty under Section 498 IPC. Quashing a criminal case, the bench noted such disputes often reflect “daily wear and tear” of marriage. Courts must scrutinize matrimonial complaints carefully to prevent misuse.
US Congressman Suhas Subramanian remarked that President Trump seems to have personal differences with PM Modi, which are hurting bilateral ties. He stated that Trump’s tariffs have weakened economic ties between India and US. Subramanian also slammed Trump for acting contrary to his promise of ending wars, saying his actions have instead escalated tensions.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has initiated strict action against Shreya Infra Group in Kurnool district for duping investors. The firm collected ₹206 crore from 8,128 depositors by offering schemes. Probe revealed that directors Hemant Kumar and his wife Sangeetha Rai created assets in their own names. After this, AP CID approved the seizure of 51.55 […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is scheduled to visit Kondagattu Temple tomorrow. During his visit, he will lay the foundation stone for a new 96-room guest house at the renowned Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Telangana’s Jagtial district. Pawan has also recommended allocating ₹35.19 crore from TTD funds to support the temple’s development.