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Kerala Women MLAs Walk Out of NCW Workshop, Say Hindi-Dominated Sessions Shut Them Out
Kerala women legislators walked out of an NCW workshop in Faridabad after complaining that Hindi dominated the proceedings without adequate English or translation support. The episode has since developed into a wider political argument over linguistic inclusion at national forums.
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‘Rahul Miyan’ Remark Opens New Political Row as Sanjay Raut Turns BJP’s Phrase Around
BJP president Nitin Nabin’s reference to Rahul Gandhi as “Rahul Miyan” during a speech in Haldwani has opened a new political argument over language, religion and Vande Mataram. Sanjay Raut has since challenged the apparent use of the term as a jibe, saying “miyan” can be a respectful form of address.
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BJP to Fight Kolkata, Howrah Polls Alone Despite NCPI’s NDA Links
The West Bengal BJP plans to contest the Kolkata and Howrah municipal elections independently, rejecting expectations of a local tie-up with the NCPI despite the party's association with the BJP-led NDA in Delhi. The BJP's next electoral test in West Bengal will be fought largely on its own terms.
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MK Stalin Hits Back at CM Vijay Over Assembly ‘Reels’, Reopens MISA-Era Row
DMK president M.K. Stalin has launched a sharp response to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, accusing his government of prioritising social-media imagery over administration. The exchange follows Vijay’s remarks about the Emergency-era MISA period and a controversial gesture in the Assembly that was widely interpreted as referring to Stalin’s prison injuries.
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Uttarakhand SIR: 85% of Voter-Deletion Requests Come From Just Four Districts
More than 85% of Uttarakhand’s 1.30 lakh Form-7 applications seeking removal of names from electoral rolls have come from Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, Dehradun and Nainital. The concentration has prompted political scrutiny as election officials process thousands of pending cases ahead of the final roll.
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Raghav Chadha Returns to Delhi Voter List Days After Punjab Row; AAP Questions How
Raghav Chadha’s name has appeared on Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar electoral roll after he was marked “permanently shifted” in Punjab’s draft voter list. AAP alleges procedural irregularities in the Delhi addition, while election officials say the registration was processed under the prescribed rules.
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Kharge ‘Purification’ Row: Uttarakhand Police File FIR After Weeks of Complaints
Uttarakhand Police have registered an FIR against unidentified people over an alleged “purification” ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Maidan after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there. The case follows weeks of complaints and political pressure over allegations that the ritual carried a caste-based message.
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Congress Questions Why NIA Left UAPA Out of Chargesheet Against US National Matthew VanDyke
Congress has questioned whether US pressure played a role after the NIA filed a chargesheet against American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainians without invoking UAPA. The agency says its investigation into possible offences under the anti-terror law is continuing.
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ED Raids TMC MP Nadimul Haque-Linked Premises, Probes Alleged ₹60 Crore Financial Irregularities
The Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to TMC Rajya Sabha MP Mohammed Nadimul Haque and Akhbar-E-Mashriq across Kolkata, Delhi and Ranchi as part of a money-laundering investigation. Officials have alleged discrepancies involving transactions worth around ₹60 crore, while the TMC has described the action as politically motivated.
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Rahul Gandhi as PM Face in 2029? CPI(M) Calls Congress Pitch ‘Premature’, Says INDIA Bloc Has Not Decided
CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby has pushed back against attempts to project Rahul Gandhi as the INDIA bloc’s prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha election, saying the alliance has neither discussed nor decided the issue. He maintained that leadership should be settled after the election if the Opposition wins.
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UP Congress Tensions Surface: Ajay Rai–Rajendra Pal Gautam Differences Pose 2027 Challenge
Reports of differences between Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai and AICC state in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam have put the party’s internal coordination under scrutiny months before the 2027 Assembly election. While party sources point to disagreements over organisational strategy and leadership, both leaders have denied any rift.
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Amit Shah Sets 2029 ‘Drug-Free India’ Goal With New Three-Year Anti-Narcotics Plan
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid out a July 2026-July 2029 anti-narcotics roadmap that targets major trafficking networks, synthetic drugs and illegal laboratories while expanding addiction treatment and prevention programmes.
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BJP Plans ‘Nasha Mukti Yatra’ Across Punjab as 2027 Election Preparations Gather Pace
The BJP plans to launch four anti-drug yatras across Punjab in September as it steps up preparations for the 2027 Assembly election. Alongside the campaign, the party is expanding its organisation across all 117 constituencies in an effort to build a stronger independent presence in the state.
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Census 2027 Dates Changed for UP, Punjab, Goa and Uttarakhand Ahead of Assembly Polls
The Centre has advanced Census 2027 population enumeration in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa and non-snow-bound areas of Uttarakhand. The count will run from December 1, 2026 to January 4, 2027, followed by a revisional round, as the four states prepare for Assembly elections in 2027.
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Jharkhand JPSC Row Escalates as BJP Calls Exam Irregularities ‘Paper Loot’, Targets Rahul Gandhi
The BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission recruitment examinations, with spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi calling the episode “paper loot” rather than a paper leak. The allegations concern examinations for Assistant Conservator of Forests and Forest Range Officer posts and alleged manipulation of examination material.
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Grenade Blast Near Manipur Congress Leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh’s Home; No Injuries Reported
A suspected grenade exploded near Congress Legislature Party leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh’s residence in Manipur’s Thoubal district. No injuries were reported, and police have yet to establish who carried out the attack or why.
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Konda Surekha’s Next Move in Focus After Telangana Cabinet Exit as BJP Talk Grows
Konda Surekha’s removal from the Telangana Cabinet has fuelled questions about whether the Warangal East MLA could leave the Congress for the BJP. Surekha says she remains with the Congress, while BJP MP D.K. Aruna says there have been no discussions about inviting her to join.
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MP Teacher Aspirants Stop Mohan Yadav, Shivraj Chouhan’s Convoys Over Recruitment Demands
Teacher recruitment aspirants protesting in Bhopal stopped the convoys of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, seeking more government teaching posts and additional counselling. The confrontation has brought renewed attention to the gap between vacancies recorded in the state school system and the number of positions being opened for regular recruitment.
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‘Lips Must Move’: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns Schools Over Vande Mataram Compliance
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned schools that government financial aid and other support could be withdrawn if they fail to comply with the state's requirement to sing the full version of Vande Mataram during morning prayers. His remarks have renewed attention on the BJP government's education policy and its emphasis on Indian culture and nationalist values.
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FCRA Amendment Bill: 31-Member Parliamentary Panel Formed, Sanjay Jaiswal to Lead Review
A 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee has been constituted to scrutinise the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal will chair the panel, which includes members from both Houses and has been given a deadline linked to Parliament’s Winter Session.
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Chirag Paswan vs Jitan Ram Manjhi: Why ‘Quota Within Quota’ Has Sparked a Clash Inside NDA
A public disagreement between Union ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi has brought the politically sensitive question of sub-categorisation within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservations back into focus. The dispute, triggered by calls to ensure a greater share of reservation benefits for the most deprived communities, has exposed contrasting positions among two key Dalit leaders within the NDA.
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Manoj Jarange Patil’s Fast Enters Day 5 as Maratha Quota Protests Spread Across Maharashtra
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s indefinite hunger strike entered its fifth day on September 2, with doctors raising concerns over his health and supporters staging road blockades across Maharashtra. The government has presented a draft proposal concerning Kunbi certificates, but the standoff remains unresolved.
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Asim Waqar Quits AIMIM, Joins Congress Ahead of 2027 UP Election; Takes Aim at Owaisi’s Strategy
AIMIM national spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar has joined the Congress ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. The longtime AIMIM leader accused his former party of targeting opposition parties instead of focusing its political challenge on the BJP. His allegations have not been independently established.
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Derek O’Brien Questioned for Nearly Five Hours as Kolkata Police Widen Camac Street Billboard Probe
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien was questioned by Kolkata Police for nearly five hours on Wednesday in connection with the August 27 confrontation over the removal of an allegedly unauthorised billboard at the party office on Camac Street. The questioning came a day after senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before investigators in the same case.
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PM Modi at SCO Summit: ‘Dismantle Entire Terror Ecosystem’, Says Terror Can Never Be a Strategic Asset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for coordinated action against terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek. He said countries using terrorism as an instrument of policy must receive a strong message and stressed that terrorism can never become a “strategic asset”.
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