In a significant crackdown on alleged corruption in Gujarat, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel, the former Surendranagar district collector, in connection with a bribery-linked money laundering case. Patel was taken into custody from Gandhinagar on Thursday night and subsequently produced before a special PMLA judge at the Ahmedabad district court

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The Election Commission of India (EC) has taken stern action against election officials in West Bengal following the discovery of irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls. In a directive issued to district election officers (DEOs) in two districts, four government officers and a data entry operator have been ordered to be booked for allegedly adding

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Ballari witnessed a tense and violent confrontation that has sent shockwaves through the district, culminating in the death of a young man and the registration of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) against prominent political figures. The incident, which took place ahead of a scheduled statue unveiling ceremony, has exposed underlying political tensions and raised serious

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Bengaluru, Karnataka: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is poised to make history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka on January 7, 2026, surpassing the record held by former CM Devaraj Urs. This milestone comes amid internal party debates over leadership roles and an impending Cabinet reshuffle in the state Congress. Record-Breaking Tenure Siddaramaiah’s cumulative tenure now totals 2,793 days—surpassing Urs’ 2,792 days—combining his first term (2013–2018,

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Hyderabad, Telangana: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a unanimous resolution opposing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) Act, 2025 (VB G RAM G–2025), the NDA government’s replacement of the long-standing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The assembly voiced deep concerns over the potential impact of the new law on

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Trichy, Tamil Nadu: In a notable political development, the Congress party skipped an event of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by the ruling DMK on Friday, citing concerns over a controversial invitation that featured a photo of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the late leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), responsible for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Despite this,

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Bengaluru: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday defended the Karnataka government’s controversial demolition drive in Bengaluru, emphasizing that the actions were legally sanctioned and that alternative arrangements had been promised for the affected residents. His comments come after the December 20 demolition of makeshift homes in Kogila Layout near Yelahanka, which sparked criticism both within the Congress and from

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Chennai: Congress MP S Jothimani has raised serious concerns about the functioning of the Tamil Nadu Congress, warning that internal conflicts and a dilution of ideology are gradually weakening the party in the state. In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Jothimani described the situation as unprecedented and alarming, suggesting that the party is moving

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The first supermoon of 2026 is set to dazzle skywatchers around the world on the night of January 3, and stargazers in India are in for a treat. During this celestial event, the Moon will appear noticeably larger, brighter, and more colorfulthan usual, providing a spectacular show for astronomy enthusiasts and casual observers alike. What is a Supermoon? A

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Dharamshala: A 19-year-old college student died on December 26 while undergoing treatment after allegedly facing prolonged mental, physical and sexual harassment at a college in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala. The case has drawn widespread attention after a purported video surfaced on social media in which the young woman, lying in a hospital bed, described the alleged abuse

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