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Eknath Shinde, President Murmu and leaders across parties mourn demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Eknath Shinde, President Murmu and leaders across parties mourn demise of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

The tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash in Baramati today, has shocked one and all. Tributes are pouring in across party lines, with PM Narendra Modi describing him as a grassroots leader dedicated to the state's progress. Political rivals and allies alike have expressed profound grief over the loss of "Dada," a seasoned administrator who dominated Maharashtra's political landscape for decades Jan 28, 2026
Republic Day controversy: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'patka'; Congress targets Maharashtra minister for omitting Ambedkar

Republic Day controversy: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'patka', calls it hateful mindset

Political controversies marked Republic Day celebrations as the BJP and Congress clashed over separate incidents. The BJP accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of showing disrespect to the Northeast by allegedly refusing to wear a traditional 'patka' despite a request from President Droupadi Murmu, calling it evidence of a "hateful mindset." Congress leaders rejected the charge, saying several leaders, including BJP members, did not wear the attire and the issue was being politicised. Jan 27, 2026
Security forces recover, neutralise Maoist-planted IEDs in Bastar

Security forces recover, neutralise Maoist-planted IEDs in Bastar

Security forces successfully recovered and neutralised two Maoist-planted IEDs in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, averting a potential threat in the South Bastar region. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of CRPF, Bomb Disposal Squad and local police detected a pipe bomb and a pressure cooker IED near Gufa village and safely destroyed them. Jan 27, 2026
Struggle will continue until MGNREGA is restored: CM Siddaramaiah as K'taka Cong submits memorandum to Guv

Struggle will continue until MGNREGA is restored: CM Siddaramaiah as K'taka Cong submits memorandum to Guv

Addressing a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest in Bengaluru under the 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram', Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led Centre of pursuing anti-people policies and depriving rural citizens of their constitutional right to work. He said MGNREGA, introduced during the UPA government, ensured employment for women, Dalits, backward classes, minorities and persons with disabilities, and guaranteed 100 days of work. Jan 27, 2026
PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

Grok, X's AI tool, sparked controversy by mistranslating PM Modi's Republic Day message to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, wrongly calling it Independence Day and adding references to "anti-India campaigns." Users flagged the error, warning that such AI misinterpretations could strain diplomatic ties. Jan 27, 2026
Protests erupt nationwide against revised UGC regulations, upper-caste groups allege discrimination

'No one can misuse the law': Education Minister allays fears on new UGC regulations

The controversy intensified after demonstrations outside the UGC office and the resignation of a senior bureaucrat and a BJP youth wing leader, who described the regulations as draconian. Despite the opposition, the UGC maintains that the regulations aim to strengthen grievance redressal and support disadvantaged groups across higher education institutions. Jan 27, 2026
Canadian PM calls for 'buy Canadian' in response to Trump's new tariff threat

Trump hails Gaza hostages' return, pushes peace and reconstruction efforts

The White House has highlighted what it called a major foreign policy achievement in the Middle East, citing the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and progress towards post-war reconstruction. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump helped secure the return of the last remaining body of the hostages, calling it a significant diplomatic success. Jan 27, 2026
'Completely wrong': Cong as BKTC proposes ban on non-Hindus from entering Dham, temples

'Completely wrong': Cong as BKTC proposes ban on non-Hindus from entering Dham, temples

Congress leaders Husain Dalwai and Manickam Tagore alleged that the proposal is politically motivated and aimed at polarisation ahead of upcoming elections, accusing the BJP and RSS of attempting to create tension and promote divisiveness. They stressed that such a move goes against India's constitutional values and Uttarakhand's tradition of peaceful coexistence. Jan 27, 2026
The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, includ

BJP protests at Vidhana Soudha, demands Excise Minister Thimmapur's resignation over alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam

The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, including bribes for liquor licences ranging from Rs 2–2.5 crore per licence, and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of ignoring complaints due to his own involvement. Jan 27, 2026
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