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AAP Dominates Doaba Region in Punjab District and Panchayat Elections

19Dec

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AAP Dominates Doaba Region in Punjab District and Panchayat Elections

Chandigarh: The results of Punjab’s District Council and Block Committee elections have brought cheer to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as the party made significant inroads into the Doaba region, traditionally considered a Congress stronghold. The only exception in the entire election was Nawanshahr, where Congress managed to retain its lead. AAP Emerges as the Leading PartyVoting for 346 District Council zones across 22 districts and 2,838 Block Committee zones for 153 committees was held on December 14, with results declared on December 18. In the District Council elections, AAP secured 218 zones, while Congress won 62, Shiromani Akali Dal 46, BJP 7, and BSP 3 zones. Independent candidates claimed victories in 10 zones. In the Block Committee elections, AAP again led with 1,531 seats,...

Political Storm Over Codeine Cough Syrup Controversy: Akhilesh Yadav Targets CM Yogi Through Poetry

19Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Political Storm Over Codeine Cough Syrup Controversy: Akhilesh Yadav Targets CM Yogi Through Poetry

Lucknow: Politics in Uttar Pradesh has intensified over the alleged smuggling of codeine cough syrup. Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s accusations linking the Samajwadi Party (SP) to mafia networks involved in the case, SP chief and former CM Akhilesh Yadav has responded sharply—using poetry on the social media platform X. His post is widely seen as a pointed political counter to CM Yogi’s claims. Akhilesh Yadav’s Response Without directly naming the CM, Akhilesh Yadav posted a couplet:"When you yourself are trapped, you blame others; This is an old game, rulers, tell us something new." Through this poetic expression, Yadav signaled that accusing the opposition has become a routine political tactic, while the government avoids accountability. The post quickly went viral,...

JJM Scam: Senior IAS Subodh Agrawal Among 170 Officers Under Probe as ACB SIT Intensifies Action

19Dec

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Politics, Rajasthan, State

JJM Scam: Senior IAS Subodh Agrawal Among 170 Officers Under Probe as ACB SIT Intensifies Action

Jaipur, Rajasthan: A major crackdown is underway in Rajasthan over the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam that took place during the previous Congress government’s tenure. Senior IAS officer Subodh Agrawal, along with around 170 other officers and employees, is now under investigation, as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has put its Special Investigation Team (SIT) into action. Action IntensifiesRecently, the state government granted permission to file corruption cases against several officials, including Subodh Agrawal, who is set to retire this month. Remarkably, the approval came just 21 days before his retirement. The ACB had sought permission to proceed against eight officers, of which six were cleared by the state government, including the senior IAS officer. This move has escalated pr...

Rahul Gandhi Warns of Nationwide Agitation Over ‘VB–G RAM G’ Bill, Calls Modi Government’s Move a Blow to Rural India

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Rahul Gandhi Warns of Nationwide Agitation Over ‘VB–G RAM G’ Bill, Calls Modi Government’s Move a Blow to Rural India

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the government’s new law, ‘VB–G RAM G’, which replaces the MNREGA scheme, calling it a major conspiracy against rural India. He warned of a nationwide movement to oppose the law, describing it as a “bulldozer” that destroyed **20 years of MNREGA in a single day.” Rights-Based Scheme Turned Ration-Controlled Program Gandhi claimed that the new legislation is not a reform but an attack on the rights of rural workers. MNREGA, he said, was a rights-based, demand-driven program empowering rural laborers, improving wages, working conditions, and rural infrastructure, while reducing distress migration. Under VB–G RAM G, these rights are being curtailed, and the program is being centralized from Delhi, transforming it into a rat...

Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Controversy

19Dec

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Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Slams Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Controversy

Srinagar: The hijab controversy involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked nationwide debate. Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has demanded an apology from Kumar, calling the incident “unacceptable”. Abdullah argued that if the same action had been taken against a Hindu woman, the outrage across the country would have been even greater. The remarks came after a video from Patna surfaced showing Chief Minister Kumar allegedly attempting to remove the hijab of a woman during a government function. Abdullah criticized this action, saying: "Forget that she is a Muslim woman wearing a hijab. How can anyone touch a woman’s clothing or forcibly remove it? I have never done such a thing, so why did they feel the need to interfere with someone’s attire?" Abdull...

‘Every Mafia Linked to SP’: CM Yogi Attacks Opposition Over Codeine Cough Syrup Case

19Dec

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

‘Every Mafia Linked to SP’: CM Yogi Attacks Opposition Over Codeine Cough Syrup Case

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has openly spoken about the ongoing Codeine cough syrup smuggling case, delivering a sharp attack on the opposition. For the first time, CM Yogi linked the criminal networks involved in the illicit trade to the Samajwadi Party (SP), offering a new angle in the controversy that has dominated political discourse. Addressing the media ahead of the winter session of the UP Assembly, CM Yogi, accompanied by Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, emphasized that the state government has taken stringent action under the NDPS Act. “Police have carried out large-scale arrests. It is no secret that every active mafia in the state has connections with the Samajwadi Party,” CM Yogi said. SP Links and Investigation UpdatesThe Chie...

PMC Election 2026: 2,000 BJP Aspirants for 165 Seats, Party Faces Rebellion Risk

19Dec

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

PMC Election 2026: 2,000 BJP Aspirants for 165 Seats, Party Faces Rebellion Risk

Pune: The BJP is facing a major challenge ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections. While the party needs to allocate seats to its alliance partner, Shiv Sena, it is simultaneously confronted with an overwhelming number of internal aspirants—nearly 2,000 BJP workers have applied for just 165 seats. There are concerns that dissatisfied applicants could rebel if ticket allocations do not meet their expectations. BJP Dominance in PuneVoting for the PMC will take place on 15 January 2026, with results declared on 16 January. The BJP has historically been strong in Pune, giving it a perceived advantage in the municipal elections. In 2017, the party won 98 seats in the PMC for the first time. Last year, it secured all six assembly constituencies in Pune and also controls the Pu...

Bangladesh-Pakistan Nexus vs India: ISI Active in Dhaka, India on High Alert

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Bangladesh-Pakistan Nexus vs India: ISI Active in Dhaka, India on High Alert

New Delhi: Since the political upheaval in Bangladesh that led to Sheikh Hasina stepping down, Pakistan and its intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), have been steadily increasing their influence in the country. India is closely monitoring these developments amid rising concerns over strategic and security threats. ISI Presence in Dhaka Reports indicate that Pakistan’s ISI has established an active network in Dhaka, following the recent visit of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. During this visit, Dhaka reportedly approved the posting of intelligence officials in the Pakistani High Commission, signaling a deepening ISI footprint in the Bangladeshi capital. Emerging Security Collaboration Strategic expert Brah...

Parliament Passes ‘Viksit Bharat – Ji Ram Ji Bill’, Opposition Protests Late into the Night

19Dec

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Parliament Passes ‘Viksit Bharat – Ji Ram Ji Bill’, Opposition Protests Late into the Night

New Delhi: Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have passed the Viksit Bharat – Ji Ram Ji Bill, 2025, granting it formal parliamentary approval, though opposition members staged protests inside and outside the Parliament. Rajya Sabha Approves the BillThe Rajya Sabha passed the bill late Thursday night after over six hours of discussion. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to the opposition’s concerns, and the House rejected several amendment proposals moved by opposition members. The Lok Sabha had approved the bill earlier in the day. Addressing the House, Chouhan said the bill aims to carry forward Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals and realize the vision of a developed India by creating developed villages as its foundation. He rejected allegations that the bill seeks ...

Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR: SP MP Blames Cremations and Holika Dahan, Giriraj Singh Fires Back

19Dec

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Nation, Politics

Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR: SP MP Blames Cremations and Holika Dahan, Giriraj Singh Fires Back

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP R.K. Chaudhary has attributed the hazardous air quality in Delhi-NCR to cremations and Holika Dahan celebrations, sparking a sharp response from BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh. MP Chaudhary Raises Environmental ConcernsSpeaking on Thursday, MP Chaudhary from Mohanlalganj, Uttar Pradesh, said that burning corpses releases carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, which deplete oxygen in the atmosphere. He added that fires during Holika Dahan also emit significant amounts of these gases. “Our country is not serious about tackling air pollution,” Chaudhary remarked. Addressing ANI, the SP leader, who has previously served as Environment Minister, said, “The way environmental work is being carried out is flawed. Most NGOs and government departments fo...