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The BJP’s unexpected alliances with Congress in Ambernath and AIMIM in Akot have triggered political turmoil in Maharashtra. Congress suspended 12 councillors for joining hands with the BJP without approval, while Shiv Sena accused the saffron party of betraying coalition principles.

Karnataka Police and the State Women’s Commission rejected claims that BJP worker Sujatha Handi was assaulted or stripped, stating she removed her own clothes while resisting arrest during voter revision disputes in Hubballi. Investigations are ongoing to verify facts, with judicial custody already imposed

Women’s rights activist Brinda Adige condemned the alleged assault and stripping of BJP worker Sujatha Handi by police in Hubballi, Karnataka, calling it a grave violation of human and constitutional rights and demanding immediate suspension and accountability for the officers involved

Police arrested 26 people after banner disputes sparked violent clashes involving stone-pelting and firing, killing one man and injuring several, ahead of a Valmiki statue inauguration in Gangavati, Karnataka

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said the Ballari violence, triggered by a banner dispute between BJP and Congress supporters that left one dead, may be handed to the CID. Two private gunmen have been detained, with ballistic reports awaited

A tense situation unfolded at ESI Hospital in Erragadda, Hyderabad, after locals opposed the allotment of prime government land for a graveyard. The BJP alleged that the Congress initiated construction work at night using bulldozers on land originally meant for hospital use.

In Varanasi, a BJP corporator’s son allegedly slapped a police sub-inspector Thursday evening in the Chowk area. Locals beat him, and police rescued him. Himanshu Srivastava faces a case and is being sent to jail, officials said

Shiv Sena (UBT) faced a setback ahead of BMC elections as deputy leader Sheetal Devrukhkar-Sheth resigned and is set to join BJP. She was a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray and a senior member of Yuva Sena

Punjagutta police have registered a case against YouTuber Anvesh following a complaint by BJP leader Karate Kalyani over alleged offensive remarks against Hindu deities. The case has triggered protests and multiple complaints across Telangana.

BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin paid tribute to his late father, Naveen Kishore Prasad Sinha, on his 20th death anniversary, highlighting his accessibility, familial bond with party workers, and organizational skills, vowing to continue his legacy in Bihar politics

BJP criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his Kolkata visit, calling her rule “tanasahi.” Party leaders also accused TMC of past attacks on BJP activists and undermining democracy in the state

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of promoting monopolies under a “one nation, one businessman” agenda, warning it could lead to profiteering, inflation, exploitation of workers, and marginalisation of farmers and minority communities

BJP leaders on Thursday said India is poised to become the world’s third-largest economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, citing strong GDP growth, rising global trust, and recent IMF-linked projections placing India ahead of major global economies

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the BJP-led Centre and the Congress government in Telangana for renaming welfare schemes while weakening their impact, alleging political opportunism and neglect of rural livelihoods, farmers and cultural programmes

Before nominating APJ Abdul Kalam as India’s 11th President, BJP suggested Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who declined, citing democratic precedent. Vajpayee built consensus across parties, maintained a strong bond with Lal Krishna Advani, and handled crises like the 2001 Parliament attack

The Congress will stage nationwide protests on Wednesday against the Centre’s VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it seeks to replace MGNREGA and dismantle a rights-based welfare scheme while undermining Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy, workers’ rights and federal responsibility

Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records

Leaders and supporters of BRS, Congress and BJP staged protests at the GHMC head office in Hyderabad against the delimitation of 300 wards, alleging lack of transparency and demanding a review of the exercise by the government.

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad booked a defeated gram panchayat candidate for allegedly attacking his rival’s husband with a sickle in Sirpur mandal. The accused was subdued by locals and handed over to the police, who denied reports of political backing

Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti died of a heart attack in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, at 67. He was undergoing treatment for septicaemia and multi-organ failure at a superspecialty hospital.