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Navjot Kaur Sidhu clarified her “Rs 500 crore for CM chair” remark, saying her comment was twisted and only meant that she and her husband lack money to “buy” a CM post. Her statement sparked attacks from AAP and BJP over alleged Congress “money bag politics”

The Congress has demanded a full investigation into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, including tourists and staff. Rahul Gandhi called it a criminal failure of governance, while leaders urged strict enforcement of fire safety norms and accountability

The BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress over its treatment of B R Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT cartoon controversy as evidence of historical neglect. Congress’ defence of Nehru, critics say, contrasts sharply with its ambiguous legacy on Ambedkar

Prime Minister Modi will initiate a 10-hour debate in Lok Sabha on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, highlighting unknown facets of the national song, with participation from key ministers and leaders

Telangana farmers continue large scale protests over loan waiver delays, erratic Rythu Bharosa payments, fertiliser shortage, crop losses and procurement problems. With flood and drought relief still unmet and input crises worsening, unrest has grown across districts as 2025 ends

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy, calling it a “huge land scam” that threatens industries, investors, employment. He urged immediate withdrawal and pledged public mobilisation to protect Telangana’s industrial lands

Centre statistics shared in the Rajya Sabha show that Telangana’s estimated youth unemployment rate fell from 23.3 percent in 2017-18 to 16.6 percent in 2023-24. MoSPI data also shows rising labour force participation among young women during the same period.

A sarpanch candidate’s husband died by suicide in Somaripet village, Nirmal district. Locals alleged he faced pressure from Congress leaders to withdraw his wife’s nomination. BRS demanded a police investigation and said every citizen has the right to contest village polls.

The Congress on Thursday expelled suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its primary membership after reviewing serious complaints and a sexual assault case against him. The decision came soon after a Thiruvananthapuram court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.

Amid Karnataka’s Congress leadership tussle, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar left for Delhi while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a luncheon with K.C. Venugopal and AHINDA leaders in Mangaluru, triggering speculation about party dynamics and leadership assertions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks claiming Nehru wanted to fund Babri Masjid with public money drew sharp criticism from Congress, SP, TMC, and NCP leaders, who accused him and the BJP of twisting history and distracting from pressing national issues

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Rs 900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam case, after spending nearly seven months in Jaipur Central Jail

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan signalled that strong action is imminent against suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after new sexual-assault allegations emerged. With multiple complaints and police cases pending, Muraleedharan said the party must protect its image and that Mamkootathil’s political future is effectively over

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is facing mounting pressure from Telangana leaders to issue an unconditional apology for his controversial "evil eye" remarks. Threats of banning his films in Telangana and calls for Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s response have intensified the political row.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed unity with Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, saying both will abide by the Congress high command on leadership decisions. After a breakfast meeting, the leaders stressed there were no differences amid ongoing speculation about a power shift

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver on promises made to Palamuru, accusing the Congress government of rising debts, stalled projects and economic decline. He alleged that the government’s two-year record lacked substantial development

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on December 2, signalling a temporary halt in their leadership tussle. The Congress high command is seen pushing for unity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao marked Deeksha Divas by accusing the Congress of repeatedly betraying Telangana and belittling the Statehood movement. He said K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast transformed the agitation, and urged people to defend Telangana’s identity and autonomy.

Kerala Police have issued a look-out circular against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after an FIR accused him of rape, intimidation, digital blackmail and forced abortion. Investigators are verifying digital evidence and searching for the MLA and his associate

Internal differences have surfaced in Bhadrachalam Congress ahead of gram panchayat polls, as Podem Veeraiah’s faction expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral selection of a sarpanch candidate by MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s group. Leaders plan to raise the matter with higher party authorities.