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Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his Latur residence on Friday at 90 after a brief illness. A seven-term MP and former Lok Sabha Speaker, he was widely respected across political lines. His funeral is on Saturday

Rahul Gandhi praised Congress MPs for their performance in debates on Vande Mataram and election reforms, stating the government appeared "under pressure." The meeting reviewed MPs’ feedback and highlighted issues like IndiGo disruptions, air pollution, labour codes, and vote-related concerns 

The first phase of gram panchayat elections delivered surprising outcomes, with the BRS making gains in key Kodangal villages, a 95-year-old winning a sarpanch seat, and several Congress leaders facing setbacks as their kin lost. A few contests were decided by a coin toss

BRS spokesperson Krishank Manne accused the Congress government of spending Rs.150 crore on a “hollow” summit while ignoring Telangana’s real achievements and misusing Pharma City lands. He questioned investment claims, criticised foreign tours and alleged scams involving newly formed firms signing major MoUs

Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda criticized Congress in the Rajya Sabha, alleging it failed to accord due respect to the national song Vande Mataram during its rule. He highlighted the party’s opportunistic approach and clarified the government’s intent to set historical records straight

KTR accused the Congress government of cheating people with false promises, especially autorickshaw drivers. He claimed the government owed Rs.1,560 crore to workers and demanded Rs.10 lakh ex gratia for families of deceased drivers. He also warned of a maha dharna in February.

KTR criticised the Congress government, stating that no false propaganda can hide Telangana’s growth under former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. He welcomed praise from Tony Blair and Duvvuri Subbarao at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, calling them independent endorsements of the State’s progress.

Two years into the Congress rule, Telangana’s irrigation sector has seen slow progress with no major new project launches. While the government revived select schemes and targeted partially completed works, funding gaps and setbacks such as the SLBC tunnel collapse have hindered advancement.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress high command will take the final decision on Karnataka’s leadership issue. His remarks come amid tensions between the Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps, even as MLAs voiced concerns over guarantee schemes and funding priorities

A Thiruvananthapuram court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the second sexual assault case against him, even as investigations continue. The MLA, absconding since late November, has been directed to appear before the investigating officer every Monday

Protests inside the Telangana Secretariat have intensified as employees, contract workers and retired staff continue to demand pending dues, regularisation and promised benefits. With growing dissatisfaction among officials and workers, the tensions highlight a governance system struggling to address core issues

Birthday wishes poured in for Sonia Gandhi as she turned 79, with Congress praising her transformative rights-based laws and leadership. PM Modi and several leaders extended greetings, while the party highlighted her integrity, social justice commitment, and enduring influence despite reduced political activity

Congress highlighted historian Sugata Bose’s remark that Tagore advised singing only the first part of “Vande Mataram” in 1937 to preserve communal harmony, countering PM Modi’s accusations against Nehru. The debate reignited political sparring over history, nationalism, and alleged appeasement politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress in the Lok Sabha of dividing Vande Mataram under appeasement politics and overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He cited Nehru’s letter expressing concern over Muslim sentiments and said Congress bowed to pressures that later led to Partition-era decisions

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