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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

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticised the Union government for what he called deliberate neglect of the state’s demands ahead of the Parliament session. He said Tamil Nadu’s MPs will press for dues, project approvals, and accountability on key federal issues

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor referenced a cordial exchange between Donald Trump and New York Mayor-designate Zohran Mamdani to urge political cooperation in India. He highlighted the importance of bipartisan collaboration for national interests, sparking renewed debate on civility in politics

PM Narendra Modi’s emphasis on welfare schemes, cultural identity, and warnings against the return of “jungle raj” under the RJD played a key role in the NDA’s landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, supported by extensive rallies and grassroots mobilisation

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary

The Supreme Court has sought the Election Commission’s response within two weeks to petitions filed by the DMK, CPI(M), Congress, and TMC challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Related high court cases have been stayed

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has termed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as “votebandi”, alleging it was being conducted forcibly ahead of elections. She urged the Election Commission to stop the exercise and criticised GST as a “blunder

At a rally in Bihar’s Kishanganj, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of indulging in “vote chori” and said they would eventually be caught. He claimed the INDIA bloc would form the next government if voters ensured fair polling

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit back at SP MP Afzal Ansari for questioning his party’s appeal among non-Muslims. Owaisi said such remarks reflect ignorance, asserting that AIMIM works for all communities, including Hindus and Dalits, with inclusivity

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y S Sharmila said Rahul Gandhi has “detonated a high-voltage hydrogen bomb” exposing fake votes in Haryana polls, alleging that 25 lakh names were added to favour BJP. She accused the EC of acting under BJP’s influence

The Congress released another list of six candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, taking its total to 60. The announcement came amid continuing uncertainty over seat-sharing with ally RJD, as tensions rise within the INDIA bloc ahead of nominations

Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned in 2019 protesting the curbs on free expression in Jammu and Kashmir, joined the Congress on Monday, saying only the party can steer India in the right direction amid rising attacks on democratic voices

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details of 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision. The EC said most additions are new voters, with no complaints from excluded individuals

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, saying the probe by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is transparent and conducted as per rules

YSRCP leader and Rajampet MP P V Midhun Reddy was granted bail by an ACB court in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam case. He must appear before investigators twice a week and avoid commenting publicly or contacting witnesses

BJP and NDA leaders have criticized Rahul Gandhi for portraying Gen Z as defenders of democracy and accusers of vote theft. They claim his remarks could incite youth unrest, highlighting contrasting governance under PM Modi and past Congress leadership