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- Missouri GOP Presses Federal Appeals Court on Redistricting Rules Despite Losing Map Fight
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Missouri Republicans are continuing to pursue a federal court ruling against their redistricting opponents, even after setbacks at both the Missouri Supreme Court and the U.S.…
- Vance Defends H‑1B Reforms, Emphasizing Quality Over Replacement
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Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration’s reforms to the H‑1B visa program on the All‑In Podcast, arguing that the system should not be used to replace American…
- Kapil Sibal Proposes Stricter Anti-Defection Measures Amidst Political Splits
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Senior advocate and former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal has proposed a ban on Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) who defect from their…
- Government Weighs Special Three-Day Parliament Session to Push Through Delimitation Bills
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The central government appears to be considering a special session of Parliament, possibly spanning three days towards the end of the month, to pass pending delimitation bills.…
- Ex-Bureaucrat Devasish Sharma to Contest Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll for BJP Amid Congress Objections
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GUWAHATI: The Bharatiya Janata Party has selected former IAS officer Devasish Sharma as its candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha byelection scheduled for October 6, 2026. Sharma…
- Congress Slams Modi Government Over U.S. Homeland Security's Controversial Anti-Sikh Ad Campaign
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The Congress party has criticized the Modi government as
- India Pushes BRICS for Stable Trade Rules, Local Currency Payments as Russia Floats Grain Exchange
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India called on BRICS nations to establish a predictable business climate, build resilient supply chains, and interlink payment systems to boost trade in local currencies, while…
- Kerala Congress Chief Signals Softer Stance on MLA Ramya Haridas Altercation, Urges Discipline
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Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph indicated on Friday that the party would take a lenient, conciliatory approach to the late-night altercation…
- BJP Seizes on Chidambaram-Tharoor Split Over BRICS Summit Value
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A fresh disagreement within the Congress party over the value of India hosting the BRICS summit in New Delhi has given the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party an opening to criticize…
- From Anonymous Student to Protest Leader: How Abhijeet Dipke's 'Cockroach' Movement Toppled an Indian Minister
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Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old activist, has become one of India's most recognizable young political figures in less than three months, leading a youth movement that forced a…
- DMK Fields Paranthamen and Suganya for Tamil Nadu Assembly Bypolls
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The DMK on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming bypolls to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. I. Paranthamen, deputy secretary…
- Congress-National Conference Rift Deepens Over Full Rendition of Vande Mataram in Srinagar
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A political disagreement has emerged between the Congress party and its ally, the National Conference (NC), after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president…
- BJP to Hold Month-Long Campaign Celebrating PM Modi's 25 Years in Public Service
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a month-long initiative called Seva Sankalp Abhiyan starting September 17 to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of…
- Rahul Gandhi Demands Cheema's Resignation, Alleges Torture of AAP Critics Ahead of Punjab Polls
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With Punjab elections approaching early next year, the Congress party has intensified its criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state. On Wednesday, Congress…
- Rival TMC Groups Prepare for Bengal Bypolls as Party Symbol Dispute Looms
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Two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) are preparing to contest their first electoral test at upcoming assembly bypolls in West Bengal, even as uncertainty persists…
- Delhi Election Official Rejects AAP's Allegations Over BJP MP Raghav Chadha's Voter Registration
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Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashok Kumar has rejected claims by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha's name was added to the Delhi electoral…
- BJP Reports Rs 1,472.8 Crore in Receipts for Recent Assembly Elections in Five States
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The Bharatiya Janata Party's central headquarters received a total of Rs 1,472.8 crore during the latest round of assembly elections held in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil…
- Missouri to Use GOP-Favored Congressional Map After Federal Judge Overrides State Court Ruling
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A flurry of conflicting court rulings on Tuesday created confusion over Missouri's congressional map just weeks before the November midterm elections, as state officials and…
- Uttarakhand Police Register FIR Over 'Purification' Row Linked to Kharge's Haldwani Rally
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More than a month after a controversial
- PM Modi Takes Swipe at Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' During Vadodara Development Event
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Vadodara on Tuesday, appeared to take an indirect jab at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, stating that…
- NHB Halts New Subsidy Applications After Minister Returns Rs 99-Lakh Grant Following Probe
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The National Horticulture Board (NHB), an autonomous body functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has temporarily stopped accepting new applications…
- Mamdani to Attend 9/11 Memorial Despite Giuliani's Objections Over His Muslim Faith
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will attend Friday's September 11 memorial ceremony, setting up a potential encounter with former mayor Rudy Giuliani, who recently criticized…
- National Women's Law Center Slams Reported Plan to Shift Child Care Funds Toward Stay-at-Home Parents
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The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) has criticized a reported Trump-Vance administration proposal that would overhaul the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)…
- Trump Signals Possible Renaming of New Mexico to 'New America' Following Lake Ontario Change
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President Donald Trump has suggested he may rename New Mexico to "New America," continuing a pattern of renaming U.S. geographic landmarks during his term. On Sunday, Sept. 6…
- Trump Sparks Backlash After Sharing Map Relabeling New Mexico as 'New America'
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President Donald Trump ignited controversy on Sunday after posting an image on Truth Social depicting New Mexico with its name altered to 'New America.' The graphic, which the…
- How Trump's Interference in the Live Nation Case May Empower States Over Federal Antitrust Enforcement
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In March, a major antitrust trial began after the Department of Justice and 39 states, along with the District of Columbia, sued Live Nation, the entertainment and ticketing…
- Operation Sindoor Documentary Reveals Untold Details of India’s 88-Hour Military Operation
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A new documentary on Operation Sindoor has revealed behind-the-scenes details of the military operation launched by India after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The two-part…
- Supreme Court Declares August 27 Holiday; August 22 to Be a Full Working Day
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The Supreme Court of India has declared August 27, 2026, a holiday for the Court and its Registry. The decision was approved by the Full Court following a request from the…
- NALSAR Protest: Chief Justice Says BCI Has No Right to Interfere in Student Dispute
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has questioned the Bar Council of India’s decision to act against students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research after they…
- US Congressman Riley Moore Says India’s FCRA Bill Could Affect Bilateral Ties
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A proposed amendment to India’s foreign contribution law has drawn sharp criticism from US Congressman Riley Moore, who says the bill could hurt India-US ties if passed in its…