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Aug 28, 2026, 02:34 AM
Mahayuti Coalition Sees Fresh Tension Over Unilateral Decision by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Mahayuti Coalition Sees Fresh Tension Over Unilateral Decision by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

The ruling coalition Mahayuti in Maharashtra has once again seen tension. This tension is between the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Eknath Shinde faction. Actually, the decision taken by the Shiv Sena minister has now been changed by CM Fadnavis, which has angered the Shiv Sena. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given auto rickshaw and taxi drivers a year to learn basic Marathi. However, this decision is now likely to be mired in controversy. According to sources, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took a unilateral decision without taking the Transport Minister into confidence, which is said to have angered Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena ministers. Angry ministers question why cabinet meetings are held if the Chief Minister has to take unilateral decisions. In the last one and a half years, the Chief Minister has taken many decisions without taking the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ministers involved in the Mahayuti into confidence. Due to all these cases, the displeasure of many ministers has now come out in the open.
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Aug 28, 2026, 02:32 AM
Trump Rules Out Immediate Talks with Iran, Warns Military Action May Not Be Over

Trump Rules Out Immediate Talks with Iran, Warns Military Action May Not Be Over

US President Donald Trump has said American military action against Iran may not be over, while ruling out immediate talks with Tehran and claiming that the country has been left with limited capacity. Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran was facing serious economic and military pressure after the latest confrontation. “They’re not paying their troops. They’re in deep trouble,” Trump said. He also said the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz should not be interpreted as an end to possible US military operations against Iran. “They are in deep trouble, they have very little capacity, the strait of Ormuz is open, it doesn’t mean we finished with the military,” Trump said. The president did not provide details about any further operation or explain what conditions could trigger additional US military action. Trump also dismissed the possibility of immediate diplomatic talks with Tehran. “There’s not a lot to speak with Iran, we are not looking to meet or anything, the strait is open,” he said. His remarks indicated that Washington was not currently seeking negotiations despite the reopening of the strategic waterway. Trump has repeatedly used a combination of military pressure, economic sanctions and threats of further action in dealing with Iran. His latest comments suggested that the administration was keeping its options open. The president was also asked whether he would punish Russia if Moscow failed to reduce its relationship with Iran. “It depends, I think Russia has behaved quite well- so far regarding the Strait of Ormuz,” Trump said. He did not say what steps Russia had taken or whether Washington had received any commitments from Moscow regarding its dealings with Tehran. Trump’s comments came amid continued questions about the security of commercial shipping and the movement of energy supplies through the region. The president portrayed the reopening of the strait as a significant development but stopped short of declaring that the crisis had ended. He also did not set out any conditions under which the United States would agree to meet Iranian officials. The remarks represented a firm public position against immediate negotiations. The president did not identify the Iranian units, facilities or capabilities to which he was referring. Trump, however, said Russia had so far behaved “quite well” in relation to the Strait of Hormuz. He did not indicate whether this assessment extended to other areas of Russian-Iranian cooperation. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and connects the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is one of the world’s most important energy routes, carrying oil and liquefied natural gas from major Gulf producers to international markets.
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Aug 28, 2026, 02:20 AM
US Congressional Panel to Investigate Birth-Tourism Businesses Over National Security Concerns

US Congressional Panel to Investigate Birth-Tourism Businesses Over National Security Concerns

A US congressional panel will investigate birth-tourism businesses that market maternity services to foreign women, citing national security concerns over travellers from China and Russia and issuing a subpoena to a Florida company executive. Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas announced on Thursday that the House Oversight Committee task force he chairs will hold a hearing on September 1 titled “Protecting American Citizenship: Confronting Birth Tourism.” The hearing will examine the prevalence of birth-tourism arrangements in the United States and companies that explicitly market maternity packages to expectant mothers living abroad. Such arrangements allow foreign women to give birth in the United States, where their children generally acquire American citizenship. The committee said members would investigate whether companies were exploiting birthright citizenship and taking advantage of the US immigration system. They will also examine what the panel described as threats to national security and American sovereignty. “Birth tourism should appall every American citizen. It subverts the rule of law, cheapens American citizenship, and undermines our sovereignty as a nation,” Gill said. The congressman said the industry markets American citizenship to foreign nationals who travel to the United States specifically to give birth. Gill raised particular concerns about women travelling from countries considered American adversaries, including China and Russia. He said the task force would seek answers from companies profiting from the business and consider possible congressional action. The committee’s announcement did not provide figures showing how many women arrive annually for that purpose or what proportion comes from China and Russia. The panel issued a subpoena on Wednesday to Dr Wladimir Lorentz, founder and chief medical officer of Miami Medical Concierge Services, which does business as Have My Baby in Miami. The subpoena requires Lorentz to testify before the task force at its September 1 hearing in Washington. The committee had written to Lorentz on May 14 as part of an earlier investigation into businesses that profit from birth tourism. It requested documents and information concerning the company’s marketing and advertising, service agreements and medical-tourism packages. A separate letter was sent to Dr Julio César Novoa, medical director and owner of International Maternity Services, seeking similar information about his company’s operations. Novoa has been invited to testify at the hearing. The committee announcement did not include responses from Lorentz, Novoa or their companies to its allegations and requests. Dr Steven Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, will also appear as a witness. The panel said its inquiry would examine both the commercial operations of maternity-service firms and the broader immigration and national security questions raised by birth tourism. The Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment says that people born or naturalised in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction are citizens of the United States and the state in which they reside. It has provided the constitutional foundation for birthright citizenship for more than 150 years. Birth tourism is not itself a distinct federal criminal offence. US authorities have, however, prosecuted operators and clients in cases involving alleged visa fraud, false statements, tax violations and money laundering connected with commercial maternity schemes.
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Aug 28, 2026, 02:06 AM
Trump Assures Russia Will Not Attack Any NATO Member Country

Trump Assures Russia Will Not Attack Any NATO Member Country

US President Donald Trump has said that Russia will not attack any NATO member country. His statement came after CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow. According to reports, Ratcliffe had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against attacking any NATO country. However, Trump did not make it clear whether he had directed Ratcliffe to deliver a specific warning to Putin. Trump told Putin in the Oval Office on August 27. I had a good conversation with him. He is not going to attack any NATO territory. When Trump was asked if he had asked Ratcliffe to warn Putin not to attack NATO during his visit to Russia, he did not give a direct answer. Reporter: Did CIA Director Ratcliffe deliver a warning to Russia not to attack NATO territory? Trump: I don't want to comment on that, but they are not going to attack. ID1 is not going to attack. Trump said he did not want to make such a statement at this time.
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Aug 28, 2026, 01:46 AM
Congress President Writes to PM Modi Seeking Special Session for Delimitation Bill

Congress President Writes to PM Modi Seeking Special Session for Delimitation Bill

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether the government plans to hold a special session of Parliament to pass the delimitation Bill and reiterating the demand for an all-party meeting on the issue. Kharge, who is also the Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, said he is writing the letter “to reiterate this request (for all-party meeting) since the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs (Kiren Rijiju) has publicly stated in a television interview last night that such a special session of Parliament could well be convened”. “This perhaps explains the continued delay in the prorogation of the Monsoon Session itself,” Kharge wrote. The letter comes days after the Congress questioned why the Lok Sabha had not been prorogued after 10 days of it being adjourned sine die. “What explains the abnormal delay now? Is the Union Home Minister ( Amit Shah ) still in search of his bahukalakit (tarnished) 2/3rd majority to get the Constitutional Amendment Bill on Delimitation passed in a Special Session,” asked Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh in a post on X. Kharge in his letter mentioned an earlier letter on July 16 “requesting you (the PM) to convene an all-party meeting for discussing the government’s proposals for delimitation”. “I had also requested you to give all political parties adequate time to study such proposals in detail before they are introduced in any special session of Parliament that you may be contemplating,” he wrote. Kharge said the Congress was “very clear” on its stand on the issue. “Maintain the existing strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 for another 25 years. Maintain the existing state-wise strength in the Lok Sabha for another 25 years. Introduce one-third reservation for women from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections,” wrote Kharge. I have written to the PM Modi on delimitation, the delay in prorogation of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, and the likely special session mentioned by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in a television interview last evening. Sharing the letter — pic.twitter.com/UCFN5LI4WY — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 27, 2026 The Congress chief said it was an issue that had “enormous significance” for the country. “Please do not again try and bulldoze as you attempted on April 16 and 17, 2026,” he wrote. In an interview with India Today, Kiren Rijiju said the Monsoon Session has not yet been prorogued, and the House can be summoned again without formally closing the existing session. “As Parliamentary Affairs minister, I am always open to people’s scrutiny. When the time comes, we will know,” he said during the interview.
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Aug 28, 2026, 01:28 AM
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Opposes State Government's Decision on Auto-Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers' Marathi Learning

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Opposes State Government's Decision on Auto-Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers' Marathi Learning

While the state government has given Hindi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers one year to learn Marathi, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has opposed it. MNS leader Amit Thackeray has warned that if any auto-rickshaw and taxi driver is found talking in Hindi, we will beat him up. He also targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He questioned the decision to give one year's time to learn workable Marathi. He alleged that political gains associated with the elections in Uttar Pradesh are being given more importance than Marathi language. He said that give them 10 years'time. Give them 15 years'time. We understand how much you love Marathi language and our state. Whether you go to Gujarat, Punjab or South India, people everywhere are connected to your language. Now elections are going to be held in Uttar Pradesh, so you are giving one year's time to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers who have come from other states to Maharashtra to learn workable Marathi.
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Aug 28, 2026, 01:27 AM
Trump Administration Expands Trade Policy to Address Global Issues

Trump Administration Expands Trade Policy to Address Global Issues

US President Trump's trade policy is no longer limited to trade deficits. Tariffs and sanctions are now being used to link wars, Russian oil, migration, drug trafficking, nuclear programs, and even domestic policies of allied countries. This has increased uncertainty for many countries. Ultimately, the reasons why the Trump administration imposed tariffs on 10 countries, including India, are primarily these. India's purchase of Russian oil led to an additional 25 percent tariff, bringing the total burden to 50 percent. Later, there was talk of reducing it to 18 percent under an interim agreement, but the full agreement is still incomplete. In July, a new 10 percent tariff was imposed under Section 301 related to forced labor. Also, H-1B visa fees have been increased, affecting Indian IT professionals. The United States imposed tariffs on Canadian goods up to 50 percent, alleging fentanyl smuggling and illegal migration. Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs of 50 percent on US goods, which will also target the oil sector and a major missile program from September 8, 2027.
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Aug 28, 2026, 01:19 AM
Muslim Women Who Wear Hijab: A Personal Choice, Not Imposed by Family or Society

Muslim Women Who Wear Hijab: A Personal Choice, Not Imposed by Family or Society

After the Allahabad High Court's decision, the debate on hijab has once again intensified across the country. Politics on the issue is also hot. Someone is in favor of hijab, someone is arguing against it. But amid all these political debates, what is the thinking of Muslim women who wear hijab? To know this, the team of ABP News reached Ramganj area of Jaipur. In Ramganj, they talked to Muslim women who wear hijab and are working. That is, they go out of the house daily, roam around the city for their work and live among different people of the society. These women kept their word about hijab. Most of the women say that they wear hijab on their own will. It has not been imposed on them by the family or society. They say that hijab is not just a part of their religious identity, but also their personal choice. Many women said that wearing hijab makes them feel more comfortable and comfortable in their place.
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Aug 28, 2026, 01:05 AM
Global Tensions: Gujarat Bandh Called, US Wages War of Nerves Against Libya and Prepares for Non-Aligned Summit

Global Tensions: Gujarat Bandh Called, US Wages War of Nerves Against Libya and Prepares for Non-Aligned Summit

A call for a Gujarat bandh was given by the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party as the police came down heavily on people trying to take out a shobha yatra on the occasion of Janmashtami in Ahmedabad. More than 1,100 persons were arrested for trying to take out a procession while defying orders. As Libyan revolutionary committees called for attacks on “US interests”, US officials acknowledged that the Reagan administration is waging a war of nerves against Colonel Gaddafi. The US objective is to frighten Col Gaddafi into reacting in ways which would then allow his opponents, both within Libya and outside, to take drastic action against him. But on the other hand, some US officials are already worried that all this sabre-rattling may have got out of hand and will undercut US efforts to increase European economic and political sanctions against Col Gaddafi. A collective strategy to meet the challenge of South Africa is expected to be worked out at the non-aligned summit next week. Non-aligned countries are apprehensive that the racist Botha regime will intensify measures to destabilise the frontline states in order to counter international sanctions being mobilised against it. The Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, who is NAM chairman, has already warned that there will be attempts by the South African government and its western allies to divide the movement at the eighth summit being held in Harare. The Speaker, Balram Jakhar, will be disappointed to learn that his zeal to make the singing of the national anthem mandatory is not shared across the country. Some schools sing it, some don’t, and others, according to an Express survey, prefer to sing something else altogether. In Orissa, the national anthem is rarely heard, even at government functions, except on Independence Day and Republic Day.
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Aug 28, 2026, 12:23 AM
Near-Collision Averted: Marine One's Radio Malfunction Exposed

Near-Collision Averted: Marine One's Radio Malfunction Exposed

According to the investigation, US President Donald Trump's helicopter approached Marine One and a passenger plane. According to the investigation, due to a malfunction in radio contact, air traffic controllers could not get the necessary warning before the helicopter's flight. The incident occurred on August 4. Marine One was flying near the White House with Trump. A passenger plane from Reagan National Airport was also cleared for takeoff. The two planes briefly got close enough, but the pilots'alertness prevented a collision. The investigation also revealed that air traffic controllers became aware of the radio malfunction a week earlier. Despite this, the president's security was compromised on the day of the incident. The investigation revealed that Marine One's flight was rerouted due to ongoing construction at the White House. The helicopter was now flying from The Ellipse. There was no direct communication between the radio receiver near the new location and Reagan Airport. Marine One's helicopter was not able to reach the air traffic control tower until the week before the July 30th incident.
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Aug 28, 2026, 12:11 AM
Woman's Abusive Remarks Against Akhilesh Yadav Spark Demand for Investigation

Woman's Abusive Remarks Against Akhilesh Yadav Spark Demand for Investigation

According to the complaint, a woman resident of Amrapali Centurion Park, Greater Noida has allegedly made abusive and objectionable remarks against Akhilesh Yadav. The complainants claim that a video related to the woman's remarks is circulating on social media. The workers have demanded the police to investigate the video and the whole matter and take action as per rules. Akshay Chaudhary said that political differences are part of democracy, but the use of undignified language against the national president and public representative of any political party is not appropriate. He said that the concerned woman should publicly apologise to Akhilesh Yadav for her remarks. He said that a written complaint has been given in this regard in the Bisrakh police station.
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Aug 27, 2026, 10:02 PM
Indian Politician Criticizes Rival Leader's False Promises Over Mother-Child Hospital

Indian Politician Criticizes Rival Leader's False Promises Over Mother-Child Hospital

Akil Bakshi made this announcement during a press conference in Nurpur on Thursday. His statement comes after former local MLA Ajay Mahajan recently said on social media that the mother-child hospital will be started within the next two months. Bakshi said that the public of the area is disillusioned with the current and former MLA of Nurpur and both have failed to live up to the expectations of the public. The advertisement is that one leader is trying to escape from his responsibilities by citing the reason of defeat in the election, while the other is doing politics by citing the reason of defeat in the election. In the upcoming assembly election, the public will definitely calculate the previous tenure of the leaders and their work. The advertisement claims public welfare works of 65 million in the year. Akil Bakshi claims that in the last five years, about 65 million rupees have been spent on various education, health and social development works of the institution. He has also started the social service of the Indian Railways Foundation.
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Aug 27, 2026, 08:43 PM
Tension Erupts at Trinamool Congress Leader's Office Over Signboard Removal

Tension Erupts at Trinamool Congress Leader's Office Over Signboard Removal

There was a ruckus at the office of Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee at Camac Street in Kolkata on Thursday evening over the removal of an alleged illegal signboard. Party Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien fell down the stairs as TMC workers protesting against the police action clashed with Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials. He later made serious allegations against the police, saying that over 150 policemen "illegally entered" Abhishek Banerjee's office and pushed the workers. Speaking to reporters, TMC national spokesperson Derek O'Brien said that at around 3.30 p.m. Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials arrived at the office with police. According to him, a notice from the corporation was shown, which was not signed. The notice was said to have a photograph attached to it, but did not have any photograph. He claimed that he tried to explain the situation to the officials for about an hour and a half. Later, he claimed that more than 150 policemen entered the office and pushed the TMC workers inside during the incident.
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Aug 27, 2026, 08:33 PM
Tamil Nadu CM Makes Unprecedented Move, Sits Among Ministers in Assembly

Tamil Nadu CM Makes Unprecedented Move, Sits Among Ministers in Assembly

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday got up from his chair in the state assembly and sat in the front row along with ministers. This is perhaps the first time that a chief minister has got up from his official chair to speak to his colleagues. Usually, the chief minister sits in a separate and bigger chair near the speaker's chair. Ministers sit separately in the front row according to their seniority next to him. The front row is occupied by the leader of the opposition and the leaders of the legislative parties. In the afternoon session on Thursday, Chief Minister Vijay got up from his chair to the right of Speaker JCD Prabhakar and sat between ministers KA Sengottaiyan (who is also the leader of the house) and Aadhav Arjun. Usually, ministers or MLAs switch places briefly to talk to their colleagues, but this is probably the first time that a chief minister does so.
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Aug 27, 2026, 08:32 PM
Trump Rules Out Immediate Talks with Iran as Oil Prices Soar

Trump Rules Out Immediate Talks with Iran as Oil Prices Soar

Amid the stalemate in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has said that no timeline has been given to Iran to return to the negotiating table with the US. He said that he is in no hurry to resume talks. The price of oil in the international market rose to $89 per barrel in view of the impact on oil supplies as the stalemate persists. The market's expectation of normalization of oil supplies from the Middle East was considered a major reason for the price increase. Meanwhile, the Qatari prime minister and foreign minister arrived in Iran on Thursday and discussed the creation of a temporary shipping corridor. After Trump's statement, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt also clarified that no talks are currently taking place between the US and Iran. According to Reuters, she told Fox News that talks will not begin until the president is confident that Iran is ready to negotiate in a meaningful way. According to her, no such indication has been received from Iran so far. According to IANS, the Qatari foreign ministry is building a temporary shipping corridor.
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Aug 27, 2026, 08:12 PM
PDP Workers Protest Power Tariff Hike in Pulwama, Demand Rollback and Fulfillment of Election Promises

PDP Workers Protest Power Tariff Hike in Pulwama, Demand Rollback and Fulfillment of Election Promises

Peoples Democratic Party workers on Thursday protested in Pulwama against the proposed 6.83% power tariff hike in Jammu and Kashmir and demanded a rollback of the hike and fulfilment of promises made to the people during elections. In Pulwama, a protest led by district president Ghulam Mohammad Shahoori was held at the district headquarters. Party workers and supporters raised slogans against the proposed tariff hike. Advertisers said the hike would further burden ordinary households, small businesses, farmers and other consumers already facing high cost of living and economic hardships. Addressing reporters, Shahoori said that the protest was also aimed at reminding the National Conference-led government of its poll promises, especially the promise of 200 units of free electricity. He said that instead of burdening consumers, the government should take concrete measures to provide relief to the people and fulfil the promises made during the election campaign.
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Aug 27, 2026, 07:58 PM
Nominations Filed for Upcoming Election

Nominations Filed for Upcoming Election

Sunita Kumari, Shashi Bala and Sharmila Yadav filed their nominations for the women's reserved vice-president's post. Manoj Kumar Sharma and Ankit Adv. contested for the general vice-president's post. Pushpendra Singh and Rahul Kaushik Adv. filed their nominations for the secretary's post. Suman Kumari and Sonia Kumari Adv. faced off for the ad-women's reserved joint secretary's post. Ganeshi Lal, Vikrant and Pradeep Kumar Adv. filed their nominations for the treasurer's post. Alok Khairwal Advocate, the assistant election officer for advertising, said that nominations will be scrutinized on August 28 and withdrawals will be done by August 31. Polling will be held on September 11. The election results will be announced in the evening on the same day.
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Aug 27, 2026, 07:53 PM
Purvanchal Yatra to Continue in Sonbhadra, Demanding Accountability from Government

Purvanchal Yatra to Continue in Sonbhadra, Demanding Accountability from Government

Myorpur: The Purvanchal Yatra, which started from Mirzapur demanding an accountable government, will now continue in Sonbhadra. Villages, towns, markets, schools, colleges, advocates and dignitaries will be contacted and interacted with during the yatra. At the end of the first phase of the yatra, a new generation dialogue and public meeting will be held at Shastri Ghat in Varanasi. A meeting in this regard was held at the Rojgar Samajik Adhikar Abhiyan office in Rashpahari on Thursday. In the meeting, Akhilendra Pratap Singh, founder member of the All India People's Front, said that the BJP government did not fulfill its promise to include a separate Other Backward Class column in the census. Also, the long-standing demand of tribal society for a tribal religion code is being continuously ignored. He said that both these issues will be raised in Sonbhadra as a major public servant's question. He said that every citizen can be guaranteed constitutional rights like employment, education, health, pension and housing to the landless. If the government dares to control the wealth of corporate houses and black economy.
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Aug 27, 2026, 07:45 PM
RLD Leader Fires Back at SP President Akhilesh Yadav's Politics Jibe

RLD Leader Fires Back at SP President Akhilesh Yadav's Politics Jibe

Baghpat: The war of words between RLD and SP is getting uglier. SP president Akhilesh Yadav recently said that we taught Jayant the ABCD of politics, but now Jayant has hit back. He said that there is more to politics than ABCD and we will teach him this in the elections. RLD president and Union minister of state Chaudhary Jayant Singh came to Khekra on Thursday to inaugurate a library at Gandhi Inter College and inspect a library at Jat Bhawan in Baghpat. When RLD was accused of putting up controversial hoardings of Akhilesh Yadav after the statement of making money from chavanni, he said that making such cheap allegations is an election stunt. Anyone can make such allegations. How many jibes have been hurled at us, we have no objection. My name was not being taken, but I was targeted. I did not say anything till now. When he targeted my society, he said that the society does not come forward.
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Aug 27, 2026, 07:44 PM
Congress Leader Urges Strengthening Party Organization Amid Political Turmoil

Congress Leader Urges Strengthening Party Organization Amid Political Turmoil

He said that in view of the current political situation in the country, it is very important to strengthen the Congress organization. For this purpose, an organizational dialogue campaign is being run among the workers across the state. So far, programs have been organized under this campaign in 20 districts of the state. Congress state president Rao Narendra Singh was also present in the program. Advertisement Sanjay said that Rao Narendra Singh has been given the responsibility of state Congress president with the aim of strengthening southern Haryana organizationally. He said that after the state president took over the responsibility, the Congress organization is getting stronger. Advertisement He said that Congress workers can contest elections strongly even in adverse circumstances. An example of this is the Nangal Chaudhary assembly seat where Congress won by defeating a strong BJP candidate. He said that if the workers unite and strengthen the organization, then better results can be achieved in the state. He targeted the BJP. He alleged that the history of independence and the contribution of Congress in it is being ignored.
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Aug 27, 2026, 07:41 PM
Congress Readies for Uttarakhand Polls with Priyanka Gandhi Visit, Harish Rawat's Reactivation

Congress Readies for Uttarakhand Polls with Priyanka Gandhi Visit, Harish Rawat's Reactivation

Priyanka's possible visit is being seen as part of the Congress's state-wide election strategy. The party's focus is on galvanising the organisation in both Kumaon and Garhwal divisions and preparing workers for the polls. The party had also raised in Parliament the controversy that erupted after Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's public meeting at Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani. The Congress has since been on a sustained offensive against the BJP in the state. Now, with the possible visits of central leaders, the party is also getting into election mode. Harish Rawat, a former chief minister and senior Congress leader who has been reactivated after two months, is also seen as active in party activities. His presence at the Congress Working Committee meeting in Delhi after a long hiatus is being considered important. Rawat's active presence is being considered important for the Congress ahead of the assembly elections. His experience and political influence across the state is sought to be used in advertising the party's organisational strategy.
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Aug 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Discuss State Development

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Discuss State Development

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in Delhi and said a detailed discussion was held with the PM regarding the state’s development. During the meeting, the various issues, including the new industrial policy and investment in the state, were discussed in detail, Saini said, adding he also received the prime minister’s guidance. He said that Prime Minister Modi was apprised of the recently launched industrial policy and the nine sectoral policies issued along with it, according to an official statement. Under the new industrial policy, a target of investment worth Rs 5 lakh crore has been set over the next five years, Saini said. On the day the policy was launched, investment worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore came in, the statement said. The PM was also apprised of the MSME policy launched in the state, he said. “At a meeting held with leading industrialists in Mumbai this month, MoUs worth approximately Rs 66,000 crore were signed. All such information was shared with the prime minister,” said Saini. He further said that the prime minister was also informed about the completion of the first phase of the Integrated Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary in Narnaul. -PTI
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Aug 27, 2026, 06:41 PM
Election Schedule Announced: Key Dates for Nomination, Voting, and Results

Election Schedule Announced: Key Dates for Nomination, Voting, and Results

Nomination papers will be sold on August 31. Filing of papers will take place on September 1. Scrutiny of nominations, objections, withdrawal of nominations will take place on September 2. Along with this, the list of valid candidates will be published. Polling will be held on September 9 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Advocates'Building in Diwani. Counting of votes will be held till the results are out on September 10. September 11 has been announced as the date of announcement of winning candidates. The Elders'Committee has not made any change in the reservation system for all posts except for the post of General Secretary and Treasurer.
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Aug 27, 2026, 06:34 PM
Congress Holds Interviews for District and City President Positions

Congress Holds Interviews for District and City President Positions

Interviews were held for candidates for the post of district president and city president. Their political and organisational ability was tested. There were 20 candidates for the post of district president and four for the post of city president. The campaign began with a press conference at the District Congress Committee on 11 August. This was followed by interaction programmes in various assembly constituencies from 12 to 16 August. According to sources, the stakes for the post of district president could be Brahmin or OBC. This is an attempt to achieve the caste and political equation of the district. The qualification of the advertisers was tested on 17 August. AICC observer Nitin Kumbalkar participated in it. PCC co-observers Anish Khan, Radheshyam Kanaujia and Vikram Singh Patel were also present. They understood the ground situation by communicating with the workers and contenders. Special attention was paid to the political background and organisational understanding in the interviews. The lead advertiser and criterion for the post of district president was given to 20 candidates including Rahul Tripathi, OP Chaudhary, Rajesh Tiwari, Amol Siraj and Mahesh Bajpai for the post of city president.
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Aug 27, 2026, 05:38 PM
Samajwadi Party Provides Sugar Relief in Amethi Amid Rising Inflation

Samajwadi Party Provides Sugar Relief in Amethi Amid Rising Inflation

A day before the Raksha Bandhan festival, the Samajwadi Party set up a shop in front of the district office in Amethi to provide relief to the general public and distributed sugar at the rate of Rs 13 per kg. The program held on Thursday (August 27) provided sugar at the fixed rate to a large number of people. The program was led by Samajwadi Party's Amethi district president Ram Udit Yadav. Samajwadi Party Amethi senior leader Shiv Pratap Yadav BRC provided about five quintals of sugar for distribution. Party office bearers and workers distributed sugar to the people. During the event, SP leaders described it as an initiative to give a message against inflation and to provide relief to the general public on the occasion of the festival. Samajwadi Party's Amethi district president Ram Udit Yadav said that providing relief to the general public in the era of inflation is the priority of the Samajwadi Party. He accused the BJP government of failing to control inflation. He said that the common people are upset with the rising prices of everyday items. He said that the Samajwadi Party is trying to provide relief to the poor by reaching out to them. Udit Yadav said that the program shows the party's commitment to provide sugar to the people.
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Aug 27, 2026, 05:10 PM
Bihar Government Accepts Demands for Single-Phase Teacher Recruitment Exam

Bihar Government Accepts Demands for Single-Phase Teacher Recruitment Exam

The Samrat Chaudhary government has taken a big decision regarding the Bihar Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4). The government has accepted the demands of the candidates and announced that the TRE 4 examination will now be held in a single phase instead of two separate phases. After the successful talks between the government and the student representatives, the ongoing indefinite sit-in at Gardanibagh in Patna has also ended. The candidates were sitting at the Gardanibagh sit-in site since 18 August 2026 demanding a single phase of the examination and transparency. Amid the increasing pressure of the movement, the student representatives were invited by the state government for talks. In this high-level meeting with Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, the students put forward their problems. The government accepted the arguments of the students and gave its consent to the demand for a single exam. After the major demands were agreed upon, the student organizations announced to end their protest. The candidates present at the site welcomed this decision of the government and the successful talks between the students and the government.
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Aug 27, 2026, 05:09 PM
Rajasthan's Upper Caste Groups Boycott BJP in Municipal Elections Amid UGC Rule Protests

Rajasthan's Upper Caste Groups Boycott BJP in Municipal Elections Amid UGC Rule Protests

A new and big earthquake has occurred in the politics of Rajasthan. Shri Rajput Karni Sena and other upper caste organizations, which had taken out a 800-kilometer long march against the new UGC rules, have now announced a cross-border fight. The upper caste society has taken an aggressive stance and announced a complete boycott of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Rajasthan municipal elections (Rajasthan Nagar Nikay Chunav). The Karni Sena has made it clear that the upper caste society will not vote for the big party (BJP). Shri Rajput Karni Sena national president Mahipal Singh Makrana lashed out at both the ruling party and the opposition. He said, "On the one hand, the BJP government at the center is imposing these new UGC rules, while on the other hand, the main opposition party Congress has kept a complete silence on this issue." Makrana warned that the BJP will try to wake up the upper caste society through peaceful agitations.
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Aug 27, 2026, 05:08 PM
Clash Erupts in Kolkata Over Illegal Hoarding on Trinamool Congress Leader's Office

Clash Erupts in Kolkata Over Illegal Hoarding on Trinamool Congress Leader's Office

In West Bengal's capital Kolkata on Thursday (August 27, 2026), Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee's personal security personnel, supporters and several party leaders scuffled with police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials. In fact, Kolkata Police and KMC officials were trying to barge into Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee's office in the capital's Camac Street and remove an illegal hoarding, which was opposed by TMC supporters and leaders. The hoarding, which was TMC's target on an iron structure on the top floor of Abhishek Banerjee's office building, looked straight from the road. The hoarding was removed by KMC staff after police forced their way into the building. According to a report by news agency PTI, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged that police entered the office with illegal notices, manhandled senior leaders and party supporters along with the office staff. Abhishek Banerjee's supporters also alleged that several women party workers reached the office to tear off Abhishek's clothes.
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Aug 27, 2026, 04:46 PM
Indian Democracy Shows Resilience Amid Protests, Says Shashi Tharoor

Indian Democracy Shows Resilience Amid Protests, Says Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has described the Gen Z movement in Delhi and India's democracy. He said that the government's stance on the protests over the NEET-UG paper leak in India shows that Indian democracy still has resilience and the ability to listen to the people. The then education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post after this movement at Jantar Mantar. Supporting the government's move, he said, "The system is bent, but not broken." Comparing it to other countries in South Asia, Tharoor said, "The governments in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka tried to suppress the voice of the people, forcing the governments there to flee. The government in Nepal definitely changed, but the political structure remained. While the military-led government came to power in Pakistan, and the military in Myanmar carried out a full-fledged coup in Myanmar. India's democratic system proved far better than in neighbouring countries because it resigned so much of its anger and so much of its anger that NDTV's Dharmendra Pradhan handled the situation of democracy without taking any names.
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Aug 27, 2026, 04:30 PM
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar Slams Akhilesh Yadav, Opposition Politics

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar Slams Akhilesh Yadav, Opposition Politics

Om Prakash Rajbhar, cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and national president of the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (Subhaspa), launched a direct attack on Akhilesh Yadav. He said that Akhilesh Yadav, who was reduced to just 47 seats in 2017, had been made'rupees'by Jayant Chaudhary, Pallavi Patel and Subhaspa together and had reached 125 seats. He further said that now that all the allies have left together, Akhilesh's status will be back to'money '. At the same time, taking a jibe at the question of delaying the panchayat elections, he said that the government was ready to hold the elections, but the SP's lawyers filed a lawsuit in the High Court and put the elections on hold. Om Prakash Rajbhar launched a scathing attack on the opposition leaders during his visit to Bhadohi. After reaching his residence to condole the sudden death of the party's Mahila Manch district president in a train accident, Rajbhar targeted Akhilesh Yadav and the opposition politics in front of the media.
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Aug 27, 2026, 04:22 PM
Congress Slams NCLT's Approval of Subhash Chandra's Settlement Deal, Calls it 'Neta-Company Loot Tribunal'

Congress Slams NCLT's Approval of Subhash Chandra's Settlement Deal, Calls it 'Neta-Company Loot Tribunal'

The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at the government after the NCLT approved media baron Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 crore payout to settle dues of Rs 22,006 crore, dubbing the tribunal the 'Neta-Company Loot Tribunal' and calling the move not merely a haircut but a "mundan". The opposition party said the haircut approval by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) makes a "complete mockery" of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. In his reaction, Chandra said the total claim against him in the personal insolvency proceedings is only "Rs 3,992 crore" for which he was a personal guarantor and not the borrower. In a statement, Chandra claimed that he "has not borrowed any money from any lender". Attacking the government, Rahul Gandhi said it has created two systems -- one for a handful of billionaires and the other for everyone else. In a post in Hindi on X, he said, "NCLT -- 'Neta-Company Loot Tribunal'. If a farmer doesn't pay Rs 50,000, his land gets auctioned off. If a salaried person misses even one EMI, bank goons show up at the house. Poor students can't even get loans for education. But for select 'friends', bank money is like personal property -- withdraw as much as you want, repay whatever you feel like." "The Modi government has created two systems in the country -- one for a handful of billionaires, and another for everyone else," the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said.
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Aug 27, 2026, 04:19 PM
PM Modi Embarks on Four-Day Visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit and Diplomatic Engagements

PM Modi Embarks on Four-Day Visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit and Diplomatic Engagements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to two countries, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, beginning on Saturday (29 August 2026) and concluding on Tuesday (1 September). During this visit, PM Modi will also attend the 26th SCO Summit to be held in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games. The Ministry of External Affairs held a press briefing on Thursday (27 August 2026) to share information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming foreign visit. Addressing the press briefing, Foreign Secretary (West) Siby George said, "PM Modi will visit Uzbekistan from 29-30 August 2026 and will visit Kyrgyzstan from 31 August to 1 September, where he will attend the 26th SCO Summit." He said, "His Excellency Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, will accompany Prime Minister Mirziyoyev on his fourth state visit to Uzbekistan."
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Aug 27, 2026, 04:19 PM
Indian PM Modi to Attend SCO Summit, Meet Russian President Putin in Kyrgyzstan

Indian PM Modi to Attend SCO Summit, Meet Russian President Putin in Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 31 August and 1 September 2026. During this, he will also have a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders will discuss India-Russia relations as well as regional and international issues. Modi's visit will begin on 29 August. First, he will go to Uzbekistan on 29 and 30 August. Then he will arrive in Kyrgyzstan on 31 August. Trade and economic cooperation between India and Russia are expected to be a major focus of Modi and Putin's meeting. Cooperation in areas such as energy, fertilizers, nuclear energy, and technology will also be an important issue between the two countries. Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Putin in Moscow. During that meeting, Putin said that Russia is ready to increase the supply of fertilizers to India, as well as regional and international issues. He also said that Russia is ready to accelerate bilateral trade between India and Russia from 100 years to 2030.
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Aug 27, 2026, 04:13 PM
Samajwadi Party Rally Postponed Due to Flooding in Saharanpur

Samajwadi Party Rally Postponed Due to Flooding in Saharanpur

A large rally of the Samajwadi Party proposed for September 6 in Rampur Maniharan area of Saharanpur has been postponed for the time being. SP leaders, MLAs and workers were preparing for the rally for about a month. There were frequent meetings and workers were assigned different responsibilities. SP leader Chaudhary Indrasen said that due to bad weather and continuous rain, the rally ground has been flooded. Due to water and mud in the ground, it has been decided to go ahead with the program. He clarified that the rally has not been cancelled, but its date has been postponed. According to Chaudhary Indrasen, the new date of the rally will be announced after Dussehra. He claimed that the next rally will be bigger than the previous one. He said that apart from the rain, preparations for the Kanwar Yatra were also interrupted for some time. Despite this, preparations for the rally were going on continuously for about a month. Indrasen also said that SP national president Akhilesh Yadav himself had talked about coming to Saharanpur Court on September 2. Akhilesh Yadav had said that Akhilesh Yadav could reach his residence on the Saharanpur State Bank for lunch.
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