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Neeraj Shekhar’s RS term ends: How ex-PM Chandra Shekhar family will be out of Parliament for first time in 37 years

Neeraj, 57, inherited a political legacy from his father. Chandra Shekhar represented Ballia for decades, and Neeraj entered electoral politics after his father's death, winning the constituency twice.

2 min read6 Oct 2026
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Vijay’s TVK joins INDIA bloc: What it means for Tamil Nadu and DMK ahead of 2029 Lok Sabha polls | Explained

Vijay's TVK joining the INDIA bloc is less about an ideological shift and more about formalising the post-election political realignment in Tamil Nadu. Congress and its allies have moved into Vijay's camp, while the DMK has been pushed outside the new state-level configuration.

5 min read5 Oct 2026
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‘Puppet’ of BJP, ‘calculated conspiracies’ to delete votes: Kharge targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar at CWC

Speaking at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in New Delhi today, Kharge accused the Modi government of systematically and conspiratorially hollowing out the democratic foundations over the past 12 years.

3 min read29 Sep 2026
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Meet Rajinder Gupta, Punjab billionaire who gave 40% of AAP’s donations before BJP switch

Trident's ₹5-crore cheque was dated January 9, 2026, when Gupta was with the Arvind Kejriwal-led party. Gupta thus contributed 40 % of AAP donations last year. However, Gupta joined the BJP, along with six other MPs, in April this year.

2 min read29 Sep 2026
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Punjab minister Mundian alleges ED search used to pressure him to quit AAP

Punjab's Hardeep Singh Mundian claims Enforcement Directorate searches on his family are being used to pressure him into leaving the AAP.

2 min read24 Sep 2026
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Nandigram bypoll drama: TMC candidate quits, Congress pick arrested hours after Mamata faction’s backing

The rapid-fire developments unfolded on a day when the Election Commission allotted new names and symbols to the two rival TMC factions after freezing the party's traditional name and ‘flower and grass’ symbol.

4 min read18 Sep 2026
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AAP leader Baltej Pannu questions BJP’s anti-drug campaign and Punjab record

In a press conference, AAP leader Baltej Pannu scrutinized the BJP’s anti-drug campaign, questioning its past record in Punjab and its current efforts.

2 min read18 Sep 2026
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PM Modi Birthday: From RSS worker to third-term prime minister – tracing his political journey and rise in BJP

Modi became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister on June 10, 2026, when he completed 4,399 consecutive days in office. In doing so, Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's uninterrupted post-election continuous tenure of 4,398 days (from 1952 to 1964).

6 min read17 Sep 2026
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Uniform Civil Code: Amit Shah targets 2029 rollout across 21 NDA states – Where is UCC already in force?

While Uttarakhand has fully enforced the code since January, 2025, Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh are awaiting presidential assent and notification. Maharashtra, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh have formed drafting committees for the legislation.

3 min read14 Sep 2026
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‘Country from where Babur came’: Owaisi takes dig at BJP, RSS over Modi’s Uzbek honour

The Mughal Empire was founded by Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur, popularly known as Babur, a Muslim warrior prince from Central Asia, who descended from the Mongols.

2 min read31 Aug 2026