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Kerala CM counters LoP Gandhi's 'Communist Janata Party’ charge, calls Congress BJP’s 'B-Team'

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:29 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress and its leader have historically functioned as the “B-team of the BJP", even as he dismissed charges of a “Communist Janata Party" i.e. a purported CPI(M)-BJP nexus in the state.

Never opposed Ram Temple; donated for construction, says Digvijaya Singh in Ayodhya

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:11 PM

Ayodhya, March 26 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived in Ayodhya on Thursday to offer prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, asserting that he had never opposed the construction and had instead donated to the temple trust.

Kerala polls: Manalur revives legacy politics as veterans square off in high stakes contest

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:02 PM

Thrissur, March 26 (IANS) Manalur, a constituency steeped in Kerala’s political history, is once again at the centre of an intense electoral battle where legacy, personality, and party arithmetic converge.

Iran war charity scam: IB warns of ongoing donation fraud preying on emotions

Vicky Nanjappa | March 26, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) After the Union Home Ministry issued an advisory regarding some elements trying to indulge in radicalisation in the event of the war in Iran, the Intelligence Bureau has now sounded an alert against a charity scam.

Kerala’s ‘CM puzzle’ turns daily soap as Congress leaders urge patience

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:38 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Even as senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sought to pour cold water on the issue, the Chief Ministerial debate in Kerala refuses to die down, and has turned speculation into a daily spectacle.

Eyes that spy: ISI’s CCTV espionage ring driven by women, underage recruits

Vicky Nanjappa | March 26, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The busting of a spy ring in Ghaziabad has prompted the agencies to undertake an audit of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds in various parts of the country. Officials say that the ISI has been relying heavily on CCTV cameras to get live feeds of sensitive locations.

TN polls: TVK to contest all 234 seats, Vijay set to launch statewide campaign

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:03 AM

Chennai, March 26 (IANS) With less than a month remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, with parties accelerating campaign strategies and candidate outreach programmes. Actor-turned-politician Vijay has announced that his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will contest all 234 Assembly constituencies independently, signalling an aggressive electoral debut.

Andhra Pradesh bus accident: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces Rs 2 lakh aid

IANS | March 26, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in the Andhra Pradesh bus accident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the grieving families.

Devotees across country flock to temples for Durga Ashtami prayers

IANS | March 26, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Devotees across the country flocked to temples on Thursday to celebrate Durga Ashtami, one of the most significant days of the Chaitra Navratri festival. Temple premises resonated with chants, hymns, and devotional songs, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere as thousands gathered to offer prayers.

Two Ugandan women detained in Mumbai as crackdown on illegal foreign nationals intensifies

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:47 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) In a joint operation conducted by the police and the Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC) in Mumbai’s Vakola area, two Ugandan women have been taken into custody for allegedly residing in India without valid documentation.

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Kerala CM counters LoP Gandhi's 'Communist Janata Party’ charge, calls Congress BJP’s 'B-Team'

Never opposed Ram Temple; donated for construction, says Digvijaya Singh in Ayodhya

Kerala polls: Manalur revives legacy politics as veterans square off in high stakes contest

Iran war charity scam: IB warns of ongoing donation fraud preying on emotions

Kerala’s ‘CM puzzle’ turns daily soap as Congress leaders urge patience

Eyes that spy: ISI’s CCTV espionage ring driven by women, underage recruits

TN polls: TVK to contest all 234 seats, Vijay set to launch statewide campaign

Andhra Pradesh bus accident: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, announces Rs 2 lakh aid

Devotees across country flock to temples for Durga Ashtami prayers

Two Ugandan women detained in Mumbai as crackdown on illegal foreign nationals intensifies

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