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Highest number of paper leaks occurred under BJP govt, says Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday held the BJP-led government responsible for the rising number of examination paper leak cases, claiming that the highest number of such incidents had occurred during its tenure and that public anger over the issue had led to the large gathering of youth at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Abuse isn’t a strategy, hate doesn’t transform nation: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Kerala BJP President, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Wednesday said criticism and disagreement are integral to democracy but warned against what he described as a growing culture of abuse and hatred in political discourse.

Mayawati’s nephew Akash Anand to kickstart BSP's poll campaign from Hathras, next month

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:31 PM

Lucknow, July 29 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati’s nephew Akash Anand is set to formally launch the party’s election campaign for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections from Hathras district on August 10.

Wife of Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP and ex-top cop resigns as Bengal Information Commissioner

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:26 PM

Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) Sanchita Kumar, wife of former acting Director General of Police (DGP) and the current Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Kumar, has resigned from the crucial chair of the West Bengal Information Commissioner.

43 districts in three months: CM Yogi intensifies outreach across UP with development push

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:24 PM

Lucknow, July 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been in constant action mode, undertaking extensive tours across the state over the past three months. Through these visits, the Chief Minister appears to be focusing on strengthening public outreach by connecting districts with major development projects. His remarks during these visits, often targeting the opposition, particularly the Samajwadi Party (SP), have also drawn significant political attention.

Any student who wants to do activism should face police; I faced during Emergency: JP Nadda in RS

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, J.P. Nadda, on Wednesday said any student activist who wants to do activism should face police action.

Karnataka MLA threatens to destroy LoP Rahul Gandhi's family like Babri Masjid; FIR registered

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:51 AM

Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) Karnataka Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna after he allegedly said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's family would be "destroyed" in the same manner as the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992.

Hyderabad Police officer suspended on allegation of sexually exploiting woman

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:46 AM

Hyderabad, July 29 (IANS) Station House Officer (SHO) of Jubilee Hills Police Station in Hyderabad has been suspended following allegations of sexually exploiting a woman and blackmailing and threatening her.

Priyank Kharge invites BJP's ire over remarks on Veer Savarkar

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:32 AM

Patna, July 29 (IANS) BJP and JD(U) leaders on Wednesday criticised Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge over his remarks concerning Subhas Chandra Bose and freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Veer Savarkar, describing his comments as unfortunate and misleading.

Severed human head found on cricket ground in Bengaluru; police launch probe

IANS | July 29, 2026 10:17 AM

Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) In a shocking case, a severed human head was found on a cricket ground in Kodathi, under the Varthur police limits in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Wednesday.

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Highest number of paper leaks occurred under BJP govt, says Akhilesh Yadav

Abuse isn’t a strategy, hate doesn’t transform nation: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Mayawati’s nephew Akash Anand to kickstart BSP's poll campaign from Hathras, next month

Wife of Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP and ex-top cop resigns as Bengal Information Commissioner

43 districts in three months: CM Yogi intensifies outreach across UP with development push

Any student who wants to do activism should face police; I faced during Emergency: JP Nadda in RS

Karnataka MLA threatens to destroy LoP Rahul Gandhi's family like Babri Masjid; FIR registered

Hyderabad Police officer suspended on allegation of sexually exploiting woman

Priyank Kharge invites BJP's ire over remarks on Veer Savarkar

Severed human head found on cricket ground in Bengaluru; police launch probe

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