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DK Shivakumar Dismisses Kumaraswamy’s Allegations as a 'Pack of Lies'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has rejected allegations levelled by Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy, calling them a “pack of lies” and accusing him of political distortion. The exchange underscores the continuing friction between the Congress and JD(S) in Karnataka’s volatile political landscape, where personal attacks often mirror deeper contestations over power and credibility.

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National Governance & PolicySept 26, 2026

HDK Demands ECI Transparency Amidst Election Controversies

Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the Election Commission of India to disclose critical information regarding the electoral process, raising questions about transparency and fairness in upcoming elections. His call comes amidst growing concerns over electoral integrity and governance in India.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 04:45 PM IST

Opposition Leaders Gather at Rahul Gandhi’s Residence After Supreme Court March as Delhi Police Detain Three Cockroach Janata Party Members Near Jantar Mantar

Opposition leaders arrived at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in New Delhi for a hi-tea meeting on Thursday after a march linked to the Supreme Court, underscoring a fresh round of political mobilisation over the conduct of the Election Commission. The gathering came as Delhi Police detained three Cockroach Janata Party leaders — Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde — when they attempted to enter Jantar Mantar, adding to the day’s tensions around protest activity in the capital.

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National Governance & Policy15 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

BJP to Stage Protest on November 18 Over Alleged Misconduct by TVK Kallakurichi MLA

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a protest on November 18 against a TVK legislator from Kallakurichi, accusing the state government of failing to act on complaints that he allegedly sent inappropriate messages to the district Collector. The move adds a fresh political flashpoint in Tamil Nadu, where the opposition is seeking to frame the issue as one of administrative accountability and respect for constitutional offices.

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National Governance & Policy03 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Three AAP MLAs Join BJP in Delhi, Signalling Rising Pressure on Punjab’s Ruling Party

Three Aam Aadmi Party legislators from Punjab — Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Sanour MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Samana MLA Chetan Singh Jauramajra — joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Monday, in a move that sharpens political pressure on the ruling party ahead of the Punjab Assembly election cycle. Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon said the defections reflected growing public disillusionment and pointed to what he described as the approaching end of AAP’s tenure in the state.

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National Governance & Policy28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

BJP Wins Meerut Graduates and Teachers Seats as Uttar Pradesh MLC Counting Continues Elsewhere

The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured victories in the Meerut graduates and teachers constituencies in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, marking an early gain as counting continues across several centres in the state. Votes are still being tallied in Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Jhansi, Bareilly and Gorakhpur, keeping the broader outcome of the biennial polls open.

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National Governance & Policy19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Congress Says Ex-MLA Was Pressured to Join BJP, Refused After Rahul Gandhi Intervention

The Congress has alleged that former Maharashtra MLA Rahul Bondre was pressured to defect to the Bharatiya Janata Party and later faced police notices linked to his educational institution in Chikhli after he declined to switch sides. The party said the matter escalated only after Rahul Gandhi intervened, framing the episode as part of a broader pattern of political coercion against opposition leaders.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

Subramanian Swamy Seeks Ban on Cement Imports from Pakistan Over Security Risks

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy has called for a ban on cement imports from Pakistan, arguing that such trade could be exploited to smuggle contraband, weapons and ammunition into India. His remarks add a security dimension to an otherwise commercial issue, with potential implications for trade policy, border enforcement and market sentiment in the cement sector.

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