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Why Naveen Patnaik Invoked Gen Z In His 1st Street Protest Since 2024 Loss: Decoding The Issue & Pivot

Naveen Patnaik has increasingly aligned himself with youth demographics over the last year

News 18 - Politics·29 Sep 2026

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Warning Signs For Congress-UDF In Kerala? Left Makes Big Gains In Local Body Bypolls

Kerala local body bypolls: The LDF wrested seven seats from the UDF, including two wards that had been vacated by sitting UDF MLAs.

News 18 - Politics·29 Sep 2026

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INDIA Bloc Meet Tomorrow: Who’s Attending, Who’s Skipping As Opposition Plans Joint Fight Against SIR

The Opposition is demanding removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over its allegations of irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission.

News 18 - Politics·29 Sep 2026

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‘We Should Take To Streets’: Rahul Gandhi’s Call At CWC Meet Over ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations

Rahul Gandhi also raised questions over the NDA's win in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, saying there is no doubt that if the election was ‘match-fixed,’ then the PM is "illegitimate".

News 18 - Politics·29 Sep 2026

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Tamil Nadu | AIADMK Targets CM Vijay Over Family Ties, Leadership Claims Ahead Of By-Polls

In a heated political climate ahead of the October 6 bi-polls, AIA-DMK leader K. Palaniswamy launched a personal attack on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, questioning his familial claims and urging leaders to…

News 18 - Politics·29 Sep 2026

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Parvesh Verma | Delhi Mantri In Slapgate: Capital 'Free Pass' For BJP? | The Hard Facts | News18

A political controversy has erupted in Delhi after BJP minister Parvesh Verma was allegedly seen slapping a man during a road inspection in west Delhi. The incident, captured on video, has triggered…

News 18 - Politics·28 Sep 2026

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SP To Field 3 Rajya Sabha Candidates In UP: Could Third Seat Trigger Cross-Voting?

The 10 Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha seats are being contested in the biennial election, with the terms of the sitting members ending on November 25.

News 18 - Politics·28 Sep 2026

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Parvesh Verma Slap Controversy: BJP, AAP Trade Charges Over Delhi Road Row | Latest News | News18

A road inspection in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar has turned into a political controversy after a video appeared to show PWD Minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man. The incident has triggered a sharp…

News 18 - Politics·27 Sep 2026

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Parvesh Verma Breaks Silence on Slap Row: “Youth Was AAP Cadre, Abusing My Family” | Delhi News

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has responded to the controversy surrounding an alleged slapping incident during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar.Verma says the youth involved was an AAP cadre and…

News 18 - Politics·27 Sep 2026

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Vijay Govt Withdraws RTI Exemption For Public Law And Order Department After Opposition

Tamil Nadu revoked its decision to exempt the Public (Law and Order) Department from the RTI Act, 2005, following criticism from opposition parties and transparency concerns.

News 18 - Politics·27 Sep 2026

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Mamata Banerjee’s Politics of Convenience: From BJP Ally To Congress Partner To Left Outreach

The recent developments expose Mamata Banerjee’s politics: alliances are not built on ideology or enduring political principles. They are built around immediate political necessity

News 18 - Politics·27 Sep 2026

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Jaishankar Questioned By Pak Journalist At UN: “Does Pakistan Have The Right?” | UNGA 2026 | News18

A tense exchange unfolded at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York when a Pakistani journalist questioned External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar over allegations that India sponsors…