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Nephews Out, Niece In: Could Deepika Anand Become Mayawati’s New ‘Lucky Charm’?
With Akash and Ishan Anand ruled out, Mayawati’s niece Deepika has unexpectedly moved into the political spotlight.
News 18 - Politics·14 Sep 2026
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'Investment Tour Or Personal Trip': CM Vijay’s London Trip Sparks Political Row In Tamil Nadu
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran have sought details about Vijay’s London trip, including its purpose.
News 18 - Politics·14 Sep 2026
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Who Is Vijai Sardesai? Goa Heavyweight Joins Hands With Arvind Kejriwal For 2027 Poll Bloc To Challenge BJP
By aligning with AAP, Sardesai aims to consolidate non-BJP votes and prevent vote fragmentation across South and North Goa
News 18 - Politics·13 Sep 2026
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BRICS & Critical Partnerships: Can The Bloc Reshape The Global Order? | Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
Can BRICS build partnerships powerful enough to reshape the global order? As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the expanded bloc is seeking to translate its growing economic weight into…
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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Bharat: BRICS Engine? Can India Power The Next Phase Of The Global Bloc | Rajeev Chandrasekhar |
Can Bharat power the next phase of BRICS? As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the country’s role within the expanded global bloc is coming into sharper focus.With India holding the…
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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Are US Sanctions Cementing BRICS? Jawed Ashraf & Amitabh Kant Decode The Global Shift
Are American sanctions actually strengthening BRICS? As the 18th BRICS Summit gets underway in New Delhi, the expanded bloc is emerging as an increasingly important force in the shifting global…
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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Modi-Putin Meet: Can India Push Russia On Trade & Ukraine War? | Amitabh Kant | BRICS 2026
| Beyond symbolism, what is India looking for from the Modi-Putin meeting? Putin has acknowledged PM Modi’s suggestions on balancing trade — what does that mean in practice?PM Modi has to play a…
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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'Adbhut, The Amazing!' Trendsetter Ravi Kishan Isn't Alone — These UP Netas Join 1980s AI Craze | Try It
UP politicians are joining a viral AI trend that turns today’s leaders into 1980s-style personalities. Here’s who joined the nostalgia wave and how to create the look
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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Haryana Women’s Rs 2,100 Vs Punjab’s Rs 1,000: BJP Unleashes New Weapon Against AAP In 2027 Poll Battleground
2027 Punjab elections: BJP's strategic shift aims to exploit AAP’s unfulfilled election promises while weaponising higher cash benefit to capture Punjab's massive women voter base
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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Mayawati Has 1 Condition For Nephew Akash Anand’s BSP Rise: His Father-In-Law Must Quit Politics
Mayawati wrote on X: "Ashok Siddharth still has the opportunity to...completely retire from politics...Only then will Akash Anand be able to work freely in the party."
News 18 - Politics·11 Sep 2026
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Garba Row: Muslims Not Allowed? Amruta Fadnavis Backs Inclusivity, Security Debate | The Right Stand
The Maharashtra Garba controversy is intensifying ahead of Navratri, with Amruta Fadnavis taking a different position from calls to restrict Muslim participation in Garba and Dandiya events.Amruta…
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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‘Mr Singh, Get Off Our Roads’: Trump DHS Ad Sparks Sikh Outrage | Racial Stereotype | The 5 PM Brief
A controversial advertising campaign from the US Department of Homeland Security under President Donald Trump has triggered a major backlash among Indian-American and Sikh communities.The DHS shared…
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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‘Attacking Without Verifying Not Correct’: Delhi HC Advises CJP Leaders To Remove X Posts Targeting BJP's Gaurav Bhatia
The High Court issued formal summons in the Rs 2-crore defamation suit, seeking responses from Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and CJP founder Abhijit Dipke as proceedings move forward
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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BRICS: What Has India Really Gained From BRICS? Chidambaram Vs BJP | Jim O’Neill On BRICS Power
As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit, the grouping is at the centre of a fresh political debate at home.Congress leader P. Chidambaram has questioned the tangible gains India has secured…
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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ChatGPT’s 80s Trend Takes Political Turn As BJP, Congress Trade Jibes With AI Images
The viral ChatGPT ‘80s trend takes a political twist as the Congress and BJP trade barbs through AI-generated images.
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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The Garba Debate: Ban On Entry For Muslims | Vande Mataram Row | BRICS | Mumbai Mosque Controversy
The Garba debate, the controversy over entry restrictions for Muslims at some Garba events, and the wider political debate over identity and participation are in focus. The discussion comes amid the…
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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Akash Anand’s Political Rollercoaster: Why BSP Chief Mayawati Expelled Her Nephew Again
Mayawati’s latest action against Akash Anand came hours after his father-in-law’s retirement announcement, reviving questions over BSP’s leadership ahead of the 2027 UP elections.
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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Waris Pathan Slams VHP Over Navratri Row | “Why Visit a Place Where You’re Not Invited?” | News18
AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan criticizes the VHP’s stance on Muslim participation in Navratri events, saying Muslims should avoid places where they feel their religious beliefs may be…
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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Pinarayi Vijayan Slams ED Over CMRL Case | ‘Political Vendetta’ Allegation | Kerala Breaking News
Breaking News: Former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over its latest action in the CMRL-Exalogic case.Vijayan has…
News 18 - Politics·10 Sep 2026
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NC Honours Full Vande Mataram: Congress Isolated Amongst Allies? | Jammu And Kashmir | Plain Speak
A fresh political controversy has erupted over Vande Mataram, with the Congress advising its allies to sing only the first two stanzas of the national song, while the National Conference in Jammu and…
News 18 - Politics·9 Sep 2026
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