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BJP heads for comfortable win in 3 states, Congress snatches Telangana from BRS

Rain of sops seems to have worked for the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan but Chhattisgarh unconvinced. Telangana shows thumbs-down to BRS

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PM Modi arrives at BJP headquarters after assembly election results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in Delhi after the party’s victory in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan assembly elections.

BJP wins 100 seats In Madhya Pradesh, leads in 64

As per the Election Commission, BJP won 100 seats in Madhya Pradesh and is leading in 64. Meanwhile, Congress won 28 seats and is leading in 37. 

Rahul Gandhi celebrate Congress victory in Telangana, accept mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that his party humbly accepts the mandate of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, adding that the battle of ideology will continue. He thanked the people of Telangana and said that they will fulfill the promise of making a people’s government in Telangana.  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanks people of Telangana

After assembly election results, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people of Telangana for giving party mandate. He stated that the party will overcome temporary setbacks and will prepare fully for the Lok Sabha elections along with INDIA partners.

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Chaitanya Kashyap wins

BJP MLA Chaitanya Kashyap won from Ratlam assembly seat with a margin of 60,708 votes defeating Congress rival Paras Saklecha 

BJP wins 8 assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh, leading in 160 seats

In Madhya Pradesh, BJP won 8 assembly seats and is leading in 160 seats, so far. Congress won 1 assembly seat and is leading in 60 seats.

BJP wins 23 assembly seats in Rajasthan, Congress 11

As the counting of votes continues, BJP won 23 assembly seats in Rajasthan. The Congress won in 11 seats and is leading by 59 seats. The BJP is leading in 91 seats.

Congress, BRS wins in 5 assembly seats each in Telangana

So far, the Congress and BRS won in 5 assembly seats in Telangana. Further, Congress is leading by 58 seats, BRS by 35 seats, BJP by 9 seats, AIMIN by 6 seats and CPI by 1 seat.

BJP got very good success in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that BJP has got a very good success in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. He added that the public has supported the party’s policies, formed under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Madhya Pradesh BJP candidate Ghanshyam Chandrawanshi wins

BJP candidate from Kalapipal assembly seat won with a margin of 11,765 votes, defeating sitting Congress MLA Kunal Choudhary. 

Telangana Chief Minister’s son KTR concedes defeat, says party will bounce back

BRS leader and Telangana Chief Minister’s son KTR conceded defeat in the assembly election. He expressed that he is not saddened over the results today, but is surely disappointed as it was not in expected lines for them. He added that they will take the defeat in their stride as learning and will bounce back. 

Rajasthan BJP candidate Diya Kumari wins

BJP candidate from Vidhyadhar Nagar assembly seat won with a margin of 71,368 votes, as per Election Commission data

Rajasthan win given by PM Modi, says former CM Vasundhara Raje

Former Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje said that the victory is of the mantra of Sabka saath, sabka vishwas and sabka prayaas given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She added that this is also the victory of the strategy given by Amit Shah and the able leadership provided by JP Nadda.  

Modi magic spelt doom for opposition parties, says Union Minister Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani expressed that she is extremely elated as a BJP worker that Modi Magic has spelled doom for opposition parties in India. She also conveyed gratitude to citizens of all states that have elected the BJP in power. 

BJP party workers celebrate in Delhi headquarter as party heads for comfortable win in three states

Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje leads with huge margin in Rajasthan

BJP leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is leading from the Jhalrapatan Assembly seat by more than 51,000 seats. She is leading ahead of Congress’s Ram Lal Chouhan. 

BJP will get thumping majority in Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

As BJP comfortably leads in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that they were always confident and have always said that the BJP will get a thumping majority in Madhya Pradesh. He added that the confidence is due to the support they have received from the people of the state. 

BJP leads with 163 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 53 in Chhattisgarh, 114 in Rajasthan

Congress trails behind with 67, 35 and 72 seats in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan respectively.

After BJP leads in 3 states, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says People accept PM Modi’s guarantee to deliver

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who is the election-in-charge for Rajasthan expressed satisfaction as BJP pulled ahead of the ruling Congress. The counting is still underway. He added that the election results show that people accept PM Modi’s guarantee of delivering on guarantees.

BJP leads in Chhattisgarh, Raman Singh says people believe in PM Modi

Senior BJP leader Raman Singh said that people know that the Congress guarantees are fake and that they also know that Bhupesh Baghel didn’t fulfill his promises. He added that the people of the state believe in PM Modi’s guarantee.

Rajasthan election heavyweights Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, Vasundhara Raje leads in the state

As BJP leads in Rajasthan, Congress leader and Deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot is leading against BJP’s Ajit Singh Mehta in the Tonk Assembly constituency. CM Ashok Gehlot is also leading in Sardarpur constituency. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje is leading Jhalrapatan. 

BJP takes lead in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Congress in Telangana

BJP is leading in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan with 156, 44, 116 seats respectively. Congress leads with 61 seats in Telangana. In Chhattisgarh, Congress gained 40, 73 in Madhya Pradesh, 70 in Rajasthan.

Congress gains 57 seats in Chhattisgarh, BJP 33

So far, Congress has gained 57 seats and BJP 33 seats in Chhattisgarh. Congress’s heavyweight Bhupesh Baghel is leading in Patan constituency, his nephew Vijay Baghel trails behind.

Congress crosses halfway mark in Telangana in early leads

Congress crossed the halfway mark in Telangana with 65 seats. BJP, BRS, AIMIM gained 9, 39, 4 seats respectively. K Chandrashekar Rao is trailing in Kamareddy constituency.

Congress trails behind in Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot leads in Sardarpura constituency

With 107 seats, BJP is leading in Rajasthan. Congress gained 80 seats. Congress’s Ashok Gehlot is leading in Sardarpura constituency, Sachin Pilot is trailing in Tonk. BJP’s Vasundhara Raje, Baba Balaknath, Diya Kumari is leading in Jhalrapatan, Tijara, Vidhyadhar Nagar respectively. 

BJP gains 126 seats in Madhya Pradesh, Congress close behind 

In the early trends, BJP gained 126 seats in Madhya Pradesh and Congress 99. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Prahlad Singh Patel from BJP are leading in Budhni and Narsinghpur while Narendra Singh Tomar is trailing in Dimani. Congress’s Kamal Nath is leading and Jaivardhan Singh is trailing in Raghogadh.

Congress’s Bhupesh Baghel, BJP’s Raman Singh trails in Chhattisgarh

Congress took the lead in Chhattisgarh with 52 seats, BJP 33. Congress heavyweight leader Bhupesh Baghel is trailing in Patan constituency. BJP’s Raman Singh is also trailing i9n Rajnandgaon constituency. Congress’s Tamradhwaj Sahu and BJP’s Vijay Baghel is leading in Durg-Rural and Patan respectively.

Tight race between Congress, BJP in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

In Madhya Pradesh, BJP is leading with 88 seats, Congress gained 72. While in Rajasthan, BJP got 80 seats with Congress gaining 74.

Congress takes huge lead in Telangana

With 61 seats, Congress takes a huge lead in Telangana. BRS gains 25, BJP 9 and AIMIM 1. BRS’s R. S Praveen Kumar, K C Rao, Jogu Ramanna, Pocharam Srinivas are trailing in their constituencies.

Congress gains in Chhattisgarh, BJP close

In Chhattisgarh, Congress gained 41 seats while BJP got 30. Bhupesh Baghel is trailing in Patan constituency. Congress’s Tamradhwaj Sahu is leading in Durg-rural. BJP’s Raman Singh is leading in Rajnandgaon.

Congress leads in Rajasthan with 49 seats

As the tight election battle continues, Congress is leading in Rajasthan with 49 seats, while BJP gains 40 seats. Ashok Gehlot is leading in Sardarpura constituency, Sachin Pilot in Tonk.

BJP’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress’s Kamal Nath leading in Madhya Pradesh

BJP’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading in Budhni constituency, Narendra Singh Tomar in Dimani constituency, Prahlad Singh Patel in Narsingpur constituency. Congress’s Kamal Nath and Jaivardhan Singh are leading in Chhindwara and Raghogadh respectively.  

Congress leads in Telangana, BJP in Chattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, Congress gained 19 seats and BJP 20. Congress leading in Telangana with 13 seats, BRS 8, BJP 5, AIMIM 1

BJP takes early leads in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

In Madhya Pradesh, Congress and BJP are in a tough battle as the early trends show BJP with 13 seats and Congress 11. In Rajasthan, BJP got 21 seats and Congress 20

Counting of votes begins in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana

A few months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the votes will be counted for four states today. Officials stated that all arrangements have been made at the counting halls and that the security personnel are deployed in an adequate numbers in all constituencies.

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Karnataka withdraws 42 criminal cases including 2022 Aland Dargah clashes, sparks massive BJP backlash

The Congress-led Karnataka government has cleared the withdrawal of 42 criminal cases, including those linked to the 2022 Aland Dargah clashes, drawing intense fire from the BJP over allegations of encouraging violent elements.

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The Congress-led Karnataka government has officially cleared the withdrawal of 42 criminal cases, including several sensitive cases tied to the 2022 communal clashes at the Ladle Mashak Dargah in Aland town, Kalaburagi district. The decision has triggered an intense political confrontation, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launching a fierce attack against the ruling administration.

Aland Dargah Clashes Under Focus

A major portion of the dropped cases involves 13 specific files connected to the communal violence that erupted in 2022. The tension originally ignited following allegations that a Shivling located inside the disputed Ladle Mashak Dargah premises had been desecrated. The situation rapidly escalated into large-scale unrest when a group of Hindu activists made attempts to enter the dargah to clean the structure.

During the ensuing rioting, extensive damage was inflicted on public and private property. Several vehicles were completely vandalised, including official transport vehicles used by high-ranking political figures such as Union Minister Bhagwanth Khuba and the Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner.

Overruling Departmental and Legal Objections

According to internal sources, the state home department had initially strongly resisted the move to drop the riot-related cases. The department cited highly adverse legal opinions and expressed deep reservations regarding the suspension of prosecution in matters of sensitive communal violence.

Despite these departmental objections and legal warnings, a specialized Cabinet sub-committee reviewed and subsequently approved the withdrawal of the cases. The recommendation was then fast-tracked to the state Cabinet, which formally ratified and cleared the final decision.

“Encouraging Violent Elements,” Alleges BJP

The opposition BJP reacted sharply to the development, accusing the government of actively fostering lawlessness. Speaking on the decision, BJP spokesperson S. Prakash noted that this marks the third instance where the Congress administration has stepped in to drop severe criminal cases across the state.

“Cases linked to rioting and attempts to burn police stations were also withdrawn earlier,” Prakash stated, emphasizing that prior state actions of a similar nature had been legally contested and stayed by courts. He added that the administration has failed to learn any lessons from past judicial interventions.

The opposition spokesperson went on to allege that the decision was heavily influenced by senior party leadership, pointing toward pressure from leaders like Priyank Kharge or Mallikarjun Kharge. He claimed that by repeatedly withdrawing such cases, the government is effectively encouraging fringe elements to continue executing violence without fear of legal consequences.

State Government Stands Firm on Review Process

Defending the executive action, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara clarified that the decision was neither rushed nor arbitrary. He emphasized that the Cabinet Sub-Committee meticulously reviewed approximately 52 total cases involving various socio-political organizations across the entire state.

“In the Cabinet Sub-Committee, every case was discussed individually to examine whether it could be legally withdrawn,” Parameshwara asserted. He explained that the panel moved forward only after establishing that there was concrete legal scope to do so. While refusing to delve deeper into the specific details of the Aland Dargah incident, he stated that the final step was a collective Cabinet decision where all pertinent parameters were fully evaluated.

Slamming the opposition’s narrative, Minister Satish Jarkiholi also stood by the administration’s choice. He noted that the beneficiaries of the 42 dropped cases span across multiple communities and groups, including farmers, local political leaders, and Muslims. Jarkiholi dismissed the BJP’s criticism as a standard, predictable allegation that is routinely leveled whenever such broad administrative reviews take place.

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PM Modi urges shift to alternative energy and fuel austerity amid Middle East crisis

In response to severe energy and supply chain strains caused by the ongoing war in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered an intensive push toward alternative energy sources while urging the public to cut down on fuel consumption.

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As the escalating conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt international supply chains and impact global markets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged senior ministers and citizens to aggressively explore alternative energy sources and adopt conservation practices. Chaired by the Prime Minister, a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) evaluated the short, medium, and long-term economic and strategic implications of the ongoing Middle East war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

The government’s primary focus remains on safeguarding citizens from the economic shockwaves of the conflict, which has heavily strained global petroleum, power, and fertiliser sectors. Media reports indicate that the blockade of critical trade lifelines like the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil marketing companies into severe daily revenue losses to keep domestic prices regulated, prompting a nationwide call for energy self-reliance and behavioral transformation.

High-Level review targeting energy security and supply stabilization

During the top-tier strategy session, the Prime Minister reviewed the immediate and prolonged steps required to guarantee uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities. Senior cabinet members—including the ministers of finance, external affairs, petroleum, and defense—assessed India’s overall preparedness.

“Chaired a meeting of the CCS to review the mitigating measures in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia,” the Prime Minister stated in a digital update. He added that discussions heavily emphasized diversifying import sources for key industrial segments, boosting domestic distribution logistics, and establishing a robust shield against international market volatility.

The continuous monitoring of geopolitical developments is aimed at protecting both public consumption interests and large-scale industrial requirements.

A call for public fuel conservation and alternative energy

Addressing the wider public, the Prime Minister described the current global context as a challenging period that demands unified national resilience. He appealed to the citizens of the country to voluntarily cut back on petrol and diesel consumption, highlighting fuel austerity as a national responsibility to conserve precious foreign exchange reserves.

Suggested measures echo the structural adaptations utilized during the pandemic, including encouraging carpooling, optimizing the use of public urban metro systems, and transitioning back to remote work, virtual meetings, and online conferences where applicable.

Simultaneously, the administration is pressing forward with structural energy sector upgrades. Efforts are being channeled into accelerating non-fossil fuel power generation, advancing battery energy storage systems, and scaling up strategic petroleum reserves to ensure that India remains insulated from future external maritime and geopolitical chokepoints.

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Punjab espionage ring exposed as Pathankot man arrested for transmitting army movements to Pakistan

A major espionage module has been uncovered in Punjab’s Pathankot. Police arrested Baljit Singh for installing an internet-linked CCTV camera on National.

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In a significant development for national security, the police in Punjab’s Pathankot have dismantled a suspected cross-border spying network. A local resident has been taken into custody for allegedly sharing highly sensitive details regarding the movements of the Indian Army and various paramilitary units with handlers based in Pakistan.

The suspect, identified as Baljit Singh (also known as Bittu), belongs to Chakk Dhariwal village. According to senior police officials, Singh had strategically set up an internet-linked closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera at a shop situated near a bridge on the crucial Pathankot-Jammu stretch of National Highway-44. This setup allowed him to monitor and track the logistical movements of defense and paramilitary forces along the corridor.

Surveillance feed routed internationally

Senior Superintendent of Police, Daljinder Singh Dhillon, confirmed that the live digital surveillance feed from this highway camera was being routed electronically to operatives located in Pakistan as well as other international destinations.

During his interrogation, the accused admitted to installing the internet-enabled camera at a roadside shop near Sujanpur earlier this year in January. He further disclosed that he was receiving instructions from an unidentified handler operating out of Dubai, who had initially transferred a sum of Rs 40,000 to him for executing the task. Following his arrest, security personnel recovered the CCTV unit along with the accompanying Wi-Fi internet router used to transmit the data.

Multiple suspects booked as investigation widens

The breakthrough came after intelligence inputs pointed toward highly suspicious activities along the crucial highway stretch. Acting on the information, the Sujanpur police registered a formal case involving four individuals. Alongside Baljit Singh, the case names Vikramjit Singh (alias Vikka), Balwinder Singh (alias Vicky), and Taranpreet Singh (alias Tannu). Media reported that law enforcement considers the accused to be actively involved in anti-national and illicit networks.

A comprehensive dossier detailing the security breach has been forwarded to high-ranking federal and state authorities. Law enforcement teams are currently conducting extensive raids across the region to apprehend the remaining co-conspirators who are on the run. Meanwhile, an in-depth investigation is underway to fully trace the financial trails and chart out the wider cross-border connections underlying this spy module.

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