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BJP’s Nupur Sharma booked for remarks on Prophet Muhammad

The case against Sharma was filed by Raza Academy, a Sunni Barelvi organisation of Indian Sunni Muslims.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s national spokesperson, Nupur Sharma has been booked over her recent remark about Prophet Muhammad.

Sharma during a debate on the Gyanvapi Mosque case had said since Muslims were mocking the Hindu faith by calling discovered Shivling a fountain and there were certain things in their (Islamic) religious books that people can mock those claims as well.

An FIR was filed against Sharma at Pydhonie Police Station in Mumbai under sections 295A (hurting religious feelings), 153A (promoting enmity) and 505B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case was filed by Raza Academy, a Sunni Barelvi organisation of Indian Sunni Muslims.

The National Conference on Saturday demanded action against Nupur Sharma and called her remarks blasphemous, offensive, and frighteningly hurtful remarks against Prophet Muhammad. The NC provincial president, Salman Ali Sagar also demanded an unqualified apology for comments in which the most sacred name of Muslims was used.

On Friday, Nupur Sharma had alleged that she is receiving death and rape threats after a fact-checker tweeted a video of her remarks on Prophet Muhammad.

Sharma claimed that the co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News, Muhammed Zubair shared an edited video from one of her debates. Speaking to ANI, Sharma had said the fact-checker started to vitiate the atmosphere by putting out a heavily edited and selected video from one of her debates. Ever since she has been receiving death and rape threats, including beheading threats against her and her family members.

Zubair, on Friday, tweeted a short clip of a television news debate on the Gyanvapi row in which Sharma was heard commenting on Prophet Muhammad’s marriage. Sharma then tagged Delhi Police and accused Zubair of inciting communal passions to which he said he is sure that police will arrest Sharma if they see the full video.

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Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: 23 new ministers, including 2 Congress MLAs, to take oath

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is set to expand his Council of Ministers today with the induction of 23 MLAs, including 21 from the TVK and two from the Congress.

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In a major political development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay is expanding his Council of Ministers today by inducting 23 new MLAs. The expansion reflects a significant consolidation of the ruling alliance, bringing representation from key partner parties into the government.

Diverse representation in the new team

The incoming cohort of ministers consists of 21 lawmakers from Chief Minister Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), alongside 2 legislators from the allied Congress party. Media reports indicate that the expansion aims to reinforce unity among alliance partners, with further representation expected for other regional allies to balance regional and political administration. The official swearing-in ceremony for all 23 nominees is scheduled to take place today in Chennai.

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Congress to join Vijay cabinet in Tamil Nadu after 59 years, two MLAs set to become ministers

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The Congress party is set to become part of the Tamil Nadu government for the first time in nearly six decades, with two of its MLAs expected to join Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s cabinet in an upcoming expansion.

According to reports, the Congress leadership has approved the induction of two legislators into the Vijay-led administration, marking the party’s return to power-sharing in Tamil Nadu after 59 years.

The development comes days after actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), formed the government in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 Assembly elections. Congress had extended support to TVK during the government formation process earlier this month.

Reports said MLAs K Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan are among the likely Congress leaders to be sworn in as ministers. The cabinet expansion is expected to strengthen the alliance between TVK and Congress while also giving Congress a direct role in governance in the state.

Congress had last been part of the Tamil Nadu government in 1967, making the latest move a major political milestone in the state’s history. Political observers see the decision as an attempt to consolidate the ruling alliance and maintain stability in the new government.

The TVK government led by Vijay has already begun administrative restructuring and portfolio allocation after taking office earlier this month. Vijay retained key departments including Home, Police and Youth Welfare in the initial cabinet formation.

The Congress leadership had earlier indicated its willingness to participate in the Tamil Nadu government after extending support to Vijay during the post-election negotiations.

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BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over traitor remark against PM Modi, Amit Shah

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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi triggered a sharp political controversy on Wednesday after calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh “traitors” during an address to Congress workers in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli.

The remarks drew an immediate backlash from the Bharatiya Janata Party, with several leaders accusing the Congress MP of using “the language of terrorists” and attempting to insult democratic institutions.

According to reports, Rahul Gandhi told party workers that when RSS members speak about PM Modi and Amit Shah, they should respond by saying, “Your Prime Minister is a traitor, your home minister is a traitor, your organisation is a traitor.” He further alleged that the ruling establishment had “worked to sell out India” and attacked the Constitution as well as the ideals of Dr BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi.

The Congress leader made the remarks while addressing workers in Rae Bareli, his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh. His comments quickly became the centre of a heated political exchange between the BJP and Congress.

BJP leaders strongly condemned the statement, saying Rahul Gandhi’s comments crossed democratic boundaries. Party leaders claimed his language echoed narratives used by hostile elements against India and accused him of targeting the Indian state for political gains.

The controversy intensified further after Rahul Gandhi also criticised PM Modi over a viral video showing the Prime Minister gifting a packet of “Melody” candy to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Rome. Gandhi reportedly mocked the gesture amid ongoing political debates over economic and governance issues.

The latest exchange adds to the escalating war of words between the BJP and Congress ahead of key political battles in several states and the broader national political contest. Political tensions between the two parties have intensified in recent weeks over issues ranging from governance and foreign visits to economic concerns and constitutional debates.

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