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Ayodhya row heats up, UP weighs option to send probe to Central agency | Lucknow News

Ayodhya row heats up, UP weighs option to send probe to Central agency | Lucknow News

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3 min readLucknowJul 2, 2026 05:35 AM IST Amid the clamour for a speedy probe into the alleged theft and embezzlement of funds and valuables donated to the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government is actively considering the option of turning over the investigation of the case to the CBI or another Central agency, The Indian Express has learnt. Sources said since the matter constitutes an economic offence which requires deep investigation, the option of handing over the case to the CBI or another Central agency is being looked at. The state SIT, which submitted a preliminary report on its findings, was Wednesday granted time until July 15 to complete its probe. It will be revisiting Ayodhya Thursday to conduct further inquiries. Sources said a parallel probe by the Ayodhya police has only uncovered cash allegedly stolen in recent months – eight persons have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody – and an extensive investigation is required to trace movable and immovable assets acquired by the accused who were involved in the …

Gukesh-Sindarov rivalry heats up in Poland with revenge win for Uzbek star in Grand Chess Tour

Gukesh-Sindarov rivalry heats up in Poland with revenge win for Uzbek star in Grand Chess Tour

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 8, 2026 11:51 PM IST Chess is often seen as a sport of quiet calculation, where emotion is expected to take a back seat to cold logic. But there is always room for a posture and a few gestures carry as much weight as the fist pump. When world champion D. Gukesh defeated his challenger Javokhir Sindarov in a rapid game at the Super Rapid and Blitz tournament in Poland, his celebration was far from subtle. And for those watching closely, it spoke volumes. It was as if Gukesh was reminding who holds the crown. That was Day 2. On Day 4, the Uzbek prodigy – the same one who has taken the chess world by storm with a World Cup triumph followed by a Candidates victory – struck back. Sindarov had his revenge, defeating Gukesh in the blitz portion of the event to even the score right away. It was a day of extremes for Gukesh. From nine rounds of blitz, he walked away with just four points through …

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Idukki election heats up over land issues

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Idukki election heats up over land issues

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Hoardings of LDF and UDF were erupted in Nedumkandam in Idukki | Photo Credit: Asif Baiju As election campaigning enters its final stage, land-related concerns have taken centre stage in the hilly district of Idukki. The Left Democratic Front (LDF), which currently holds four out of the five seats in the district, aims to maintain its dominance, while the UDF seeks a clean sweep of all five seats. Meanwhile, in the Devikulam constituency, the entry of S. Rajendran has turned the race into a high-stakes triangular contest. Both high-profile and local leaders have highlighted land issues, title deeds, and human-animal conflict during their campaigns. Following the release of the LDF’s poll manifesto, the UDF and various farmers’ movements raised serious allegations, claiming the LDF intends to convert the district into a forest zone. The Idukki Land Freedom Movement (ILFM) and Kerala Independent Farmers Association (KIFA) also questioned specific recommendations within the manifesto. Rasak Chooravelil, Chairman of the ILFM, noted that the LDF corrected its manifesto recommendations following these concerns. “This may be the first time …

West Bengal election 2026: Trinamool versus Congress battle heats up in central Bengal

West Bengal election 2026: Trinamool versus Congress battle heats up in central Bengal

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Congress leader and Berhampore Assembly constituency candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury campaigns ahead of Assembly election, in Murshidabad district, on April 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s campaign for the Berhampore Assembly seat in West Bengal faced repeated disruptions by Trinamool Congress supporters over the weekend. On Sunday (April 5, 2026), protesters raised the Trinamool flag and shouted slogans at the five-time former Congress MP until Central forces intervened to bring the situation under control. Assembly elections: Follow LIVE updates on April 5, 2026 He faced opposition from the ruling party’s workers while campaigning in Berhampore town on Saturday (April 4, 2026) as well, but insisted that such protests would not deter him from reaching out to voters. “We are conducting our election campaign programmes every day. All programmes are being carried out with the permission and knowledge of the Election Commission, yet the miscreants of the Trinamool are repeatedly trying to obstruct them. We will not stop — we will do it this evening too, and tomorrow as well,” …

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

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UDF candidate ​P​.C. Vishnunadh during an election campaign at​ Kundara Assembly constituency in Kollam on April 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: C. SURESHKUMAR The electoral landscape in Kundara is reaching a fever pitch as the three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes, each injecting a unique energy into the campaign. From places of worship to cashew factories and busy junctions, the air is thick with political rhetoric and the promise of a transformed future for this important constituency in Kollam. At a local cashew factory, sitting MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) sets a personal and empathetic tone. Known for his approachable demeanour, Mr. Vishnunadh spends considerable time listening to the grievances of women workers, whose livelihoods are tethered to the struggling cashew sector. His campaign strategy leans heavily on his accessibility and his track record over the last five years, which he describes as a period of being “with the people” through every developmental milestone. He challenges skeptics to verify his performance through the Right to Information (RTI) Act, positioning …

PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi exchange barbs as Assam contest heats up| India News

PM Modi, Priyanka Gandhi exchange barbs as Assam contest heats up| India News

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The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday exchanged several barbs amid the high-stake contest in Assam where the assembly elections are scheduled on April 9. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI/PTI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who was in Assam for a campaign rally, accused the Himanta Biswa Sarma government of being corrupt and alleged a “mafia rule” in the state. The Congress leader, an MP from Wayanad, also raised Zubeen Garg’s death and said seeking justice for a respected figure is a political duty rather than opportunism. Priyanka Gandhi made the remarks while addressing a rally in Nazira, Assam. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an infiltrator pitch and accused the Congress of being the “root cause of corruption”. Also Read: ‘Beware of Congress, it is planning to bring a dangerous law in Assam’: PM Modi Modi alleged that the Congress, if it comes to power in Assam, will bring in a law to protect infiltrators. Addressing a rally in Gogamukh in Dhemaji, the PM claimed that the …

Suvendu Adhikari alleges ‘atrocities’ by Trinamool as Bhabanipur battle heats up

Suvendu Adhikari alleges ‘atrocities’ by Trinamool as Bhabanipur battle heats up

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Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Thursday, accused the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state of indulging in `atrocities`.  He made the accusation upon his arrival in the state`s Bhabanipur constituency to campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections. West Bengal will vote in two phases in the Assembly elections scheduled to be held on April 23 and April 29. The results will be announced on May 4. Adhikari in Bhabanipur, alleges TMC tried to block his visit Adhikari will contest the election from the Bhabanipur constituency. While speaking to reporters, the BJP leader said, “After I came here, hawkers, taxi drivers, small shopkeepers, all of them are saying that they are fed up with Mamata Banerjee`s atrocities. They have asked me to save them. I have given them my mobile number. I have come here to save them.” The Bengal Leader of Opposition claimed that the Trinamool Congress had kept 20 of its workers in the area since morning, before his arrival. “To obstruct me, …

Race heats up for Bihar’s five Rajya Sabha seats with RJD entry

Race heats up for Bihar’s five Rajya Sabha seats with RJD entry

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The Rashtriya Janata Dal’s decision to contest the Rajya Sabha poll poses a challenge to the NDA’s bid to win all five seats. | Photo Credit: File Photo The political race for five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar that go to the polls on March 16 has begun. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a combined strength of 202 MLAs, can secure four seats on its own. However, the Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) decision to contest poses a challenge to the ruling alliance’s bid to win all five seats. To secure the fifth seat, the NDA will need the support of three legislators from the Opposition camp. Of the five lawmakers completing their tenure on April 9, three are from the NDA – Harivansh Narayan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur of the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)], and Upendra Kushwaha of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) – and two from the RJD: Prem Chand Gupta and Amarendra Dhari Singh. The last day for filing nominations for the elections is March 5. Mr. Harivansh is the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, …

BMRCL Board To Discuss Metro Fare Hike Today Amid Public Outcry; Political Slugfest Heats Up | Bengaluru-news News

BMRCL Board To Discuss Metro Fare Hike Today Amid Public Outcry; Political Slugfest Heats Up | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 09:55 IST BMRCL paused Namma Metro fare hike after public outcry. The Board, including Central and Karnataka officials, meets today. Image for representation In the wake of the temporary halt to the proposed annual fare revision for Namma Metro following the public outcry, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting at 4 P.M. today, February 9. The 14-member board — comprising five officials from the Central government and nine from the Karnataka government — is expected to brainstorm on the fare hike. The central government officials will also take part in the meeting through video conferencing. Meanwhile, a decision on the annual fare revision is likely to be finalised by this evening. Annual Fare Revision On Hold In a media release on Sunday, the BMRCL announced its earlier communication dated February 5, announcing the fare revision, had been put on hold until further notice. “The decision on the revised fare will be communicated after the board’s review,” the release stated. However, it did not …

Pala political landscape heats up ahead of Assembly elections

Pala political landscape heats up ahead of Assembly elections

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Having long been at the centre of political churns, driven by the shifting positions of the Kerala Congress parties, Pala is stirring once again even before the announcement of the official election calendar. Signs of a high-stakes contest are already visible on the ground. Both Jose K. Mani, chairman of the Kerala congress (M) and sitting MLA Mani C. Kappan have launched their groundwork in a constituency long considered a United Democratic Front (UDF) stronghold. Adding a new edge to the battle is the possible entry of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State vice-president Shaun George, which could turn Pala into a fierce triangular fight. Mr. Kappan has left little room for ambiguity. He has made it clear that he will not relinquish the Pala seat and has played a key role in post-local body election manoeuvres that helped the UDF regain power in the Pala municipality. “Mr. Kappan has formally staked his claim for the seat as the sitting MLA. Considering his association with the UDF, any other decision regarding his candidature is unlikely,” said …