German Chancellor Merz arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday as part of his two-day visit to India. He was received at the airport by Karnataka's Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil
The National Herald controversy has returned to haunt the Gandhi family after a major expose revealed disproportionate advertising funds allotted by the Karnataka Congress government. Data shows that the Gandhi-owned newspaper received crores in government advertisements between 2023 and 2025, far more than any other national daily. In contrast, several established newspapers received little to no allocation during the same period. The revelations have reignited political fire, with the BJP accusing the Congress of misusing taxpayers’ money to benefit its own party-linked publication. As Sonia and Rahul Gandhi face renewed scrutiny, the political battle over National Herald is set to intensify.
Residents of Bhagirathpura in Indore are being forced to drink contaminated water riddled with insects, froth and a foul smell—despite a recent water tragedy that claimed several lives and left many hospitalised. India Today’s ground report reveals that sewer lines and drinking water pipelines run side by side, raising serious concerns over leakage and contamination. Laboratory reports have confirmed that polluted water caused the deaths and illnesses, prompting political outrage. While local MLA and minister Kailash Vijayvargiya says the government is working to fix the issue, the Congress has launched sharp attacks, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the Centre of silence over the tragedy. As protests erupt and the matter reaches the High Court, which will hear the case on January 6, residents are still waiting for safe drinking water—highlighting how even in 2026, access to clean water remains a distant promise.
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ allegation has come under scrutiny after a survey by the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority showed overwhelming public trust in India’s electoral process. The survey, conducted after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, found that 91.31% of respondents believe elections in India are free and fair, while 83.61% expressed trust in EVMs, with Kalaburagi recording the highest confidence levels. The findings come at a time when the Karnataka government has proposed using ballot papers for local body elections. The Congress claims the survey was commissioned by the Election Commission, even as the BJP targets the party, demanding proof of alleged vote theft.
Fresh signs of dissent have surfaced within the Indian National Congress as senior leader Digvijaya Singh questioned the party’s leadership approach. Singh sparked controversy with a post on X praising the organisational strength of the BJP-RSS and highlighting Narendra Modi’s rise from grassroots to prime minister. He later sought internal reforms, taking an apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi. While the BJP seized the moment to attack Congress leadership, the party insists its structure remains strong. The episode raises questions about leadership, dissent, and unity within Congress ahead of key political battles.
Pawar was speaking at the inauguration of the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, in Pune district.
CAG audits and independent studies showed that MGNREGA utilisation was often lowest in the poorest states and districts, says Amitabh Kant
Rahul Gandhi is back at the centre of a political storm. Speaking in Berlin, the Leader of Opposition alleged vote theft, misuse of central agencies, and an assault on India’s institutions, questioning the fairness of recent elections. The BJP hit back hard, accusing Rahul Gandhi of insulting India on foreign soil, branding his remarks as a “Bharat Badnam Yatra.” Union ministers and BJP leaders launched a multi-pronged counter-attack, while even an INDIA bloc ally struck a note of caution. Inside the Congress, fresh leadership murmurs have emerged after a senior MP publicly backed Priyanka Gandhi, giving the BJP fresh ammunition.
LoP Rahul Gandhi has reignited his “vote chori” attack—this time from foreign soil. Speaking at an event in Berlin, Germany, Rahul alleged that elections in India are not free and fair, sparking a sharp political backlash. He reiterated that the Congress won polls in Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, while maintaining that the Maharashtra election was unfair and that the broader electoral process in India remains compromised. The remarks triggered a fierce response from the BJP. Party president JP Nadda accused Rahul of criticising India abroad and skipping key Parliament sessions, while the BJP said he was spreading propaganda rather than acting as Leader of Opposition.
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