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20 Jun

Police Probe Underway After Firing Incident at Congress MLA’s Office in Meham

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingBalram Dangi, Congress, Haryana

Rohtak (Balwinder Singh): Authorities have launched an investigation after unidentified individuals allegedly fired multiple shots at the office of Congress legislator Balram Dangi in Haryana's Meham town during the early hours of Saturday. The premises were vacant at the time of the incident, and no casualties have been reported. The attack was discovered when staff members arrived in the morning and noticed broken glass panels at the entrance. Initial inspection revealed several bullet impact marks on the front facade, prompting an immediate response from local police. Situated opposite the Meham Police Station, the office became the focus of a forensic…

09 Jun

Akali Dal-BJP Alliance A Bid to Regain Power, Not Serve Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal BJP Alliance, Amloh, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Congress, Kotkapura, Punjab government, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal

Almoh, Fatehgarh Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): As talk of a renewed alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and BJP gathers pace, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said the coming together of the two parties reflects a desperate bid to regain political power after being repeatedly rejected by the people of Punjab. Addressing a Lok Milni among residents of Shamaspur village in the Amloh constituency, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the SAD-BJP alliance was not being forged for public welfare or any shared ideology but to revive the politics that had harmed Punjab through the patronage of the…

25 May

Raja Warring Served Show-Cause Notice Over Alleged Poll Code Violation in Gidderbaha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAmrinder Singh Raja Warring, Congress

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has been issued a show-cause notice by the Returning Officer over allegations of continuing election campaigning after the official campaigning period had ended in Gidderbaha Municipal Council limits of Muktsar district. According to administrative sources, the action was initiated following an alleged violation of election rules that prohibit campaigning after 5 pm ahead of polling. Authorities claim that despite the campaign deadline, political activities linked to Raja Warring continued in the Gidderbaha area. However, Warring’s team has denied receiving any formal communication regarding the matter. Members of…

14 May

Congress Picks V.D. Satheesan as New Kerala Chief Minister

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingCm, Congress, Kerala, VD Satheesan

Rajeev Sharma :- Ending days of political suspense over the leadership issue in Kerala, the Congress high command on Thursday officially announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of the state. The decision was finalised after extensive consultations with senior leaders of the party’s Kerala unit. The announcement was made at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi by party observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, along with Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi. Senior Congress leader Satheesan’s name had emerged as the frontrunner following several rounds of discussions within the party. Apart from Satheesan, Congress organisation general secretary K. C.…

08 May

Punjab Congress to Hold Key Strategy Meeting Ahead of Civic, Assembly Polls

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Sports, TrendingBig news, Chandigarh, Congress, Elections, Meeting

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Congress has intensified preparations for the upcoming municipal corporation and Assembly elections, with a crucial party meeting scheduled to be held in Chandigarh on Saturday. The meeting will be chaired by Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and is expected to focus on the party’s electoral roadmap and organisational strengthening in the state. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa are also expected to attend the deliberations. With elections due for municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Punjab, the party leadership is likely to finalise strategies for…

06 May

TVK Leader Vijay Stakes Claim to Form Tamil Nadu Government Amid Dramatic Political Realignment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCongress, DMK, Governor, Politics, Tamil Nadu, TVK, Vijay

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to formally stake his claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu. This high-profile meeting followed a seismic shift in the state's political landscape, as the Congress party announced it was severing its long-standing ties with the DMK to support the actor-turned-politician. Vijay presented the Governor with a list of Congress legislators who have pledged their support, marking a significant challenge to the decades-long bipolar dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. While the TVK emerged as the single largest…

06 May

Congress backs Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu, seeks two cabinet posts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCongress

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major political twist, the Indian National Congress’s Tamil Nadu unit has decided to extend conditional support to actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly. Politics This marks a historic shift in Tamil Nadu politics, as the TVK defeated the long-dominant Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and pushed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to third place—breaking a near six-decade-old Dravidian stronghold. The resolution backing TVK was passed during a virtual Congress meeting to explore a post-poll alliance. With just five seats, Congress is…

28 Feb

From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBarnala, Big news, Congress, Punjab News, Rahul Gandhi, Rally

Gurpreet Singh :- At a massive Congress rally in Barnala, Rahul Gandhi delivered a sharp and uncompromising message to the Punjab unit of the party, making it clear that indiscipline and internal factionalism will no longer be tolerated. While targeting the Centre over key policy issues, he also turned his focus inward, cautioning senior state leaders against prioritizing personal ambitions over party unity. In a firm tone, Gandhi stressed that no individual, regardless of stature, is bigger than the party. He underlined that electoral victories are achieved through collective effort, not individual prominence. Leaders who fail to function as team…

30 Jan

Senior Congress Leader Manoj Malhotra Passes Away Suddenly in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar witnessed the sudden demise of senior Congress leader Manoj Malhotra, popularly known as Manu Baring, who suffered a cardiac arrest early Friday morning around 4 a.m. Despite immediate medical attention from his family, doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital. His sudden passing has left family members and supporters in deep shock. Fitness Enthusiast Till the EndManoj Malhotra was known for his commitment to personal fitness. Just a day before his death, he shared a fitness video on social media to inspire the youth. His dedication to health and wellness made him a…

30 Jan

Punjab Congress Launches Second Phase of MNREGA Campaign with Rallies in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has kicked off the second phase of its MNREGA outreach campaign in the state, beginning with a rally at Mullampur Dakha in Ludhiana. Following this, another rally is planned at Raikot near Mullampur. The rallies are scheduled at the grain markets, with the Mullampur Dakha event at 11 a.m. and the Raikot rally at 2 p.m. Key leaders, including Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, state party president Raja Warring, opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa, and Gurdaspur MP and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, will address the gatherings alongside other senior party figures.…