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    <title>CPI raises security concerns ahead of September 1 rally in Delhi</title>
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    <description>CPI General Secretary D. Raja has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging house arrests and harassment of party workers in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the party’s All-India Rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:58:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>CPI holds ‘Badlaav Zaroori Hai’ rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan</title>
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    <description>CPI General Secretary D. Raja led the rally in Delhi on September 1, raising demands related to employment, prices, farmers, workers, social justice and democratic rights.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:46:38 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces statewide protest in Punjab on August 31</title>
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    <description>The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha has announced a one-day protest outside Deputy Commissioner offices in all 22 districts of Punjab on August 31, 2026, over demands concerning farmers, agricultural labourers, youth, land, water and employment.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:48:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Election Commission’s voter-roll revision sparks political fight as deletions top 3 crore: report</title>
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    <description>The Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—launched in mid-2025 and now in its final stages—has reportedly removed over three crore names, triggering political backlash and a Supreme Court challenge. The exercise began in Bihar in June 2025 ahead of state elections, intensifying scrutiny over process, timing and safeguards.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Parliament Budget Session begins January 28, runs till April 2; Union Budget 2026-27 due February 1</title>
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    <description>India’s Parliament begins its Budget Session on January 28, 2026, and it is scheduled to run till April 2 with a break in between. The Union Budget 2026-27 is slated to be presented on February 1, with key legislative and policy debates expected through the session.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Protests flare up over UGC’s 2026 equity regulations, with students seeking withdrawal and safeguards</title>
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    <description>Opposition grew on 28 January 2026 to the UGC’s 2026 regulations on equity and anti-discrimination in higher education institutions, with demonstrations reported in multiple states and in Delhi. Protesters argued the rules could be misused and demanded changes, while sources indicated the government may clarify its stance. The controversy has pushed campus governance and grievance redressal into the political spotlight.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Security agencies on alert after major explosive seizure in Rajasthan ahead of Republic Day period</title>
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    <description>A large haul of explosives recovered in Rajasthan has triggered heightened scrutiny by security agencies, with reports linking the seizure to threat inputs and intensified monitoring around sensitive dates and locations. Officials are examining digital traces and possible coordination as preventive deployment is strengthened.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Rajasthan explosives seizure triggers heightened security focus after Republic Day threat chatter</title>
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    <description>A large explosives haul in Rajasthan has intensified scrutiny of security inputs flagged around Republic Day, with agencies probing online coded references and potential coordinated threat signals.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Budget Session build-up: Rijiju to chair all-party meet on Jan 27 ahead of Parliament sitting from Jan 28</title>
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    <description>Ahead of the Budget Session beginning January 28, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is scheduled to hold an all-party meeting on January 27 with floor leaders of both Houses. The session is expected to run in two phases, and the Union Budget 2026-27 is slated to be presented on February 1.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Security agencies probe ‘26-26’ chatter after large explosives seizure in Rajasthan, report says</title>
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    <description>A report says a major explosives seizure in Rajasthan has come alongside heightened security inputs around Republic Day, including online coded references and expanded preparedness at key sites.</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Maharashtra civic polls: BJP-led alliance crosses majority in Mumbai’s BMC as state results reshape local power map</title>
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    <description>In Maharashtra’s civic elections, the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) together crossed the majority mark in the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ending decades of dominance by the undivided Shiv Sena legacy. The wider municipal results signalled a major realignment of urban political control and organisational strength.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Delhi on high alert after intelligence warning of possible ‘26-26’ Republic Day terror plot: report</title>
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    <description>Security agencies in Delhi stepped up measures after an intelligence warning of a coordinated terrorist attack on or before Republic Day, reportedly code-named ‘26-26’. The report said targets could include prominent religious sites and that agencies intensified monitoring, including putting up posters of wanted suspects at major transit points.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day messages sharpen focus on Constitution and democratic values across parties</title>
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    <description>Republic Day 2026 prompted political leaders across parties to foreground constitutional ideals, equality and democratic norms. In Uttar Pradesh, leaders used the occasion to pay tributes to freedom fighters, emphasise unity and urge citizens to safeguard democracy and the Constitution.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day across states turns into political messaging around the Constitution and democracy</title>
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    <description>Republic Day observances across India featured leaders urging protection of constitutional values, with parties and state leaders using the occasion to reinforce their political messages on democracy and equality.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day politics: Congress leaders reiterate call to safeguard the Constitution at national parade</title>
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    <description>On 26 January 2026, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attended the Republic Day parade and publicly reiterated a message focused on protecting the Constitution. The statements sought to frame Republic Day as a reminder of constitutional ideals and democratic safeguards, positioning the event as both a national celebration and a moment of political messaging.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:31 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Naidu urges AI-led governance push, calls for ‘technology-driven decision-making’ across departments</title>
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    <description>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked officials to expand technology-driven governance and increase the use of AI tools for faster service delivery and grievance redressal. He also stressed training, audits and the scaling of digital service platforms across departments.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Parliament’s 2026 agenda: One Nation One Election bill and other major reforms head into Budget Session scrutiny</title>
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    <description>As India moves from the Winter Session into the 2026 Budget Session, several high-stakes proposals—including the One Nation One Election plan—remain under committee review. The One Nation One Election bills are with a Joint Parliamentary Committee that has an extended deadline tied to the Budget Session timeline.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day in Uttar Pradesh: leaders urge citizens to safeguard the Constitution and democratic values</title>
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    <description>On Republic Day 2026, political leaders in Uttar Pradesh framed the occasion as a pledge to protect the Constitution. Statements and ceremonies across parties highlighted constitutional ideals, unity and calls to defend democratic institutions.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Seating row dispute erupts at Republic Day parade as Congress and BJP trade charges over protocol</title>
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    <description>A fresh political spat broke out during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi after the Congress objected to the seating allocation for Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the parade. Congress leaders alleged the placement violated protocol and reflected disrespect toward opposition positions, while the BJP dismissed the claims and defended the arrangement—turning a ceremonial setting into a new flashpoint in an already polarised political climate.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:25:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Intel inputs flag ‘26-26’ plot ahead of Republic Day; Delhi Police issues wanted notice, report says</title>
    <link>https://indiatodayexpress.net/a/politics-2026-01-26-intel-inputs-flag-26-26-plot-ahead-of-republic-day-delhi-police-issues</link>
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    <description>Security agencies heightened alerts ahead of Republic Day after intelligence inputs pointed to a suspected terror conspiracy, according to a report that said Delhi Police issued a wanted notice for a man linked to AQIS amid concerns of attacks timed around 26 January.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:17:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day security in Delhi: Over 30,000 police deployed with AI-enabled surveillance and layered checks</title>
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    <description>Delhi Police put a large, multi-layer security plan in place for Republic Day 2026, deploying over 30,000 personnel citywide and concentrating forces around the ceremonial route and high-security zones in the New Delhi district. Officials said technology support, including AI-based surveillance, was used alongside physical checks to deter threats and manage crowds.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:09:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Delhi on high alert after intel warning of coordinated terror threat ahead of Republic Day, NDTV report says</title>
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    <description>Security agencies in Delhi intensified checks and monitoring after intelligence inputs warned of a possible coordinated terrorist attack on or before 26 January 2026. NDTV reported that the alert referred to a ‘26-26’ code and suggested potential threats to multiple locations, alongside heightened vigilance at transit hubs and entry points. Authorities also circulated posters of wanted individuals as part of wider security measures before Republic Day.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Modi urges first-time voters to register at 18, calls voting ‘soul of democracy’ in Mann Ki Baat</title>
    <link>https://indiatodayexpress.net/a/politics-2026-01-25-modi-urges-first-time-voters-to-register-at-18-calls-voting-soul-of-de</link>
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    <description>In the 130th Mann Ki Baat episode on Jan 25, 2026, PM Narendra Modi urged eligible youth to register as voters, linking National Voters’ Day and Republic Day to the Constitution and civic responsibility.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day tableau to spotlight rollout of new criminal laws and tech-enabled justice reforms</title>
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    <description>The Union Home Ministry’s Republic Day tableau is set to showcase the nationwide implementation of three new criminal laws, highlighting a move towards a modern, technology-driven and time-bound justice system.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:58:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>National Voters’ Day: PM Modi urges youth to value the ballot and welcome first-time voters</title>
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    <description>On National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to young Indians to embrace the power of the ballot and treat voting as a meaningful civic milestone. In a message addressed to MY-Bharat volunteers, he underlined participation across geography and highlighted the role of women voters—especially young women—in building an inclusive democracy.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD’s national working president as party signals generational shift</title>
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    <description>Rashtriya Janata Dal appointed Tejashwi Yadav as national working president during the party’s national executive meeting in Patna, expanding his organisational role. The move was framed by the party as a new phase, even as it drew sharp public comments from his sister Rohini Acharya.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav named RJD national working president as party signals succession push</title>
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    <description>RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav, formalising a leadership transition even as family voices raise questions about internal dynamics and the direction of the party.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD national working president; sister Rohini alleges ‘infiltrators’</title>
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    <description>RJD has named Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president in the presence of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move has triggered fresh internal friction, with Rohini Acharya alleging the party’s command has slipped to ‘infiltrators and conspirators’.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mamata Banerjee attacks Election Commission on National Voters’ Day, calls celebrations a “tragic farce”</title>
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    <description>On National Voters’ Day (25 January), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of acting in favour of the BJP and alleged harassment of voters during an ongoing special revision of electoral rolls. She said the poll body’s celebrations were inappropriate amid claims of disenfranchisement and intimidation.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav elevated as RJD national working president as party formalises leadership transition</title>
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    <description>RJD has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president, a new role that strengthens his grip over organisational decisions and signals a generational shift under party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move comes amid internal family friction, with sister Rohini Acharya publicly alleging that ‘infiltrators’ have gained influence in the party.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD’s National Working President; Rohini Acharya alleges ‘infiltrators’</title>
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    <description>RJD named Tejashwi Yadav as National Working President at a party meeting in Patna, strengthening the leadership transition within the Yadav family. Rohini Acharya publicly questioned the shift, alleging the party’s control has moved to ‘infiltrators and conspirators’.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Republic Day tableau to spotlight new criminal codes and tech-led justice reforms</title>
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    <description>At the 77th Republic Day parade, the Union Home Ministry’s tableau is set to showcase the nationwide implementation of India’s three new criminal laws and highlight a shift toward a technology-driven, time-bound justice system. The presentation aims to underline citizen-centric reforms as the legal transition continues.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav appointed RJD national working president as party signals generational shift</title>
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    <description>Rashtriya Janata Dal has appointed Tejashwi Yadav as its National Working President at a key party meeting in Patna, reinforcing a succession plan under Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move comes amid internal unease and public comments from family members about the party’s direction after recent electoral setbacks.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav named RJD national working president in Patna, signalling generational shift</title>
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    <description>The Rashtriya Janata Dal has formally elevated Tejashwi Yadav as its national working president at a key party meeting in Patna, a move seen as an organisational reset and a clearer succession signal under party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>SKM calls for Republic Day ‘People’s March’, says democracy and federalism must be defended</title>
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    <description>The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has urged farmers to mark Republic Day with a ‘People’s March’, including tractor parades and rallies that avoid disrupting official celebrations. The group says the mobilisation is meant to defend constitutional values such as democracy, secularism and federalism.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:13:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav named RJD national working president; sister Rohini flags ‘conspiracy’ as party signals succession push</title>
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    <description>RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed the party’s national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav, in a move seen as formalising a leadership transition. The announcement has also triggered sharp reactions, including a public statement by his sister Rohini Acharya alleging a ‘conspiracy’.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>PM Modi urges first-time voters to register as soon as they turn 18</title>
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    <description>In his January 25, 2026 Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged eligible youth to register as voters, framing participation as central to strengthening democracy and a constitutional duty.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:32 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tejashwi Yadav named RJD national working president as Rohini Acharya raises ‘conspiracy’ claim</title>
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    <description>RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed the party’s national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move formalises his elevated role, but also surfaced fresh family and factional tensions, with Rohini Acharya alleging a conspiracy behind internal developments.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>National Voters’ Day sparring: Mamata Banerjee attacks Election Commission, alleges bias</title>
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    <description>On 25 January 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Election Commission on National Voters’ Day, accusing it of damaging democracy and acting in favour of the BJP—remarks that underline rising political temperature over electoral processes and institutional trust.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>IMD issues multi-state alert: heavy snow, hail, thunderstorms and fog risks from Jan 26</title>
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    <description>The India Meteorological Department warned of a fresh western disturbance from January 26, forecasting rain, snowfall and hailstorms across parts of north, northwest and central India. The alert also flagged dense fog pockets and rough sea conditions, with potential travel disruption around Republic Day.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Farmers’ platform SKM urges Republic Day ‘People’s March’ to defend constitutional values</title>
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    <description>The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called on farmers to mark 2026-01-26 with a ‘People’s March’ and rallies, saying the mobilisation is meant to defend democracy, secularism and federalism.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:37:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>PM Modi urges first-time voters to register as soon as they turn 18 in Mann Ki Baat</title>
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    <description>In his 25 January 2026 Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked eligible youth to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, describing participation in elections as a constitutional duty and a way to strengthen democratic institutions.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:28:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Assam pushes back 15 Bangladeshi infiltrators, CM Sarma says state will keep tough stance</title>
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    <description>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state pushed back 15 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, reiterating that his government will continue strict action against infiltration.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>National Voters’ Day: PM Modi urges young Indians to register and vote as a constitutional duty</title>
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    <description>In his Mann Ki Baat address on January 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens turning 18 to register as voters, framing voting as central to democracy and an important milestone for youth participation.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:11:03 GMT</pubDate>
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