Kerala MLA Disqualified in 1990 Drug Case Evidence Tampering
Kerala Assembly disqualifies LDF MLA Antony Raju after a 3-year jail sentence for tampering with evidence in a 1990 drug case involving an Australian man's underwear. Read the full story.
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BJP Corporator Prakash Nathani Joins Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar
In a major pre-poll boost, three-time BJP corporator Prakash Nathani and several office-bearers joined Shiv Sena at Eknath Shinde's rally. Shinde attacked the opposition and outlined Mahayuti's strategy for Ulhasnagar and Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls.
Congress to sue 12 Ambernath councillors for BJP defection
Congress announces legal action to disqualify 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, accusing the party of 'double standards'. Read the full story for details.
Congress Seeks Disqualification of 12 Ambernath Councillors
The Maharashtra Congress seeks disqualification of 12 Ambernath councillors who joined BJP, citing anti-defection law violations. Read the full story on the political crisis.
12 Suspended Congress Councillors in Ambernath Defect to BJP
In a major political shift, 12 suspended Congress councillors from Ambernath Municipal Council join BJP, citing neglect. This move alters the council's power dynamics ahead of key elections.
Former Nashik Mayors Murtadak, Patil Join Shiv Sena
In a major pre-poll move, former Nashik mayors Ashok Murtadak and Dashrath Patil joined Shiv Sena in Mumbai. This political shift, ahead of the Jan 15 NMC election, is set to alter the electoral landscape. Read more.
Congress MLA, son booked for assault on union chief
Karnataka police file case against Congress MLA and his son for allegedly assaulting a cooperative bank staff union leader. Incident reported on Jan 5, 2026. Read details.
5 BRS Corporators in Khammam Defect to Congress
In a major pre-election boost, five BRS corporators from Khammam Municipal Corporation joined the Congress party on Monday. The move signals shifting political equations in Telangana's urban local bodies.
DMK MLA slaps functionary at Pongal event in Chennai
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.
Ex-Kerala Minister Antony Raju Disqualified as MLA
Former Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju disqualified as MLA following his conviction in a 2013 drug seizure case. The court sentenced him to three years in prison. Read the full story.
Kerala MLA Antony Raju Loses Assembly Seat After Conviction
Kerala MLA and former minister Antony Raju disqualified from the Assembly following a conviction for evidence tampering in a 1992 drug case. The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
Ex-BJP MLA Phoolchand Gurjar Dies at 72 in Rajasthan
Former BJP MLA Phoolchand Gurjar, who represented Neem ka Thana twice, passed away at 72. A large crowd attended his final rites. Read more about his political legacy.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader defects to BJP in Solapur
In a major setback, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Solapur district president Ganesh Wankar switched to BJP, filing his nomination last-minute. This move leaves the MVA without candidates for four seats in Ward 6. Get the full story.
Jodhpur MLAs Protest Over Civic Failures, Garbage Crisis
Jodhpur MLAs take to streets, staging sit-ins over broken roads, overflowing sewage & garbage. Public outrage forces action on civic amenities. Read more.
Chennai Court Convicts MDMK MLA in ₹1 Crore Cheque Bounce Case
MDMK MLA T Sadhan Thirumalai Kumar convicted in a ₹1 crore cheque bounce case, faces immediate disqualification. The court sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment. Read the full details.
Congress MLA 'Puppy' Granted Bail in Bengaluru Betting Case
Bengaluru court grants bail to Congress MLA KC Venkataramana in illegal cricket betting case. Details on the charges, court conditions, and political implications. Read more.
Punjab Assembly: Bajwa corners defector MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi
Congress LoP Partap Bajwa challenged MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's political status in the Punjab Assembly. Sukhi, who defected from SAD to AAP, faces disqualification and a pending HC case. Read the full debate.
Congress Corners Defector MLA Sukhi in Punjab Assembly
Congress leader Partap Bajwa questions MLA Sukhwinder Sukhi's party affiliation amid defection row. Speaker yet to accept his SAD resignation as he sits with AAP. Read the full details.
German Ex-MLA's Pension Row: HC Fined Him Rs 30 Lakh
A year after HC declared him not an Indian citizen, ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh continues to draw pension. Congress MLA demands action. Read the full story.
Congress, BJP join hands to keep Left out of Kerala panchayat
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Nagpur Congress Corporator Manoj Sable, Wife Join BJP
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Nagpur civic polls, four-time corporator Manoj Sable and his wife Harshala defect to BJP. Read about the internal strife over ticket distribution.
NCP's Amravati Leader Joins Ravi Rana's YSP, Shakes Local Politics
In a major political shift, Amravati women's president of Ajit Pawar's NCP, Suchita Anil Vanve, joined MLA Ravi Rana's Yuva Swabhiman Party with her supporters, reshaping the local landscape. Read more.
Prakash Mahajan, Ex-MNS Leader, Joins Shinde's Shiv Sena
Former MNS leader Prakash Mahajan, brother of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, marking a significant shift in Maharashtra's political landscape ahead of the state elections.
Uttarakhand MLA Cuts Power to Officials' Houses in Protest
In a dramatic protest against frequent power cuts, Congress MLA from Haridwar, Virendra Singh, disconnected electricity to officials' residences. The MLA demanded accountability for the public's suffering. Watch the video.
Ex-Congress Leaders Rahul Dive, Asha Tadvi Join Shiv Sena
In a political setback, two former Congress corporators from Nashik, Rahul Dive and Asha Tadvi, defect to Shiv Sena. The move, ahead of civic elections, highlights local alliance tensions. Read more.
AAP Councillors in Chandigarh Join BJP Before Mayoral Elections
In a major political shift, two AAP councillors from Chandigarh have joined the BJP ahead of the mayoral polls. The move is expected to impact the power dynamics in the city's municipal corporation.
Naidu: Fix Anti-Defection Law Loopholes to Save Democracy
Former VP M. Venkaiah Naidu warns that failing to plug loopholes in the anti-defection law makes a mockery of democracy. Read his urgent call for constitutional integrity.
Why India's Anti-Defection Law Needs Urgent Reforms
India's 1985 Anti-Defection Law is failing to curb political horse-trading. Explore the loopholes, recent controversies, and crucial reforms needed to save parliamentary democracy. Read more.
AAP MLA declared proclaimed offender in Patiala rape case
A Patiala court declares AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender in a rape case. The legislator remains absconding since September. Read the full details and latest developments.
KTR Dares CM Revanth for Bypoll Over Defected MLAs
BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to make 10 defected MLAs resign and seek a fresh mandate. He criticizes the Congress's tactics and cites BRS's panchayat poll victory in Sircilla.
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