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Chinese party officials meet RSS leaders, Cong takes swipe at BJP

Chinese party officials meet RSS leaders, Congress takes swipe at BJP

January 13, 2026 12:55 IST

The Congress accused the BJP of hypocrisy and termed the meeting as “meek surrender”, while the ruling party said the “discussions were focused on advancing the inter-party communication” and the RSS termed the visit “a courtesy call”.

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Row over searches on I-PAC: ED to move SC, Bengal govt files caveat

January 11, 2026 08:01 IST

Both the ED and the Trinamool Congress have already filed petitions in the Calcutta High Court. On Friday, Justice Suvra Ghosh of the Calcutta High Court adjourned hearing on the petitions to January 14

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

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Row over searches on I-PAC: ED to move SC, Bengal govt files caveat

January 11, 2026 08:00 IST

The West Bengal government, on its part, has filed a caveat before the top court, seeking that no order be passed in the matter without hearing it. A caveat is a precautionary measure in anticipation of a case, and ensures that no ex-parte order is passed.

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

‘Akin to raid on a party office’: ED’s I-PAC searches add to Opposition unease

January 09, 2026 07:00 IST

I-PAC’s other big client apart from TMC is DMK in Tamil Nadu – which, incidentally, is also a ruling party in a state set to go for Assembly polls

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

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Coal smuggling syndicate, hawala operators, and a cop close to ‘kingpin’: How ED linked them to I-PAC

January 09, 2026 06:03 IST

ED Raids in Bengal: Both the CBI and ED have earlier questioned Rujira Banerjee, wife of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, in the case, alleging links with kingpin Majee.

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

‘Akin to raid on a party office’: ED action on I-PAC adds to Opposition unease

January 09, 2026 05:55 IST

ED is conducting raids at I-PAC offices in Kolkata and Delhi ahead of the Bengal Assembly polls. This has triggere Opposition claims of selective targeting and political vendetta by the Modi government.

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

ED Raids I-PAC: CM Mamata Banerjee at the I-PAC office housed in the Godrej Waterside building, in Salt Lake Sector V on Thursday. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

I-PAC raids ‘met with resistance’ from Mamata, ED set to knock on High Court doors, top officers say

January 08, 2026 15:39 IST

ED Raids I-PAC in Kolkata News: Sources say searches conducted on basis of “fresh evidence” found in a coal pilferage case being investigated by CBI and ED in West Bengal

Sat, Jan 10, 2026

CM Mamata Banerjee with a 'party file' outside Pratik Jain's house during the ED raid. (Express Photo)

After ED raids I-PAC office, head Pratik Jain’s home, Mamata Banerjee says agency ‘trying to get party internal documents’

January 08, 2026 12:44 IST

The ED searches covered I-PAC’s office on the 11th floor of a Salt Lake building, the Loudon Street residence of its head, Pratik Jain, and the office of a trader in Posta, Burrabazar.

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam: UAPA’s ever-widening definition of terrorism

January 07, 2026 07:12 IST

The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

Meeting with Centre hanging fire, key Ladakh outfits ready plan for Delhi stir

January 06, 2026 20:27 IST

Apex Body, Leh and Kargil Democratic Association accuse MHA of “apathy” and sitting over their proposals for statehood and Sixth Schedule, which they say are “deepening trust deficit” in Ladakh

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

ED raids climate group, claims got foreign funds to sway govt policies

January 06, 2026 05:30 IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at premises linked to climate advocacy group Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd in a case of alleged foreign exchange violations, with the agency claiming that the company is “suspected” to be receiving funds from abroad to “run narratives to influence government policies in the energy sector”. The company, […]

Tue, Jan 06, 2026

Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial

December 23, 2025 07:04 IST

The agency is also engaging with the judiciary to establish more special courts for adjudication of money laundering cases.

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

After deliberation meet, CPI(M) rules out understanding with Congress

Rs 466 crore KIIFB masala bond case: Inside ED’s forex violation case against Pinarayi Vijayan, former Kerala minister Thomas IsaacSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 20:04 IST

ED proceedings on hold following Kerala HC stay earlier this week; Kerala CM says central agency’s show-cause notice “utterly ridiculous”, expected around elections

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

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Bondi Beach attack: The Islamic State’s long shadow on AustraliaSubscriber Only

December 19, 2025 07:00 IST

English-language propaganda by IS has been effective in Australia’s urbanised, digitally literate but socially alienated Muslim population

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Bondi beach attack: Why Islamic State took root in Australia; the Indian link historySubscriber Only

December 18, 2025 11:24 IST

Australia Bondi beach terror attack: The Bondi Beach case has once again revived a difficult question for Australia: how did Islamic State ideology take root in the country?

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

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House panel questions IndiGo CEO, Civil Aviation Secy, DGCA

December 18, 2025 02:53 IST

The committee, headed by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, was said to have asked the DGCA how it could not anticipate mass cancellation of flights and not prepare for such an eventuality.

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Amit Shah vs TMC over Bengal border fencing, ‘infiltration’ flares amid land delaysSubscriber Only

December 17, 2025 17:21 IST

Four months before Assembly polls, BJP sharpens its attack on Mamata govt over pending border fencing in Bengal, while TMC hits back by pointing to farmer concerns and “selective political targeting”

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Union MoS Jitendra Singh speaks in Lok Sabha during the winter session of Parliament

Congress flags ‘corporate push’ and liability dilution in SHANTI Bill, seeks JPC scrutiny

December 17, 2025 15:31 IST

During the debate on the SHANTI Bill, Manish Tewari reminded the Treasury benches that the BJP had moved a no-confidence motion against the government over the India-US civil nuclear deal.

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

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ED to appeal order in case against Gandhis, to file fresh complaint

December 16, 2025 21:31 IST

Sources said a legal question was hanging over the case since the beginning as the pre-requisite of the existence of a predicate offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) had not been fulfilled.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

BJP brings Manipur’s Meitei, Kuki MLAs together to explore the way forward: What was discussed at Delhi meetingSubscriber Only

December 15, 2025 09:26 IST

Before any move towards forming a popular government, the party wants internal differences between MLAs from the two groups to be resolved.

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

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BJP not keen on extending President’s Rule in Manipur, summons MLAs to Delhi tomorrowSubscriber Only

December 13, 2025 07:24 IST

Former CM N Biren Singh says forming a “popular government could be on the agenda”; bringing such a government “the right thing to do”, says a central leader

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Shivraj Patil dies at 90: Union Home Minister during 26/11, he had a turbulent run in MHA, resigned over Mumbai terror attackSubscriber Only

December 12, 2025 13:58 IST

The former Lok Sabha Speaker, who passed away on Friday, was one of the two Maharashtra Congress heavyweights to rise from Latur. During his tenure, the Home Ministry faced sharp scrutiny over its preparedness and response.

Fri, Dec 12, 2025