Congress’s Nandigram candidate sent to 14-day judicial custody, party says ‘won’t back off’
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19 Sept 2026
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Trump Drops Legal Bid to Block $16 Billion NY-NJ Gateway Tunnel
The Trump administration ended its latest effort to block federal funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey, dropping an appeal of a court ruling against the US.
Livemint Politics & Policy
18 Sept 2026
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Nandigram bypoll drama: TMC candidate quits, Congress pick arrested hours after Mamata faction’s backing
The rapid-fire developments unfolded on a day when the Election Commission allotted new names and symbols to the two rival TMC factions after freezing the party's traditional name and ‘flower and grass’ symbol.
Livemint Politics & Policy
18 Sept 2026
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TMC symbol war: How Mamata Banerjee’s rebellion legacy has come back to haunt the party she found
In the mid-1990s, Mamata fought a bitter organisational battle with then West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra over control of the state unit. Mitra retained the position. Mamata walked out.
Livemint Politics & Policy
18 Sept 2026
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Mamata faction of TMC faction gets football player poll symbol and new party name; rebel camp envelope
Mamata Banerjee’s faction of the Trinamool Congress has been officially named “Mamata All India Trinamool Congress” and assigned the “Football Player” election symbol. The party will now be recognised in West Bengal, Meghalaya and Tripura.
Livemint Politics & Policy
18 Sept 2026
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'Chintan' or ‘Chinta’ Baithak? Congress mocks PM Modi's Cabinet meeting, says criticism at 'unprecedented' level
Ramesh said that Home Minister Amit Shah continues his search for that elusive but ‘wholly super-tainted’ two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to avenge the extreme humiliation inflicted on him and the Modi government on April 17 by the solidarity of the opposition.
Livemint Politics & Policy
18 Sept 2026
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Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson resigns: Why did he quit and who is likely to replace him?
A group of centre-left opposition parties headed by the Social Democrats under Magdalena Andersson won 176 seats in Sunday's vote for parliament. Kristersson's incumbent right-wing bloc secured 173 seats, the election authority said.
Livemint Politics & Policy
18 Sept 2026
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Trump Touts ‘Major Progress’ on Plans for New US Base in Poland
President Donald Trump said “major progress” is being made to establish a new US Army base in Poland, even as the Pentagon plans to reduce American forces in Europe.
Livemint Politics & Policy
17 Sept 2026
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Mumbai Police seek clarification from Manoj Jarange over 'contradictory' statements on proposed protest
Mumbai Police issued a notice to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on September 15, seeking clarification on inconsistencies in his statements about a planned protest in Mumbai. The police highlighted discrepancies between his claim of protesting alone with 50 supporters and the presence of a larger crowd accompanying him from Jalna.
The Hindu National
17 Sept 2026
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Government functionary questions Rahul's criticism of UPI charges, says Congress MPs in panel gave nod
A senior government functionary questioned Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of UPI transaction charges, noting that a parliamentary panel that included Congress MPs such as P. Chidambaram and Manish Tewari had approved the fee structure. The exchange underscores a split within the party over digital‑payment policy.
The Hindu National
17 Sept 2026
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J&K MLAs decry 18% representation to Kashmir valley in UT officers’ list
Jammu & Kashmir MLAs protested the 18% representation allotted to the Kashmir valley in the Union Territory officers list, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah handed appointment orders to 55 newly selected civil service candidates. The controversy highlights concerns over regional balance in the newly formed administrative cadre.
The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
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Jharkhand Congress takes out protest march demanding separate OBC column in Census 2027
The Jharkhand Congress organized a protest march calling for a separate OBC column in the 2027 Census and submitted a memorandum to the state Governor. The party argues that accurate OBC population data is essential for informed policy and representation decisions.
The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
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BJP MPs raise concerns over slow pace of infrastructure projects in Odisha
Three BJP Lok Sabha MPs from Odisha wrote letters to the chief minister and works minister highlighting delays and quality concerns in key infrastructure projects, urging immediate intervention. The letters cite stalled flyover construction, a barely‑started bypass road and a stalled four‑lane widening project, prompting political analysts to warn of reputational damage to the state government.
The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
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Canadians Supportive of Closer Europe Ties Amid US Tension
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s effort to formalize a deeper relationship with Europe is broadly supported by Canadians, who have grown increasingly disillusioned with the US as their government faces hostility from President Donald Trump.
Livemint Politics & Policy
16 Sept 2026
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UPI charges row: Chidambaram among 5 Congress MPs who had backed revenue framework
A parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance that included Congress MPs such as P Chidambaram submitted a report on August 12, 2026 urging a tiered merchant discount rate (MDR) framework for UPI to address a funding gap despite a Rs 2,000 crore budget allocation. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi later denounced the 0.4% MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000 as a “UPI tax” and called for its rollback, while the government affirmed the rate will stay in place.
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16 Sept 2026
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More trouble for TV channel chief over documents on Keralam CM’s ‘second marriage’
Thiruvananthapuram city police’s cyber wing filed a criminal case against Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine and two unidentified persons for allegedly circulating a forged document claiming Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s second marriage. The filing follows a recent police raid on Reporter Broadcasting Company premises linked to a separate cheating case over a failed plan to bring football star Lionel Messi to Kerala.
The Indian Express National
16 Sept 2026
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‘Never Met Disha Salian’: Aaditya Thackeray Breaks Silence After Fresh CBI Probe
Aaditya Thackeray said he never met model Disha Salian after a fresh CBI probe was launched into her death. His remarks marked his first public comment on the investigation.
ABP News
16 Sept 2026
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On UPI fee, Opposition’s protests, Rahul Gandhi’s jibe, government’s response
The Indian government announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, applying only to merchant payments and not to person‑to‑person transfers. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the move as a tax, while the Finance Ministry reiterated that UPI remains free for consumers and that most merchants will not be affected.
The Indian Express National
16 Sept 2026
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Messi match row: Kerala police raid TV channel office
Kerala police’s special investigation team raided five sites, including Reporter Broadcasting Company’s office, over alleged cheating in a failed plan to bring Lionel Messi’s Argentina team to Kochi. The raid follows an FIR accusing the channel’s managing director and the company of conspiracy, financial misappropriation and tax evasion, prompting political criticism over press freedom.
The Indian Express National
16 Sept 2026
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Delhi Confidential: Nitin Nabin’s Mumbai-Pune Ganeshotsav tour, NTA gets new address
Delhi politician Nitin Nabin toured Mumbai and Pune during the Ganeshotsav celebrations, and the National Transport Authority (NTA) announced a change to its official address. Both developments were reported by Delhi NCR Civic & Governance.
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16 Sept 2026
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