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Both the Congress and BJP parties have announced their candidates for the upcoming biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha, with the BJP naming 11 candidates across five states, including national general secretary Tarun Chugh.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
The Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, citing false claims made regarding the Assam Chief Minister's wife's passports and properties.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has moved the Gauhati High Court seeking anticipatory bail in an FIR filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, over Khera's allegations regarding her passports.
India's Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court's order that granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera. This decision impacts Khera's legal protection against pre-arrest.
Pawan Khera has been granted pre-arrest bail in a case stemming from a press conference where he alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma's wife held passports from three countries.
The bail hearing for Indian politician Pawan Khera reportedly became heated, with his senior advocate alleging that the FIR was loaded with charges to pressure a political opponent.
Indian politician Pawan Khera is currently untraceable as Assam Police search for him in Hyderabad regarding alleged defamatory remarks against the wife of Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera's residence is under police watch, and he has approached the Telangana High Court.
The political feud between Himanta Sarma and Pawan Khera intensified, with Sarma's wife refuting Khera's claims about her possessing '3 passports' as 'fake and fabricated,' leading to an FIR and a raid at Khera's Delhi home.
A political slugfest has erupted in India following Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's alleged remarks comparing the BJP and RSS to 'poisonous snakes,' drawing condemnation from senior BJP leaders.
Congress's Pawan Khera challenged Himanta Sarma to swear on the Bhagavad Gita regarding allegations that Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, holds three passports and that the family has significant business interests in the United States.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife will sue Congress leader Pawan Khera for alleging she holds multiple foreign passports and undisclosed Dubai properties, claims Sarma dismissed as fabricated.
Rahul Gandhi questions PM’s trip amid Indo-U.S. trade deal row while Congress leader Pawan Khera cites ‘Epstein Files’ emails, alleging foundation of India-Israel ties was laid by late American financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mani Shankar Aiyar invoked B.R. Ambedkar after the Congress distanced itself from his praise of Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan government. Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi and Pawan Khera, calling Khera a "puppet" and "parrot." He expressed contempt for Khera and questioned the party's handling of dissent, contrasting it with Nehru's era.
The Crime Branch of Assam Police has summoned Randeep Surjewala, directing him to appear before investigators in Guwahati on May 23 as part of the Pawan Khera case probe.
Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before the Guwahati Crime Branch for questioning in a case related to a passport controversy, filed by the Assam Chief Minister's wife. This marks his appearance in connection with the ongoing investigation.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in defamation and forgery cases, noting that individual liberty should not be imperiled by proceedings colored by political rivalry. Khera and the Congress party welcomed the decision, while Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated further investigation.
The Gauhati High Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail. The decision relates to a case filed against him by the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
India's Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by politician Pawan Khera seeking protection from arrest, allowing legal proceedings against him to continue.
India's Supreme Court stayed the interim protection from arrest, specifically the transit anticipatory bail, previously granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera. This decision marks a setback for Khera in his ongoing legal matters.
Congress leader Pawan Khera was granted one week of transit anticipatory bail by the Telangana High Court in a defamation case filed by Assam Police. The order allows him to seek regular bail in the appropriate court in Assam.
The Telangana High Court has reserved its order on Pawan Khera's petition challenging an FIR filed by the Assam Police, with his counsel alleging political vendetta by the Assam Chief Minister.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized police action against Pawan Khera, calling it a 'witch hunt' and claiming due process was not followed.
Assam Police searched the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a case filed by the Assam CM's wife over alleged multiple passports and foreign assets. Khera was not found, and electronic devices were seized.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen dancing to a BJP campaign song at a rally in Bongaigaon, celebrating the party's outreach efforts for the upcoming assembly elections.
A meeting between Stalin and KC Venugopal addressed power-sharing demands, which are currently off the table, and the Congress party's push for a Rajya Sabha berth for Pawan Khera.
Pawan Khera appeared for a second day of questioning after being grilled for 12 hours, declining to comment on the long duration or the intention behind the interrogation.
The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
Brazil's Senate has rejected President Lula's nominee for the Supreme Court, marking the first such block in 132 years and a significant political setback. Meanwhile, India's Supreme Court rejected a plea for new hate speech legislation and addressed other cases, including a passport dispute and a pregnancy termination request.
The Gauhati High Court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by politician Pawan Khera. His counsel argued that Khera is not a flight risk.
The Indian Supreme Court refused to extend Congress leader Pawan Khera's transit anticipatory bail, directing him to seek relief from the appropriate court in Assam. This decision means no further immediate relief was granted regarding his arrest in a case.
Rahul Gandhi has called for an investigation into corruption allegations leveled against the wife of Assam's Chief Minister, expressing support for Pawan Khera who made the accusations.
Indian politician Pawan Khera has been granted one-week relief in a passport-related case that was filed against him by the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma.
An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Pawan Khera for allegedly making remarks intended to influence the Assam poll process. Khera claimed Himanta Sarma's wife possesses multiple undeclared passports and foreign property.
Assam police have reportedly barricaded the Hyderabad home of Pawan Khera as they search for him. Khera recently accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma's wife of holding multiple passports and owning undeclared luxury properties.
The Indian National Congress has publicly backed Pawan Khera in a controversy involving Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioning the CM's claims against Rahul Gandhi ahead of the 2026 Assembly Elections.
Assam Police visited the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera, a day after an FIR was filed by CM Sarma's wife. Khera had previously alleged that Sarma’s wife holds multiple foreign passports and owns property in Dubai.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has vehemently denied Congress allegations that his wife holds three passports, accusing Congress leaders of presenting forged documents sourced from a Pakistani broadcaster.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera alleges “abdication of moral leadership” by Modi government on Iran issue.
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserted Mamata Banerjee is crucial for the INDIA bloc's survival, urging Rahul Gandhi to cede leadership to smaller parties. Aiyar, who expressed admiration for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, also voiced contempt for Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. The party has since distanced itself from Aiyar's controversial statements.