Anil Kapoor’s New Year 2026 post gives fans first glimpse of pregnant Sonam Kapoor Ahuja | Hindi Movie News

Anil Kapoor’s New Year 2026 post gives fans first glimpse of pregnant Sonam Kapoor Ahuja | Hindi Movie News

What began as a New Year celebration post quickly turned into a special moment for fans of Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. On Thursday, Anil Kapoor shared a set of pictures from the family’s New Year 2026 celebrations, and one image in particular caught everyone’s attention—a radiant Sonam proudly flaunting her baby bump.Sharing the pictures on Instagram,…

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I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers

I&B ministry denies directing edits to Dhurandhar, says changes proposed by makers

NEW DELHI: The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday denied reports claiming that it had directed edits to the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, asserting that no instructions were issued by the government to mute words or revise dialogues.Responding to reports that the Ranveer Singh–starrer’s theatrical cut was altered following ministry intervention, the I&B…

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Jewish leader says he’s glad Nikki Haley never became president, her ‘vile, anti-American’ son Nalin remained outside White House

Jewish leader says he’s glad Nikki Haley never became president, her ‘vile, anti-American’ son Nalin remained outside White House

Picture: Instagram/Nalin Haley Jewish leader Rabbi S Litvin said he’s been a longtime fan of Nikki Haley but he’s glad that Nikki Haley did not become the president because this way her ‘vile, anti-American’ son Nalin Haley could be kept out of the White House. The comment came after Nalin urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

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If TMC is so confident of winning Assembly polls, why are they crying over SIR: BJP’s Priyanka Tibrewal slams Abhishek Banerjee Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 1 (ANI): After Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating “vote theft,” BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal alleged that Bangladeshi infiltrators had been given voter ID card, Aadhaar card and were made voters of the TMC.She asked if TMC was so confident of winning the Assembly polls, then why are they making hue and cry over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activity. ‘Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll Bugle Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Tibrewal said, “They could not stop the SIR, so now they are trying to stop the hearing process. Camps are being burnt. EC is being attacked. They are forcing the EC to take a tough stand. I wish to ask if anyone is a patriot, then how can he challenge the removal of anti-national forces who have entered the country illegally. The Bangladeshi infiltrators had been given voter ID card, Aadhaar card and were made voters.”She further said that there have been no deaths due to SIR.”There have been no suicides over SIR. In our country, there are so many deaths every day. They are saying that everyone is dying due to SIR. The suicides can also be murders. CM said there would be more “Khela Hobe”. After 2021 election, there were 300 murders of BJP workers. Now you want to kill 600 workers,” she said.Priyanka Tibrewal further said that if TMC is so confident that they would win the polls, then why are they making a hue and cry?”When they are so confident that they will win in polls, then why are they crying over the SIR activity. They should go to the courts if they have so many objections. Just 5 days ago, Abhishek Banerjee has returned from the US. Most of the infiltrators have left the borders during SIR, Why didn’t CM ask then who is running away? Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Election Commission over SIR in Bengal and said that the BJP was defeated in the assembly and Lok Sabha polls in the state and the same result will be repeated in 2026 assembly polls.Talking to the media after meeting the Election Commission, Banerjee accused the BJP of misusing institutions.”People of Bengal are made to build differently. We are not built like that; we will not bow down before you. Let the BJP put their entire mind and use all the agencies and whatever they have at their disposal. Still, the people of Bengal will win the state, lock, stock, and barrel, and defeat the BJP. They have fallen flat on their faces in 2012, 2021, 2024, and it will happen again in 2026. We will bow before the power of the people, not the people in power,” he said.Banerjee alleged that the poll panel failed to answer most of party’s questions.”They think that by raising their voice and speaking aggressively, everyone will be silenced. When we started speaking, he began losing his temper. He tried to stop some of us and pointed fingers at me. I then stated that you are a nominated official, but I am an elected representative. You are answerable to your masters, but I am answerable to the masses who elected me, for whom we have come here to ensure that no legitimate voter is deleted from the list… If he has the courage, let him release the footage. I am standing very close to the ECI office. Gyanesh Kumar must be hearing what I am saying to the media right now,” he said.”If he has the courage, he should come down, face the media, and rebut every point I am making, rather than making selective leaks after 8 pm. What is stopping him? Does he think the people of Bengal are his subservient? Apart from 2-3 questions, he has failed. Does he think the people of Bengal, and we MPs, ministers, and MLAs elected by the people, are bonded labourers or slaves?” he asked.Bengal will face assembly polls in the first half of next year.A Trinamool Congress delegation met the Election Commission on Wednesday and discussed about 10 issues, including the SIR being held in West Bengal.Banerjee told the media that the meeting lasted two and a half hours. He said the poll panel had not provided answers when the Trinamool Congress delegation met it last month.He alleged that the poll panel had indulged in “selective leak” last time after meeting the party delegation and had not given a “single precise answer” to any of the issues raised.”We discussed eight to ten issues. The meeting started at 12 noon and lasted two and a half hours. Last time, a month ago, on November 28, a delegation of 10 people from our party came here. We asked the Election Commission five questions, but we didn’t receive a single precise answer to any of them,” the MP said.”That same night, the Election Commission selectively leaked information to some journalists, claiming that they had answered every question. Immediately afterwards, I tweeted that the Trinamool Congress has digital evidence and that the Election Commission did not provide a single answer to any of our questions last time… This time, except for two or three points, we didn’t get any clarity on anything. When I ask them about the SIR, they shift the topic to citizenship. There was no concrete answer to anything,” he added.Over 58.2 lakh names were deleted during the enumeration period of the SIR exercise in the state. The ECI had published the draft voter list for West Bengal on December 16. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Vote Theft In Bengal’: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Slams ECI Over SIR, BJP Fires Back180 Kmph While You Sleep! 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If TMC is so confident of winning Assembly polls, why are they crying over SIR: BJP’s Priyanka Tibrewal slams Abhishek Banerjee Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 1 (ANI): After Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating “vote theft,” BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal alleged that Bangladeshi infiltrators had been given voter ID card, Aadhaar card and were made voters of the TMC.She asked if TMC was so confident of winning the Assembly polls, then why are they making hue and cry over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activity. ‘Will Rid Bengal Of Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Slams Mamata Banerjee’s 14-Year Rule, Sounds Poll Bugle Speaking to ANI, Priyanka Tibrewal said, “They could not stop the SIR, so now they are trying to stop the hearing process. Camps are being burnt. EC is being attacked. They are forcing the EC to take a tough stand. I wish to ask if anyone is a patriot, then how can he challenge the removal of anti-national forces who have entered the country illegally. The Bangladeshi infiltrators had been given voter ID card, Aadhaar card and were made voters.”She further said that there have been no deaths due to SIR.”There have been no suicides over SIR. In our country, there are so many deaths every day. They are saying that everyone is dying due to SIR. The suicides can also be murders. CM said there would be more “Khela Hobe”. After 2021 election, there were 300 murders of BJP workers. Now you want to kill 600 workers,” she said.Priyanka Tibrewal further said that if TMC is so confident that they would win the polls, then why are they making a hue and cry?”When they are so confident that they will win in polls, then why are they crying over the SIR activity. They should go to the courts if they have so many objections. Just 5 days ago, Abhishek Banerjee has returned from the US. Most of the infiltrators have left the borders during SIR, Why didn’t CM ask then who is running away? Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Election Commission over SIR in Bengal and said that the BJP was defeated in the assembly and Lok Sabha polls in the state and the same result will be repeated in 2026 assembly polls.Talking to the media after meeting the Election Commission, Banerjee accused the BJP of misusing institutions.”People of Bengal are made to build differently. We are not built like that; we will not bow down before you. Let the BJP put their entire mind and use all the agencies and whatever they have at their disposal. Still, the people of Bengal will win the state, lock, stock, and barrel, and defeat the BJP. They have fallen flat on their faces in 2012, 2021, 2024, and it will happen again in 2026. We will bow before the power of the people, not the people in power,” he said.Banerjee alleged that the poll panel failed to answer most of party’s questions.”They think that by raising their voice and speaking aggressively, everyone will be silenced. When we started speaking, he began losing his temper. He tried to stop some of us and pointed fingers at me. I then stated that you are a nominated official, but I am an elected representative. You are answerable to your masters, but I am answerable to the masses who elected me, for whom we have come here to ensure that no legitimate voter is deleted from the list… If he has the courage, let him release the footage. I am standing very close to the ECI office. Gyanesh Kumar must be hearing what I am saying to the media right now,” he said.”If he has the courage, he should come down, face the media, and rebut every point I am making, rather than making selective leaks after 8 pm. What is stopping him? Does he think the people of Bengal are his subservient? Apart from 2-3 questions, he has failed. Does he think the people of Bengal, and we MPs, ministers, and MLAs elected by the people, are bonded labourers or slaves?” he asked.Bengal will face assembly polls in the first half of next year.A Trinamool Congress delegation met the Election Commission on Wednesday and discussed about 10 issues, including the SIR being held in West Bengal.Banerjee told the media that the meeting lasted two and a half hours. He said the poll panel had not provided answers when the Trinamool Congress delegation met it last month.He alleged that the poll panel had indulged in “selective leak” last time after meeting the party delegation and had not given a “single precise answer” to any of the issues raised.”We discussed eight to ten issues. The meeting started at 12 noon and lasted two and a half hours. Last time, a month ago, on November 28, a delegation of 10 people from our party came here. We asked the Election Commission five questions, but we didn’t receive a single precise answer to any of them,” the MP said.”That same night, the Election Commission selectively leaked information to some journalists, claiming that they had answered every question. Immediately afterwards, I tweeted that the Trinamool Congress has digital evidence and that the Election Commission did not provide a single answer to any of our questions last time… This time, except for two or three points, we didn’t get any clarity on anything. When I ask them about the SIR, they shift the topic to citizenship. There was no concrete answer to anything,” he added.Over 58.2 lakh names were deleted during the enumeration period of the SIR exercise in the state. The ECI had published the draft voter list for West Bengal on December 16. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Vote Theft In Bengal’: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Slams ECI Over SIR, BJP Fires Back180 Kmph While You Sleep! 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If TMC is so confident of winning Assembly polls, why are they crying over SIR: BJP’s Priyanka Tibrewal slams Abhishek Banerjee Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 1 (ANI): After Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating “vote theft,” BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal alleged that Bangladeshi infiltrators had been…

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Elnaaz Norouzi ‘almost said no’ to ‘Sacred Games’ because of on-screen intimate scene with Nawazuddin Siddiqui: ‘I didn’t want to do that’

Elnaaz Norouzi ‘almost said no’ to ‘Sacred Games’ because of on-screen intimate scene with Nawazuddin Siddiqui: ‘I didn’t want to do that’

‘Sacred Games’ star Elnaaz Norouzi has spoken openly about how she looks at bold and intimate scenes on screen. For her, it is never about shock value but has always been about meaning. In a recent interview, she got candid and shared that nothing is a straight yes or no for her. Elnaaz Norouzi about…

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J&K crackdown: 2 terror associates nabbed with arms, grenades in Ganderbal; SOG recovers rifle in Doda forest | India News

J&K crackdown: 2 terror associates nabbed with arms, grenades in Ganderbal; SOG recovers rifle in Doda forest | India News

NEW DELHI: Two terror associates were arrested and arms, ammunition along with cash worth Rs 8.40 lakh were seized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police during a late-evening operation in Ganderbal district.The operation was carried out by Police Station Ganderbal with the support of the Special Operations Group (SOG) near Gundrehman Bridge. Based on specific…

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Aurobindo Pharma acquires branded non-oncology prescription business of Khandelwal Labs’ for Rs 325 crore

Aurobindo Pharma acquires branded non-oncology prescription business of Khandelwal Labs’ for Rs 325 crore

HYDERABAD: Pharma major Aurobindo Pharma is acquiring the non-oncology prescription business of Mumbai-based Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd on a going concern, slump sale basis for a cash consideration of Rs 325 crore in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the domestic formulations market.The acquisition, done through its wholly owned subsidiary Auro Pharma Limited,…

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‘Paagal ho gaya hai kya?’: Mukesh Chhabra recalls how Akshaye Khanna scolded him for offering Rehman Dakait’s role in Dhurandhar

‘Paagal ho gaya hai kya?’: Mukesh Chhabra recalls how Akshaye Khanna scolded him for offering Rehman Dakait’s role in Dhurandhar

Dhurandhar may be fronted by Ranveer Singh, but it is Akshaye Khanna who has emerged as the film’s most talked-about performer. In a film packed with seasoned actors like Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Rakesh Bedi, Khanna’s restrained yet menacing turn as Rehman Dakait has stood out. “Ranveer Singh was already onboard, so getting more…

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Vande Bharat’s overnight sleeper train to debut in January 2026: First service between Guwahati and Howrah

Vande Bharat’s overnight sleeper train to debut in January 2026: First service between Guwahati and Howrah

Indian Railways is all set to start 2026 with the launch of its first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, which will mark a crucial upgrade in overnight train travel. The sleeper class will run between Assam’s Guwahati and West Bengal’s Howrah, informed Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to flag off the…

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BENGALURU: Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas Thursday assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the IAF Training Command headquartered in Bengaluru. After taking over, he paid homage to fallen personnel by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Shrinivas was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on June 13, 1987. A Category A qualified flying instructor, he has more than 4,200 hours of flying experience on a wide range of aircraft, including the MiG-21, Iskra, Kiran, PC-7 Mk II, HPT-32 and microlight aircraft. He is also qualified as a second pilot on the Chetak and Cheetah helicopters and is a categorised operations officer on the Pechora missile system.During a career spanning nearly four decades, he has held several key command and staff appointments. These include Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Officer Commanding of a frontline fighter base on the western border, and of a premier flying training base. He has also served as Air Officer Commanding, Advance Headquarters Western Air Command at Jaipur, Commanding Officer of the Flying Instructors’ School, Commandant of the Institute of Aerospace Safety, and Commanding Officer of the Basic Flying Training School.His staff roles have included Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel Officers), Chief Instructor (Flying) at the Air Force Academy, operational staff at Headquarters Central Air Command, and directing staff at the College of Air Warfare. Prior to his present appointment, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters South Western Air Command.Air Marshal Shrinivas is a graduate of the National Defence College, College of Defence Management and Defence Services Staff College. His academic qualifications include an MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies, a Master of Management Studies and an MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies.He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2017 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024 in recognition of his service.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few —  but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Vote Theft In Bengal’: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Slams ECI Over SIR, BJP Fires Back180 Kmph While You Sleep! India’s Latest Vande Bharat Sleeper Marks New Era. 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BENGALURU: Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas Thursday assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the IAF Training Command headquartered in Bengaluru. After taking over, he paid homage to fallen personnel by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Shrinivas was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on June 13, 1987. A Category A qualified flying instructor, he has more than 4,200 hours of flying experience on a wide range of aircraft, including the MiG-21, Iskra, Kiran, PC-7 Mk II, HPT-32 and microlight aircraft. He is also qualified as a second pilot on the Chetak and Cheetah helicopters and is a categorised operations officer on the Pechora missile system.During a career spanning nearly four decades, he has held several key command and staff appointments. These include Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Officer Commanding of a frontline fighter base on the western border, and of a premier flying training base. He has also served as Air Officer Commanding, Advance Headquarters Western Air Command at Jaipur, Commanding Officer of the Flying Instructors’ School, Commandant of the Institute of Aerospace Safety, and Commanding Officer of the Basic Flying Training School.His staff roles have included Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel Officers), Chief Instructor (Flying) at the Air Force Academy, operational staff at Headquarters Central Air Command, and directing staff at the College of Air Warfare. Prior to his present appointment, he served as Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters South Western Air Command.Air Marshal Shrinivas is a graduate of the National Defence College, College of Defence Management and Defence Services Staff College. His academic qualifications include an MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies, a Master of Management Studies and an MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies.He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2017 and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2024 in recognition of his service.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Vote Theft In Bengal’: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Slams ECI Over SIR, BJP Fires Back180 Kmph While You Sleep! India’s Latest Vande Bharat Sleeper Marks New Era. Check Fares, FeaturesBJP Leader Attacks Shah Rukh Khan Over KKR’s Bangladeshi Cricketer Amid Hindu Lynching in BangladeshRajnath Singh Links Lord Ram’s Ethics To Operation Sindoor, Says India Fought Terror With DignityCleanliness Crown Cracks As Indore Loses 13 Lives To Poisoned Water And Administrative Lapses’India Belongs To Everyone’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat After Tripura Student Dies In Racial AttackIndia’s Silent Warriors On Kartavya Path Bring Army’s Battle-Tested Animals To Republic Day ParadeMidnight To Morning: How India Rang In 2026 With Fireworks Prayers Music And Mass CelebrationsKhaleda Zia’s funeral: EAM Jaishankar Hands Over Modi’s Letter To BNP Chief Tarique Rahman In DhakaThrowback 25: Five Indian Weapons That Crushed Terror And Dominated Pakistan in Operation Sindoor123PhotostoriesHow to make Hara Bhara Kebab for evening snackingTV celebs like Ashnoor Kaur, Hina Khan are welcoming 2026 with open arms in unique ways; here’s how – See Inside8 powerful life lessons from Joseph Murphy’s “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind”Asrani birth anniversary: Lesser known facts about the late and legendary ‘Ikkis’ and ‘Sholay’ actorBengaluru’s Bottleneck Breaker: Hebbal’s New Flyover Ramp That Promises Smoother Drives5 unbelievable predictions by Leonardo da Vinci ahead of his timeBengaluru’s Next Big Bypass: Twin Tunnel–Flyover Plan Set To Reshape Ballari Road10 powerful foods that naturally cut down cholesterol3 detox drinks to cleanse the system after New Year celebrations3 desi seeds that beat expensive serums for hair shine (and how to use them)123Hot PicksSaudi Strike YemenPAN-Aadhaar link statusBank holiday New YearGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingJustin Thomas Net WorthWWE Star Nikki BellaCardi BCeeDee Lamb Luxury Car CollectionStefon DiggsCaitlin ClarkTom BradyMicah Parsons vs CeeDee Lamb Net WorthNHL Injury UpdateVanessa Bryant

BENGALURU: Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas Thursday assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the IAF Training Command headquartered in Bengaluru. After taking over, he paid homage to fallen personnel by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial.An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Shrinivas was commissioned into the fighter stream of the…

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NEW DELHI: The opposition on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government over the Indore water contamination incident, accusing it of misgovernance, hiding the actual death toll and failing to provide basic amenities, even as the state administration maintained that four deaths had been officially confirmed so far.AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari separately slammed the state government, alleging negligence, administrative arrogance and selective action, while local residents continued to claim that the number of deaths linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area was higher than what the government has acknowledged. Cleanliness Crown Cracks As Indore Loses 13 Lives To Poisoned Water And Administrative Lapses Opposition alleges cover-up, misgovernanceReacting to the incident, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the focus of the BJP governments was misplaced.“The focus is only on bulldozers and demolitions, while basic amenities like clean drinking water are not provided, exposing a complete failure of the Madhya Pradesh government. In 2026, while claims of becoming a ‘Vishwaguru’ are being made, people are dying after drinking contaminated water. BJP leaders make aggressive statements knowing that no action will be taken, even though similar remarks by others would have led to strict laws being invoked,” Owaisi said.He also referred to other recent incidents to allege double standards, saying, “Distributing swords amounts to taking the law into one’s own hands, yet action is taken only later. The Bareilly incident is being cited to highlight alleged double standards, with BJP governments accused of allowing vigilante groups to operate freely.”Congress claims deaths being hiddenMadhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari accused the state government of hiding the actual death toll and demanded criminal action against those responsible.Speaking to ANI, Patwari said, “Indore has consistently given MPs, MLAs and Mayor to BJP but they (BJP) have given poisoned water (referring to contamination issue). Now, the question arises that there are reports of a total of 13 deaths but the Chief Minister is saying only 4 deaths occurred. Is hiding the figures of death the responsibility of a Chief Minister? This is a murderer government, which led to the 25 children recently dying in the cough syrup case.”He added, “This government is responsible for children being bitten by rats at MY Hospital in Indore. Now, 13 people are dying after contaminated drinking water issues. Instead of trying to hide this, why don’t you take proper decisions.”Patwari demanded that culpable homicide cases be registered against officials and the Indore mayor.“Your minister misbehaves with journalists when they ask questions. Should that minister be removed or not? Should he resign or not. Chief Minister, where has your spine gone? Why don’t you want to punish responsible officials?” he asked.The Congress leader also demanded compensation of Rs 1 crore for each bereaved family and said an independent in-charge minister should be appointed for Indore.What officials say about the outbreakAccording to the state administration, at least four deaths have been officially confirmed so far, while more than 149 people were hospitalised after consuming contaminated water in Bhagirathpura.Indore District Magistrate Shivam Verma said around 149 people were undergoing treatment and their condition was being monitored. Survey teams have covered nearly 2,700 houses so far, with ANM and ASHA workers conducting door-to-door checks and distributing ORS packets.A preliminary assessment indicated that drainage water entered the drinking water pipeline due to leakage, triggering the outbreak.Conflicting claims over death tollConfusion persists over the number of fatalities. While Chief Minister Mohan Yadav earlier put the death toll at four, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava later said seven people had died. Local residents have claimed that 13 people, including a six-month-old child, lost their lives.Urban development and housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, whose Indore-1 assembly constituency includes Bhagirathpura, said, “Administrative officials have informed me that four people have died due to this outbreak, but there is information here (in Bhagirathpura) about eight to nine deaths. We will verify this information and if it is found to be correct, financial assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased as announced by CM Mohan Yadav.”CM assures strict action, announces reliefChief minister Mohan Yadav described the situation as “emergency-like” and said the government would not tolerate negligence.“A problem with the drinking water supply came to light, resulting in a large number of people falling ill with vomiting and diarrhoea and being admitted to various hospitals. Upon becoming aware of the situation, immediate action was taken,” Yadav said.He added, “Of these, 2,456 suspected cases were identified, and 212 were admitted to hospitals. 50 patients have recovered and been discharged, and 162 patients are still admitted.”The chief minister announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and free treatment for all affected people. He also said strict action had already been taken against negligent officials.Two officials have been suspended and one sub-engineer dismissed from service. A three-member committee headed by an IAS officer has been constituted to investigate the incident.Kailash Vijayvargiya remark sparks fresh controversyThe political row intensified after minister Kailash Vijayvargiya lost his temper while responding to media questions and used an objectionable word on camera. The Congress demanded his resignation, accusing BJP leaders of arrogance.After the video went viral, Vijayvargiya expressed regret, saying, “In this state of deep grief, my words came out wrong on a media question. I express my regret for this. However, I will not rest until my people are completely safe and healthy.”For now, while water supply has been restored after repairing the leakage and samples sent for testing, the incident has triggered a major political confrontation in Madhya Pradesh, with no consensus yet on the final death toll.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: The opposition on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government over the Indore water contamination incident, accusing it of misgovernance, hiding the actual death toll and failing to provide basic amenities, even as the state administration maintained that four deaths had been officially confirmed so far.AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari separately slammed the state government, alleging negligence, administrative arrogance and selective action, while local residents continued to claim that the number of deaths linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area was higher than what the government has acknowledged. Cleanliness Crown Cracks As Indore Loses 13 Lives To Poisoned Water And Administrative Lapses Opposition alleges cover-up, misgovernanceReacting to the incident, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the focus of the BJP governments was misplaced.“The focus is only on bulldozers and demolitions, while basic amenities like clean drinking water are not provided, exposing a complete failure of the Madhya Pradesh government. In 2026, while claims of becoming a ‘Vishwaguru’ are being made, people are dying after drinking contaminated water. BJP leaders make aggressive statements knowing that no action will be taken, even though similar remarks by others would have led to strict laws being invoked,” Owaisi said.He also referred to other recent incidents to allege double standards, saying, “Distributing swords amounts to taking the law into one’s own hands, yet action is taken only later. The Bareilly incident is being cited to highlight alleged double standards, with BJP governments accused of allowing vigilante groups to operate freely.”Congress claims deaths being hiddenMadhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari accused the state government of hiding the actual death toll and demanded criminal action against those responsible.Speaking to ANI, Patwari said, “Indore has consistently given MPs, MLAs and Mayor to BJP but they (BJP) have given poisoned water (referring to contamination issue). Now, the question arises that there are reports of a total of 13 deaths but the Chief Minister is saying only 4 deaths occurred. Is hiding the figures of death the responsibility of a Chief Minister? This is a murderer government, which led to the 25 children recently dying in the cough syrup case.”He added, “This government is responsible for children being bitten by rats at MY Hospital in Indore. Now, 13 people are dying after contaminated drinking water issues. Instead of trying to hide this, why don’t you take proper decisions.”Patwari demanded that culpable homicide cases be registered against officials and the Indore mayor.“Your minister misbehaves with journalists when they ask questions. Should that minister be removed or not? Should he resign or not. Chief Minister, where has your spine gone? Why don’t you want to punish responsible officials?” he asked.The Congress leader also demanded compensation of Rs 1 crore for each bereaved family and said an independent in-charge minister should be appointed for Indore.What officials say about the outbreakAccording to the state administration, at least four deaths have been officially confirmed so far, while more than 149 people were hospitalised after consuming contaminated water in Bhagirathpura.Indore District Magistrate Shivam Verma said around 149 people were undergoing treatment and their condition was being monitored. Survey teams have covered nearly 2,700 houses so far, with ANM and ASHA workers conducting door-to-door checks and distributing ORS packets.A preliminary assessment indicated that drainage water entered the drinking water pipeline due to leakage, triggering the outbreak.Conflicting claims over death tollConfusion persists over the number of fatalities. While Chief Minister Mohan Yadav earlier put the death toll at four, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava later said seven people had died. Local residents have claimed that 13 people, including a six-month-old child, lost their lives.Urban development and housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, whose Indore-1 assembly constituency includes Bhagirathpura, said, “Administrative officials have informed me that four people have died due to this outbreak, but there is information here (in Bhagirathpura) about eight to nine deaths. We will verify this information and if it is found to be correct, financial assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased as announced by CM Mohan Yadav.”CM assures strict action, announces reliefChief minister Mohan Yadav described the situation as “emergency-like” and said the government would not tolerate negligence.“A problem with the drinking water supply came to light, resulting in a large number of people falling ill with vomiting and diarrhoea and being admitted to various hospitals. Upon becoming aware of the situation, immediate action was taken,” Yadav said.He added, “Of these, 2,456 suspected cases were identified, and 212 were admitted to hospitals. 50 patients have recovered and been discharged, and 162 patients are still admitted.”The chief minister announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and free treatment for all affected people. He also said strict action had already been taken against negligent officials.Two officials have been suspended and one sub-engineer dismissed from service. A three-member committee headed by an IAS officer has been constituted to investigate the incident.Kailash Vijayvargiya remark sparks fresh controversyThe political row intensified after minister Kailash Vijayvargiya lost his temper while responding to media questions and used an objectionable word on camera. The Congress demanded his resignation, accusing BJP leaders of arrogance.After the video went viral, Vijayvargiya expressed regret, saying, “In this state of deep grief, my words came out wrong on a media question. I express my regret for this. However, I will not rest until my people are completely safe and healthy.”For now, while water supply has been restored after repairing the leakage and samples sent for testing, the incident has triggered a major political confrontation in Madhya Pradesh, with no consensus yet on the final death toll.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos180 Kmph While You Sleep! India’s Latest Vande Bharat Sleeper Marks New Era. 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