August 25, 2026
. NEW DELHI: Leaders from across the world, including US President Donald Trump, congratulated PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday after he became India’s longest continuously serving elected PM, with several describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust reposed in him by voters over three consecutive parliamentary elections.Among the first to post a message was Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, who wrote, “Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected PM in the history of India.” She added, “It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a special strategic partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our nations and our peoples.”In his message, Trump said, “Congratulations to my friend, PM Narendra Modi, on becoming India’s longest-serving PM — And a great one he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of greatness and success ahead of him!”In response, PM Modi thanked Trump and said he looked forward to working with him. “Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes. I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world.”Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali described Modi as his “elder brother and dear friend” and congratulated him on “the historic milestone of leading India with vision and determination across three consecutive democratic mandates as India’s longest serving PM”. He praised PM Modi’s role in poverty reduction, and his advocacy for the Global South.Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay published a detailed tribute titled “Prime Minister Narendra Modi: My Friend, My Brother, My Mentor”, describing Modi as “a trusted friend”, “an elder brother” and “a mentor whose dedication to public service continues to inspire me”. He said the people of Bhutan would remember Modi for his “unwavering support and goodwill” towards the Himalayan nation.Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he looked forward to “further strengthening the enduring ties”, while President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives was eager to deepen cooperation with India, “guided by mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared interests”.Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, Kenyan President William Ruto and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung all called Modi’s achievement “a testament to your leadership and to the enduring trust and confidence that the people of India have placed in you”.Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said milestone reflected PM Modi’s “years of dedicated public service and leadership”, while Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described him as “a personal friend and trusted ally”.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? 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. NEW DELHI: Leaders from across the world, including US President Donald Trump, congratulated PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday after he became India’s longest continuously serving elected PM, with several describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust reposed in him by voters over three consecutive parliamentary elections.Among the first to post a message was Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, who wrote, “Congratulations to @narendramodi who today becomes the longest-serving elected PM in the history of India.” She added, “It has been a pleasure to meet again in Rome in recent weeks and to launch together a special strategic partnership that looks to the future to create new opportunities for our nations and our peoples.”In his message, Trump said, “Congratulations to my friend, PM Narendra Modi, on becoming India’s longest-serving PM — And a great one he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of greatness and success ahead of him!”In response, PM Modi thanked Trump and said he looked forward to working with him. “Thank you, President Trump, for your warm wishes. I look forward to working with you to further advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, for the benefit of both our nations and the world.”Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali described Modi as his “elder brother and dear friend” and congratulated him on “the historic milestone of leading India with vision and determination across three consecutive democratic mandates as India’s longest serving PM”. He praised PM Modi’s role in poverty reduction, and his advocacy for the Global South.Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay published a detailed tribute titled “Prime Minister Narendra Modi: My Friend, My Brother, My Mentor”, describing Modi as “a trusted friend”, “an elder brother” and “a mentor whose dedication to public service continues to inspire me”. He said the people of Bhutan would remember Modi for his “unwavering support and goodwill” towards the Himalayan nation.Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he looked forward to “further strengthening the enduring ties”, while President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives was eager to deepen cooperation with India, “guided by mutual respect, sovereign equality, and shared interests”.Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, Kenyan President William Ruto and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung all called Modi’s achievement “a testament to your leadership and to the enduring trust and confidence that the people of India have placed in you”.Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said milestone reflected PM Modi’s “years of dedicated public service and leadership”, while Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described him as “a personal friend and trusted ally”.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? These vitamin deficiencies could explain whyMark Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht Launchpad: Why everyone is talking about the ‘big boat’123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder

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NEW DELHI: Leaders from across the world, including US President Donald Trump, congratulated PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday after he became India’s longest continuously serving elected PM, with several describing the milestone as a reflection of the trust reposed in him by voters over three consecutive parliamentary elections.Among the first to post a message was…

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. NEW DELHI: A veteran of many political battles, Mamata Banerjee may be up against her most arduous challenge yet. Sources within the rebel TMC camp said they have managed the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs, two-thirds of the party’s strength of 28, and will claim to be representing its parliamentary wing in the House, a strategy similar to that of the breakaway faction of its MLAs, which has captured its legislative wing in the West Bengal assembly.In a sign of the extent of TMC’s unravelling, vocal Mamata-Abhishek loyalists, most notably Saayoni Ghosh and three Muslim MPs are supporting the breakaway faction. The claim to be the “real” TMC could help them circumvent the constitutional requirement to instantly merge with BJP in order to avoid disqualification: a route that was earlier taken by Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena and then Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Both groups were later recognised by Election Commission as the real wings of the original parties and are BJP allies.BJP poised to bag 2 RS seats amid TMC exitsThe option to keep distance from BJP should work particularly for Muslim MPs who are part of the breakaway group. The rebels can also lay claim to the party’s name and symbol if they want to compound trouble for the Trinamool boss.The group is learned to comprise Satabdi Roy, Bapi Haldar, Partha Bhowmick, Asit Kumar Mal, former international cricketer Yusuf Pathan, Khalilur Rahaman, Abu Tahir Khan, Mitali Bag, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Sharmila Sarkar, Rachna Banerjee, Jagdish Chandra Barma Basunia, Aarup Chakraborty, Deepak Dev Adhikari, June Maliah, Prasun Banerjee, Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy.In Rajya Sabha, the regional party lost another MP in Sushmita Dev, who was batting for Mamata till a few days back and is now expected to join BJP. Sukhendu Sekhar Roy had quit Rajya Sabha on Monday. Both the vacancies will be filled through byelections to be decided by the majority: something that will ensure gain of two more seats for BJP in the Upper House.In fact, the split in TMC, DMK’s break-up with Congress and the hollowing out of AAP’s Rajya Sabha group, with seven of them crossing over to BJP, have changed the complexion of Parliament since the end of the budget session and significantly increased govt’s advantage, expanding the room for it to push its agenda, including women’s reservation bill, on terms that the opposition had rejected it with the help of TMC and DMK.For Trinamool, the haemorrhaging represents an existential crisis. The desertions mean that Mamata can be sure of the loyalty of just a handful: a shrinking group confined to those who cannot cross over to BJP or will not be accepted by it.Ghosh and Mala Roy, who have also joined the Lok Sabha rebels led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, were among the TMC office-bearers Mamata had recently named after reconstituting her party’s organisational units in a bid to quell unrest.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? These vitamin deficiencies could explain whyMark Zuckerberg’s 0 million superyacht Launchpad: Why everyone is talking about the ‘big boat’123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder

. NEW DELHI: A veteran of many political battles, Mamata Banerjee may be up against her most arduous challenge yet. Sources within the rebel TMC camp said they have managed the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs, two-thirds of the party’s strength of 28, and will claim to be representing its parliamentary wing in the House, a strategy similar to that of the breakaway faction of its MLAs, which has captured its legislative wing in the West Bengal assembly.In a sign of the extent of TMC’s unravelling, vocal Mamata-Abhishek loyalists, most notably Saayoni Ghosh and three Muslim MPs are supporting the breakaway faction. The claim to be the “real” TMC could help them circumvent the constitutional requirement to instantly merge with BJP in order to avoid disqualification: a route that was earlier taken by Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena and then Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Both groups were later recognised by Election Commission as the real wings of the original parties and are BJP allies.BJP poised to bag 2 RS seats amid TMC exitsThe option to keep distance from BJP should work particularly for Muslim MPs who are part of the breakaway group. The rebels can also lay claim to the party’s name and symbol if they want to compound trouble for the Trinamool boss.The group is learned to comprise Satabdi Roy, Bapi Haldar, Partha Bhowmick, Asit Kumar Mal, former international cricketer Yusuf Pathan, Khalilur Rahaman, Abu Tahir Khan, Mitali Bag, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Sharmila Sarkar, Rachna Banerjee, Jagdish Chandra Barma Basunia, Aarup Chakraborty, Deepak Dev Adhikari, June Maliah, Prasun Banerjee, Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy.In Rajya Sabha, the regional party lost another MP in Sushmita Dev, who was batting for Mamata till a few days back and is now expected to join BJP. Sukhendu Sekhar Roy had quit Rajya Sabha on Monday. Both the vacancies will be filled through byelections to be decided by the majority: something that will ensure gain of two more seats for BJP in the Upper House.In fact, the split in TMC, DMK’s break-up with Congress and the hollowing out of AAP’s Rajya Sabha group, with seven of them crossing over to BJP, have changed the complexion of Parliament since the end of the budget session and significantly increased govt’s advantage, expanding the room for it to push its agenda, including women’s reservation bill, on terms that the opposition had rejected it with the help of TMC and DMK.For Trinamool, the haemorrhaging represents an existential crisis. The desertions mean that Mamata can be sure of the loyalty of just a handful: a shrinking group confined to those who cannot cross over to BJP or will not be accepted by it.Ghosh and Mala Roy, who have also joined the Lok Sabha rebels led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, were among the TMC office-bearers Mamata had recently named after reconstituting her party’s organisational units in a bid to quell unrest.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? These vitamin deficiencies could explain whyMark Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht Launchpad: Why everyone is talking about the ‘big boat’123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder

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NEW DELHI: A veteran of many political battles, Mamata Banerjee may be up against her most arduous challenge yet. Sources within the rebel TMC camp said they have managed the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs, two-thirds of the party’s strength of 28, and will claim to be representing its parliamentary wing in…

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Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth reveal daughter Veda’s face on her first birthday; share adorable family photos

Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth reveal daughter Veda’s face on her first birthday; share adorable family photos

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Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth have finally revealed the face of their daughter Veda as she celebrated her first birthday on Wednesday. The couple shared a series of heartwarming family photographs from the birthday celebrations, delighting fans who got their first clear glimpse of the little one.Taking to Instagram, Ishita and Vatsal posted adorable pictures…

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. New Delhi: Slamming the rejection of the nomination form of Meenakshi Natarajan, Congress told Election Commission Wednesday that there is no criminal case pending against the Rajya Sabha nominee, and urged it to overturn the returning officer’s order in MP.“It is like saying two plus two is seven, not even five. It is an egregious, unlawful order, and it should be set aside immediately,” Abhishek Singhvi said, adding that the RO’s order strikes at the heart of democracy and the Constitution.No criminal case, EC can overturn RO order as in past cases: SinghviAn AICC delegation led by general secretary K C Venugopal, lawyer-MPs Singhvi, Vivek Tankha, and Randeep Surjewala, among others, met EC.Singhvi said EC has powers under Article 324 of the Constitution to overturn the RO’s order, and it should be done immediately.The top lawyer said Section 33(A) of the Representation of People’s Act states that a candidate has to disclose only those cases that have a punishment of over two years and in which the charges have been framed, adding that charges are framed by a judge in the judicial process. In case of Natarajan, Singhvi said it is a private complaint which can be baseless, and which the magistrate may or may not take cognisance of. “Natarajan has just received a notice to come to the court and tell why cognisance should not be taken,” he added.The Rajya Sabha MP said without cognisance, no criminal case exists in law. He said subsequently, there has to be a chargesheet and then charges have to be framed. “Contrary to the RO’s decision, there is no ‘cognisance’ taken yet,” he added.He said EC has in the past overturned RO’s orders, like in Haryana where a nomination was being thrown out wrongly, and also in Gujarat. “We hope that EC realises that such an order creates a non-level playing field,” he added.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? These vitamin deficiencies could explain whyMark Zuckerberg’s 0 million superyacht Launchpad: Why everyone is talking about the ‘big boat’123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder

. New Delhi: Slamming the rejection of the nomination form of Meenakshi Natarajan, Congress told Election Commission Wednesday that there is no criminal case pending against the Rajya Sabha nominee, and urged it to overturn the returning officer’s order in MP.“It is like saying two plus two is seven, not even five. It is an egregious, unlawful order, and it should be set aside immediately,” Abhishek Singhvi said, adding that the RO’s order strikes at the heart of democracy and the Constitution.No criminal case, EC can overturn RO order as in past cases: SinghviAn AICC delegation led by general secretary K C Venugopal, lawyer-MPs Singhvi, Vivek Tankha, and Randeep Surjewala, among others, met EC.Singhvi said EC has powers under Article 324 of the Constitution to overturn the RO’s order, and it should be done immediately.The top lawyer said Section 33(A) of the Representation of People’s Act states that a candidate has to disclose only those cases that have a punishment of over two years and in which the charges have been framed, adding that charges are framed by a judge in the judicial process. In case of Natarajan, Singhvi said it is a private complaint which can be baseless, and which the magistrate may or may not take cognisance of. “Natarajan has just received a notice to come to the court and tell why cognisance should not be taken,” he added.The Rajya Sabha MP said without cognisance, no criminal case exists in law. He said subsequently, there has to be a chargesheet and then charges have to be framed. “Contrary to the RO’s decision, there is no ‘cognisance’ taken yet,” he added.He said EC has in the past overturned RO’s orders, like in Haryana where a nomination was being thrown out wrongly, and also in Gujarat. “We hope that EC realises that such an order creates a non-level playing field,” he added.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? These vitamin deficiencies could explain whyMark Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht Launchpad: Why everyone is talking about the ‘big boat’123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder

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New Delhi: Slamming the rejection of the nomination form of Meenakshi Natarajan, Congress told Election Commission Wednesday that there is no criminal case pending against the Rajya Sabha nominee, and urged it to overturn the returning officer’s order in MP.“It is like saying two plus two is seven, not even five. It is an egregious,…

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. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that stability and development at an unprecedented speed and scale had replaced Congress’s era of instability, scams and misgovernance, winning his government the trust of people in its 12 years. He vowed to further quicken the pace of decisions made in national interest, as leading members of the BJP-led NDA gathered here to hail his achievements.“The dream of developed India has become the dream of every citizen. We have to dedicate every moment to fulfilling it,” he told NDA members, who marked Modi’s twin milestones — completing 12 years in office on the back of wins in three consecutive LS elections and surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record for longest tenure as an elected PM — by passing a resolution moved by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu praising Modi as their “anchor and innovator” who was working with the single agenda of ‘nation first’.NDA resolution: ‘21st century belongs to Narendra Modi’To mark the feats, it said, “The 21st century belongs to Narendra Modi.”PM Modi said he could never have imagined achieving such a distinction in his political journey and dedicated the two milestones to every NDA constituent. He also expressed gratitude to citizens, saying only God’s special blessings can lead to such an accomplishment and he considers people to be God-like.The appreciation of the significance of the achievements came along with the declaration that he would speedily build upon what has been achieved to realise the goal of India becoming a developed country by 2047.“People of the country have understood the importance of political stability at the national level. It is a sign of their maturity that they gave me an opportunity to serve them for such a long time,” Modi added.He turned the occasion into a call for faster pace of development and reforms at a time when, he said, India’s global stature has risen and it is continuously clocking a fast rate of growth amid sluggishness in world economy due to conflicts.“The future is full of possibilities,” Modi said, asserting that his govt’s push to make India a manufacturing hub has begun bearing fruit and it is now raring to become a place for data centres and semi-conductors in a century which belongs to technology and data.Modi, however, stressed that the poor would be at the centre of his agenda, saying that this has always been an article of faith with him.Before the meeting, Union Cabinet feted Modi for reaching the personal landmarks. “The occasion symbolises the strength of India’s democratic consciousness, public trust and people’s participation,” said its resolution.With CMs and deputy CMs from 22 states governed by NDA in attendance, Modi stressed that India grows when states progress. “We should rise above political contests and embark on competition for development, and it should become our national culture,” he said.In a 37-minute speech, he denounced Congress and said India’s fate changed in 2014 when it emerged out of the party’s machinations that plunged the country into an abyss of “helplessness, destitution and an inferiority complex”.“The nation was conditioned to believe that development in India inevitably moves at a slow pace. With sharp cunningness, this sluggish growth was labelled ‘Hindu Growth Rate’,” he said, accusing the party of linking its incompetence and failures to the country’s majority community.“It should have been named Congress Growth Rate and it was characterised by a complete absence of governance, policy, intent and decisiveness,” he said, ruing the electoral loss of Vajpayee govt in 2004 when it had offered glimpse of a faster pace of development.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that stability and development at an unprecedented speed and scale had replaced Congress’s era of instability, scams and misgovernance, winning his government the trust of people in its 12 years. He vowed to further quicken the pace of decisions made in national interest, as leading members of the BJP-led NDA gathered here to hail his achievements.“The dream of developed India has become the dream of every citizen. We have to dedicate every moment to fulfilling it,” he told NDA members, who marked Modi’s twin milestones — completing 12 years in office on the back of wins in three consecutive LS elections and surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru’s record for longest tenure as an elected PM — by passing a resolution moved by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu praising Modi as their “anchor and innovator” who was working with the single agenda of ‘nation first’.NDA resolution: ‘21st century belongs to Narendra Modi’To mark the feats, it said, “The 21st century belongs to Narendra Modi.”PM Modi said he could never have imagined achieving such a distinction in his political journey and dedicated the two milestones to every NDA constituent. He also expressed gratitude to citizens, saying only God’s special blessings can lead to such an accomplishment and he considers people to be God-like.The appreciation of the significance of the achievements came along with the declaration that he would speedily build upon what has been achieved to realise the goal of India becoming a developed country by 2047.“People of the country have understood the importance of political stability at the national level. It is a sign of their maturity that they gave me an opportunity to serve them for such a long time,” Modi added.He turned the occasion into a call for faster pace of development and reforms at a time when, he said, India’s global stature has risen and it is continuously clocking a fast rate of growth amid sluggishness in world economy due to conflicts.“The future is full of possibilities,” Modi said, asserting that his govt’s push to make India a manufacturing hub has begun bearing fruit and it is now raring to become a place for data centres and semi-conductors in a century which belongs to technology and data.Modi, however, stressed that the poor would be at the centre of his agenda, saying that this has always been an article of faith with him.Before the meeting, Union Cabinet feted Modi for reaching the personal landmarks. “The occasion symbolises the strength of India’s democratic consciousness, public trust and people’s participation,” said its resolution.With CMs and deputy CMs from 22 states governed by NDA in attendance, Modi stressed that India grows when states progress. “We should rise above political contests and embark on competition for development, and it should become our national culture,” he said.In a 37-minute speech, he denounced Congress and said India’s fate changed in 2014 when it emerged out of the party’s machinations that plunged the country into an abyss of “helplessness, destitution and an inferiority complex”.“The nation was conditioned to believe that development in India inevitably moves at a slow pace. With sharp cunningness, this sluggish growth was labelled ‘Hindu Growth Rate’,” he said, accusing the party of linking its incompetence and failures to the country’s majority community.“It should have been named Congress Growth Rate and it was characterised by a complete absence of governance, policy, intent and decisiveness,” he said, ruing the electoral loss of Vajpayee govt in 2004 when it had offered glimpse of a faster pace of development.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTamil Nadu CM Vijay Holds Talks With Congress Top Brass In Delhi Amid New Political SpeculationPM Modi Marks Historic Tenure, Credits NDA’s 12-Year Journey For India’s TransformationMEA Condemns Oman Ship Attack As 21 Indians Rescued, Three Crew Members Still MissingAt NDA Conclave, PM Modi Contrasts Congress Era With ‘NDA’s Development Record’ | WatchYusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Sayoni Ghosh Among 19 MPs In Rebel Camp | WatchFrom Himanta To Bhupender: Are BJP Leaders Accelerating The TMC Rebellion?Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad, All On Board Killed | WatchTMC Denies Congress Merger Buzz After Mamata-Sonia, Rahul-Abhishek Meetings | WatchAI-171 Victims’ Families Question Claim Waivers Before Probe Ends; Air India Denies PressureAfter Weeks In Captivity, 14 Freed In Manipur, Search Intensifies For Six Missing Men123PhotostoriesExclusive – Rubina Dilaik recalls hiding her pregnancy during a Punjabi film shoot, talks about mom guilt and motherhood; says, ‘My nose would start bleeding on set due to the extreme heat’6 subtle habits that make people lose respect for you, as per psychologistWhich quality makes others jealous of you? find out based on your birth date7 meaningful ways to celebrate your child’s biggest momentsYou don’t need a Gout attack to have high Uric Acid: The subtle symptoms doctors don’t want you to ignoreFrom Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli; famous cricketers who own luxurious properties in Mumbai’s premium neighbourhoodsFrom brightening creams to face serums: Why men’s skincare is finally having its moment in IndiaAll about ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ live-action cast: From Cate Blanchett to Mason ThamesSleeping enough but still tired? These vitamin deficiencies could explain whyMark Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht Launchpad: Why everyone is talking about the ‘big boat’123Hot PicksSourth Africa ShootingBharathirajaDelhi hotel fireAshok MuralidaranFIFA World Cup ScheduleKarnataka Trader NewsHector PennKerala Plus One ResultTNEA Random NumberTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Delhi Hotel FireChennai TNSTC BusMeerut Conversion CaseBareilly NewsFilmmaker Bharathiraja DeathKarnataka Murder

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