Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s big prediction on BJP’s rise in Kerala; BJP trolls Congress amid Tharoor remark; and more | India News

Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s big prediction on BJP’s rise in Kerala; BJP trolls Congress amid Tharoor remark; and more | India News

PM Modi, Shashi Tharoor Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP’s win in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation marked the start of a wider political shift in Kerala. The BJP took a swipe at Congress over its internal tensions, mocking the feud involving Shashi Tharoor and suggesting the opposition set up a “Board of Peace”. The Supreme…

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NEW DELHI: As Congress rethinks its organisational leadership in poll-bound Punjab, Rahul Gandhi Sunday met five key state functionaries ahead of a decision on a reshuffle.Leader of the opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, state chief Amarinder Raja Warring, ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Sukhjinder Randhawa and Vijay Inder Singla met Rahul at 10, Janpath. Sources said Rahul asked them to fight the polls collectively, a day after the party brass discussed a report of the Ajay Maken panel set up to look into the Punjab unit. Meenakshi Natarajan and Bhajan Lal Jatav were other members of the panel.The five state functionaries are said to have given their views on the nature of the team with which Congress should go to the polls. Rahul called the leaders individually and sought their opinions.Bajwa told reporters, “I put forward my viewpoint on what is best for the party, and I said whatever decision you (Rahul) take, we’ll stand by it. We’re committed soldiers of Congress.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

NEW DELHI: As Congress rethinks its organisational leadership in poll-bound Punjab, Rahul Gandhi Sunday met five key state functionaries ahead of a decision on a reshuffle.Leader of the opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, state chief Amarinder Raja Warring, ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Sukhjinder Randhawa and Vijay Inder Singla met Rahul at 10, Janpath. Sources said Rahul asked them to fight the polls collectively, a day after the party brass discussed a report of the Ajay Maken panel set up to look into the Punjab unit. Meenakshi Natarajan and Bhajan Lal Jatav were other members of the panel.The five state functionaries are said to have given their views on the nature of the team with which Congress should go to the polls. Rahul called the leaders individually and sought their opinions.Bajwa told reporters, “I put forward my viewpoint on what is best for the party, and I said whatever decision you (Rahul) take, we’ll stand by it. We’re committed soldiers of Congress.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

NEW DELHI: As Congress rethinks its organisational leadership in poll-bound Punjab, Rahul Gandhi Sunday met five key state functionaries ahead of a decision on a reshuffle.Leader of the opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, state chief Amarinder Raja Warring, ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Sukhjinder Randhawa and Vijay Inder Singla met Rahul at 10, Janpath. Sources said Rahul…

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India does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbers, CEA Nageswaran defends GDP data

India does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbers, CEA Nageswaran defends GDP data

Defending the credibility of India’s GDP statistics, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has said that the country does not use revisions in methodology or base years to artificially boost economic growth figures.In an interview with news agency ANI, Nageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India’s GDP estimates, saying GDP measurement is…

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‘Tere Ishk Mein’ star Kriti Sanon talks about her role; Dhanush heaps praise, calls her ‘beautiful, talented and focused co-star’

‘Tere Ishk Mein’ star Kriti Sanon talks about her role; Dhanush heaps praise, calls her ‘beautiful, talented and focused co-star’

Kriti Sanon and Dhanush came together at the trailer launch of ‘Tere Ishk Mein’, where Kriti spoke about the nuances of her character, Mukti, and how she connected with the role on a deeper level. Dhanush praised her for her dedication and focus, appreciating the effort she brought to the film. Kriti Sanon talks about…

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Junaid Safdar’s bride Shanzeh Ali Rohail accused of repeating Ananya Panday’s saree at her wedding |

Junaid Safdar’s bride Shanzeh Ali Rohail accused of repeating Ananya Panday’s saree at her wedding |

A recent lavish wedding in India’s neighboring country sparked fashion debates, with a stylist critiquing the bride’s choices for lacking novelty and impact. While the groom and his mother were praised for their regal and elegant ensembles, the bride’s Tarun Tahiliani saree and blended styling drew disappointment for not being bold or personal enough for…

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‘I quit without an offer and every HR asks why,’ shares an Indian employee: 5 professional ways to explain a toxic job exit

‘I quit without an offer and every HR asks why,’ shares an Indian employee: 5 professional ways to explain a toxic job exit

An Indian software development engineer resigned without another offer in hand, a decision that felt both necessary and risky at the same time. “The main reason was internal politics and a toxic culture that was really affecting my mental health and growth,” the employee wrote in a Reddit post. What followed was familiar. Interview after…

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Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother: Blood on porch, ransom notes surface; family pleads for answers in new video

Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother: Blood on porch, ransom notes surface; family pleads for answers in new video

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, remained missing as the search for her entered its fifth day Thursday. Investigators said they had no proof she was still alive but continued to hope she was “still out there.”Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home against her will over…

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‘Did not receive any threat’: Sheikh Hasina’s son responds to questions on US pressure; reacts to mother’s death sentence order

‘Did not receive any threat’: Sheikh Hasina’s son responds to questions on US pressure; reacts to mother’s death sentence order

Sajeeb Wazed (Image/X@sajeebwazed) Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, on Tuesday dismissed suggestions that the United States exerted pressure on the family following the former Bangladesh prime minister’s ouster and July 2024 unrest. He said Washington’s approach had shifted and that there had been a “distinct change” under the Trump administration.Speaking to ANI, Wazed said there…

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands stuns in a breathtaking emerald green saree as tribute to Suriname’s Indian community |

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands stuns in a breathtaking emerald green saree as tribute to Suriname’s Indian community |

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands honored Suriname’s Indian-Surinamese community during a state visit by wearing a striking emerald green saree-inspired outfit. Paired with historic emerald and diamond jewels, her ensemble at a concert in Paramaribo served as a diplomatic and cultural highlight, showcasing her reputation as a culturally sensitive royal style icon. Queen Maxima of…

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Maharashtra HSC, SSC board date sheet released at mahahsscboard.in: Check complete exam schedule here

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Maharashtra Board SSC and HSC date sheet 2025: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially released the timetable for the Maharashtra Board Exams 2025, bringing clarity to lakhs of students gearing up for the crucial SSC and HSC examinations. The datesheet, available on the Board’s official website mahahsscboard.in, outlines…

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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma falls after setting ODI record, Virat Kohli marches on with fifty

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma falls after setting ODI record, Virat Kohli marches on with fifty

IND vs SA Live Score: The opening ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi began with South Africa winning the toss and electing to bowl first on a surface expected to ease under lights. The decision was influenced by the presence of evening dew, something stand-in captain Aiden Markram highlighted while explaining their team combination….

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White House ballroom project to sit atop underground military complex

White House ballroom project to sit atop underground military complex

US military is constructing a massive underground complex beneath a new, privately funded ballroom at the White House. The facility will include a Presidential Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC), a secure command centre that has existed since the second World War.Speaking to reporters on Sunday evening aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed the project, saying, “The…

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‘Low inflation boost for competitiveness’: RBI

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MUMBAI: High-frequency indicators in Nov show activity is holding up and demand is robust, even though headline CPI inflation edged up, but stayed below the lower tolerance level.RBI’s state of the economy report, published on Monday, said “benign inflation during the month kept input cost pressures low for firms”, hence “limiting hikes to selling prices…

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