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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicLok Sabha polls

Topic: Lok Sabha polls

‘Prefer NDA but prepared to go alone’ — JJP sets up panel to chart future of tie-up with BJP

JJP will ‘prefer’ alliance but is 'prepared' to fight Lok Sabha polls alone, says Haryana unit chief Nishan Singh. Comes after Khattar remark that 'lotus will bloom in all 10 seats'.

Six MPs, and counting — why YSRCP sitting MPs are deserting Jagan ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Winning a bulk of Andhra Pradesh’s 25 seats is as important to Jagan as retaining power in state, political observers say, as YSRCP chief alters candidates to ward off anti-incumbency.

Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh, BJP’s pick for Asansol, quits LS race after backlash over songs 

The actor was one of 20 names the BJP announced from West Bengal Saturday. But his candidature faced backlash not only from rivals but also from within the party.

BJP’s 1st list for LS polls: Modi to contest from Varanasi, Sadhvi Pragya dropped, Shivraj gets ticket

Of the 195 candidates on 1st list, 28 are women, 47 are below age of 50 yrs, 27 are from Scheduled Castes, 18 belong to Scheduled Tribes and 57 are from OBC community.

Congress to play second fiddle to AAP in Delhi alliance, concedes seats in Haryana & Gujarat, too

As part of seat-sharing deal, in Delhi, Congress will field candidates in 3 seats, leaving 4 for AAP. In turn, AAP will contest Bharuch & Bhavnagar seats in Gujarat, Kurukshetra in Haryana.

Kerala BJP wants to overthrow ‘corrupt central govt’? Campaign song gaffe leaves state unit red-faced

The song, released as part of the party’s foot march, was taken down after the gaffe was noticed. Second controversy surrounding the march this week.

RLD to contest LS polls from 7 UP seats as SP’s Akhilesh & Jayant seal seat-sharing pact

There is no word yet on which seats the RLD, which has its turf in western UP, will contest. Congress-SP yet to arrive at an agreement on seat-sharing.

Now, BJP to have spokespersons at panchayat level with ‘Modi govt achievements at their fingertips’

Spokespersons training at 'media workshops' across country. Panchayat-level spokespersons to travel to villages & speak on govt works & 'significant issues' like Ram temple, Article 370.

BJP sets up panel to vet defectors from other parties, woo ’eminent personalities’ ahead of polls

BJP wants to ensure cadre isn't demotivated by inductions & new entrants will be told they must work for party and not come in hope of post or ticket, say leaders

Congress’s reshuffle: Priyanka Gandhi replaced as UP in-charge, Sachin Pilot gets Chhattisgarh

The appointments come two days after CWC meeting, which was chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by senior leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.