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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicSamajwadi Party

Topic: Samajwadi Party

Congress opts out of UP bypolls, bats for ally SP after seat-sharing talks fail

Congress gen secy in-charge of UP Avinash Pande & state unit chief Ajay Rai announced decision day after Akhilesh Yadav said all 9 candidates will contest bypolls on SP symbol.

Haryana debacle hurts Congress leverage. Demanding allies, satraps rear heads as more key polls loom

The defeat in Haryana has weakened the party’s position in seat-sharing talks with allies in poll-bound Maharashtra & Jharkhand, where the INDIA bloc is unable to reach a consensus.

Why cycling enthusiast Mandaviya is grateful to Kamal Nath & a 2nd ‘son’ set to rise over Tamil Nadu

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Behind Akhilesh’s fascination with JP Narayan, a message for youth, Kayasthas, Congress & BJP

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was not allowed to visit JPNIC on Narayan's birth anniversary. His father Mulayam too was inspired by JP movement.

Day after Haryana debacle, ally SP blindsides Congress by declaring picks for 6 UP assembly bypolls

Was expecting to field candidates on 5 of 10 seats, says UP Congress chief. SP insiders say party willing to part with 1 or 2 seats if INDIA bloc ally Congress ‘asks politely’.

AAP’s dilemma over Kejriwal’s former bungalow & Pallavi Patel’s curious moves after meeting with Yogi

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Ayodhya gangrape case gets murkier with ‘betrayal’ angle, ‘juvenile’ status of BJP leader’s accused son

Ayodhya police have booked local BJP leader’s son as juvenile on basis of Class 5 mark sheet, it is learnt. Family allege cops refused to file FIR at first and main accused is an adult.

War of words after Mayawati blames Akhilesh for SP-BSP break-up in 2019. Why she’s raking up old wounds

It started with Mayawati stating in booklet circulated among party workers that Akhilesh refused to take calls from her and senior party leaders, leading to end of alliance in 2019.

SP-BJP slugfest over Ayodhya gangrape heats up as assembly bypolls loom

Assembly bypolls are due for 10 seats in UP, including Milkipur, which falls under Ayodhya district. Police have taken DNA samples of accused, which SP leaders had been demanding.

Why legacy of Purvanchal’s don-neta Hari Shankar Tiwari is at centre of SP’s Brahmin outreach

Akhilesh Yadav is trying to capitalise on perceived anger within a section of Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh over demolition drive by Yogi govt in Hari Shankar Tiwari's village.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.