News Update : Setback for Congress: Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected - TOI NEWS DESK

Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, had her nomination rejected due to alleged concealment of a pending criminal case in Telangana from her affidavit. BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat filed the complaint, citing Supreme Court guidelines. Congress countered, stating a show-cause notice doesn't require affidavit mention and accusing the BJP of harassment. Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, had her nomination rejected due to alleged concealment of a pending criminal case in Telangana from her affidavit. BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat filed the complaint, citing Supreme Court guidelines. Congress countered, stating a show-cause notice doesn't require affidavit mention and accusing the BJP of harassment. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/setback-for-congress-rajya-sabha-nominee-meenakshi-natarajans-nomination-rejected-for-hiding-information-about-case/articleshow/131612648.cms Date: 2026-06-09T13:38:37.000Z

News Update : INDIA bloc meeting concludes, consensus on 5 issues including Pradhan's resignation - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

INDIA bloc leaders met, agreeing to petition the Chief Justice on electoral integrity and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam controversies. They also called for an all-party meeting on the economy and pledged to meet bi-monthly. Parliament coordination will continue daily during the monsoon session. INDIA bloc leaders met, agreeing to petition the Chief Justice on electoral integrity and demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam controversies. They also called for an all-party meeting on the economy and pledged to meet bi-monthly. Parliament coordination will continue daily during the monsoon session. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/letter-to-cji-resignation-of-education-minister-india-bloc-meeting-concludes-with-consensus-on-5-issues/articleshow/131584830.cms Date: 2026-06-08T10:00:26.000Z

News Update : It's Cong vs Cong over Cauvery as Mekedatu dam splits Tamil Nadu, Karnataka - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project has ignited a major interstate dispute with Tamil Nadu, creating a political dilemma for the Congress party. Both states, now under Congress rule, are at odds over water sharing, exposing deep regional tensions and challenging the party's unity. Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project has ignited a major interstate dispute with Tamil Nadu, creating a political dilemma for the Congress party. Both states, now under Congress rule, are at odds over water sharing, exposing deep regional tensions and challenging the party's unity. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cauvery-dispute-how-tamil-nadu-and-karnataka-are-pulling-congress-in-two-directions/articleshow/131565701.cms Date: 2026-06-07T11:17:43.000Z

News Update : ‘Don't leave, we have PM Modi’: TN BJP chief amid mass resignations post Annamalai exit - TOI NEWS DESK

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran urged party workers to stay put following K. Annamalai's exit and new movement launch. He asserted the BJP's strength, citing PM Modi, and dismissed concerns about a dent in the party's support base. Despite several resignations, Nagendran maintained the BJP's robust future, emphasizing its ideology-driven nature. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran urged party workers to stay put following K. Annamalai's exit and new movement launch. He asserted the BJP's strength, citing PM Modi, and dismissed concerns about a dent in the party's support base. Despite several resignations, Nagendran maintained the BJP's robust future, emphasizing its ideology-driven nature. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dont-leave-we-have-pm-modi-bjp-tn-chiefs-appeal-to-cadres-after-mass-resignations-post-annamalai-exit/articleshow/131551551.cms Date: 2026-06-06T12:46:26.000Z

News Update : 8L volunteers within hours: Annamalai's 'political movement' becomes an instant hit - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/7-6l-volunteers-within-hours-annamalais-political-movement-becomes-an-instant-hit/articleshow/131533116.cms Date: 2026-06-05T13:36:13.000Z