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Cong unveils 100-day action plan in UP, bets big on Priyanka Gandhi ahead of 2027

Lucknow, Jan 11 (UNI) Once again, the “hand” symbol and the name of Priyanka Gandhi are set to resonate across Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape.
After drawing fresh energy from its improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party has now firmly set its sights on the 2027 Assembly elections and the coveted chief minister’s chair in Lucknow.
To challenge Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s stronghold, Congress has prepared an aggressive 100-day action plan, the launch of which will coincide with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s birthday on January 12.
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Crossfire among HP Congress ministers show no sign of relent

15 Jan 2026 | 3:19 PM

Shimla, Jan 15 (UNI) Infighting within the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh continued on Thursday, with Public Works Minister pushing back strongly against criticism from his own cabinet colleagues, while defending his stand on accountability and respect for officers.

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Akal Takht to order probe into viral video after Punjab CM’s appearance

15 Jan 2026 | 2:59 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 15 (UNI) Sri Akal Takht Sahib said on Thursday it would initiate an examination into a controversial video circulating on social media after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appeared before the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs and submitted his explanation. The Chief Minister remained present for about 40 minutes during the proceedings.

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Police constable kills 3-year-old daughter, critically injures wife in Banda

15 Jan 2026 | 1:51 PM

Banda, Jan 15 (UNI) A shocking incident of domestic violence came to light in Banda district, where a police constable allegedly attacked his wife and three-year-old daughter with an axe, killing the child and leaving the wife critically injured.

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Punjab CM appears before Sri Akal Takht, denies challenging Sikh authority

15 Jan 2026 | 1:49 PM

Punjab CM appears before Sri Akal Takht, denies challenging Sikh authority
Chandigarh, Jan 15 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the Sikh community’s highest temporal seat, to address controversy over alleged remarks questioning its authority.

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BSP Chief vows to go it alone in UP elections next year, celebrates 70th birthday with workers

15 Jan 2026 | 1:47 PM

Lucknow, Jan 15 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, on her 70th birthday, announced that her party will contest the 2027 UP elections with full force and energy without alliances. She also appealed to the Brahmins and other communities to support BSP in the elections to get back their honour and respect.

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