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Locating Netaji in the top Congress hierarchy before his exit
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Even as the PM installed the Subhas Chandra Bose hologram on his 125th birth anniversary, as part of his continued appropriation as a freedom movement icon in the magnum opus of throwing into stark relief Netaji's persona, the tower of babble over his role went into overdrive. There are some important data points in history which need to be factored into his exact positioning amongst the Congress Big Four - Gandhiji, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Bose.
Former Punjab DGP booked for 'hate speech'
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He has been booked for promoting enmity among communities. Responding to the registration of case, Mustafa said: "I did not target Hindus as is being alleged on social media. I used word 'Fitne', which means law breakers. I was angry at a group of Muslims who had tried to attack me. I was warning them, not Hindus."
Lesson from NCP to Congress - put your house in order
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Memon Tweeted, "Congress must set its house in order soon by declaring a regular chief and reconciliation with G22 members, if it has to play a significant role in forming a strong all India opposition front to take on the NDA in 2024." The unprecedented attack from the NCP leader comes in the wake of refusal by the Congress to ally with any party in Goa except with GFP. The three parties have formed Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra but in Goa the Congress is already in alliance with Goa Forward Party.
Delhi's AQI improves to 'moderate' after intermittent rain
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An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good'; 51 and 100 'satisfactory'; 101 and 200 'moderate'; 201 and 300 'poor'; 301 and 400 'very poor'; 401 and 500 'severe.'
Delhi records wettest January since 1901
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Delhi received 80 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, making it the wettest January in the capital since 1901, data from the Safdarjung Observatory, which is considered the official marker for the city, revealed on Sunday. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded 773.2 mm of rain in 2021. This was the third time in the last two decades that the monsoon rains in Delhi crossed the 1,000 mm mark.
PM to unveil hologram statue of Netaji Bose at India Gate
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be unveiling a hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Sunday evening on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. The statue is approximately 28 feet in length and 7.5 feet in width. The statue is powered by a 4k projector capable of delivering a brightness level of 30,000 lumens.
Mining allegations by Akali Dal leader frivolous: Punjab CM
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Reacting strongly to the "baseless and frivolous" allegations levelled against him by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Majithia, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi dared him to present even a single proof that indicates his involvement in sand mining across the state. Lashing out at Majithia for the slanderous and misleading campaign against him, Channi said the SAD leader is dancing on the tunes of the BJP government and is trying to take revenge from him for booking him in an NDPS case.
Next edition of 'Mann ki Baat' on Jan 30 to be at 11.30 am
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This month Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' will take place at 11.30 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. Prime Minister Modi said that 'Mann Ki Baat' will begin at 11.30 a.m. after observing the remembrances to Mahatma Gandhi on his 'Punya Tithi' (death anniversary). The Prime Minister's radio address takes place at 11 a.m. on the last Sunday of every month.
Battle for UP: 'UP mein sab ba' turns into a rap war
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The Uttar Pradesh BJP has now released a new promotional song, 'UP mein ee ba' which is an extension of the Ravi Kishan rap and an obvious reply to Neha Singh Rathore's 'UP mein ka ba?' which reminded voters about Covid deaths, the Hathras incident, Lakhimpur Kheri violence and other "failures" of the BJP government.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose birth anniversary: Prez, PM pay tributes
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President, Vice-President and PM on Sunday paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. President Ram Nath Kovind said, "India gratefully pays homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. The daring steps that he took to fulfil his fierce commitment to idea of a free India --Azad Hind--make him a national icon. His ideals and sacrifice will forever inspire every Indian."
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