POLITICS

Rajya Sabha elections: 4 BSP turncoats spell trouble for Rajasthan Congress
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This is the same hotel which hosted Congress' Chintan Shivir, however, Congress concerns seem to be escalating as six Congress MLAs are yet to join the political fencing and have missed their Friday deadline. It needs to be mentioned here that the BJP has supported Subhas Chandra as its second candidate for the RS seat which has heightened the worries of the Congress and thus it has taken its MLAs for political fencing to Udaipur.
Ready to face investigation by any agency: Manish Sisodia
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The issue was raised after AAP leader and Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a PMLA case. "I am not afraid of any agency. In the past, I faced CBI investigation, but they could not find anything against me," Sisodia said.On Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had said in a press conference that the central agencies are likely to arrest Sisodia next, citing intel he received from his 'sources'.
UP will give momentum to India's growth story: Modi
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He said the youth of Uttar Pradesh have the ability to give wings to the dreams of corporates and businessmen. "Your dreams will be realised by the commitment and passion of the youth," he stated. Addressing the Third Ground Breaking Ceremony here, the Prime Minister said, "We are the fastest-growing nation among other G-20 countries. Our government followed the mantra of reform, perform and transform."
After Sonia, Priyanka also tests positive for Covid-19
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"Congress President, Smt Sonia Gandhi has been meeting leaders & activists over last week, some of whom have been found Covid +ve. Congress President had developed mild fever & Covid symptoms last evening. On testing, she has been found to be Covid positive", Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala had informed in a tweet on Thursday.
Target killings result of 'The Kashmir Files': Manjhi
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"When the film was released, the BJP forced Nitish Kumar government to tax free it in the state. Several cabinet ministers and other legislators went to the theatre to watch the movie on the expenses of the state government. At that time I said that it was a conspiracy of militants to make the film and I am saying it again," Manjhi said.
Thrikkakara bypoll: After 5 rounds of counting, CPI-M accepts defeat
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While interacting with the media at the Ernakulam district committee office of the CPI-M, district secretary C.V.Mohan termed the development "unexpected". "We never expected this, but we humbly accept the people's verdict. With the kind of efforts we put in this should not have happened. We have to analyse where we went wrong," he added.
Modi leaves for Lucknow to lay foundation stone for 1,406 projects
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Modi will also visit the ancestral home of President Ram Nath Kovind. In a series of tweets Prime Minister Modi said, "Leaving for Lucknow, where I will take part in the Ground Breaking Ceremony @ 3.0 of the UP Investors Summit. The foundation stone for various investment projects will be laid which will transform the lives of people in UP."
Will Mehsana, a 'political laboratory', be cakewalk for BJP?
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Since Independence, 17 elections for the Lok Sabha have taken place. The voters of Mehsana Lok Sabha seat have given varied results in contrast with the general trend and the mood of the nation. It saw an independent candidate from Swatantra Party win in 1967, one from the Bharatiya Lok Dal in 1977, then Janata Party in 1980 and later the Congress and the BJP.
Bhagwat calls for settling mosque dispute amicably
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Speaking at the concluding function of RSS workers' training programme here, Bhagwat said it is not appropriate to create controversy every time, as he advised Hindus to sit together with their Muslim brethren and resolve all disputes. "If some people do not agree and knock the doors of the court of law, we should honour the court verdict," he asserted.
PM to visit UP on Friday, will inaugurate several projects
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In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said, "At around 11 a.m., Prime Minister will reach Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow where he will attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony @3.0 of the UP Investors Summit." "At around 1:45 p.m., the Prime Minister will reach Paraunkh village, Kanpur, where he will accompany President Ram Nath Kovind to visit Pathri Mata Mandir.
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