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Nice to be back in Tamil Nadu, the land of Thiruvalluvar and Bharathi: Modi
PM Modi also said it gives him a nice feeling to be back in Tamil Nadu, the land of great persons like poet saint Thiruvalluvar and poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharathi. Quoting Bharathi's lines "Senthamizh nadu ennum podhiniley, enba thean vandhu payudhu kaadhinilay," which means it is very sweet like honey to hear the word Tamil Nadu, Modi said the people, language and culture are outstanding.
Mamata government decides to make CM, not Governor, as varsities' Chancellor
This is for the first time that the state government has taken such an initiative to break the protocol, persisting since Independence, of having the Governor as Chancellor of the state universities. Following the state cabinet meeting at the state Secretariat, Nabanna, Education Minister Bratya Basu said that the state government will bring a bill in the Assembly proposing that the Chief Minister, not the Governor, will be the Chancellor of the state universities.
Ruling party will keep misusing agencies against Lalu Prasad: Tejashwi
After returning from London, he said: "We are in the opposition and as long as we stay in this position, the ruling parties would misuse the constitutional agencies against us to conduct raids. This was not new to us. We are witnessing such raids from our childhood. This was not the first raid and I am not saying that this would be the last one."
Centre is focused on infrastructure development: Modi
Dedicating to the nation and laying the foundation stone of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,530 crore here, Modi said history proves that nations that gave importance to infrastructure development moved from developing country to developed one.
Mamta govt wants CM, not Governor, as Chancellor of state varsities
This is for the first time that the state government has taken such an initiative to break the protocol, persisting since Independence, of having the Governor as Chancellor of the state universities. Following the state cabinet meeting at the state Secretariat, Nabanna, Education Minister Bratya Basu said that the state government will bring a bill in the Assembly proposing that the Chief Minister, not the Governor, will be the Chancellor of the state universities.
Chinese visa scam: Being framed, claims Karti
While interacting with the media after recording his statement before the investigating agency, he said that the case was nothing but a "tactic" to harass him. Karti Chidambaram said his father was being targetted through him.
'Eight years, eight bluffs', Congress releases booklet on Modi govt
The Congress in the report card has highlighted inflation, unemployment, economic mismanagement and national security as major failures of the government and said that the "Acche din" promised by the BJP is nowhere in sight and people are just facing hardship.
Yogi govt in UP presents state's largest Budget with an eye on 2024 polls
This is almost double the size of Rs 3,46,935 crore budget presented by Akhilesh Yadav government for the financial year 2016-17. It includes new schemes worth Rs 39,181.10 crore. The state government has also announced budgetary provision worth crores of rupees to strengthen the police and maintain law and order in the state.
Jayant Chaudhary to be SP's 3rd candidate for RS
The party has already announced its support for Kapil Sibal, who is contesting as an independent candidate. Another SP nominee is Javed Ali. By announcing support to Jayant Chaudhary, the Samajwadi Party has made the first move to cement the SP-RLD alliance for the Lok Sabha elections. Jayant is expected to file his nomination papers on Friday.
Politics of victimisation, says Karti on Chinese visa scam case
While arriving at headquarters of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here, he spoke to the waiting mediapersons and said, "This is politics of victimisation and they are trying to tarnish my image," said Karti. Karti had to appear before the CBI on Wednesday but due to some reasons he could not. Now a team of elite officials of the CBI will record his statement.
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