POLITICS

There will be a sensation, says KCR after meeting Kejriwal, Akhilesh
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"When two businessmen meet, they discuss business. When two politicians meet, they discuss politics. It's not a big secret. There should be sensation in the country and this will happen. Let us see what happens as we go forward," Rao said during a brief chat with media persons after a visit to a school in Delhi. The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief was asked if he discussed politics and political alternatives with Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav.
Upholding peace, holistic growth of NE key task for Modi govt: Amit Shah
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Addressing the 'Swarn Jayanti Samaroh' (Golden Jubilee celebrations) of Ramakrishna Mission School at Narottam Nagar (Deomali) in Tirap district, he said that since Modi government came to power, a holistic development agenda was undertaken to develop the northeast region at par with the other states of the country.
KCR, Kejriwal teaming up for anti Congress opposition front
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K. Chandrashekhar Rao, on his visit to Delhi on Saturday, will be visiting Mohalla clinics along with Kejriwal. He is also likely to issue a statement later in the day. Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had also visited Delhi. Both Arvind Kejriwal and KCR share good personal relationship and have a understanding with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee.
Tributes pour in on Rajiv Gandhi's 31st death anniversary
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Taking to Twitter, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said: "My father was a visionary leader whose policies helped shape modern India. He was a compassionate & kind man, and a wonderful father to me and Priyanka, who taught us the value of forgiveness and empathy. I dearly miss him and fondly remember the time we spent together."
'Lalu Prasad, family took land from unemployed youth in lieu of jobs'
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The CBI has conducted raids on Friday morning in connection with the matter at 16 locations. The probe agency has registered a case against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Prasad, then Union Railway Minister, his wife Rabri Devi, two daughters, and 15 others.
'Nitish wants to ensure support of all MLAs before playing his move'
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Though JD-U leaders, including national President Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh claimed that the meeting was called for discussions on choosing the candidate for the coming Rajya Sabha elections, sources have said that Nitish Kumar may execute his "Paltimar" and he wants to discuss it with each and every MLA of the party.
44% very much satisfied with PM Modi's work, 38% with Centre led by BJP: Survey
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This was revealed during an exclusive survey conducted by CVoter on behalf of IANS in the four states -- Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala -- and the Union Territory of Puducherry, where Assembly elections were held in 2021 According to the survey, 37.66 per cent respondents in the five states/UT are very much satisfied with the BJP government at the Centre while 44.77 per cent are very much satisfied with the performance of PM Modi.
Cong's Digvijaya Singh in legal trouble over his 2019 remarks
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Singh would be facing a legal trial in the case which had been quashed earlier in January 2020 but a review petition by an RSS worker for initiating proceedings against him for making defamatory remarks, has re-opened it. Accepting the review petition, a Gwalior court has directed the trial court to register a case of defamation against Singh for his alleged utterances against the Bajrang Dal and the BJP, at a political function.
Raj Thackeray puts off Ayodhya trip in political setback for MNS
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MNS spokesperson Sandip Deshpande and party leader Bala Nandgaonkar were at a loss to explain what actually prompted the unexpected decision, but assured that Raj Thackeray will enlighten the people about it at his planned public rally in Pune on Sunday.
Meri tabahi mein apne haath thi, says Azam Khan on release
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Talking to reporters, Azam Khan said, "Meri tabahi mein mera apna haath thi (My downfall was by my own hand. Who were those who filed cases against me initially?" The statement was loaded but the veteran leader refused to thrown more light on it.
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