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Bengal Governor in Delhi, Expected to Submit Report on Doctor Rape-Murder Case to Amit Shah
The political observers believe that with the Governor having expressed his displeasure over the state government's handling of the case after meeting the protesting medical students and junior doctors at R.G. Kar, his report to the Union Home Ministry is going to embarrass the state government and the ruling Trinamool Congress more.
'Break Fingers Of Those Blaming Mamata', Says TMC Minister Amid Protests Over Doctor's Rape-Murder
"Those who are attacking Mamata Banerjee, pointing fingers at her, and demanding her resignation will never succeed. Those pointing fingers at Mamata Banerjee will be broken and crushed", Guha was heard saying in the video.
PM Modi to Embark on Groundbreaking Visit to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
The visit to Kyiv will encompass a broad spectrum of bilateral interests, including political, trade, economic, investment, educational, cultural, and humanitarian aspects. The MEA's statement also noted that PM Modi will engage with the Indian community and students residing in Ukraine during his visit. “PM Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to Ukraine later this week at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelensky,” the MEA confirmed.
Vaishnaw Refutes MK Stalin's Claims, Highlights 7-Fold Increase in Railway Budget Compared to UPA Era
Stalin, in a letter to the railway minister, said, “We are disappointed that the allocation of funds for the Southern Railways under certain Heads of Accounts in the Regular Budget for Indian Railways for the financial year 2024-2025 is much less when compared to the allocations made in the Interim Budget in the same year.”
Law Minister Arjun Meghwal Defends Lateral Entry, Blames Congress for Its Introduction
Very recently, the Union Public Service Commission announced recruitment to 45 senior roles in different ministries, thereby opening up posts for Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries through lateral entry. Opposition parties are stiff in opposition to it. In particular, Rahul Gandhi has taken a tough stand on the issue, saying that it doesn't take into account reservation rights for OBCs, SCs, and STs.
Manjhi Expresses Sympathy for Champai Soren a Day After Welcoming Him to NDA
The HAM chief, Manjhi, alleged an "affront and insult" that Champai Soren had been subjected to despite being at the helm as Jharkhand Chief Minister for seven months. "It is rather disheartening. When somebody is given respect, given a particular position and is then removed, it very disheartening. Champai Soren was there for seven months as the CM in Jharkhand. Though he did well and followed in the footsteps of Hemant Soren. It never appeared that he was going against the party.
Karnataka Governor May Suffer from Sheikh Hasina-like Crisis, Warns Congress
"If the Union government doesn't recall the Governor, we will launch an intense protest across the state. The Governor could face a situation akin to that of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. To compel his resignation, he may encounter circumstances similar to those in Bangladesh," said Congress MLC Ivan D'Souza at a protest in Mangaluru, in the Dakshina Kannada district.
Chirag Paswan, BJP Ally, Voices Opposition to Lateral Entry Scheme, says‘will raise it with govt’
Addressing the media here on Monday, LJP leader Chirag Paswan attacked the Union Public Service Commission's lateral entry scheme, terming it "completely wrong" since it does not involve the reservation system, which denies backward classes an opportunity to get recruited for top positions. He expressed concern over the induction of experts in several Government departments and Ministries, and said his party would take up the matter with the Central government.
Siddaramaiah Welcomes Karnataka High Court’s Interim Order in MUDA Case; Petitioners Remain Unconvinced
In a post on the social media platform X, the Karnataka CM shared, “As a law-abiding citizen with faith in the Constitution and the judiciary’s power to uphold justice and fairness, I approached the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka against the illegal and politically motivated decision of the Governor of Karnataka to permit an inquiry and prosecution based on trumped-up allegations against me.”
RG Kar Tragedy: Trinamool MP Seeks Calcutta HC's Intervention to Prevent Police Action
After his post gained traction and went viral early Sunday, Ray was summoned by the Kolkata Police to appear at the police headquarters that same evening. Choosing to ignore the initial summons, he was subsequently served with a second notice for his appearance.
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