POLITICS

Azad Announces 13 Candidates for J&K Assembly Election's First Phase
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It has fielded a slate of 13 candidates, including former minister Abdul Majeed Wani, contesting from Doda East assembly constituency, and former MLA Mohd Amin Bhat, who is contesting in Devsar. Other candidates are Mohd Aslam Goni for Bhaderwah, Advocate Saleem Parray for Doru, and Muneer Ahmad Mir for Lolab.
Opposition mum on Bangladesh fearing vote bank loss, says Yogi Adityanath
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Adityanath made the remark during his address at a Sri Krishna Janmotsav here, an official statement issued from his Lucknow office said.
Kerala Governor Promises Legal Action Following Hema Committee Report
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Opposition parties in the state of Kerala have demanded a proper probe to take the revelations of the recent report to their logical conclusion. But Governor Khan has said that he is placing his faith in the assurance of the Chief Minister that if the victims of the crimes come forward and lodge formal complaints against the aforesaid offenders, then proper legal action will be pursued against the latter.
BJP Raises Concerns Over Land Allocation for Kharge Family in Hitech Defence Aerospace Park
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“When did the Kharge family become aerospace entrepreneurs to be eligible for Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) land? How did the Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil consent to this allocation in March 2024? Is this about misuse of power, nepotism, and conflict of interest?” BJP Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya said.
Giriraj Singh Accuses Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee of Ties with 'Tukde Tukde' Gang
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In his critique of the Trinamool Congress chief, Singh addressed the recent rape-murder of a female doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, among other incidents. He told, “Mamata Banerjee is a member of the ‘Tukde Tukde’ gang. She has no concern from the people of West Bengal. The daughters of Bengal have been subjected to (sexual) abuse and assaults… Mamata Banerjee and those linked to her are behind those incidents.”
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Updated NPS in Line with Central Government's UPS
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Starting March 1, 2024, the revised National Pension Scheme will be introduced for employees currently under the National Pension System. Maharashtra has a workforce of 13.45 lakh state government employees, including those from local self-governments, with 8.27 lakh already participating in the NPS.
BJP Challenges Congress on Pension Promises Following 'U-turn' Criticism
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"I would like to ask Rahul Gandhi - has his government implemented the Old Pension Scheme as promised in Himachal Pradesh?" asked Prasad, who previously served as a Union minister overseeing the law department.
CBI Seizes Documents from Former RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh’s Residence Amid Scam Probe
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At about 8:50 pm, CBI officers left from Ghosh's residence in Beliaghata, central Kolkata, with bundles of documents that were reportedly seized during their operation. But they declined to comment on the outcome of their search.
UP CM Orders Heightened Vigilance and Bans Objectionable Posters in Mathura Ahead of Janmashtami
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He asked officials to ensure tight security arrangements, including videography of processions, operation of all CCTV cameras along procession routes and event venues, and compulsorily engaging drone cameras on many sensitive areas.
Rahul Advocates for Dalits in Miss India Contest, Faces Backlash from Union Minister for 'Bal Budhi' Remark
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On Saturday, during the Samvidhan Samman Sammelan ceremony in Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, sharply pitched for reservations in Miss India contests. He also attacked the government for overlooking the welfare of the backward and the marginalized:
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