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Rahul Sidesteps Question on Kolkata Horror During Visit to LS Constituency, Sparking BJP Outrage
Rahul Gandhi was on a day-long visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Rae Bareli to meet the family of Arjun Pasi, a Dalit youth who was shot dead nine days ago in Nasirabad.
RG Kar Tragedy: Calcutta HC Allows BJP to Hold Protest Near Hospital
The BJP had initially sought to stage their protest at the Shyambazar five-point crossing, close to the hospital. The party then went to the Calcutta High Court for relief after permission was denied by the police.
Mayawati Urges Halt to Anti-Reservation Measures Following Centre's Lateral Entry Reversal
Amidst controversy over reservation issues relating to the advertised posts, the Centre told the UPSC on Tuesday to withdraw the recent notice for lateral recruitment. Mayawati termed the move and said the Centre scrapped the appointments of 47 candidates through lateral entry up to the executive cadre grade, including the rank of Joint Secretary and Director, without giving them promotions or awarding reservations regularly. She pressed for discontinuation of all anti-reservation measures at every level.
Government Orders UPSC to Withdraw Lateral Entry Recruitment Ad Amidst Political Controversy
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, while writing to the UPSC chairman, is said to have re-emphasized the unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the process of lateral entry, stating that it has to be in conformity with the constitutional guarantee of equality and social justice in respect of the provisions for reservations from that angle.
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.
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