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Omar Abdullah Calls for Engineer Rashid's Immediate Release
Engineer Rashid had won the north Kashmir, Baramulla Lok Sabha seat by defeating Omar Abdullah by a margin of more than 2,00,000 votes.
Big setback to Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi HC stays his bail, says ' trial court didn't apply its mind'
Justice Sudhir Jain remarked that the trial court had not properly evaluated the documents and arguments presented.
K Suresh to challenge OM Birla for Lok Sabha Speaker post from Opposition side
Venugopal said the BJP was not ready to promise the Deputy Speaker's post to the opposition. The opposition leaders insistence comes a day after union ministers Amit Shah, J P Nadda, and Singh, met leaders of the opposition parties to explain them the ruling alliance's stand on the election of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker, but seemed to get no positive response. Though union ministers Piyush Goyal and Lalan Singh charged the Congress with laying conditionalities and said that the ruling alliance was willing to discuss their demand, a day when the Deputy Speaker's election is held.
Om Birla files nomination for Lok Sabha Speaker post as NDA candidate
Lalan Singh countered opposition by mentioning that while Rajnath Singh sought to decide upon a discussion in this regard at an appropriate time, they themselves wanted a decision on the deputy speaker post instantly. Cabinet Minister Piyush Goyal mirrored the sentiment in saying it was better to have had a consensus candidate and condemned the opposition for laying conditions. He clarified that democracy couldn't function in this manner.
Mamata Banerjee Urges PM Modi to Involve Bengal Government in Bangladesh Water Treaties
In the letter, Banerjee referenced Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent visit and her discussions with PM Modi. “It seems that water-sharing issues relating to Ganges and Teesta Rivers were discussed during the meeting. Such unilateral deliberations and discussions without consultations or opinions of the state government are neither acceptable nor desirable,” the letter read.
Opening Day of 18th Lok Sabha Marked by Stormy Debate Between Modi and Kharge on Emergency
The recently elected 262 MPs, including the Prime Minister, took their oaths in the opening session of the House amidst protest by opposition members within the Parliament complex. MPs from the INDIA bloc raised slogans of "saving democracy" and fluttered copies of the Constitution. The remaining MPs would take their oaths on Tuesday and the Speaker on Wednesday.
Vasundhara Raje Reflects on Changing Notions of Loyalty in Politics
"Loyalty was valued more in older times, when the people responsible for someone's political elevation were looked up to by all. Things are different now. It seems people are more willing to knife their mentors who groomed them," she said at a programme organised by Sundar Singh Bhandari Charitable Trust in Udaipur.
People want substance, not slogans: PM Modi's Call for Parliamentary Diligence
"In the House, the common man expects debate and diligence. People do not expect tantrums, drama and disturbance. People want substance, not slogans. The country needs a good opposition, a responsible opposition and I am sure that the MPs who have won in this 18th Lok Sabha will try to fulfil those expectations of the common man," said PM Modi.
Supreme Court Refuses Interim Relief for CM Kejriwal, Schedules Hearing for Wednesday
No interim relief was granted to CM Kejriwal by the vacation bench of Justices Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti. The Bench then adjourned and stated that they would consider the case again on Wednesday as the Delhi High Court is likely to pass a decision on ED's plea for an interim stay within a day or two.
Samajwadi Party Breaks New Ground: Official Publication Includes English Message
For the first time, the party's official publication, the Samajwadi Bulletin, includes a message in English from its National President, Akhilesh Yadav. This initiative is part of a broader effort to connect with a younger audience across state and national borders.
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