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PM Modi Scheduled to Visit Landslide-Affected Wayanad on August 10
The Prime Minister will reach Kannur in a special flight. From there, he will take a helicopter to visit the places where the landslides have occurred in the state and then go to some of the relief camps where over 10,000 people who were displaced from their homes are housed.
Ajit Pawar Claims He Would Have Brought NCP Members if Offered CM Role
During the launch event for "Yoddha Karmayogi – Eknath Sambhaji Shinde," a biography of the current Chief Minister, Pawar humorously remarked that, in the realm of politics, he holds more seniority than both Chief Minister Shinde and fellow Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Delhi CM Delegates Flag Hoisting Duty to Atishi for August 15
As per the current development, CM Kejriwal is presently being lodged at Tihar Jail in connection with corruption and money laundering probes into the alleged Delhi excise policy scandal.
Kangana Ranaut Urges Vigilance Against Foreign Influence in India
The actress-turned-politician noted that international powers are encircling the country from all directions, and it is imperative that we rise to this challenge and resist their covert and malicious agendas.
Government Proposes Major Reforms to Waqf Board, Mandates Women Members
The two Bills would enable the initiation of reforms in the Waqf Board that has provisions for making it mandatory to have at least two women members on the Board.
Uddhav Thackeray's Delhi Trip Highlights His Struggle for Power: Shiv Sena Critique
Nirupam remembered the good old times when national leaders used to visit Matoshree to discuss various issues during the time of late Hindu Hriday Samrat, Balasaheb Thackeray.
PM Modi Unveils Key Economic Indicators in Latest Update
Now, some of the riveting developments taken up in this fortnightly newsletter are:
Proposed Amendments to Waqf Law Include Major Reforms and New Act Name
The Waqf Amendment Bill, which is to be placed in the Lok Sabha shortly, has also proposed to rename the Waqf Act of 1995 as the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
Salman Khurshid Warns: Bangladesh-Style Crisis Could Occur in India
While India might appear stable and celebrant, especially after some of the recent victories, there are deeper and troubling elements at work, according to Khurshid. The dynamics that happened in Bangladesh could play out in India, although present conditions are such that these spurts of violence cannot be so acute.
Jarange-Patil Warns: Failure to Grant Maratha Quotas Will Force Us to Seek Power
During a media briefing, Jarange-Patil emphasized that Maratha groups have no intention of delving into politics or running in elections unless absolutely necessary. However, he made it clear that if the state government does not fulfill its promise regarding reservations, their only recourse would be to enter the electoral fray and assume power. Once in power, Jarange-Patil promised to address all the community's needs.
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