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Appointment of BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha Pro-tem Speaker Sparks Congress Controversy
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The pro-tem Speaker's principal job is to administer the oath or affirmation to new members of the 18th Lok Sabha and preside over the proceedings until a permanent Speaker is elected. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju announced that President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Mahtab as Pro-tem Speaker. Mahtab will be supported by senior members including K Suresh from the Congress, T R Baalu from DMK, Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste from BJP, and Sudip Bandyopadhyay from TMC.
International Yoga Day 2024: PM Modi leads celebrations on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir
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Addressing here the participants at SKICC overlooking the picturesque beauty of Dal Lake in surroundings, Modi emphasized the serene environment that Kashmir and Srinagar add toward that unique sense of strength obtained by doing yoga.
Delhi Excise Scam: Delhi HC temporarily suspends trial court's order granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal 
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The ED presented its challenge to the trial court's order before a bench comprising Justices Sudhir Kumar Jain and Ravinder Dudeja. The bench indicated that the case file would be reviewed soon, and in the meantime, the trial court's order would be put on hold. The hearing for the matter has been scheduled for later in the day.
Jammu and Kashmir will soon have elected Assembly, statehood back, says PM Modi
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Speaking at the SKICC to a gathering of youth and others, he emphasized, "You will soon elect your own government, and Jammu and Kashmir will prosper with its statehood."
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted bail in money laundering case linked to excise policy scam
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The ED, after the court's order, urged a delay of 48 hours in signing the bail bond, so that an appeal could be filed. But the judge rejected the plea and directed that the bail bond be submitted to the duty judge on Friday as ordered.
Bihar Deputy CM Alleges Tejashwi Yadav's Involvement in NEET Paper Leak Case
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The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police, handling the investigation, has identified Sikandar Yadvendu, employed as a junior engineer in the municipal committee of Danapur, as the central figure in the NEET question paper leak.
Naveen Patnaik Assumes Leadership as Opposition Leader in Odisha Assembly
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Apart from that, Patnaik declared the appointment of senior party leader Prasanna Acharya as the deputy leader of the BJD legislature party and named Pramila Mallik and Pratap Keshari Deb as the party's chief whip and deputy chief whip respectively. He said today's discussion with the MLAs touched upon a host of issues, including the recent election outcomes.
Thackeray Predicts NDA Collapse, Foresees INDIA Bloc Victory with No BJP Reconciliation
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"The NDA government will fall… We want it to fall, and mid-term Lok Sabha elections must be conducted. The INDIA bloc will win and come to power," Thackeray proclaimed passionately during the party’s 58th Foundation Day.
Former Haryana Minister Kiran Choudhry and Daughter Shift Allegiance to BJP After Leaving Congress
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She is a five-time MLA, 69-year-old Kiran Choudhry, the widow of late Surender Singh, and daughter-in-law of late former chief minister Bansi Lal, who is credited to be the 'architect' of modern Haryana. Currently, she is serving as the MLA from Tosham. Her daughter Shruti was a Member of Parliament from the constituency Bhiwani-Mahendragarh.
BJP Criticizes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for Alleged Misrepresentation After Allahabad HC Dismisses NEET Plea
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The High Court, labeling it as a case involving "forged documents," rejected Ayushi Patel's petition and stated on Tuesday that the National Testing Agency (NTA) was authorized to pursue legal action.
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