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Raj Bhavan- state secretariat tussle: Bengal Guv removes press Secy
Earlier this year tension brewed between the Raj Bhavan and the state secretariat over the Governor's decision to remove his erstwhile principal secretary Nandini Chakraborty from that chair.
Rebel NCP team's surprise call on Sharad Pawar to seek his 'blessings'
They included Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Working President Praful Patel, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, state President Sunil Tatkare, the breakaway faction Ministers and other senior leaders. After the meeting, Patel said they all have the highest regards for Sharad Pawar as he is their beacon and their mentor.
AAP to attend Opposition meet in Bengaluru
The AAP took this decision in its Parliamentary Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting which was held on Sunday. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting through the video conference.
Akhilesh Yadav slams Assam CM for his statement on 'Miyan'
Akhilesh Yadav took strong exception to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who reportedly held Muslims responsible for the rising prices of vegetables, saying "Miyan (Muslims) vendors are responsible for the rise in prices of vegetables in the city. Most of the vegetable vendors who are increasing the price, belong to the Miyan community."
Congress questions PM Modi's silence on Manipur, says 'attitude beyond comprehension'
In a long tweet, Ramesh went on to say that leave alone calling up the Manipur chief minister (N. Biren Singh), Modi has not even spoken to minister of state for external affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, who is from the state. Incidentally Singh's house in Manipur had been burnt down by a mob during the ongoing violence in the state.
Hope citizens' rights are upheld, says Tharoor as SC to hear Centre's appeal against relaxation of Manipur internet ban
He went on to add that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology had sharply observed in 2022 that there is no justification provided by the government that demonstrates in any way that internet shutdowns actually impede, let alone prevent, violence or terrorism anywhere.
K’taka ex-CM Bommai hints at BJP-JD(S) alliance, confirms talks
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Sunday, Bommai stated, 'The talk is between our high command and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. Already, former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy has expressed his feelings.
With RS ticket to Rajbanshi leader, BJP reaches out to North Bengal tribals
Political observers feel that the choice of Maharaj for the post is a well-calculated move keeping in mind the Rajbanshi vote bank in tribal-dominated pockets in north Bengal, where people from the community form a decisive section of voters especially in the tea-belts of Terai and Dooars regions. The people from the community also constitute a substantial section of the voters in Indo-Bangladesh bordering Cooch Behar district.
Rajasthan Congress leader held for taking bribe promising job; Shekhawat releases pic with Rahul
The bribe amount was sought to get a job in the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) recruitment exam. Sikar ACB had received a complaint in this regard from the victim. The ACB, investigating the matter, revealed that a bribe was demanded for the recruitment of 'Executive Officer' in RPSC. A total of Rs 40 lakh was demanded. Later, the 'deal' was finalised for Rs 25 lakh.
Buzz in Rajasthan: Where will Pilot land, Delhi or Jaipur?
If sources in one section of the Congress are to be believed Pilot will be joining as general secretary in the Congress Working Committee soon and hence will lead the apex team of the Congress. The other section is confident that he will be given a decent role and his position in Rajasthan will be elevated.
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