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Reign of ultimate terror continues in Bengal under current regime: BJP
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He was speaking to media persons at the residence of deceased BJP leader from Dinhata in Cooch Behar district, Prashanta Roy Basunia, who was shot dead in broad daylight at his residence by unidentified miscreants on June 2. "I will speak to my party leadership on what can be done so that a Central Bureau of Investigation probe can be initiated in the matter," Modi told newspersons after speaking to the parents of the deceased BJP leader.
Elections our right, won't beg anybody to hold them: Omar Abdullah
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"Didn't the Chief Election Commissioner say that there is a vacuum in J&K which needs to be filled. Why is that vacuum not being filled? If the Election Commission is under pressure then they must say it clearly that they are under pressure and that is why they cannot hold elections here," Omar added.
Bihar bridge collapse: Will recover money from construction company, says Tejashwi Yadav
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"We have served a notice to the construction company and recovered the money from it. The bank deposit will also be seized once the reply from their side comes. The Bihar government has already initiated an inquiry into the matter. IIT Roorkee has also been roped in for investigation. Once the report is out, strongest possible action would be taken against the company and the engineers involved," Yadav said.
CBI probe into Balasore train accident nothing but 'headlines' management: Jairam Ramesh
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Targetting the government, party general secretary communications in charge Jairam Ramesh said, "Even before the Commissioner of Railway Safety has submitted his report on Balasore train disaster, a CBI inquiry is announced. This is nothing but headlines management having failed to meet deadlines."
Rajput group announces support to Brij Bhushan, slams Khaps
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The Rajput Vikas Samiti has expressed its support to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexually harassing women grapplers.
R'than polls will be contested on PM Modi's persona; BJP parl board to decide CM nominee: Union Min Shekhawat
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During a conversation with IANS, Shekhawat -- the Lok Sabha MP from Jodhpur -- spoke on several issues, including the infighting in the Congress camp in Rajasthan where the Ashok Gehlot-led government is in power, groupings in the BJP, and the 'competition' with ex-Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje.
UP Cong chief in trouble over 'unauthorised appointments'
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The Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal has cancelled the appointments with immediate effect saying that Khabri did not follow the due organisational procedure.
Global south a victim of several challenges, says Jaishankar
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He said this while addressing the first India-Namibia joint commission meeting in Windhoek along with Namibian deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah on Monday evening.
Looking forward to host PM Modi on June 22, says US
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During a press briefing on Monday when asked about Modi's upcoming official state visit, the State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said: "We are very much looking forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi for the state visit later this month.
Cong, JD-U offer different versions on now-deferred Oppn meeting
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The remarks came on the day when Nitish Kumar faced questions over the under-construction bridge collapse on river Ganga on Sunday in Bihar, while he was trying to bridge the gap between the opposition parties ahead of the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
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