POLITICS

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces 5 guarantees as promised
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Siddaramaiah said the free bus travel scheme for women will come into effect by June 11, free power up to 200 units will be given from July; women heads will get Rs 2,000 from August and free 10 kg rice for all members of BPL card holders will be given from July 1.
WFI chief still in 'suraksha kavach' of PM Modi: Rahul Gandhi
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In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi, who is on a six-day US visit said: "Daughters who brought 25 international medals - pleading for justice on the streets. An MP with 15 heinous allegations of sexual abuse in two FIRs - safe in the Prime Minister's 'Suraksha Kavach' (protective shield)! Modi government is responsible for these conditions of daughters."
Delhi Excise Policy scam: Manish Sisodia produced before CBI court via video conferencing
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The CBI had recently filed its first supplementary charge sheet in the case in which Sisodia, along with others, has been made accused. The court has taken cognizance of the charge sheet. Sisodia was brought to the lock up of the court room from where he was produced before the judge through video conferencing.
PM Modi to flag off Goa's first Vande Bharat train on Saturday
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The train is expected to improve the connectivity on the Mumbai-Goa route and provide people of the region with the means to travel with speed and comfort, an official statement issued by the PMO said. It will be the 19th Vande Bharat train to run in the country.
Justice will be done to wrestlers, police to soon file charge sheet, says Anurag Thakur
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Speaking at an economic conclave here, Thakur said that the case was registered and a committee was formed to investigate the matter. The minister added that the WFI is not involved in any of its routine business as the day-to-day affairs are being looked after by a committee of administrators formed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
Shivaji upheld unity, integrity of nation: PM Modi
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In a virtual address on the occasion of the 350th year of Shivaji's coronation day, Modi said that the Maratha ruler sent out a strong message to those who tried to hurt Swaraj, religion, culture and heritage, which boosted confidence among the people and propagated the spirit of self-reliance.
Wrestlers issue has dented India's image abroad: Akhilesh
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He said that this was a clear indicator of the party's feudal mindset which has come as a blot to the image of the democratic India in the world. "News reports of exploitation, harassment and forcefully silencing voices of dissent are being published at the international level and are bringing a bad name to India before the world community.
Raj Bhavan-Bengal govt tiff aggravates as Guv appoints interim VCs in 10 state varsities
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Currently, the VC's post in 15 state universities is lying vacant and the university authorities have been complaining about operational inconvenience in the absence of anyone in that key chair.
Disqualification as MP an advantage to me, BJP not realising it: Rahul
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"My disqualification in many ways is a advantage to me because it opens up completely new spaces for me, allows me to completely redefine myself. I think they have given me a gift frankly and they don't think they are realising it," he said on Thursday. "Politics is not linear, it completely goes off in one direction, its asymmetric.
Ex-cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan named VP of TN BJP sports cell
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In a statement issued here, Amar Prasad Reddy, the president of TN BJP sports cell, said that Sivaramakrishnan's presence will enhance the cell. Reddy said, "We firmly believe that your experience as a former India cricketer will greatly enhance the efforts of the sports and skill development cell.
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