POLITICS

BookMyShow Delists All Kunal Kamra Content; Sena Expresses Gratitude to Platform
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Kanal, a social media coordinator for the Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde faction, thanked BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani for removing Kamra's content, labeling it an effort to maintain the platform "clean" and not have "such artists."
Kunal Kamra Misses Mumbai Police Summon for Third Time in ‘Traitor’ Remark Case
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The complaint was made by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel, who had objected to a video posted by Kamra in which he had purportedly called Shinde a "traitor." The video had been said to ridicule the break-up of the Shiv Sena, and party workers had vandalized the studio and hotel where the show had been produced on March 23.
Centre Engages Meitei and Kuki Groups in Talks to Resolve Manipur Conflict
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​​​​​​​The meeting, which is designed to encourage dialogue and develop trust, is part of the Centre's efforts to end the ethnic conflict that began in May 2023.
JD(U) Dismisses Muslim Leaders’ Resignation, Labels Them as ‘Inauthentic’
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JD(U) National General Secretary Rajiv Ranjan downplayed the importance of those quitting. "Who are these individuals? They were never a part of the organizational framework of the party. These are pseudo people," he said, undermining the internal schism.
Asaduddin Owaisi Moves Supreme Court Against Waqf Act Amendments
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Through the petition, Owaisi said that 'waqfs' in relation to their constitution, administration, and management, being a part of the practice of Islam, are worthy of protection under several provisions of the Constitution of India.
All India Sufi Board's Peer Adil Backs Waqf Bill, Appeals for Unity in Muslim Community
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Talking to IANS, Shaikh said, "First of all, I completely support the Central Government and this Bill. The manner in which this Bill was put before the nation today, the problem had been debated for decades. Various opponents gave their opinions in one way or another regarding what would occur and how it would occur. But we interpreted the Bill as it was placed before us."
YSRCP Clarifies Stand: Denies Backing Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament
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YSRCP's Parliament leader Y.V. Subba Reddy dared the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) to provide definitive evidence to back its charge of YSRCP's failure to oppose the bill.
Congress to Contest Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court
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The controversial bill was cleared by Parliament after it was okayed in the Rajya Sabha in the early hours of Friday morning. The Lok Sabha had approved it a day before, after a lengthy 12-hour-long debate.
Mamata Rejects SC Verdict on Teacher Dismissals; BJP Calls for Her Resignation
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In response to the verdict, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee linked the ruling to political interference, stating, "I think this has been done by the CPI(M) and BJP… We have immense respect for the judiciary, but… I cannot accept this judgment." She went on to state, "One Chief Justice of India (CJI) stayed (the High Court verdict) and the other Chief Justice cancelled it. Now you can see what I am trying to say."
Rajya Sabha Approves Imposition of President's Rule in Manipur
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Responding to a brief debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the House that the government has taken all possible measures to restore normalcy in the conflict-ridden Northeastern state.
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