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BJYM activist killed in Karnataka; BJP calls it political murder
Joshi's remarks came after BJP Yuva Morcha activist and Koturu gram panchayat vice-president Praveen Kammara (36) succumbed to stab injuries on Tuesday night. Bengaluru South MP and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) President Tejasvi Surya has also called it a political murder.
Sachin Pilot out, Ashok Gehlot in as star campaigner for Karnataka Assembly polls
Many questions are doing the rounds in the political corridors of Rajasthan, especially after Pilot skipped two key events of the party in the state -- the one-on-one feedback session with the party's Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and the Congress Sammelan held in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Public pulse is important in the debate on same-sex marriage: Mamata Banerjee
"Generally, I love people who love others. But since a case is pending at the Supreme Court relating to this issue, it would not be right on my part to comment on this issue at this moment. The matter is sensitive. All I can say is that we have to understand the pulse of the people in the matter," Mamata Banerjee said in response to a question from a media person.
Tibetans in exile hopeful of Dalai Lama's meeting with PM Modi
For the Tibetans in exile, Prime Minister Modi's presence at the Buddhist summit has given rise to the pious hope of his meeting with the Dalai Lama, who has lived in exile in northern India for over six decades. The expectation stems from the fact that Modi had only spoken with the Dalai Lama to convey greetings on his 86th birthday in July 2021 and wished him a long and healthy life.
Rajasthan Congress big-wigs clash hours before IPL's return to Jaipur
The RCA is headed by Vaibhav Gehlot, a prominent Congress leader and son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. The development came hours before the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after a gap of over three years on Wednesday, when hosts and table-toppers Rajasthan Royals take on second-placed Lucknow Super Giants.
Claims about me calling Amit Shah over party status totally false, says Mamata
"I heard that on Tuesday one upstart individual claimed at a public meeting that I had called up their supreme leader Amit Shah four times after the EC withdrew Trinamool Congress's national party status. If they can prove this I will resign as the Chief Minister. But if they cannot prove these allegations, will they rub their noses on the ground?" she said while interacting with media persons at the state Secretariat.
When Atiq Ahmad tried to grab South Delhi property worth Rs 20 cr
Naresh Gupta, 66, lives in A Block of South Extension part II. This property has four owners -- Gupta, his two brothers and sister. "In 2006, one portion of the property was sold out to Atiq Ahmed. The property was not fully handed over to all its owners. Atiq's goons then tried to encroach upon the entire house," Gupta said.
Jaishankar to visit North and South America to boost bilateral ties
According to official sources, Jaishankar will be paying an official visit to Guyana between April 21-23, Panama (April 24-25), Colombia (April 25-27) and the Dominican Republic (April 27-29).
In Guyana, he will call on the leadership and interact with several ministers. Jaishankar will also co-chair a joint commission meeting with his counterpart Hugh Hilton Todd, during which discussions would be held on the whole gamut of issues between the two countries.
Severe Covid raises risk of life-threatening heart rhythm problem by 16x
A heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia) is caused by irregular electrical signals in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disturbance that occurs when the ventricle beats too fast to pump properly causing the body to receive insufficient oxygenated blood.
Sudan crisis: If you're busy, point us person who can bring our people back - Siddaramaiah to Jaishankar
On Tuesday, Siddaramaiah had appealed to the state and Central governments to rescue tribals from Karnataka stuck in crisis-hit Sudan, alleging that no action has been taken so far, to which Jaishankar had replied: "I am appalled at your tweet! There are lives at stake; don't do politics. "Khartoum has been continuously in touch with most Indian Nationals and PIOs in Sudan," Jaishankar had said.
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