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M.K. Stalin thanks Arvind Kejriwal for joining move against governors
Stalin, on his Twitter handle, wrote, "Thank you for commending TNLA's resolution and join our bandwagon. Indeed the supremacy of the legislature is supreme in any democracy. No 'appointed' Governor shall undermine the power and responsibilities of 'elected' governments. He also said: Thee Paravattum (Let the fire spread.)"
Congress has sent feelers, won't contact PM Modi & Shah: Karnataka ex-CM Jagadish Shettar
Speaking to reporters here on his next move, Shettar claimed that all options were open for him now. "I am discussing with my well-wishers on which decision is suitable for me. Though Congress leaders have not contacted him yet, he will discuss with his close circles about joining the Congress."
Atiq Ahmed assailants have criminal records, say police
The three had posed as journalists and joined a group of media persons after which they shot dead Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf from point-blank range while they were speaking to reporters in Prayagraj on Saturday night. Their families have said they have nothing to do with them. The police, that swung into action immediately after subduing the three shooters on the spot, are probing their background and criminal antecedents.
Atiq's assailants belong to different UP cities
Lovlesh Tiwari belongs to Banda, Sunny Singh belongs to Hamirpur and Arun Maurya lives in Kasganj. Surprisingly, the families of all three men have disowned the assailants and said that they had already left their homes much before the incident. All three have been booked and jailed for petty crimes in the past.
Heavy security in Delhi ahead of Kejriwal's questioning
According to the sources, AAP supporters have come from Punjab and other states to stage protests and halt traffic at major crossings in the national capital. Seeing the gravity of the situation, Delhi Police staff have been asked to be on alert mode. Rapid Action Force has been deployed at Rajghat, ITO, CBI Headquarters and in Lutyens zone.
The rise and fall of Atiq Ahmad
Atiq Ahmad rise in life was as dramatic as his end and the story of the rise and fall of Atiq Ahmad provides a perfect recipe for a Bollywood thriller. Atiq, according to sources, detested poverty and after he failed in the high school examinations, he decided to tackle poverty in his own way. He began by stealing coal from trains and selling it to make money. He soon moved to intimidating contractors to bag government tenders for railway scrap metal.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on India to share traditional knowledge for global welfare
During his address, Bhagwat said that India's formation was intended for global welfare, and as the country's strength and prestige grow, its duty is to share its wisdom with others. The RSS Chief added, "Our nation was formed because of the penance of our forefathers, who wanted the world's welfare. That is why it is our duty to share knowledge. We should first see what existed in the past, then relearn it and present a holistic form of knowledge to the world on the basis of the Indian knowledge tradition relevant to the country, time and situation."
Nitish Kumar reprises role played by George Fernandes in forming NDA
However, Nitish Kumar clarified that he is not a Prime Ministerial candidate of the opposition parties but he might play the role of UPA convener by following in the footsteps of his senior leader late George Fernandes. George Fernandes played a major role in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formation in 1998. At that time the Congress was ruling at the Centre and the opposition parties were scattered.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear before CBI today
According to official information, Kejriwal is likely to appear before the CBI officials by 11 a.m. on Sunday. His questioning will be held at the CBI headquarters. As of now he hasn't said that he won't appear. It is the first time when Kejriwal will be questioned by the central probe agency. The CBI has filed a charge sheet in the matter and now they are all set to file a supplementary charge sheet.
Quota withdrawal for Muslims: Karnataka BJP upbeat despite Supreme Court rap
The Supreme Court has recently observed that the ruling BJP government's decision to withdraw four per cent reservation under the OBC category for Muslims appears to be "based on fallacious assumptions" and "was on a shaky foundation". The reservation quota has been increased for the influential Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities by two per cent each. The Muslim community has been brought under the 10 per cent reservation provided for the economically weaker sections (EWS).
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