POLITICS

Atiq Ahmed brought to Prayagraj amidst tight security
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The UP Police will produce him before a Prayagraj court in connection with a 2007 kidnapping case on Tuesday. Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf has also been brought to Naini jail from Bareilly for court hearing. Both the brothers have been kept in separate barracks and will be under constant surveillance by CCTV cameras that will be monitored by the police headquarters in Lucknow.
TMC not a political party but a pvt limited company: BJP
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Addressing a press conference, the BJP leader said, "TMC is not a political party but a 'private limited company'. He claimed that elections before Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power were held on three grounds - 'Dynasticism, ethnicity, appeasement - which has been rooted out except for two states, West Bengal and.
Finance Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
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The Bill was "considered and returned" from the Rajya Sabha. The Bill was earlier passed by the Lok Sabha last week amid the opposition sloganeering. The Bill aims to authorise the payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Both the Bills were returned to the Lok Sabha without discussion and the House was adjourned for the day.
Nitish visits BJP MLC's house, attends 'puja'
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Mayukh was hosting the religious festival on Sunday. This has led to speculation in Bihar whether Nitish Kumar may execute his 'Paltimar' plan again. Chaiti Chhath is currently underway in the state, and people were celebrating 'Kharna' on Sunday. The Chhath is celebrated days after the Holi festival. Sanjay Mayukh is considered to.
Vasundhara Raje retained in new BJP posters in Rajasthan, Satish Poonia out
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In the latest posters seen outside the party office, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's picture has been retained while the picture of outgoing president Satish Poonia has been removed. Raje's picture was removed from the posters at the party headquarters after Satish Poonia became the party president in Rajasthan.
Govt scared of probe in Adani case, has no reply to Rahul's questions: Kharge
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Addressing the media after a protest march outside Parliament, Kharge asked, "Why are you scared of a JPC on Adani? You have a two-thirds majority in Parliament, then why are you scared? This means that something is awry?" On the party members wearing black, Kharge said it was a black day for democracy.
Supreme Court to hear plea by disqualified Lakshadweep MP challenging delay in restoring membership
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Faizal's conviction and sentence of 10 years jail was stayed by the Kerala High Court on January 25. Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, appearing on his behalf, mentioned the matter before a bench presided over by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud.Singhvi submitted that letters were written but no action has been taken so far to restore Faizal's membership.
Savarkar 'insult' row: Rahul-Uddhav to meet and hammer out differences
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Simultaneously, Sena (UBT) MP and Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut also announced his plan to meet Gandhi on the same issue and sort out the matter, even as the ruling Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance took jibes at Thackeray. The developments came a day after Thackeray publicly appealed to the Congress leader.
OBC community has been hurt: Minister Gajendra Shekhawat slams Rahul Gandhi
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Addressing a press conference here, Shekhawat said, "For the last few days, there have been constant efforts to give birth to controversies. Rahul Gandhi has been working as a habitual offender. A few leaders, for whom the Gandhi family is above law and Constitution, are making an outcry over the decision of his disqualification from the House."
Tejashwi Yadav, wife welcome baby girl
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While announcing the news on social media, Yadav shared a photograph holding the baby in his arms with a caption -- God has sent a gift in the form of a baby girl. According to sources, the family will organise an event to welcome the newest member. Notably, former Bihar Chief Minister and Union Railway minister.
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