POLITICS

Opposition to meet on Monday to chalk out Parliament strategy
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While the opposition parties are pressing for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the Hindenburg report concerning the Adani group, Kharge said the Congress will not stop questioning the Centre over the Adani row. Rahul Gandhi and Congress will not get scared by the police visit as it was done only to divert attention from the Adani.
Heads of executive, legislature and judiciary can't act in confrontation: Dhankhar
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The Vice President was addressing a gathering after releasing the book 'Governorpet to Governor's House: A Hick's Odyssey', a memoir of former Tamil Nadu Governor, P.S. Ramamohan Rao, here. "There is no room for confrontation or being a complainant by those who head these institutions.
Govt taking serious note of abusive content on OTT platforms: I&B Minister
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Addressing a press conference in Nagpur, Thakur said: "Abusive language in the name of creativity will not be tolerated. The government is serious about the complaints of increasing abusive and obscene content on OTT platforms. If there is a need to make any changes in the rules regarding this, the ministry is willing to consider that."
Flying Amritpal's aides to Dibrugarh a joint excercise: Assam CM
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Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while interacting with mediapersons in the national capital, said, "It is an exercise being carried out by the police forces of Assam and Punjab. Once when there was a crisis in Assam, we had sent a few arrested persons to Bhagalpur in Bihar. So I think it is absolutely normal, and I should not comment anything more on this."
'How will they get justice', asks Assam CM on Rahul's 'sexual harassment' victims remark
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Interacting with the mediapersons here, Sarma said: "Has he not read the CRPC or the Indian Constitution which outline the fundamental duties of citizens? When a person has the knowledge of a crime that has taken place, it is his/her job to alert the police... otherwise, you will also become the culprit."
Excise policy case: Kavitha leaves for Delhi; suspense over appearance before ED
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Accompanied by state minister and her brother K.T. Rama Rao and MP Santosh Kumar, she left for the national capital by a special flight from Begumpet Airport. It was not clear if Kavitha will personally appear before the ED or send her representative like she did on March 16.
J.P. Nadda tweets video showering praise on PM Modi
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BJP President J.P. Nadda posted a one-and-a-half-minute animated video with the caption: "It is not without reason that our PM @narendramodi is the most loved and admired leader. In fact, there are not one but hundreds of reasons... This innovative video gives us a peek..."
'Sexual assault' remark: Rahul Gandhi sends 4-page reply to Delhi Police
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The sources said that Gandhi sent four-page reply to Delhi Police highlighting in 10 points. However, the sources have said that the answers were not clear in nature. A Delhi Police team led by Special CP, Law and Order, Dr Sagar Preet Hooda and DCP, New Delhi Pranav Tayal had reached Gandhi's home in Tughlak lane on Sunday morning to serve him a notice.
TN BJP president makes U-turn, says not empowered to take decision on alliance
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Annamalai has earlier been vociferous for contesting the 2024 general elections independently and without any alliance with the AIADMK. Without a Dravidian party as an alliance partner, it would be difficult for the BJP to win polls and as far as the national leadership of the saffron party is concerned, it needs more seats from south India for which an alliance with the AIADMK was crucial.
Without govt's direction Delhi Police can't go to Rahul's house, says CM Gehlot
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Addressing a press briefing, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, "Delhi Police went to Rahul Gandhi's residence despite the fact that he had said he will give answer in 8-10 days. It is impossible to believe that without the direction of the ruling government, the Delhi Police can take such action.
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