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FM holds the key to a revival of capital markets
This Budget would be the last one before the 2024 general elections. The government of the day would use it as an opportunity to meet expectations of as large a population as it could, and keep spirits of its vote bank flowing and flying. Alas! The situation is completely the opposite and contrary this time around.
Rahul Gandhi pays floral tribute to martyrs of Pulwama terror attack
He stopped the Yatra for a while at Lethpora in Pulwama and laid a flower bouquet at the spot where 40 CRPF jawans were killed in the terrorist attack. Official sources said that Rahul Gandhi resumed Yatra from Chersoo village in Anantnag district.
Modi strikes chord with Gujjars at 1111th 'Avataran Mahotsav' in poll-bound Raj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bhilwara this morning to attend a ceremony commemorating the 1111th 'Avataran Mahotsav' of Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan, the deity of Gujjars. On this occasion, he performed 'mandir darshan' and 'parikrama' and planted a neem sapling. He also performed Purnahuti in the ongoing Vishnu Mahayagya at Yagya Shala.
Watch | Sanatan Dharma is India’s national religion, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
“Sanatan Dharma is India’s Rashtriya Dharma. Rising above selfishness, we all connect to Rashtriya Dharma. A campaign should be launched for restoration of our religious places that were desecrated in the past," the UP chief minister said.Giving th example of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Yogi Adityanath said that the construction of a grand temple of Lord Ram is going on after 500 years with the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'I need not fear anyone' says mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy
Reddy further stated that will announce his party's candidates for the Assembly polls by February 10. Commenting on recent raids and seizure of his properties, he said, "By seizure of properties no one can threaten me. There are courts. If they seize one rupee today, it will come back as ten rupees in future."
Have come to seek blessings of Lord Devnarayan, his devotees: PM
Addressing a gathering after darshan on 1111th birth anniversary of Lord Devnarayan, Modi said that he does not leave any chance when Lord Devnarayan calls him, that is why he was present. "No Prime Minister has come here, I have come with full devotion as a traveller like you to seek blessings," he stated.
Maharashta: Shinde-Fadnavis govt 'erases' Tipu Sultan's name from Mumbai playground
Making the announcement, Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister M.P. Lodha said the decision was taken recently at a meeting with the Collector. "Finally, victory of the Right! Ordered removal of name Tipu Sultan from the park in Malad after considering protests by Sakal Hindu Samaj and demands by BJP MP Gopal Shetty," said Lodha.
Nitish Kumar dismissive of allegations levelled by Upendra Kushwaha
Nitish Kumar, who was furious over Upendra Kushwaha for the last one week, took a more controlled approach on Friday, saying that he does not want to comment on him. "The questions about him come from the media. I was avoiding him. If he had any problem, he would have talked within the party," he said.
BJP trashes Congress' 'security breach' claim, calls it 'baseless'
"This morning, a huge crowd had gathered. But unfortunately, the police arrangement completely collapsed. Cops who had to hold the crowd were nowhere to be seen. So my security people were very much concerned with me continuing. So I had to cancel my walk, while other people continued," party MP Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the Yatra, said at a press briefing.
BJP may tie up again with NPP in Meghalaya after February 27 polls
The relationship between the BJP and the NPP, which leads the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) coalition government, soured due to various reasons specially since the BJP's state Vice President Bernard N. Marak was arrested on July 25 last year for allegedly running a 'brothel'.
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