POLITICS

Bimal Gurung, Binay Tamang, Ajay Edwards - fresh political equations in Darjeeling Hills?
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On the other hand, Edwards and his newly-formed Hamro Party shocked all by capturing the Darjeeling Municipality in the polls in February this year. However, within ten months from then, his party is all set to lose control over the board, as six Hamro Party councillors have shifted camp to the opposition alliance of Anit Thapa-led Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) and the Trinamool.
Gurugram: VHP submits memorandum against offering namaz in open
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The VHP volunteers demanded that the district authorities must take prompt action against an 'illegal' open namaz, as it disturbs harmony among people. They also alleged that women feel unsafe due to offering namaz in the open.
FIR against Kirti Azad for 'mocking' PM Modi over Khasi dress
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In a series of tweets, he wrote: "My recent tweet was misconstrued. It hurt the sentiments of the people. To them I say sorry. have immense respect & pride for our diverse cultures. I regret the hurt caused by my unintentional remark. I reiterate my pledge to work to uphold our constitutional values always. As a soldier of the party, I have always followed the path laid down by our Constitution which calls for respecting and honouring our diversity.
Bikaner land deal case: Cong terms allegations against Robert Vadra as false
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"They are running helter-skelter to put all kinds of spanner and obstacles in the path of the Bharat Jodo Yatra   from a malicious disinformation campaign about the Yatra and Yatris, taking shelter behind Corona to surreptitiously block the Yatra, and now by levelling fake allegations against the Congress government in Rajasthan and Robert Vadra. The objective is clear   distract, mislead and misinform   from focus on the issues of inflation, unemployment, unequal distribution of wealth and politics of hate," said Congress General Secretary, Randeep Surjewala.
BJP not interfering in AIADMK's internal affairs: EPS
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The statement of the AIADMK leader assumes significance as there were reports that the AIADMK is drifting apart from the BJP after internal issues within the party. There were also reports that the BJP is trying to swallow the AIADMK and the statement of EPS in the party office-bearers' meeting is considered an indicator that the AIADMK does not have any issue with the saffron party.
Mehbooba Mufti to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir
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"Ive been formally invited to join @RahulGandhi ji for his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir today. Salute his indomitable courage & I believe it is my duty to stand with someone who has the courage to challenge fascist forces. Will be joining him in his march towards a better India", Mehbooba Mufti said in a tweet.
Congress to begin Bharat Jodo Yatra in Bihar from Jan 5
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"After the big success of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, our party has decided to do the same in Bihar too. Our national President Mallikarjun Kharge will lead the Yatra and it will help the Congress to gain political ground in Bihar," Congress Legislature Party leader Ajit Sharma said.
Rivaba's knowledge about RSS impresses husband Ravindra Jadeja
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Later, Ravindra Jadeja took to Twitter to shower praise on her, saying, "It was so good to see your knowledge about the RSS. It is an organisation which promotes the ideals upholding Indian culture, and the values of our society. Your knowledge and hard work is what sets you apart, keep it up."
After Manish Sisodia accuses L-G of seeking files 'directly', Chief Secy asks to provide details
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Sisodia had written to the L-G, alleging that the L-G secretariat has "in recent past resorted to the practice of calling for files from various departments through their respective secretaries, the Chief Secretary and transacting business thereon, such as approving the issuance of notifications etc., completely bypassing the concerned minister as also the Cabinet".
Move from women empowerment to women-led development: President Murmu
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"We should quickly move ahead from the phase of empowering women to the stage of women-led development. It is already happening in many fields. It must happen in a much bigger way," she said in her address to the probationers of the 74th batch of the Indian Police Service at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
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