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Bharat Jodo Yatra to reach Delhi on Saturday
Taking to Twitter, the senior party leader said: "Bharat Jodo Yatra will reach Delhi in the evening of 24th December. After that there will be a break of nine days, so that the containers can be repaired and prepared for the harsh winter in the north.
Opposition walks out in Rajya Sabha after Chair denies discussion on Chinese transgression
"The notices do not follow rules," the chairman said while disapproving them. Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said, "The chair has all the residuary powers... and allow discussion in the House on Chinese transgression." "China is encroaching on our land, building bridges and houses. If we do not discuss the issue of transgression then what else should we discuss," Kharge added.
Just two judges cannot decide on same sex marriage: Sushil Modi in RS
Two judges can't sit and decide such social matters. There should rather be a debate in Parliament and society, he asserted during Zero Hour in the upper house. He alleged that some liberals are following the West blindly.
Kejriwal calls for boycotting Chinese goods
"Today I appeal to the people of India through this platform to start boycotting Chinese goods. I appeal to the Government of India to show some courage and learn to respect the soldiers of our country," said Kejriwal addressing the party members.
Karunanidhi dynasty enters 3G ignoring Annadurai's principles
However, his colleague, M. Karunanidhi, one of the rabble-rousing scriptwriters of Tamil movies, had different thoughts and his family is now holding key positions in the DMK flaunted as a party with a difference and a party driven by ideology.
Maharashtra to bring in Lokayukta Act, CM, Cabinet will be covered
Making the announcement at the customary press briefing on the eve of commencement of the Winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, back in the state's second capital city after a span of three years, from Monday, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said this was following the submission of anti- corruption crusader Anna Hazare's demand to make the state corruption free.
Budget for development of tribals raised to Rs 88,000 cr from Rs 21,000 cr: PM Modi
"As the BJP governments have taken a series of welfare measures for the tribals, their first choice is the BJP. After 27 years, BJP secured a big victory in the recent Assembly elections in Gujarat. Out of 27 tribal reserved seats, BJP won 24 seats," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Insurgency incidents in NE down 74% in 8 years, says Amit Shah
Addressing the North East Council (NEC) meeting, he said that earlier there used to be a demand to remove the AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act) from the northeast, but now the demand does not arise, and rather the Centre is taking steps to remove it.
Crisis deepens in Telangana Congress, 13 leaders quit party posts
This came a day after some senior leaders announced the launching of "save Congress in Telangana" movement to protect the party from leaders who came from other parties. They called a battle between the original Congress and migrants from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
What is PM Modi hiding on Chinese transgressions: Jairam Ramesh
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said, "There are reports that Chinese intrusions have become bigger and more frequent in the Eastern Sector. Previous governments had the confidence to take journalists and MPs to the front in 1965, 1971 and Kargil 1999. Even Doklam was discussed in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence. What is the PM hiding from the people of India? Why is he running away from a discussion?"
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