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Time has come to imbibe real history of bravery and philosophy: PM Modi
He said this while addressing the closing ceremony of the year-long celebrations to mark the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. "For a long time, even after Independence, we were taught distorted colonial history. However, ours is a history of bravery and philosophy, which now needs to be imbibed," the Prime Minister Modi said.
Might advise ECI to cancel recognition of Trinamool Congress: Calcutta HC judge
His observation came after the state education secretary, Manish Jain informed his bench that a decision to create additional teachers' posts to accommodate those allegedly getting their appointment illegally was taken by the West Bengal cabinet and ordered by the state education minister, Bratya Basu.
Court cases exhausting the state exchequer of Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Participating in a question-hour session in the Assembly on Thursday, Banerjee said that so many court cases are posing hurdles for fresh state government recruitment. "Some people are randomly approaching the court on any issue, as a result the process of fresh recruitment is getting stalled. At the same time, the state exchequer is getting exhausted in servicing the debts," the Chief Minister said.
Tejashwi has no personal identity except Lalu Yadav's son: Prashant Kishor
"Tejashwi Yadav has not achieved any exemplary work in the field of education, sports, social work, or any other work that I would take notice of him. He has no personal identity except that he is a son of Lalu Prasad Yadav," Kishor said while interacting with media persons in Areraj block of East Champaran district.
RSS supported Tantya Mama and Birsa Munda's killers: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi made these remarks while addressing a large gathering of tribal people in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district on the second day of the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY) in the state. Without taking the name of any right wing leader in his speech, the former Congress President alleged that the RSS supported the Britishers, who hanged two tribal freedom fighters -- Tantya Mama and Birsa Munda.
'We don't need Sachin Pilot': BJP reacts to Ashok Gehlot's allegations
"Sachin Pilot has nothing to do with BJP. This is an internal quarrel within the Congress. How can we be guilty of the ongoing feud? There is no substance in Gehlot's allegations. We never met or talked to Pilot. We never needed Pilot before, and we don't need him even now," he said. "It never happens that a party has to sack its Deputy CM and Pradesh Congress Committee chief. We did not ask anyone to go and topple the government.
Delhi L-G takes note of AAP's tweet, asks Police Commissioner to act
Sisodia on Thursday alleged that former Delhi BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari is openly asking his "goons" (supporters) to attack Kejriwal and has done complete planning for it. A source at the Raj Niwas, the official residence of the L-G, said the L-G has taken note of the tweets and statements by the AAP.
MCD elections: Polling from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on Dec 4: SEC
The total number of MCD wards has been reduced from 272 to 250 this year, with 42 seats reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. Three major parties -- the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Congress -- will go up against each other in the upcoming civic elections.
BJP conspiring to kill Kejriwal, fearing defeat in MCD and Gujarat polls: Manish Sisodia
"Fearing defeat in Gujarat and MCD elections, BJP is plotting to kill @ArvindKejriwal. Their MP Manoj Tiwari is openly asking his goons to attack Arvind ji and has done complete planning for it. AAP is not afraid of their petty politics, now the public will answer for their hooliganism", Manish Sisodia said in a tweet.
Satyendar Jain withdraws plea seeking restrain on media airing clips from jail
As per sources, Satyendar Jain would rather take the matter to the Delhi High Court. Appearing for Jain at a local court, senior advocate Rahul Mehra pointed out to special judge Vikas Dhull that even though a hearing on the matter took place on Tuesday, more footage was leaked on Wednesday morning.
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