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PM Modi says Congress targeting him, threatening 'Modi ko uski aukat dikha denge'
Narendra Modi was addressing a public meeting in Surendranagar on Monday, where he said, "It is election time, don't you think all parties should debate on development. But the Congress is aware that it can't speak much on development, as it fears that if the BJP will start counting development work it has nothing to show when it comes to development."
Comments on President: Ruckus in Bengal Assembly as Speaker rejects adjournment motion
The speaker observed that since the case is sub-judice, there is no scope for discussion on the floor of the Assembly. However, the leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari argued that the main contention of the adjournment motion was on why a minister should continue in the chair even after making such derogatory comments about the constitutional head of the country.
Protests erupt in Maha against Governor's remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena staged full-throated demonstrations in different parts of the state while the Congress has demanded Koshyari's recall though the ruling alliance Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena raised objections and the Bharatiya Janata Party defended him.
PM to distribute 71K appointment letters to newly inducted recruits
"The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development directly," officials said.
Pinarayi Vijayan government works only for its cadre: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan
"This government works only for its cadre. If someone sitting in the Chief Minister's office directs vice-chancellors, and the Chief Minister doesn't know, then it's his incapability and if he knows of it, then he is also a party to what's happening," said Khan. Khan was reacting on the recent High Court verdict ruling Priya Varghese, wife of Vijayan's private secretary K.K. Ragesh, that she does not have the necessary qualifications to be appointed as Associate Professor at the Malayalam department of Kannur University.
Retired IAS officer Arun Goel takes charge as new Election Commissioner
The poll body will now have its full strength after the third post of Election Commissioner had been been vacant for nearly six months. After Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra retired in May this year giving charge to Rajiv Kumar, the poll panel has been a two-member body only. Goel, a retired IAS officer from Punjab Cadre of the 1985 batch, was appointed to the post by President Droupadi Murmu on November 19.
Satyapal Malik makes scathing attack on Centre
Satyapal Malik also targeted the Rajasthan government on the issue of OBC reservation, saying: "The government which tampers with the OBC reservation will go." He was speaking after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Rajasthan University Student Union President Nirmal Chowdhary. During this, Ladnun MLA Mukesh Bhakar, former Union President Anil Chopra, and Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajeev Jain were also present.
It's difficult to succeed in politics: Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, who had entered politics in 2008 but could not succeed, revealed that he had to pull out after realising that it is not easy to excel in politics. Speaking at an alumni association meeting at YNM College in Hyderabad, the top star made some interesting comments about politics and why he failed.
Tharoor demands probe into Youth Congress backing off from his seminar
Tharoor's demand has been backed by Kozhikode MP, M.K. Raghavan, who said that he would send a complaint to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in this matter. Raghavan also urged state Congress President K. Sudhakaran to constitute an inquiry commission to probe why the Kozhikode district committee of Youth Congress backed off from Tharoor's seminar.
MCD polls: Delimitation, record number of women candidates to drive outcome
Many women candidates will be competing in the elections from both the parties. The number of women candidates contesting from the AAP is 150 out of its total of 250 candidates. The BJP has not been seen lagging in this regard and has fielded 136 women candidates. The reduction in the number of wards due to delimitation will directly affect the chances of many candidates. The caste equation will also also play a key role.
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