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Hijab row: Final verdict is very important, says Karnataka CM Bommai
Talking to reporters in Huvinahadagali here, he said the court was seized of the Hijab controversy and the Supreme Court bench has given a split verdict - with one judge backing the ban and the other quashing it. CM Bommai said that he will give his reaction only after going through the judgement.
Government may release 12th PM Kisan instalment to farmers next week
Around 12 crore farmers are associated with PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, under which a total of Rs 6,000 is transferred to their accounts in three instalments annually. Till now, the government has disbursed 11 instalments to farmers and the 12th instalment is expected to be disbursed next week.
Stop the 'sin' of closing down 14K schools for poor, Congress tells Maha CM Shinde
"They are children of farmers, labourers, ordinary families who sent their children to acquire education at these schools run by the districts. If these schools are closed, then these people from the poor strata shall be totally deprived of educationa It will be like a sin," he told CM Shinde.
Congress president poll: Office-bearers barred from voting in assigned states
In a circular, Madhusudan Mistry, the CEA chairman, said, "As you are well aware that the polling for the election of the Congress President is scheduled to be held on Monday, 17th October 2022 at all PCC Headquarters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "In order to remain impartial and maintain transparency in the election process, the Central Election Authority has decided that no AICC General Secretaries/ State In-charges, Secretaries and Jt. Secretaries would be allowed to cast their vote in their assigned states."
PM to lay foundation stone for Bulk Drug Park to attract Rs 10,000 cr investment in Himachal
He will also lay foundation stones for two hydropower projects of nearly Rs 700 crore and launch Rs 3,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-III well ahead of the Assembly polls in the BJP-ruled state. Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, who is leading the party's election campaign that has gained momentum, said this is the ninth visit of the Prime Minister which reflects his bonding with the state and its people.
Something bigger might be waiting for Sourav Ganguly, says BJP Bengal MP
"He is the pride of Bengal. He had been in an important position in the BCCI. Probably, he will be occupying a more important position in the coming days. I would like to wish him all the best for that. No politics is involved with the issue," said Locket Chatterjee. However, she denied any comment when asked of the "more important position" whether she was hinting at was the chairmanship of International Cricket Council (ICC).
BJP's multi-faceted Ashish Shelar: Not just a political player, also a sports enthusiast
Again in the fray for the coveted post of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president, Shelar, 50 -- who enjoys a close personal rapport with Union Home Minister Amit Shah -- will get cosier even with the Nationalist Congress Party, whose leaders are also contesting for various posts.
No distribution of sarees, shirts by party or candidate during rallies: EC
The Election Commission also banned sarees, shirts as gifts during rallies. The Election Commission said that educational institutions including their grounds (whether government aided, private or government) shall not be used for political campaigns and rallies.
CM Nitish slams Amit Shah, says 'he has no knowledge of our country's history'
"People like him (Amit Shah) do not have any contribution in the country. He does not know the history of the country. They do not have knowledge about Jayaprakash Narayan ji. They get the opportunity to stay in the government. Hence, they are giving statements against me," Nitish Kumar said while offering tributes to socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia at his statue in Patna on his death anniversary.
Internal elections strengthen a party, says Shashi Tharoor
On a day's visit to Ahmedabad to campaign, Shashi Tharoor, after addressing party delegates and appealing them to vote for him, interacted with media persons, where he said the party needs to be strengthened at the block level. He said that he hopes that the Congress becomes the party of young India.
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