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Maha: BJP targets Sharad Pawar's fortress, Baramati as NCP sniggers
BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule spent a day in Baramati to prepare for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 3-day visit to Baramati from September 22. At a meeting of party workers, Bawankule said that the BJP will now target capturing Baramati which is among the 16 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state for which the party will pay special attention.
We've rights over SYL water, will claim it at any cost: Haryana CM Khattar
A hearing in this matter was held in the Supreme Court in which the Central government informed the court that the Punjab government is not giving any cooperation in the matter. The apex court directed the Central government to organise a meeting of the Chief Ministers of both Punjab and Haryana and try to amicably resolve the issue.
Shiv Sena leader's SOS to CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis - 'Stop dancing, halt farmers' suicides'
Considering the terrible scenario, instead of tackling the agrarian crises which has assumed demonic proportions, ministers and leaders of the Shinde-Fadnavis are "busy dancing" in different areas, claimed Kishore Tiwari, who is Chairman of the Vasantrao Naik Sheti Swavlamban Mission (VNSSM).
Not a claimant for PM's post: Nitish Kumar
After the meeting, Kumar said that he "was not a claimant for the Prime Minister's post and had no desire for it." "We have discussed that if all the parties, including the Left parties, regional parties in the states, and Congress come together, then it will be a big political formation," said the chief minister. Yechury said that this was a positive sign and a good political development in the country.
Unity among opposition seems too far-fetched: RCP Singh
"Nitish Kumar is concerned over the unity of opposition leaders but not about the farmers who are battling drought. The unity among opposition leaders is not possible in the country. The CM thinks that he is going for the 'Vipakshi' (Opposition) unity but in reality he is striving for 'Pakshi' (Birds) unity which is too far-fetched. As all the birds are different from each other, they cannot be united.
Practical Philosopher: How Radhakrishan got Stalin to support India on Kashmir
His services to the country, though, were not confined to education. Laying the foundation of strong relations with the Soviet Union was one of his lasting contributions. A man of many parts, Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) was not only an acclaimed teacher but also a distinguished philosopher and cultural ambassador and went on to prove to be an effective diplomat, and a consummate statesman.
Sirsa lodges complaint against Alt News co-founder for allegedly defaming Sikh community
Sisra has urged in his complaint that the matter should be looked into thoroughly, alleging that during the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup on Sunday, a deep-routed conspiracy was hatched by anti-social elements from Pakistan for creating unrest in the country and spreading hate against the entire Sikh community.
CM Bommai in dock as Bengaluru reels under rain havoc
Bengaluru currently resembles a disaster zone. Roads transformed into rivers, huge traffic snarls, students and office-goers stuck at home, power outages, and possible drinking water crisis -- all scenes straight out of a Hollywood disaster movie. Particularly affected are the IT hub regions of Electronics City, Marathahalli, Outer Ring Road, Mahadevapura, Whitefield and Bommanahalli. Heavy rains inundated these places forcing the authorities to bring out boats and rafts for rescue operations.
Liquor policy row gets murkier after BJP releases 'sting video'
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra while playing the purported video alleged that "Kulvinder Marwah, the father of accused number 13 Sunny Marwah, admits that the money is being given to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia". "Why the commission to the dealers were increased from 2 per cent to 12 per cent, and why without cabinet approval Rs 144 crore were waived off without cabinet approval," Patra asked.
Jammu and Kashmir CEO clears air over issue of 25 lakh new voters
The CEO was trying to clear the air on the controversy created by his earlier statement in which he had told the media that 25 lakh new voters would become eligible for the forthcoming assembly elections in J&K. Sources told IANS that during the meeting, which held on Monday, the CEO said that the figure of 25 lakh new voters had no sanctity as the actual number would be known only after the revision of the electoral rolls.
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