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Congress insistence on being centre of alliance is the speed-breaker
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The purpose of Nitish Kumar's visit was the talk of opposition unity and he plans to meet Sonia Gandhi when she returns from abroad. Before arriving in New Delhi, Kumar had met RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav and TRS Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao. Sources say in the Congress that the Nitish Kumar situation is evolving and we are watching how it unfolds in the future.
New India is surging ahead with Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan & Jai Anusandhan: PM Modi
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Prime Minister Modi made the observation while inaugurating 'Centre-State Science Conclave' in Ahmedabad via video-conferencing. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted that the organisation of this conclave is a clear example of Sabka Prayas.
WATCH | TRS leader confronts Assam CM at Hyderabad rally
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A leader of Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti (BGUS) was addressing the gathering when a local TRS leader stepped on to the stage and confronted Sarma, taking objection to the remarks he made earlier about Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly known as KCR.
Watch: Assam CM mocks Rahul Gandhi by sharing parody video
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma once again mocked Rahul Gandhi on Friday which irked the Congress party. Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, Sarma shared a parody video of Rahul Gandhi. The character portrayed as former Congress president can be seen dancing over the song, 'Rahul Mera Naam, Record Mera Badnam'.
BJP takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over 'Rs 41K' T-shirt
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The BJP tweeted, "Bharat, dekho (India look)," and posted two photos, one of Rahul Gandhi wearing a T-shirt and the other showing the price of a T-shirt similar to the one he was wearing. The BJP claimed that the Burberry T-shirt cost Rs 41,257. Burberry, which is a British luxury fashion brand, is not available in India and it has to be purchased internationally if needed.
'Has far reaching consequences': SC refuses to entertain plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest
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A bench, headed by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit told the petitioner's counsel that this may sound simple and innocuous, but it has far-reaching consequences. On August 10, the Supreme Court transferred all FIRs against Sharma over her remarks on the Prophet to Delhi Police. The top court gave her the liberty to approach Delhi High Court for quashing of the FIRs.
TRS leader confronts Assam CM at Hyderabad rally
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A leader of Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samiti (BGUS) was addressing the gathering when a local leader of TRS climbed the dais, and confronted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking objection to the comments he made earlier. He also tried to dislodge the mike. BGUS leaders caught hold of the TRS leader and whisked him away.
CM Kejriwal meets Delhi L-G for first time since raids at Deputy CM Sisodia's house
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This was the first weekly meeting -- that takes place every Friday between the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena, after the raids. Addressing the media after the meeting, CM Kejriwal said that the meeting concluded in a "happy environment", and both discussed several issues related to the capital city in the meeting.
Poster war breaks out in state BJP ahead of Amit Shah's visit to Rajasthan
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On Thursday, a day before Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's followers put up her posters in the city, which did not have the picture of Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The latter's followers also installed posters which did not have Raje's pictures.
Attempt to undo the damage done by BJP: Rahul Gandhi on Bharat Jodo Yatra
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The former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said, "The RSS-BJP have their opinions about this Yatra, they are welcome to have their opinions, but the Congress party through the Yatra is attempting to undo the damage done by the BJP in the last eight years. They have divided the country."
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