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SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya to file defamation case against Noida Police chief
"The police commissioner has taken my name without investigation. I will file a defamation claim against the police commissioner. It was the police commissioner and not Shrikant Tyagi who took my name," said Maurya. He further alleged that since his support base had increased, the BJP was scared and this was the reason why his name was being raised again and again.
Tejashwi invites ED, CBI, I-T to open their offices in his house
"We want the people of ED, CBI, Income Tax to open the offices inside my house. Still, if they would not get peace then what can I do? We have no objection with whatever they want to investigate against us," Tejashwi said. "Lalan Singh, the national president of JD-U, rightly pointed out that we have nothing to hide and we are not afraid of central agencies.
PM Modi writes to former V-P Naidu; compares him to Vinoba Bhave
"It can be seen in your wit and wisdom. Your one-liners are widely admired. Articulation has always been among your greatest strengths. The writings of Vinoba Bhave Ji have always impressed me. He knew how to present things in a crisp manner, using the most suitable words. Whenever I hear you, I see shades of the same brilliance. You have the ability to mesmerise an audience and convey things in a simple manner," he said.
CM Eknath Shinde snubs Thackeray again, drops Shiv Sena from BAC meet
Thackeray faction leader and chief whip Ajay Chaudhari had written to Speaker Rahul Narvekar seeking representation to the BAC, but it was rejected. However, now two ministers from the faction headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have been included in the BAC -- Dada Bhuse and Uday Samant. The BAC presided over by Shinde and attended by group leaders of all parties on Thursday decided to extend the Monsoon Session by two days and now it will be held from August 17-25.
Nitish Kumar, socialist leader of Bihar, emerges as challenger to Modi-Shah
Nitish Kumar, a socialist leader of Bihar, was elected as the chief minister for the eighth time. Kumar, a product of the political school of Karpoori Thakur and Jayaprakash Narayan was influenced by the socialist ideology of these two great leaders of Bihar. He was influenced by the social justice and making of a Samata Mulak Samaj ideology of Karpoori Thakur and also participated in the Sampoorna Kranti movement in 1977 led by Jayaprakash Narayan.
Skeletons peep out of Maharashtra CM's 'mini-cabinet', 75% ministers face criminal cases
According to a study conducted by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a total of 15 ministers have declared criminal cases, including seven from the Shinde Group Shiv Sena and eight from the BJP, in the 'gents only cabinet'. Of these, 65 per cent -- or 13 ministers -- including seven from Shinde Group and six from the BJP have serious criminal cases filed against them.
Idgah Maidan row: BJP all set to celebrate festivals, confrontation feared
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday stated that festivals and national events will be lawfully held on the ground. Congress MLA and former Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan had earlier said the celebration of the Ganesh festival will not be allowed at the controversial site. National General Secretary and BJP MLA C.T. Ravi challenged Khan, saying, "Who is Zameer Ahmad Khan to give permission to celebrate a Hindu festival? The property is not owned by his father."
Will keep away from issues between Kerala govt and Guv: Congress
Speaking to the media, Leader of Opposition V.D.Satheesan said they have no interest in becoming a party to the recent developments featuring Khan and Vijayan. "We are not going to get involved. Our role is to express our thoughts and views and like always, we will point out if there are deviations. We have all seen that these tiffs do surface at regular intervals between them and blows over when Vijayan calls on the governor," said Satheesan referring to the Kannur University matter.
Rakesh Tikait warns of another farmer agitation
He has asked farmers to remain united and be ready for a movement, if they wanted to protect their lives and land. Talking to reporters, Tikait accused the government of not fulfilling its poll promise of providing free electricity to farmers besides addressing the issue of rising power tariff and erratic supply in villages.
Tikait addressed the first 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' panchayat in Bitawda village in Muzaffarnagar's Budhana earlier this week and said that he would be addressing a series of similar panchayats in the region in the coming days.
Four leaders wrongly advised Nitish to leave Mahagathbandhan in 2017: Lalan Singh
"The second leader was Harivansh Ji (Harivansh Narayan Singh) who is Vice Chairman of the Rajya Sabha at present. He has also given advice to Nitish Kumar to leave Mahagathbandhan and join NDA. Harivansh Ji was the only leader of JD-U who did not come to the meeting. When I contacted him on phone, he informed me that Nitish Kumar brought him into public life and he supports his decision," Lalan Singh said.
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