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03

May

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Bihar govt working under Nitish, says Deputy CM Choudhary

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary on Saturday said the Samrat Choudhary government was working under the guidance of Nitish Kumar. Addressing a press conference at the JD(U) headquarters in Patna, he said the opposition was trying to raise a false alarm that communalism was rife under the BJP-led NDA government in the state.   "Chief Minister Choudhary has time and again clarified that the present government is being run under the guidance of Nitish Kumar, and that there will be zero-tolerance towards communalism," he said.   "A fabricated perception has been created by opposition parties that the BJP…

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02

May

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Two women are trying their electoral luck this time in two different constituencies in the state of West Bengal. A so far unknown 54-year-old Ratna Debnath is contesting from the Assembly segment of Panihati, while the indomitable three-time Chief Minister and former Union minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from Bhabanipur.

Two women are trying their electoral luck this time in two different constituencies in the state of West Bengal. A so far unknown 54-year-old Ratna Debnath is contesting from the Assembly segment of Panihati, while the indomitable three-time Chief Minister and former Union minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from Bhabanipur.   The comparison may sound odd and unusual. Rather, there can be no comparison given the status and stature of the two women. Ratna is no match for the mighty Mamata. Mamata is fighting for her political survival against the massive onslaught of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Undoubtedly, she…

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02

May

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Pawan Khera granted pre-arrest bail in defamation case

In a notable legal reprieve for Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court has granted the Congress leader anticipatory bail in a criminal defamation and forgery case. The proceedings were initiated by the Assam Police following a complaint from Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.   The bench, consisting of Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul Chandurkar, stepped in after the Gauhati High Court had earlier refused to grant Khera protection. It was pointed out by the judges during the hearing about the exchange of accusations and counter-accusations between Khera and the Chief Minister. It was…

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01

May

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Vijay asks TVK candidates to be vigilant on counting day

Actor-politician Vijay has instructed candidates of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to report directly to the party headquarters in Panaiyur after the declaration of Assembly election results. With polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 concluded on April 23 and counting scheduled for May 4, Vijay visited the party’s Panaiyur office on Thursday to meet candidates who contested the elections.   During the interaction, Vijay outlined key instructions for counting day, urging candidates to remain vigilant amid concerns over possible disruptions. According to party sources, he cautioned that rival parties might attempt to create disturbances during the counting process.  …

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30

Apr

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Siddaramaiah, I will follow high command’s decision: Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, stated on Sunday that both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are prepared to follow whatever direction the Congress leadership sets regarding the state’s political future. Speaking to the press upon his return from Delhi, Shivakumar, who also serves as the state party president, expressed complete confidence that the high command would make the right call when the moment arises.   His comments follow mounting speculation about a potential leadership transition or a significant cabinet reshuffle. Rumours have intensified ahead of May 4, the date set for the announcement of election results across…

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30

Apr

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Arvind Kejriwal to skip hearing before Justice Swarna Kanta in excise case

The former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has sparked a fresh constitutional stand-off by declaring he will no longer participate in proceedings before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. In a pointed letter addressed to the Delhi High Court judge, who is currently hearing a challenge to his acquittal in the excise policy case, Kejriwal stated he has lost all faith in her ability to deliver an impartial verdict. This defiance follows the judge’s recent refusal to recuse herself from the matter.   Kejriwal’s primary contention involves an alleged conflict of interest. He claims that the judge’s children, serving as panel lawyers…

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29

Apr

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Tharoor admits Congress being ‘anti-women’: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has stepped up his criticism of the Congress party, claiming that MP Shashi Tharoor effectively "admitted" his party holds an anti-women bias. Speaking in an interview, Rijiju recounted a private exchange between the two following a parliamentary session on the Women’s Reservation Bill. According to the Minister, Tharoor suggested that while the Congress might be viewed as anti-women, no woman would ever label him as such. Rijiju argued that this remark was an implicit acknowledgment of the party’s broader stance, even if Tharoor sought to distance his personal reputation from it.   The row follows the…

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29

Apr

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if the BJP loses the West Bengal Assembly elections to Mamata Banerjee’s party.

In the middle of polls for second phase on Wednesday, TMC MP Derek O'Brien challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if the BJP loses the West Bengal Assembly elections to Mamata Banerjee's party. O'Brien argued Modi had projected himself as the BJP's face for all 294 seats, daring him to step down if the TMC wins on May 4.   In a video message, O'Brien claimed that Modi had projected himself as the BJP's face across all 294 Assembly seats in the state and dared him to accept the challenge.   "You yourself announced that you are the candidate…

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28

Apr

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today moved the government resolution on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during a one-day special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today moved the government resolution on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during a one-day special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.   Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was introduced in Parliament for women’s empowerment and to increase their democratic representation, but opposition parties had blocked it. Condemning what she called the petty politics of the opposition, she said that the Assembly welcomes the Bill and supports its implementation.   Earlier this morning, BJP MLAs, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, staged a protest…

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28

Apr

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Restoration of Article 370 is NC’s core agenda: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah has said that the restoration of Article 370 remains the core agenda of his party.   Addressing a gathering in Budgam, he said the foundation of his party rests on its sincere and selfless cadre, as well as the immense sacrifices of Kashmir’s martyrs who laid down their lives for the dignity, self-respect and freedom of the people from centuries of oppression and subjugation.   He said the first-ever elected government in Jammu and Kashmir gave constitutional and democratic rights to the people and brought a historic transformation through land ownership…

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