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Feb

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TVK chief on party’s first anniversary

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay celebrated the party’s first anniversary with workers at the headquarters in Panaiyur in Chennai on Sunday. Addressing the party’s workers and leaders, Vijay asserted that the work to strengthen the party is underway. “Now, works on strengthening the party is going on. Our first goal is the 2026 Elections. I request as a part of second-year inauguration; party cadres should do people welfare activities,” he said. The next election to elect all 234 members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is expected to be held in April-May 2026.   Also read: TVK's…

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Dhami backs ‘double-engine’ govt for Delhi’s development

A "double-engine" government in Delhi will ensure the city’s overall development, said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday. Speaking at an election rally in Bawana, he highlighted that the Modi government had given relief to the middle class by raising the income tax exemption limit from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh in the Union Budget. He said this would directly benefit one crore people in Delhi. Dhami praised Prime Minister Modi's leadership, saying major infrastructure projects were completed in just 10 years—work that had not been done since Independence. He criticised the AAP government in Delhi,…

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02

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SP MP breaks down during PC on Dalit woman’s death in Ayodhya

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad broke down before reporters while speaking about the alleged murder of a 22-year-old Dalit woman whose body was found in a canal in Ayodhya on Saturday.   UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reacting to Prasad's presser, said the Faizabad MP was engaging in "theatrics" on the issue.   Speaking at a poll rally, Adityanath said that some "criminal from the Samajwadi Party" will surely be found involved in the Ayodhya incident.   The family members have alleged rape and murder, claiming the woman's eyes were gouged out, her bones broken, and her body bore deep…

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Rahul, Priyanka slams BJP over Dalit woman’s murder in Ayodhya

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at the BJP after the body of a missing Dalit woman was found in a desolate canal in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, as they demanded strict action against the culprits and the police officers who have been accused of inaction.   An unclothed body of a 22-year-old Dalit woman, who was missing, was found in a desolate canal near her village in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, with her family alleging murder, police said on Saturday.   The family members claimed that her eyes were missing and that the body bore deep wounds…

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IUML supports Malappuram bifurcation if it aids development

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-largest coalition partner in the opposition UDF, has voiced its support for the bifurcation of northern Malappuram district in Kerala, provided the government takes such a decision on developmental grounds.   Veteran IUML leader and MLA PK Kunhalikutty said the party has never attempted to create misunderstandings among people by raising such a demand out of context. He was responding to a question during a recent discussion at a literature festival here.   He said a suitable decision can be made if the matter arises as a developmental issue and the government machinery…

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02

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Kejriwal hammers BJP for ‘hooliganism’, accuses ‘police inaction’

As political tensions rise ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of resorting to "hooliganism" and alleging that the Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has been turning a blind eye to such activities.   Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Kejriwal asserted, “Home Minister Amit Shah has lost his temper, and just before elections, BJP is resorting to hooliganism. People are being beaten and thrashed, with many cases reported and videos circulating. Yesterday, Sanjay Singh…

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TDP chief Naidu heads to Delhi for campaigning

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will depart for the national capital on Sunday to campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in the Delhi Assembly elections, official sources said.   Naidu will leave from Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad this afternoon and is expected to reach Delhi by 5 pm, they said.   Telugu Desam Party is the second largest constituent in the National Democratic Alliance following BJP, with 16 Lok Sabha seats.    Naidu, who will be, reportedly, going to New Delhi on Saturday, will campaign in parts of Delhi, especially in the areas with a significant Telugu…

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01

Feb

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Leaders debate ‘electoral budget’ claims

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha called the Union Budget an "electoral budget" in response to the announcements made for Bihar. He said the budget’s provisions for the state, which will hold elections later this year, were like a "lollipop." Sinha expressed that while he was happy with the budget for Bihar, he questioned whether the measures were enough. He mentioned that although infrastructure development was positive, it wasn't clear why the large special packages promised earlier were missing. He also stated that the tax exemption for salaried individuals should have been 15 lakh instead of 12 lakh, but still appreciated…

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01

Feb

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Kumbh death toll more important than budget

Following the Samajwadi Party MPs walkout from the Lok Sabha during the Union Budget presentation, party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday emphasised that the lives lost in the Mahakumbh stampede are more significant than budgetary figures. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha today outlining a roadmap for India’s continued economic expansion, emphasising agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investment, and exports. Speaking to the media, Yadav criticised the government over the handling of the Maha Kumbh, stating that the death toll from the recent stampede is being misreported. “Maha Kumbh comes…

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Row over resignation of BR Patil as Karnataka CM’s advisor

BR Patil, the MLA from Aland constituency, has caused a political stir by resigning from his position as Chief Minister’s advisor on Saturday, 1st February.   Known for his outspoken criticism of certain government policies, Patil has long been a vocal figure within the administration.   Sources suggest his decision was driven by dissatisfaction with the lack of development funds allocated to his constituency, as well as discontent with the role he was given in the government.   Despite stepping down from his advisory role, Patil will remain as an MLA. His resignation has raised many questions within political circles,…

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