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19

Jul

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Cong writes to PM demanding exacting probe into Ram Mandir theft

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.   Sharing the joint letter on X on Sunday, Kharge wrote, "Our joint letter to PM Modi demanding an independent and comprehensive investigation into the financial affairs of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Lakhs of devotees who donated their hard-earned money with faith, devotion, and trust are feeling betrayed by the theft."   In the letter dated July 18,…

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19

Jul

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Bharatiya Janata Party  today accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress of backing those convicted in killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma during northeast Delhi riots in 2020.

Bharatiya Janata Party  today accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress of backing those convicted in killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma during northeast Delhi riots in 2020. Bhatia accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of defending Hussain for vote-bank politics.    In a blistering critique during a press conference, Gaurav Bhatia accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal of providing political cover to Tahir Hussain. This comes after the judiciary convicted Hussain of murdering Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma amid the 2020 Delhi riots.   The BJP leader welcomed  Delhi court verdict convicting AAP former councillor…

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18

Jul

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KTR targets Rahul with ‘Gaddari Ka Ghar’ remark

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress government in Telangana of betraying the aspirations of the state's youth by failing to fulfil its election promises.   Addressing the massive Yuvajana Sangarama Sadassu at Saroornagar Stadium, KTR said, "Since you don't know Telugu, you don't understand the pain of Telangana's youth. So I'm speaking to you in a language you understand.   "Targeting Rahul Gandhi's "Mohabbat Ki Dukaan" slogan, KTR remarked, "You spoke of a Mohabbat Ki Dukaan, but for Telangana's youth it has become a Gaddari Ka Ghar.…

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18

Jul

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Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the party will join the National Conference’s statehood protest in New Delhi.

  Asserting that movement for statehood transcends political affiliations,Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Friday said the party will join the National Conference's statehood protest in New Delhi. He maintained that the movement was initiated by the grand old party.   Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Karra said the NC has invited the Congress leadership, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, to join its protest.   "Statehood represents the aspirations, emotions and sentiments of 1.4 crore people of Jammu and Kashmir. Any individual, NGO or political party that wants to join this…

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17

Jul

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Are Wangchuk’s health reports not reaching PM, HM, and Prez? Raut questions

The Central government is being “insensitive” to the climate activist Sonam Wangchuk amid his ongoing hunger strike, says Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, further urging the High Court to take cognisance of the matter. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding accountability over examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak, and seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.   Speaking today in Nagpur to the media, Raut said, "The High Court should take cognisance. They should take responsibility for the NEET paper leak and seek the resignation of the…

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17

Jul

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 will go ahead as scheduled despite the demise of senior party leader Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal. The high command is said to have directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19.

  Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 will go ahead as scheduled despite the demise of senior party leader and Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal.     The National Conference high command has directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19 to participate in the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20.According to the directions issued by the party leadership, all legislators have been asked…

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16

Jul

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Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing  wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.

Pointing fingers at PM Narender Modi government's "anti-people policies",the Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing  wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.    The opposition party also demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising inflation, and said he alone must answer for this "economic failure".In a post in Hindi on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Due to the Modi government's anti-people policies, the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis. The Congress party has repeatedly warned the government about this…

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15

Jul

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TMC MLA resigns from party posts, joins Ritabrata’s rebel camp

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra on Wednesday resigned from all posts assigned to him by party supremo Mamata Banerjee, ending days of speculation over his political alignment. Mitra made the announcement while sitting beside Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay in the latter’s chamber at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Clarifying his position, the Kamarhati MLA said he continued to remain a member of the TMC but had “moved from one room to another”.   “I was in Trinamool, and I remain in Trinamool. I have only changed rooms,” Mitra said, while confirming that he would attend the July…

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15

Jul

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipike has said that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite suffering muscle loss and “immense pain”.

  In a worrying update from CJP founder Abhijeet Dipike, activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite suffering muscle loss and "immense pain". He is firm in refusing to end fast without dialogue to be initiated by the government. Cockroach Janta Party  said on Tuesday as his fast entered the 17th day and the outfit's agitation completed 25 days.   According to the health bulletin issued by the outfit, Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kg since beginning the fast, and his blood pressure was recorded at 109/70 mm Hg.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said Wangchuk has been…

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14

Jul

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As row over E 20 petrol continues, Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari has blamed car owners by claiming that an average car owner cannot accurately calculate their vehicle’s fuel efficiency on their own.

As controversy and pressure over ethanol-blended petrol grows, Union Minister of Road and Transport, Nitin Gadkari has blamed car owners by claiming that an average car owner cannot accurately calculate their vehicle's fuel efficiency on their own an and suggested that they should rely on tests conducted by authorised dealers.   The comment came during an an interview on Monday when a journalist said her car's mileage while driving in city limits had gone down after switching to the mandatory E20 petrol. The journalist said that her 2023 model car, claimed to be compliant with the E20 pertrol, averaged 11…

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